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Originally Posted by Krisb
(Post 5388740)
Here's my first stab at fabrics. The farthest right is dull green; the left is rust; the others are brown. Looking for some plum or maybe more green.
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I would like to join this swap. I've been thinking about it on and off all day and I'm ready to commit.
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I placed an order yesterday for civil war prints from Connecting Threads. Can't wait to get them. I have several prints, but only a couple that are large enough to make 4 blocks from, so I had to break down and get some larger pieces. :) Will post them when they arrive or you can see them on Connecting Threads website. :)
Here is a picture of a sample Double T block I made. I chose to make it using flying geese rather than half square triangles. |
Very nice Ronda. Did you paper piece the center or just add the corners and square it up to make the square in a square. I like the look of this without all the additional seams. Less bulk and less seams might also mean easier for me.
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
(Post 5390185)
Very nice Ronda. Did you paper piece the center or just add the corners and square it up to make the square in a square. I like the look of this without all the additional seams. Less bulk and less seams might also mean easier for me.
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Well Ronda it looks very nice and super precise already. Thanks for sharing the pictures and info.
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Nice job, Ronda! But then your work is always so precise!:thumbup:
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Went shopping to local Quilt shop. Yummy fabrics were found , just couldn't decide so bought them all!
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Smart choice islandwiz, just buy them all then you still have to decide which ones to use for the blocks, have fun practicing and trying them out. Would love to join you in your quest.
Here is what I am thinking. I have a couple large yardages in my stash so may get away with what I have. the bright green really is not that at all, it is a muted olive tone green, iphone likes to change colors a bit. [ATTACH=CONFIG]351156[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by islandwiz1
(Post 5390691)
Went shopping to local Quilt shop. Yummy fabrics were found , just couldn't decide so bought them all!
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Originally Posted by rwquilts
(Post 5390173)
I placed an order yesterday for civil war prints from Connecting Threads. Can't wait to get them. I have several prints, but only a couple that are large enough to make 4 blocks from, so I had to break down and get some larger pieces. :) Will post them when they arrive or you can see them on Connecting Threads website. :)
Here is a picture of a sample Double T block I made. I chose to make it using flying geese rather than half square triangles. |
Thanks everyone. If I keep these colors, I will be two ahead of the game...if not, well, you know how that goes right? I plan on making the hardest blocks first and then the simpler ones
I like the colors you ladies are picking! |
Originally Posted by rwquilts
(Post 5390173)
I placed an order yesterday for civil war prints from Connecting Threads. Can't wait to get them. I have several prints, but only a couple that are large enough to make 4 blocks from, so I had to break down and get some larger pieces. :) Will post them when they arrive or you can see them on Connecting Threads website. :)
Here is a picture of a sample Double T block I made. I chose to make it using flying geese rather than half square triangles. |
QM - I do like the fabric - but am having a hard time thinking that bright green is a muted olive - if it is truly muted and darker - okay - but if it is more pastel or 30's fabric looking - sorry.....it was mentioned that some CW fabrics were actually brighter than we thought. It is my intention to keep these blocks more muted and somber (if you wish) as a tribute to what the CW was all about. It was a terrible time for our Nation - it is my thought to have these blocks as a keepsake (or so to speak) of a not so happy time.....though beauty in quilts comes through.
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Trust me Deb, it is definitely not a bright or 30s green. [ATTACH=CONFIG]351173[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]351174[/ATTACH] Strangely enough it is like these two colors. i took these awhile back on my camera and it kept the colors right. It is like these greens, not bright. That is what I will be using.
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
(Post 5390984)
Very nice block - it is just what I am imagining! Perhaps you would like to share your measurements for those who hate HST, it sure would save alot of bulk.
Cut 1 (4 1/2") light square Cut 20 (2 1/2") dark squares Cut 8 (2 1/2" x 4 1/2") light squares Cut 2 (5" to trim down or 4 7/8" if you're a perfect sewer) light squares Cut 2 (5" to trim down or 4 7/8" if you're a perfect sewer) dark squares Make your large half square triangles and trim to 4 1/2". Sew your flying geese units using the 2 1/2" squares on the 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles. **Stitch just to the right of the drawn line so when you fold the fabric out and trim, it will be the right size. Stitch the remaining 4 small squares to the 4 1/2" light square creating a square in a square block. Should measure 4 1/2". Make sure all the seperate blocks measure 4 1/2" when stitched and then assemble them all together in a nine patch style to make the Double T design. Hope this helps. :) |
Okey dokey! At first, when I saw the purple - I almost spit.......then I understood what you were saying......the green will work just fine!
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Thanks Ronda! Perfect!!!! I am sure it will help out those who think this block is a bugger!
