k3n

Hey where have my boys gone? :shock: :shock: :shock: :mrgreen:

ConnieF

awsome and nice colors added for the blks

Katrine

Still here making their presence known - but I have to post a new thread in GCC - Peter won 3rd in Haute Vienne Floralies for 2009 for "walls and windows". We (and the Maire) are very chuffed). So I'll sort out some pix & post
Hence I want to show off the garden for him (P)

k3n

I'm not surprised! It always looks so beautiful and P works very hard. Look forward to seeing your pics, though I'm VERY lucky and have seen the real McCoy! :-D

alaskasunshine

What a treasure you have made!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is lovely :shock: I have the book and have pondered making it, but it really does look difficult.. Your lay out is stunning :thumbup:

Katrine

Do have a go at one - it really is an easy technique following the instructions in the book - and you will get addicted too! They are so interesting to make.

wraez

Following instructions in a book...that is the hard part for me, don't know why. I do better with visual hands on instruction. Same goes for computer manuals etc.

I've gotten the book a couple of times from the library and enjoyed all the photos but just gave up on reading the instructions. Guess I'll have to give it another go, with determination.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

Katrine

I do understand cos when I first got the book I kept looking at the instructions and pictures - and glazing over - BUT when you actually have your fabric on the mat, pins, ruler and cutter to the ready, it does become clearer. I suppose I had the book over 2 months (of constantly peeking in it) before I "braved" cutting!

wraez

Katrine.... yes, 'Glaze over' is exactly what I do! Thanks for understanding.

OK, I will do as you say about being prepared to start.

Now quick question... until I get the book in front of me (from the library), how much yardage of fabric do you recommend? Oh, not for a huge quilt but maybe a large wall hanging? I don't think I have enough yardage of one appropriate fabric right now and will need to go shopping. oh shame.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

billswife99

Sue, I'm the same way about learning from the book. I did buy this book and thought it would be years before I could do it because I was so new to quilting and really didn't know much at all. Not even the basic terms.
I read this book all the way thru twice before I finally started. If I got confused on a part, I would just read that part over and over till I could get a handle on it. Then when I finally decided to get started, (one whole year later) I kept the book open and went step by step. It took me all day to cut the first time I tried it. I was so scared!! But I'm so glad I tried it, the only problem now it that I can't stop! :roll: