Boomerang Friendship Swap 1.0(Sign-Ups Closed)-Need Help Identifying Two Fabrics :-) 09/27/10
02-13-2010, 05:43 PM
#1181
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Federal Way, WA
Posts: 205
You are NOT "in over your head"! Blocks are NEAT! I really like it! I've done the same thing with Izzy's block and another(can't remember who). I cut, sew, rip, sew, threw piece in scrap bin, re-cut, sew. *sigh*
SO when you feel frustrated, eat CHOCOLATES! :)
BTW, We are all going to LOVE whatever you create! :)
SO when you feel frustrated, eat CHOCOLATES! :)
BTW, We are all going to LOVE whatever you create! :)
02-13-2010, 06:46 PM
#1183
Super Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,708
Originally Posted by Gigix12
Susiequilt
I was so relieved to read your posting ... I just finished the block from h-e- double toothpicks. Fortunately, Lori Mosher didn't want any fabric back. I cut and sewed and ripped, then cut. resewed, re-ripped, had to piece one square. I too, ate chocolate and went to bed. I thought what am I doing, I'm in over my head....but it can always go on the back of the quilt, right??? I'm attaching pictures of the #@%%$^@ block.
Hugs, Gigix12
I was so relieved to read your posting ... I just finished the block from h-e- double toothpicks. Fortunately, Lori Mosher didn't want any fabric back. I cut and sewed and ripped, then cut. resewed, re-ripped, had to piece one square. I too, ate chocolate and went to bed. I thought what am I doing, I'm in over my head....but it can always go on the back of the quilt, right??? I'm attaching pictures of the #@%%$^@ block.
Hugs, Gigix12
I figure we are all friends here and we could exchange horror stories all night about mishaps so I will carry on and so should you!
Chocolate really does help!
:-D
02-14-2010, 01:47 AM
#1186
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 373
gigix12, No worries with my block. I love to see what others put together and we can all challenge ourselves a little and then step back if need to. It was great timing to read your post as I had just finished a block and wrote a note to the recipient that It was a challenging block for me to make as well. I am grateful to whomever invented the seam ripper. It is my pal as well. Thanks goodness we can rip things out and resew them. I would be in great trouble and create some really horrific blocks if not. I love your block so no worries. I am thinking I need to get some chocolate in my sewing room. Maybe that will help. I just take a break get a cup of coffee and see what my fellow quilters are up to an go back and tackle the project again. Happy Quilting, remember this is a fun swap, no stress.
02-14-2010, 05:38 AM
#1187
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 240
LOL......no worries Susie....it was never my intention to create the "Perfect" quilt from this swap.....it was for fun and enjoyment and the learning opportunity it has provided for all of us!!! I have also had the days when I knew I should be reading a book and NOT sewing!! Relax and enjoy.
Originally Posted by susiequilt
At the rate I am going I will be last but someone has to be!
I cut my first block yesterday after many hours of deciding pattern and fabric.
I, of course, cut it wrong!
No problem I find another block to make with compatible block sizes. Get it almost cut out and see an armadillo running around out in the rain in the yard. I grab my camera and chase after it trying to get pictures. My new camera keeps turning off after I turn it off! I turn it on, it turns itself off! Gave up as I was in my slippers and getting kind of wet.
Came in and cut the last block WRONG.
At that point I grabbed a brownie and my book and went to bed.
There are days I shouldn't try to sew.
This morning I looked the situation over and decided that I could make a block with hardly any of her fabric in it but that wasn't the point of this swap so I put my problem solving hat on.
The block which I wanted to make, who's name escapes me and I can't find anymore but do remember how to put together, is doable if I add an extra little seam to one part so that's what I did. I got it all put together and after it is put in a quilt it will only have a 1/4 inch seam that can't readily be seen. The recipient might not even notice unless I confess my sin here.
So forgive me BarbS. I will gladly pay you for more fabric and shipping. The block will be in the mail on Tuesday so let me know if you want me to try again. If nothing else it should give you a laugh.
