Red/White/Blue Swap - Sign up closes May 15, 2010
04-23-2010, 12:26 PM
#371
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That is just the way they did things in the '30's and '40's. See, I told you I was probably just plain. There is something I really like about the blocks and think you should not change them. Maybe a quilt with just those blocks and a plain sashing to "rest the eyes" would be a great way to use them together. It reminds me of those pictures that when you turn them a tiny bit, the picture changes, but I can't think of what they are called. It's actually a pretty cool effect.
04-23-2010, 07:24 PM
#374
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In the 30's they used what they had, sometimes it matched. Some beautiful quilts along with a sense of color and value came from the mixing of various fabrics that initially would not be considered a match...it is so interesting to see how others match colors and patterns!
Fun2quilt, I think you should do what feels right for you. :)
Fun2quilt, I think you should do what feels right for you. :)
04-23-2010, 09:57 PM
#375
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Originally Posted by wilhelmina
In the 30's they used what they had, sometimes it matched. Some beautiful quilts along with a sense of color and value came from the mixing of various fabrics that initially would not be considered a match...it is so interesting to see how others match colors and patterns!
Fun2quilt, I think you should do what feels right for you. :)
Fun2quilt, I think you should do what feels right for you. :)
04-25-2010, 10:12 AM
#376
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I decided to sign up for this swap.figured it was a great way to use smaller pieces of fabric left over from other projects and get a start on a terrific new quilt,i am doing a ribbon star one of my fav blocks to make
04-25-2010, 11:55 AM
#377
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Originally Posted by AnneR
I decided to sign up for this swap.figured it was a great way to use smaller pieces of fabric left over from other projects and get a start on a terrific new quilt,i am doing a ribbon star one of my fav blocks to make
04-26-2010, 02:20 PM
#379
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Special note for red/white/blue swappers. Please check out this thread
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43941-1.htm
When you are done with your swap blocks please consider donating your scraps for this very worthy cause.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43941-1.htm
When you are done with your swap blocks please consider donating your scraps for this very worthy cause.
04-26-2010, 02:24 PM
#380
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Location: Louisville, Kentucky
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Thank you so much... The students will really appreciate it. Hopefully, when we get them made I will TRY to post them on here... Maybe you will recognize a few pieces of the fabric. Tell the ladies who choose to donate how much I really appreciate their donations.
Sharon
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