MONTHLY QUILTING BEE BLOCK SWAP - Version II

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03-01-2011, 08:06 AM

#3041

gal288

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Originally Posted by sapdoggie

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Originally Posted by karielt

Ok here are my blocks so far thanks to all those that have added to my collection. I have had a few that weren't 12.5 inches so they wont fit in but I'll find something to do with them. I just need 3 more and I can start my quilt. They are turning out so wonderful. So much talent on here.

You will have a stunning quilt! Is there a way to add to the smaller blocks and make them fit- sashing, borders?

Great job at placing the blocks together, nice flow, love the black, white & red.

03-01-2011, 08:08 AM

#3042

AngieS

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Here is the picture of my block from Karie-it's really pretty. :)

Block from Karielt for Jan. :)

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03-01-2011, 08:12 AM

#3043

AngieS

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I forgot that I had already posted my block from Karie-whoops. :oops:

03-01-2011, 08:12 AM

#3044

karielt

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Originally Posted by sapdoggie

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Originally Posted by karielt

You will have a stunning quilt! Is there a way to add to the smaller blocks and make them fit- sashing, borders?

No the blocks are off by 1/4 or 1/2 to small to add a boarder without changing the block. :(

03-01-2011, 08:14 AM

#3045

karielt

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Angie I'm glad you like your block... the red if my favorite fabric and I'm down to my last 1/2 yard. It went with your theme so I had to add it.

03-01-2011, 08:21 AM

#3046

sapdoggie

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"No the blocks are off by 1/4 or 1/2 to small to add a boarder without changing the block. "

Sorry - you could make pillows to match the quilt or sash them for a wall hanging.

03-01-2011, 08:26 AM

#3047

PokerDiva

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Originally Posted by AngieS

I forgot that I had already posted my block from Karie-whoops. :oops:

That's OK. It is a very pretty block. Nice to see it again.

03-01-2011, 08:53 AM

#3048

Quilting Nonnie

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Originally Posted by sapdoggie

"No the blocks are off by 1/4 or 1/2 to small to add a boarder without changing the block. "

Sorry - you could make pillows to match the quilt or sash them for a wall hanging.

What a great idea to make pillows to match the quilt. I'm going to remember that for blocks I have that might turn out a bit too small.

Also, just wondering, did you try getting it very wet and pinning it out to the 12 1/2" you need. Others on the board have mentioned this. It helps if you have one of those two sided portable cutting boards with fabric on the back. You could always use masking tape on your carpet or ironing board. You could use the inside border of the masking tape as the 12 1/2" measurement. Then wet the block and stretch it out to the masking tape. Lots of pins! and let it dry.