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Thanks for doing the math Ronda. Will work on these tonight, got the EASY Shooflies done last night--very somber one a Barbara Brackman print; the other a Wyndham "Presents Civil War III" fabric. Camera battery is charging so pics later.
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Originally Posted by Deb watkins
(Post 5391037)
Okey dokey! At first, when I saw the purple - I almost spit.......then I understood what you were saying......the green will work just fine!
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Camera's ready--here's my Shoofly
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Nice, nice, nice. These blocks are just itching to get done!
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Ronda, thank you for the revisions. I'm not too great with flying geese, but the less number of seams I have to sew the better. I think I'm ready to start on these.
Deb, thank you for starting this swap and picking these easy blocks! |
Oksewglad, nice job on your shoo fly! :)
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I am in. This should be fun. I only have a few CW fabric so will have to go buy some. DARN! LOL
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I put in a new blad in my rotary cutter because the other quilt I cut up yesterday seamed a bit rough on my back. Washed and dried fabric last night. At this moment, all my blocks are cut up, diagonals marked and they are just anxious to get sewed up. Can't believe what a new blade can do for your cutting ocd.:shock:
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Well, yesterday threw me for a loop. Went out and got dark brown and dark green--Deb, you were right as usual. Maybe i"m obsessive, but i went to four atores before i found a green i liked. Came home to sew my Asheville art deco BOM to get that out of the way first, sat down with the first unit--fine. Second unit, my Janome 1600P began to have a fit. Really bad bird's nests. Took the throat plate off and checked. Could not see any thread or lint. Took out the bobbin case. It had a very small amount of lint. Cleaned that. Changed the needle. No effect. Took out the bobbin case again and did the dangle and jerk test. Didn't move. Went to look for the baby screwdriver. Couldn't find it. Went to Wally World and got another. Played with the bobbin tension. Played with the top tension. Retreaded the machine. Played some more. Took the new needle out. Put it back in. Retreaded everything. Played a little more. Now it's good. My husband thought that it just felt I had been taking it for granted, and wanted some attention.
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Originally Posted by Fraew
(Post 5388735)
Reserving the right to change these :) but I am thinking:
Blueish - Ts Brown and Pink - Star Burgundy blueish - Shoo All with teaish backgrounds. |
Just put the last stitches on the first of my Double T blocks with rwquilts instructions. Thanks again Ronda.
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Kris - I am glad you found the additional colors - I think you will like the look when you put the blocks together. Sorry to hear your machine was having fits....which PROVES that sewing machines are of the female gender.....! I am also very glad that this seems to be a popular swap......I m excited for October to come (not that I am chasing time) but to see the final results of this swap.
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I'm watching this thread and like what I see! I may hop in, but have plenty going on. I'd have the fabrics I need after making my FWife quilt. I stashed the leftovers all away! Love CW themes.
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Oh that would be so cool for you to join jillnjo. There is some time to get them made. may I twist your arm just a little bit, push you off a fence, or just give you those big sad puppy dog eyes that are just pleading with the prettiest of pleases, or is it a grandchild look with adorable big eyes, innocent face, and big gracious smile while saying pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease.
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Deb, no one asked why you said not to do the double T block when your tired. Care to tell us why????????????
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Originally Posted by jillnjo
(Post 5396071)
I'm watching this thread and like what I see! I may hop in, but have plenty going on. I'd have the fabrics I need after making my FWife quilt. I stashed the leftovers all away! Love CW themes.
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Originally Posted by oksewglad
(Post 5394852)
Just put the last stitches on the first of my Double T blocks with rwquilts instructions. Thanks again Ronda.
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I am busy getting my blocks cut as well. Fall seems to be the perfect time for CW quilts!!
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Yes, yes it does. In fact, I had another scrap/planned nine patch variation I finished the blocks up for. This will be the fourth quilt with these "leftovers/UFO" squares. I am very glad will be done. Then I will get my blocks sewn up and in mail to you. I have not been able to work on them since I cut them all out the beginning of the week.
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jillnjo, you and I are thinking the same thoughts. I would love to hop in on this one but I need to be honest in my time assessment - I have a couple of big events coming up that I need to prepare for.
But, I keep watching. best, d QUOTE=jillnjo;5396071]I'm watching this thread and like what I see! I may hop in, but have plenty going on. I'd have the fabrics I need after making my FWife quilt. I stashed the leftovers all away! Love CW themes.[/QUOTE] |
They aren't due till October.......make 4 blocks of one pattern, give it a rest.....then make the next 4...give it a rest.....make the last........it really won't take that much time!
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Why Deb, you little enabler, you :-)
best, d
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
(Post 5400344)
They aren't due till October.......make 4 blocks of one pattern, give it a rest.....then make the next 4...give it a rest.....make the last........it really won't take that much time!
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