September 2011 Doll Quilt Swap (Optional Theme)
09-15-2011, 08:24 AM
#441
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Originally Posted by cjaye44
I mailed my quilt to shelburn yesterday. It is so "out of the box " for me. I even did FMQ on it ....I definitely need to do a whole lot more practicing on that :lol: . But I tried. I dropped out of July and August swaps because I never received anything from my June partner. Hurt feelings are a real downer. Then I came to the realization that this was putting down the 16 previous great partners I had. Life is just too short!!! So I'm tossing my hat back in the ring again! When it comes to seasonal decorating I just love going to my swap shelf and pulling out my doll quilts.
09-15-2011, 08:54 AM
#442
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Originally Posted by LeslieFrost
Originally Posted by Krystyna
Very excited and verrrrry nervous! I just signed up for a class on Sunday with Linda Hahn to learn how to do New York Beauty Blocks! Guess what my partner(s) will be getting next month?
me too want to see your virsion Krystyna......
09-15-2011, 09:04 AM
#443
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Oh, You say that cjaye44 does such nice work!! That scares me!! I am a jack of all trades and master of none! Hope my quilt will be O. K. I love to try new things. Quilt for cjaye44 was mailed on Monday. DH says I should not worry, but that is me!
Just finished two jobs that came in yesterday that was something I haven't done before--a box-type jacket that needed the sleeves brought up about three inches, and the body taken in about two. Just finished it and The melton wool jacket had a hold eaten in the collar by some critter.
I opened the lining on a wide seam, stole a piece of frabric big enough to cover the hole, and then stuffed it under the material and, wih very tiny stitches sewed the two materials together. Came out rather nicely. The jacket is crca 1900 riding habit jacket that has jodhpurs and apron with it and made in Scotland. Beautiful workmanshp. I almost feel like I am workig on holy ground when doing this.
Anyway, cjaye44, am anxiously awaiting your doll quilt's arrival, and hoping that mine meets with approval. It is "out of the box" too, so we will have to wait!!
Love this board!!
Just finished two jobs that came in yesterday that was something I haven't done before--a box-type jacket that needed the sleeves brought up about three inches, and the body taken in about two. Just finished it and The melton wool jacket had a hold eaten in the collar by some critter.
I opened the lining on a wide seam, stole a piece of frabric big enough to cover the hole, and then stuffed it under the material and, wih very tiny stitches sewed the two materials together. Came out rather nicely. The jacket is crca 1900 riding habit jacket that has jodhpurs and apron with it and made in Scotland. Beautiful workmanshp. I almost feel like I am workig on holy ground when doing this.
Anyway, cjaye44, am anxiously awaiting your doll quilt's arrival, and hoping that mine meets with approval. It is "out of the box" too, so we will have to wait!!
Love this board!!
09-15-2011, 10:07 AM
#445
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Shelburn, don't worry....I know I will be happy with your quilt...never met a quilt yet I didn't love :lol: . I envy your talent for mending and tailoring!! I have 14 vintage machines that would probably throw a "hissy fit" if they had to sew anything but a quarter inch seam allowance. They're not even sure about a scant quarter inch... :lol: I just love that expression...hissy fit...I can use it because I'm a Southern belle from Virginia>>with a huge grin on my face
09-15-2011, 10:27 AM
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[quote=cjaye44]Shelburn, don't worry....I know I will be happy with your quilt...never met a quilt yet I didn't love :lol: . I envy your talent for mending and tailoring!! I have 14 vintage machines that would probably throw a "hissy fit" if they had to sew anything but a quarter inch seam allowance. They're not even sure about a scant quarter inch... :lol: I just love that expression...hissy fit...I can use it because I'm a Southern belle from Virginia>>with a huge grin on my face
09-15-2011, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jillnjo
jljack, the little quilt you received is just beautiful! My quilt is in similar colors and I'm stitching away on it, getting closer to DONE!
09-15-2011, 03:51 PM
#449
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I recieved the best ever!! doll quilt! OMGosh Barbara I just love love love it!! How did you know that lime green is one of my most favorite colors!! It was suppose to come to me!! You are definately a perfectionist catrancher. Your work is just beautiful and I'm so lucky to have been your partner. Thank you for making this very special quilt for me... eat your heart out ladies it's MINE! lol
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