MONTHLY QUILTING BEE BLOCK SWAP - Version II
04-18-2011, 06:48 PM
#4121
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Originally Posted by PokerDiva
I finally layed out my blocks to see what I had. You just don't know till you lay them out how they will look and they are lookin good. Sorry I don't have a design wall. I had to lay them on the floor so I hope you can see them good enough.
I have one and I stink...OK, it's the back of a tablecloth, but it works.
04-18-2011, 07:55 PM
#4123
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they call it a 12" block -- that is the finished size. But the unfinished block is 12-1/2", the size you send out.
Originally Posted by JanetWall
Can you give me a idea where i can get some tutorial on how to make block. The ones I see are not 12 1/2 finished.
04-18-2011, 07:56 PM
#4124
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I use the hardwood floor for a king size quilt - don't want to have to fiddle with a design wall that big!
PokerDiva, I can't believe that someone who makes blocks like you doesn't have a design wall?
I have one and I stink...OK, it's the back of a tablecloth, but it works.
Originally Posted by Veronica
Originally Posted by PokerDiva
I finally layed out my blocks to see what I had. You just don't know till you lay them out how they will look and they are lookin good. Sorry I don't have a design wall. I had to lay them on the floor so I hope you can see them good enough.
I have one and I stink...OK, it's the back of a tablecloth, but it works.
04-18-2011, 07:58 PM
#4125
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hee hee you would be welcome!
Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
Wow, to all of them! Here's that House quilt/hanging so far.
I have made at least 100 mistakes but who cares? The blocks are so beautiful no one should notice the messy sashing. And just forget the back! I decided to stitch everyone's initials
in the bottom of each block. For the next one I may be visiting a certain someone in Arizona!
I have made at least 100 mistakes but who cares? The blocks are so beautiful no one should notice the messy sashing. And just forget the back! I decided to stitch everyone's initials
in the bottom of each block. For the next one I may be visiting a certain someone in Arizona!
04-18-2011, 08:00 PM
#4126
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If I make table toppers I use warm and natural -- nice and flat but give it body and so easy to quilt. Some use flannel but I like the weight of the MnN.
Originally Posted by hsquiltingmom
Hi everyone,
I received some packages of blocks in the mail today. My husband said to me wow, you got packages from all over. I want to thank bibliostone, moosegirl, and toriabelle for their packages of blocks. I hope I have sent p.m.'s to each of you who have sent blocks.
As I looked at my daughters little house, she has no wall space in the kitchen or living room, so, I am thinking of making them into table toppers or tablecloths. The biggest thing is do I want to put in a batting and quilt them or just back them so I have a nicely finished edge on them. If any of you have any ideas, I am open to hearing them.
Thanks
Kathy
hsquiltingmom
I received some packages of blocks in the mail today. My husband said to me wow, you got packages from all over. I want to thank bibliostone, moosegirl, and toriabelle for their packages of blocks. I hope I have sent p.m.'s to each of you who have sent blocks.
As I looked at my daughters little house, she has no wall space in the kitchen or living room, so, I am thinking of making them into table toppers or tablecloths. The biggest thing is do I want to put in a batting and quilt them or just back them so I have a nicely finished edge on them. If any of you have any ideas, I am open to hearing them.
Thanks
Kathy
hsquiltingmom
04-18-2011, 08:18 PM
#4127
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I duct taped two pieces of foam insulation together and use that when i need a design wall. When not in use, slides behind sofa just great or out in the garage against wall. This way I can leave up and walk by several times or days if necessary to get it right.
Originally Posted by paintmejudy
I use the hardwood floor for a king size quilt - don't want to have to fiddle with a design wall that big!
PokerDiva, I can't believe that someone who makes blocks like you doesn't have a design wall?
I have one and I stink...OK, it's the back of a tablecloth, but it works.
Originally Posted by Veronica
Originally Posted by PokerDiva
I finally layed out my blocks to see what I had. You just don't know till you lay them out how they will look and they are lookin good. Sorry I don't have a design wall. I had to lay them on the floor so I hope you can see them good enough.
I have one and I stink...OK, it's the back of a tablecloth, but it works.
04-18-2011, 08:21 PM
#4128
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Packaged in Envelopes with plastic to go to PO after work tomorrow.
March extra swaps to Gwenny, Renee110, & dotcomdtcm.
April Extra swaps to Toriabelle & carsey.
Whew! I am finally caught up excet for crafty3790 & dorrellann, April Swaps. If all goes as planned I will make them on wed.
Thank you every one for yopur patience.
I was offered a part time job unexpectedly a couple weeks ago. Money is ok. This is working in a flower shop, doing bridal bouquets, which I've done for 35 plus years. Easy job less then 5 minutes from home. Also DH was offered a job also. We go to work together. Owners old friends and nice to work with. Fun but takes time from here and quilting.
March extra swaps to Gwenny, Renee110, & dotcomdtcm.
April Extra swaps to Toriabelle & carsey.
Whew! I am finally caught up excet for crafty3790 & dorrellann, April Swaps. If all goes as planned I will make them on wed.
Thank you every one for yopur patience.
I was offered a part time job unexpectedly a couple weeks ago. Money is ok. This is working in a flower shop, doing bridal bouquets, which I've done for 35 plus years. Easy job less then 5 minutes from home. Also DH was offered a job also. We go to work together. Owners old friends and nice to work with. Fun but takes time from here and quilting.
04-19-2011, 02:33 AM
#4129
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Location: New York
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I love that block...Have to use some of my Christmas fabric and make blocks like this. The colors are great . Never
Originally Posted by emc1118
An extra April swap block from paintmejudy! Another beautiful Santa. Thanks Judy.
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