Now on to the next Canadian's block! Aren't you both glad I decided you both should go first?
Fun, fun, fun, they tell me this is FUN!
I used to be a registered nurse and help save lives and stamp out disease but i have lost it now.
Luckily even though I have lost most of my intelligence I haven't lost my sense of humor!
Here's to better days!
:-D :-D
I cut my first block yesterday after many hours of deciding pattern and fabric.
I, of course, cut it wrong!
No problem I find another block to make with compatible block sizes. Get it almost cut out and see an armadillo running around out in the rain in the yard. I grab my camera and chase after it trying to get pictures. My new camera keeps turning off after I turn it off! I turn it on, it turns itself off! Gave up as I was in my slippers and getting kind of wet.
Came in and cut the last block WRONG.
At that point I grabbed a brownie and my book and went to bed.
There are days I shouldn't try to sew.
This morning I looked the situation over and decided that I could make a block with hardly any of her fabric in it but that wasn't the point of this swap so I put my problem solving hat on.
The block which I wanted to make, who's name escapes me and I can't find anymore but do remember how to put together, is doable if I add an extra little seam to one part so that's what I did. I got it all put together and after it is put in a quilt it will only have a 1/4 inch seam that can't readily be seen. The recipient might not even notice unless I confess my sin here.
So forgive me BarbS. I will gladly pay you for more fabric and shipping. The block will be in the mail on Tuesday so let me know if you want me to try again. If nothing else it should give you a laugh.
Now on to the next Canadian's block! Aren't you both glad I decided you both should go first?
Fun, fun, fun, they tell me this is FUN!
I used to be a registered nurse and help save lives and stamp out disease but i have lost it now.
Luckily even though I have lost most of my intelligence I haven't lost my sense of humor!
Here's to better days!
:-D :-D
02-14-2010, 06:53 AM
#1188
Super Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,708
Originally Posted by BarbS
LOL......no worries Susie....it was never my intention to create the "Perfect" quilt from this swap.....it was for fun and enjoyment and the learning opportunity it has provided for all of us!!! I have also had the days when I knew I should be reading a book and NOT sewing!! Relax and enjoy.
I have a 3 foot rule which is : don't look at my blocks closer than 3 feet away!
:-D
02-14-2010, 09:47 AM
#1189
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,218
Originally Posted by Gigix12
Susiequilt
I was so relieved to read your posting ... I just finished the block from h-e- double toothpicks. Fortunately, Lori Mosher didn't want any fabric back. I cut and sewed and ripped, then cut. resewed, re-ripped, had to piece one square. I too, ate chocolate and went to bed. I thought what am I doing, I'm in over my head....but it can always go on the back of the quilt, right??? I'm attaching pictures of the #@%%$^@ block.
Hugs, Gigix12
I was so relieved to read your posting ... I just finished the block from h-e- double toothpicks. Fortunately, Lori Mosher didn't want any fabric back. I cut and sewed and ripped, then cut. resewed, re-ripped, had to piece one square. I too, ate chocolate and went to bed. I thought what am I doing, I'm in over my head....but it can always go on the back of the quilt, right??? I'm attaching pictures of the #@%%$^@ block.
Hugs, Gigix12
02-14-2010, 09:54 AM
#1190
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,218
Originally Posted by ckcowl
the magazine is new...well a month or so i guess....
QUILT MAKER MAGAZINE on the front of it it says:
Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks from today's top designers collectors edition
and down by the price/barcode it says
Display until 2/15/10
so, if you have a store that carries QuiltMaker you may still be able to find it...
i am so happy i spent the $5.99 for it, i've found it very user friendly and a great variety of blocks.
QUILT MAKER MAGAZINE on the front of it it says:
Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks from today's top designers collectors edition
and down by the price/barcode it says
Display until 2/15/10
so, if you have a store that carries QuiltMaker you may still be able to find it...
i am so happy i spent the $5.99 for it, i've found it very user friendly and a great variety of blocks.
Thank you for letting me know about the magazine-I'm enjoying it very much!
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