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03-05-2011, 04:44 PM

#161

debe

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Beautiful block I have mine all cut out hope to get the row done this week.

then the medallion :-D

03-05-2011, 04:53 PM

#162

Rie

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It looks like y'all are well on your way. I can't wait to see the rows.

03-05-2011, 06:21 PM

#163

pattis47

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I believe the reason you were short an 1/8 is because you forgot to sew a SCANT 1/4 seam.

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So, I wanted this row to be special. No rushing, no short cuts. I even went and bought one of those triangle templates to be as accurate as possible. Followed the directions on the template and sewed all the triangles together. Measured to square up and each and every one was 1/8 inch too small. GRRRRR. Went back and did it the old fashioned way. Almost a perfect 12 1/2 inch square. One down - 6 to go, and each one will be unique.

And after looking at the photo - it is just like one my grandma would have made.

i think it is wonderful...1/8 would have been fine...length is what counts and sometimes you can fudge an 1/8 :-D

03-05-2011, 06:39 PM

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cowpie2

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To be honest, I've never checked with the ruler. I should though. I believe I am doing the scan 1/4, but maybe I'm not. Good suggestion.

03-06-2011, 10:34 AM

#165

cowpie2

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Three blocks done. Each one goes a little easier than the last. I just love this collection of fabrics.

Making Progress

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03-06-2011, 11:22 AM

#166

debe

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Carol: your fabrics are beautiful. will be a challenge for me as it isn't my colour palette...guess i will have to buy more fabric, gee, what a shame. :-P

03-06-2011, 02:06 PM

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I am looking forward to each row arriving at my house as an opportunity to add new colors and styles of fabric to my fledgling stash.

03-06-2011, 03:25 PM

#168

pattis47

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Very nice, it will be interesting to see what the others add to your row.

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Three blocks done. Each one goes a little easier than the last. I just love this collection of fabrics.

03-06-2011, 04:35 PM

#169

Crafty3790

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I have my medalian all cut out.Now to start sewing actually continue sewing.I did a bunch of extra swaps so I have been sewing.Not as much as I want I had pnemonia which the medicine wasnt working so they gave me steriods and that makes my heart go nuts so they gave me a beta blocker.I feel better just very weak.I cut stuff then lay down.But I dont let it stop me need to keep from getting bored.