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05-22-2018, 11:41 AM

#111

Libster

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Well, doing housework ain't no fun! I'd rather sew anytime. LOL

05-22-2018, 01:41 PM

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D.Henson

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I wondering what method some of you use to make 9P. Do you like to use 2 1/2” squares, or small strips, about 10 - 12”, or maybe long WOF strips? Today I’ve been cutting 6 1/2” strips for upcoming donation projects so I have many extra little pieces which I’m cutting into 2 1/2” squares.

05-22-2018, 03:18 PM

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Janice McC

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Hi D. I like to make mine from strips about 21/22inches long. I join the long strips and then subcut into the proper length afterwards. If I plan it right, I can make 8 out of one fat quarter and part of another I have a system that works great for me that allows for quick sewing and good accuracy. I do not like to make them out of squares as I find strips more stable and easier to handle.

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05-22-2018, 06:11 PM

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terriamn

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I also make mine out of strips but I use regular 1/4 yards and cut 3 strips of one fabric and 2 strips of the second fabric.

05-22-2018, 09:13 PM

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D.Henson

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Janice and Terriamn, thanks for the input. I’ve spent a few days cutting down my scraps and working with small strips and now little squares. I’ll be ready to hit my stash when I get home for some yardage.

05-23-2018, 05:18 AM

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Janice McC

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D, I forgot to say I always have a couple of strips leftover and I either cut them up for the Candy swap I'm in or for other projects that call for scraps.

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05-23-2018, 05:39 AM

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sewbizgirl

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Originally Posted by D.Henson

D.Henson, I've been working from my scraps so I have sewn some 2.5" squares together. I prefer to use short strips, tho. Maybe 11" long... My scraps are all shapes and sizes, so sometimes I can only get one or two of a colorway, sometimes 5 or 6. Have used up a lot of scraps, but there are always more!

If I was cutting from yardage, I would need 5 22" strips of one fabric, and 4 22" of another, to make 8 9Ps.

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05-23-2018, 01:32 PM

#118

travelinggramma

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All your blocks a beautiful. I was hoping I would have time for this swap - but alas, life is getting in the way. I will be watching and oohing and aahhing.

05-23-2018, 04:55 PM

#119

givio

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D.Henson, I do the same as terriamn, using WOF. I think it gives a consistent result when using strips.
Janice, pretty blocks!
Wow, look at that long list of swappers!!!!!

05-24-2018, 05:28 AM

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aborning

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Good morning, swappers... I am open to a change in the swap for next time. I was actually thinking about offering scrappy colors alternated with white. It's still so early in this swap (signups haven't even closed) that maybe we can think about it and discuss it and come to a decision before the end of this swap. For now, let's get this swap done.

Love that Floribunda quilt!

I would enjoy doing the nine patches like this for the next swap. That would give our nine patch blocks quilts a whole new look.