BLACK AND WHITE SAMPLER SWAP
05-07-2009, 10:12 AM
#531
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Athens Ga
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Originally Posted by Skeat
[Skeat- could you add a sash to make the block the right size?
Like your new avatar - is it in honor of the chicken blocks? ]
The blocks are the right size...but, to make them the right size easy and not do the tugging dance at the ironing table I have to lose the very tips off the star. There lies the issue:)Ske
Like your new avatar - is it in honor of the chicken blocks? ]
The blocks are the right size...but, to make them the right size easy and not do the tugging dance at the ironing table I have to lose the very tips off the star. There lies the issue:)Ske
Sheat, I will be proud to get your block or anyone's . I haven't started my blocks, finishing a doll quilt first, but I know from experience that mine will not be perfect!The joy in doing this swap is seeing all the different blocks and getting to know so many other quilters. I have never had a class, although I would love to take some, so I have to learn by my mistakes, which I do all the time. If having perfect squares is a must, then I am doomed. :lol: :lol:
Ninnie
05-07-2009, 10:53 AM
#532
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 71
Here is my Double Spinning Wheels block. Now I am off to make the other eleven. This is my first block swap and I am loving it. I love seeing everyone's blocks...such a great variety.
Double Spinning Wheels
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05-07-2009, 10:57 AM
#533
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,822
Originally Posted by Qarena
Here is my Double Spinning Wheels block. Now I am off to make the other eleven. This is my first block swap and I am loving it. I love seeing everyone's blocks...such a great variety.
Thanks all to the input on points!:)Skeat...who is moving forward:)Never in reverse:)
05-07-2009, 11:54 AM
#535
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 279
Originally Posted by sandpat
Susie, there are no quilt police on this board. I'd love to get one of your "original" star blocks! You can choose a block for this swap from anywhere...including an original!
Originally Posted by Skeat
Linda...I am so HAPPY to hear you say that! That is exactly how I feel too! Here's my problem and everyone needs to pipe in here for me.....Skeat
05-07-2009, 12:59 PM
#538
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 2,363
I found the best way for me to make sure my block is going to come out to 12.5" is to grab my graph paper. I take the block I like and figure it out ina 12 x 12 square. Then I add my seam allowances to the number of squares each piece is. ( I don't know if that came out correctly or not!)
But what I have discovered is that I love my graph paper.
Kendra
But what I have discovered is that I love my graph paper.
Kendra
05-07-2009, 08:28 PM
#540
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: South Puget Sound, Wa. State
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Okay...I have a block and I cut out a few of the pieces and will trial sew a couple to see how I "measure" up with the scant 1/4" seam and a block coming to measure 12 1/2"...
I should have a pic by tomorrow to post.
Will want to have honest opinions. Everyone is doing great!
I am LOVING IT!
Kirsten
I should have a pic by tomorrow to post.
Will want to have honest opinions. Everyone is doing great!
I am LOVING IT!
Kirsten
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