Boom 22, 3 month group - Later
02-02-2019, 05:16 AM
#181
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Libster, you are the queen of stars! Most of the time I keep that in mind when I make yours, not always, though. 
. I agree about pressing. Like you, I press after every seam. I tend to sew my seams a little too scant so I must check them and adjust when necessary to get proper size. Now I also weight each set of pieces I press with an old metal cookie tin filled with flaxseed. It cools them fast and sets the seam well. It only adds a few minutes to each block. While the pieces are cooling, I’m prepping something else.
. I agree about pressing. Like you, I press after every seam. I tend to sew my seams a little too scant so I must check them and adjust when necessary to get proper size. Now I also weight each set of pieces I press with an old metal cookie tin filled with flaxseed. It cools them fast and sets the seam well. It only adds a few minutes to each block. While the pieces are cooling, I’m prepping something else. It was probably me. I love making star blocks. Stars and antique blocks are my favorites. Most of them are not complicated as long as you sew a consistent 1/4" seam and press after sewing each seam. IMHO, pressing each seam as I go makes all the difference in the way my blocks look and measure up.
02-02-2019, 05:24 AM
#182
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That’s what we want to hear! Positive news. So Terriamn, we’ll look forward to your first marathon!
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Thanks Annie it's good to hear positive feedback
QUOTE=AnnieQuilts;8203952]Terri, this morning I sort of stumbled over a TV show where a woman was having vertical sleeve surgery. I was glad to see she did very well and later ran a marathon. Hope it works as well for you.
QUOTE=AnnieQuilts;8203952]Terri, this morning I sort of stumbled over a TV show where a woman was having vertical sleeve surgery. I was glad to see she did very well and later ran a marathon. Hope it works as well for you.
02-02-2019, 06:01 AM
#183
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02-02-2019, 02:29 PM
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I've enjoyed seeing the early blocks. During this time, I have been finishing up some quilt tops.
These balloons are from boom 20.
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Sugar skulls from boom 21: I could not find the brighter pink that I planned to use. Not real happy with what I chose, but it is done now.
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My t-shirt quilt for which I have been collecting zoo t-shirts for some time. We enjoy visiting zoos around the country.
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And finally, my Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt from a couple of years ago. It is smaller than she made so have I lots of pieces left over. Since I changed some of colors, I called it Sunset en Provence. Trying to decide if I should add a purple border, or just use a purple for binding.
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These balloons are from boom 20.
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Sugar skulls from boom 21: I could not find the brighter pink that I planned to use. Not real happy with what I chose, but it is done now.
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My t-shirt quilt for which I have been collecting zoo t-shirts for some time. We enjoy visiting zoos around the country.
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And finally, my Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt from a couple of years ago. It is smaller than she made so have I lots of pieces left over. Since I changed some of colors, I called it Sunset en Provence. Trying to decide if I should add a purple border, or just use a purple for binding.
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02-02-2019, 02:35 PM
#186
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Bibliostone those are great quilts. I’ve never seen a T-shirt quilt with so many great T-shirts.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway.
02-02-2019, 04:14 PM
#188
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Bibliostone those are great quilts. I’ve never seen a T-shirt quilt with so many great T-shirts.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway.
MJP, I love what you've been sending me! I can make stars, but I can't make your kind of applique. I'm happy with anything you send me.
02-02-2019, 05:39 PM
#190
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Wow with spotty internet haven’t been able to connect much. Sure glad I was able to see all the great blocks and Biblistones quilts. Love them all
Marathons ha ha ha maybe someday a 5 k but no marathons
Very hot here having to make sure I drink enough water to keep hydrated. Everyday there has been a fantastic breeze
Marathons ha ha ha maybe someday a 5 k but no marathons
Very hot here having to make sure I drink enough water to keep hydrated. Everyday there has been a fantastic breeze
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