Scrappy Hunter Star Block Swap - Due Sept 15th
09-13-2016, 04:52 AM
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Jane Quilter, I had to do this as well. And the diagram sits in front of me as I stitch them together. It has kept me from having to rip nearly every block and I'm down to only 1 or 2. Yes, lol, I stitch the wrong side sometimes. 
I'm such a goof sometimes. lol.
I'm such a goof sometimes. lol.The Hunters star pattern is a little tricky, to get the sizing correct, to get the pieces in the correct position, and to press the seams in the right directions so the pieces "nest" and the corners are sharp. I often get confused, and once got one wrong (see earlier post in thread). So I made a pattern that has helped me maintain size and positional accuracy as well as increase the speed of block assembly. See Below:
Pattern:
The orange/pink shows where to place the dark/light HST pieces, the green squiggles show which way to press the seams so the pieces nest. I sew from top left to right bottom. When the 4 HST's block is assembled, I assemble to the 4.5" patch, then assemble the top half to the bottom half and press that seam open and I am done.
Here is the pattern with the fabric positioned to begin assembley:
Hope this helps you....It sure has helped me.
Pattern:
The orange/pink shows where to place the dark/light HST pieces, the green squiggles show which way to press the seams so the pieces nest. I sew from top left to right bottom. When the 4 HST's block is assembled, I assemble to the 4.5" patch, then assemble the top half to the bottom half and press that seam open and I am done.
Here is the pattern with the fabric positioned to begin assembley:
Hope this helps you....It sure has helped me.
09-13-2016, 07:28 AM
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Update:
Glasqlts
Jannie (2 or 3 sets)
Rosemary Attaway (1 or 2 sets)
Chasezzz (2 or 3 sets) REC’D
Judith1005 (5 sets) REC’D
QuilterMomma (6 sets)
Irene C. (6 sets) REC’D
Jane Quilter REC’D
Givio
Gannyrosie (2 sets) REC’D
Jclinganrey (2 sets) ((safely waiting at home until the swapping begins!))
Kwiltkrazy (3 sets)
Frustratedquilter40 (6 sets)
DMLNGBRK121 (2 sets) REC’D
Glasqlts
Jannie (2 or 3 sets)
Rosemary Attaway (1 or 2 sets)
Chasezzz (2 or 3 sets) REC’D
Judith1005 (5 sets) REC’D
QuilterMomma (6 sets)
Irene C. (6 sets) REC’D
Jane Quilter REC’D
Givio
Gannyrosie (2 sets) REC’D
Jclinganrey (2 sets) ((safely waiting at home until the swapping begins!))
Kwiltkrazy (3 sets)
Frustratedquilter40 (6 sets)
DMLNGBRK121 (2 sets) REC’D
09-13-2016, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Ok i see. Just hold on to them , then the next time i will send the other half of the set . Then it will be correct. I will do it correctly the next month. Ok ? Thank you dml .
Okie dokie!
09-13-2016, 07:35 AM
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09-13-2016, 05:04 PM
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Yes. I'm planning on the 15th of each month AS LONG AS we have enough interest and have at least 8-10 swappers. I'm thinking of skipping December. Thoughts??
09-13-2016, 07:37 PM
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That sounds good to me Jane. I can't do December. I was kind of planning November being my last month to participate. Hoping I will get enough blocks made to finish a queen size quilt. I have made a few extras for myself when I only had enough fabric for one block. I've been pulling out of the scrap bin for those.
Jane Quilter, I really like the small print on your light side. Those little shamrocks are darling.
Jane Quilter, I really like the small print on your light side. Those little shamrocks are darling.
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