Virtual Quilting Weekend -- June 30 - July 4, 2017

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07-02-2017, 10:46 AM

#101

rryder

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

Wow, that's a lot of HSTs!

Yes, and it's only 1/2 the year which is why I'm wondering just what was I thinking???? LOL

The design flips around starting in July, so it will end up looking like concentric diamonds (trip around the world???).

Rob

07-02-2017, 11:16 AM

#102

meyert

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whew! I got the top piecing complete. Now I just have to piece the backing fabric to get the right size
[ATTACH=CONFIG]575697[/ATTACH]

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07-02-2017, 01:16 PM

#103

quiltingshorttimer

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don't think I'll make it this time. Got home about midnight Friday from a 4 day train trip to St. Louis with 3 & 9yr old g-boys--and the 3yo had been with us for the week before that. then their parents and my daughter & SIL here for the weekend--birthdays & the 4th. all just left about noon and DH and I can hardly move! Still laundering bedding. And I have new job stuff to do all day tomorrow--starting a part time job as water wellness instructor at local medical center. Means my physical exercise will increase by about 400%! Hope that means I'll lose weight. Only quilting I'll be doing tomorrow will be on a small table topper(??) that is my panel challenge for local guild--tried a Ricky Tims Convergence but without instructions--didn't converge well!

07-02-2017, 01:37 PM

#104

tscweaves

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Join Date: May 2017

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Originally Posted by kristakz

I also pieced a bunch of batting scraps together, and made battings for 4 quilts out of them.

New quilter with so-so sewing skills here. How do you piece your batting scraps? Do you actually sew it together?

07-02-2017, 01:41 PM

#105

tscweaves

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Join Date: May 2017

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Originally Posted by QuiltingVagabond

So much wonderful sewing happening! I am testing out my newly replaced cataract-free lens with some paper piecing. My vision isn't 100% but it isn't any worse either, hopefully I will get even better vision when I have the second eye done on Wednesday.
I already had the diamond borders sewn, just pressed them this morning and worked on the smaller cornerstone star.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]575683[/ATTACH]

I just love the colors in this quilt, that border and corner star is just gorgeous.

07-02-2017, 01:55 PM

#106

thimblebug6000

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Managed to get one side outside zigzag border attached, I am happy with it.... so back to the sewing room! Love the photos shared today, thanks! [ATTACH=CONFIG]575706[/ATTACH]

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07-02-2017, 02:28 PM

#107

kristakz

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Originally Posted by tscweaves

New quilter with so-so sewing skills here. How do you piece your batting scraps? Do you actually sew it together?

Yes, I use a serpentine stitch. Butt the edges of the batting pieces together and stitch across the join. Serpentine holds well, but a zigzag also works in a pinch. The key is not to overlap the batting - just butt the edges together, so you don't get a ridge.

07-02-2017, 03:20 PM

#108

franc36

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That block looks fantastic!

07-02-2017, 03:35 PM

#109

zozee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tscweaves

New quilter with so-so sewing skills here. How do you piece your batting scraps? Do you actually sew it together?

What kristakz said, and just be sure your pieces are the same length. If they're not, you'll get a wavy result and have to unsew it or cut it and redo. (Ask me how I know.)

07-02-2017, 03:40 PM

#110

zozee

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Thank you, oksewglad... I kind of gave up on the bee before Mama passed away because I found a pattern for a quilt that kept me plenty busy making scrappy blocks, and I didn't have the oomph for both.