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    Old 10-19-2019, 05:21 AM
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    This is perfect! love how it came out.
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    Old 10-19-2019, 06:43 AM
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    This this is why I usually avoid paper piecing. Mjp



    Originally Posted by terriamn
    MJP what a great block, very fun Florida block.

    In a very weak moment I join d a paper pieced leaf swap. Big mistake, very overwhelming and not fun.
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    Old 10-19-2019, 08:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by travelinggramma
    Hello out there - Even though I am working on three quilts, I couldn't help myself to throw together a simple dress for my 5yr old GD. It came out larger than expected and I finally figured it out. Do you know how hard it is to sew a 5/8" seam when you have been really trying to keep a scant 1/4"!!! She loved it because I put pockets on it - and added a handkerchief to go in the pocket!!
    Time to work on another dress with 5/8" ---
    Love that beautiful granddaughter, and her plaid dress is precious. She looks so proud to wear it. I usually do 1/2" seams for clothing, and then let the serger trim them to 3/8". The reason for the bigger seams on clothes, I think, is so that they can be let out somewhere down the road, if need be. I worked altering wedding gowns for years, and those suckers have 3" total in the seams that can be let out when needed. And it is often needed.

    Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas
    This block is for Juliasb. She kindly gave me permission to use the beach ladies in the block. Most of those ladies were Polynesian but I found three Fla gals that go well with Julia’s fabric. My usual lousy picture.

    five more blocks to go.

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    This is really fun and will make the quilt even more "beachy". Great job with the colors, too!

    Originally Posted by terriamn
    MJP what a great block, very fun Florida block.

    In a very weak moment I join d a paper pieced leaf swap. Big mistake, very overwhelming and not fun.
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    But Oh! What a gorgeous leaf you ended up with. It almost looks like a real Fall-turned leaf. Use it for something special.
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    Old 10-19-2019, 10:44 AM
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    That is just one of the 12 leaves I have to make for the swap, 47 pieces and 10 seams.

    Minnesota is absolutely beautiful in the fall. This is the first time seeing our maple in all her glory at the lake. We ran out there to double check on a few things and so glad the tree had already turned.
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    Old 10-19-2019, 11:29 AM
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    MJP what a beautiful leaf block. I too dislike paper piecing. Nice block for Juiasb.
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    Old 10-19-2019, 03:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by IrishMom
    I knew you would be too nice about it -- that's why I didn't ask you! I loved the first block, but it just wouldn't have fit in with your other ones. It was fun to do again. Actually I really like this block -- I'm thinking it would make a great scrappy quilt with lots of different flower fabrics!
    Well thank you again! I agree it would make a great scrappy!
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    Old 10-19-2019, 03:05 PM
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    T.G. Cute dress and adorable GD!

    MJP, love that beach block!

    Terri, sorry you aren't enjoying your PPing swap, but your block looks great!
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    Old 10-19-2019, 03:43 PM
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    Klaws, those were great blocks, especially mine.

    Kass, thank you for being so understanding. I hate making foolish mistakes like that. My plan is to make a second one in the correct size, I can’t bear to take apart something without mistakes.
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    I made one for Libster today
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    I did did not manage any others this week. I started a job this week after health problems have kept me home a long time. I’ll only be working part time, but the training was a full week.

    I did find time to make a quick trip to the quilt store ( I purposely arrived just 15 minutes before closing, hoping to keep purchasing to a minimum. They were just shelving a whole shipment of beautiful new fabrics ��). You may have noticed I use a lot of batiks, I didn’t even have any plain white before this swap. I only had one request I absolutely had no match for, but I found something I had been waiting to come on sale while I was there.
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    Old 10-19-2019, 04:09 PM
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    This block is for queenbarbie. I hope you can see the yin yang cats. My DH said I should call this block karmic cats. I was inspired by a decal on the internet

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    Old 10-19-2019, 05:09 PM
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    This one if for Have4boys. I hope I haven’t made this one for you before. From the Hawaiian Quilting book.

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