Scrappy Siggie Block Swap-special note on pge 150- Closed
09-17-2010, 05:50 PM
#2342
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I had 180 blocks. I used a 12-1/2" pieced block in the center and then it was 14 rows wide by 14 rows long. The 12-1/2" block replaced 16 blocks. If you had all 196 blocks you would not need the center block. I do have duplicate blocks in my quilt, I just used everything that was sent back to me. I made sure than none of the duplicates ended up next to each other. I did not take the time to square up each block, that would have driven me insane, however...I did go through a can of spray starch to help keep them all flat which worked beautifully! I still haven't backed it, I haven't decide yet how I want to do that or if this will become a roman shade in my sewing room...the dimensions are just right for that.
09-17-2010, 06:15 PM
#2343
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Location: NW Arkansas
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Originally Posted by Kathy N
I had 180 blocks. I used a 12-1/2" pieced block in the center and then it was 14 rows wide by 14 rows long. The 12-1/2" block replaced 16 blocks. If you had all 196 blocks you would not need the center block. I do have duplicate blocks in my quilt, I just used everything that was sent back to me. I made sure than none of the duplicates ended up next to each other. I did not take the time to square up each block, that would have driven me insane, however...I did go through a can of spray starch to help keep them all flat which worked beautifully! I still haven't backed it, I haven't decide yet how I want to do that or if this will become a roman shade in my sewing room...the dimensions are just right for that.
09-17-2010, 09:20 PM
#2344
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Victoria, Australia
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I used 168 blocks, 12 blocks across by 14 down. My centre label took the place of 4 blocks. The siggy blocks measure 44" x 50" and so far I have added a 1" border and will add another (don't know what size yet).
I also used duplicates and didn't square each block unless absolutely necessary.
I also used duplicates and didn't square each block unless absolutely necessary.
09-21-2010, 05:44 PM
#2347
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: South GA
Posts: 222
I made extra siggy blocks for everyone to sign at my quilt retreat. Right now I'm making blocks for my quilt guild to sign in November(around 100 members). I figure it's a lot faster turn around time if I make the blocks myself. This way I'll have lots of signature blocks for my quilt. It's really shaping up nicely. Hugs to each of you who made a block for me. I never tire of reading over them as folks will do for generations to come!!!
I'm really enjoying seeing the pictures. Hopefully, I'll have mine together before Thanksgiving!
I'm really enjoying seeing the pictures. Hopefully, I'll have mine together before Thanksgiving!
10-13-2010, 12:14 PM
#2349
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: At my little house, buried under a pile of fabric.
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I sent in 174 blocks, recieved 162 back and I still have 52 doubles and had 3 from one lady. I can do a list if anyone is still in need of blocks, or would swap for ones I don't have.
10-13-2010, 12:39 PM
#2350
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
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I got mine together last week. I ended up using 180 including all the doubles (was short 3 so made them myself and put names of missing peoples blocks on them! (that's cheating don't tell) I must get a picture soon!
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