UFO Challenge of the Month 2010
06-17-2010, 10:44 AM
#621
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Thanks. I couldn't figure that out for anything. This is kinda funny cuz I almost tossed out a bunch of triangles and blocks I had cut out for my first project, and I might still have to do, because I didn't know I was supposed to wash all the fabric first. I'm guessing I can't save these, right?
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
WannabeQuilter: UFO is UnFinished Object. This challenge is to finish all those projects sitting in boxes, waiting. I need to do this, too.
Join the fun! And if you have no unfinished objects this year, just wait until next (month/year?). Every quilter I know has at least one project that they started and did not, for whatever reason, complete! I hesitate to say how many I have. :lol: :lol: :oops: :lol:
Join the fun! And if you have no unfinished objects this year, just wait until next (month/year?). Every quilter I know has at least one project that they started and did not, for whatever reason, complete! I hesitate to say how many I have. :lol: :lol: :oops: :lol:
06-17-2010, 11:00 AM
#622
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Pre-washing is not required unless it is for a swap and the swap requires it. If the project is for yourself, don't worry about the situation. Go ahead and make the quilt. When you first wash the completed item, throw in a couple of color catcher sheets to 'catch' any dye that is released in the water.
If you want to be really careful (and I would with any reds) try putting a piece of the fabric in a sink of water to see if the fabric releases dye. If so, you have to decide if the risk of that fabric coloring the rest of your fabrics is worth putting it in the project.
If you want to be really careful (and I would with any reds) try putting a piece of the fabric in a sink of water to see if the fabric releases dye. If so, you have to decide if the risk of that fabric coloring the rest of your fabrics is worth putting it in the project.
06-17-2010, 11:22 AM
#623
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Okay, not sure what a swap is but I don't think that's what I'm doing. I have a couple of blocks done so will try the sink test - that's a really good idea. I almost tossed all those triangles and blocks out and I might still have to but we'll see. Thank you!!
Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Pre-washing is not required unless it is for a swap and the swap requires it. If the project is for yourself, don't worry about the situation. Go ahead and make the quilt. When you first wash the completed item, throw in a couple of color catcher sheets to 'catch' any dye that is released in the water.
If you want to be really careful (and I would with any reds) try putting a piece of the fabric in a sink of water to see if the fabric releases dye. If so, you have to decide if the risk of that fabric coloring the rest of your fabrics is worth putting it in the project.
If you want to be really careful (and I would with any reds) try putting a piece of the fabric in a sink of water to see if the fabric releases dye. If so, you have to decide if the risk of that fabric coloring the rest of your fabrics is worth putting it in the project.
06-17-2010, 12:59 PM
#624
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I'm new to this board, but my 2010 New Years resolution was to finish what I had before I bought more. I'm doing good. I've pieced about 6 or 8 tops (nothing large except one) and am finishing one this weekend. On July 1 I start the quilting process. I'm giving most away as Christmas gifts this year so I have the incentive to get things quilted. Wish me luck in quilting.
06-17-2010, 01:06 PM
#625
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Originally Posted by katyquilter
I'm new to this board, but my 2010 New Years resolution was to finish what I had before I bought more. I'm doing good. I've pieced about 6 or 8 tops (nothing large except one) and am finishing one this weekend. On July 1 I start the quilting process. I'm giving most away as Christmas gifts this year so I have the incentive to get things quilted. Wish me luck in quilting.
06-17-2010, 06:55 PM
#627
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Originally Posted by katyquilter
I'm new to this board, but my 2010 New Years resolution was to finish what I had before I bought more. I'm doing good. I've pieced about 6 or 8 tops (nothing large except one) and am finishing one this weekend. On July 1 I start the quilting process. I'm giving most away as Christmas gifts this year so I have the incentive to get things quilted. Wish me luck in quilting.
06-17-2010, 07:01 PM
#628
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
You will need one very dark half yard cut and a good light half yard cut. The other three half yard cuts should be in the medium value. This is your color palatte for the Challenge. :wink:
06-20-2010, 03:42 PM
#630
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Originally Posted by brushandthimble
I signed on in Jan., think I got a couple finished and then lost my get up and go. Need to get on board with my UFO's again.
I got plenty to choose from.
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