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07-27-2009, 06:48 AM

#211

peaceandjoy

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Thanks, Ninnie. I've been playing with it a little this morning, swapping out some of the fabrics. DH has done some swapping of his own - we have those darn spiraly light bulbs everywhere and I really dislike them, the light is terrible IMO. So this morning I've been taking advantage of the natural light. Am squelching my desire to make sure no colors too close next to each other, etc. as this is to be scrappy, not planned. Now I am ready to start sewing.

I found this in the latest BHG American Patchwork & Quilting magazine; it arrived in Saturday's mail and I was reading it before bed that night. The original quilt, believed to be from the late 1800's, has 16 of these stars - with no duplication in fabrics! That's over 1,000 different fabrics. No (what's the word for quilt lineage?) ____ - maker unknown, date, etc.

b.zang - enjoy your shopping trip and your visit!

07-27-2009, 09:46 AM

#212

Lacelady

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Thanks for showing it Terri...I don't think anyone will get confused. :D

I only posted it because some seemed to be stressing out about just using a quilt block. I figured since it was a plain block, they could see that it COULD look just as nice as a center that is appliqued or landscaped or whatever.

Exactly!! Thanks so much for posting that. I have been thinking about what to make as my center, and have found this block called a lovers knot. I haven't decided yet, but I do like geometric patterns and thought this could lead to some interesting borders.

http://home.howstuffworks.com/true-l...uilt-block.htm

In the next day or two, I'm headed out to pick up grandkids and it will be a month-long invasion of the little people. My hope is to get into a good-sized LQS while in the big city and check out some BOM patterns as well. No sewing for me with a house full, so it will be planning time.

This one has some great possibilities, I like it.

07-27-2009, 11:01 AM

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mamatobugboo

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Originally Posted by Butterflyspain

Okay, here is my centre just ironed the applique on the last tiddly fiddly centre of a flower this morning, got to sew in place and then thats at least one finished, got ideas for the second but pondering.

The birds are totally different from the pattern as I cut them wrong the first time but I like them better as the others were very dark.

This one will end up as a round centre on black.

Elle

That's really neat Elle!

07-27-2009, 11:04 AM

#214

kluedesigns

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the lover knot block is beautiful, thanks for posting a link

07-27-2009, 11:32 AM

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Butterflyspain

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That's really neat Elle!

Thanks Steph, Are you going to join us on this RR.? The last one has been really great . Elle

07-27-2009, 11:34 AM

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mamatobugboo

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ihope too - I just pm'd Patti and I hope I'm not too late. I haven't been on the site for a while so missed the initial notice on the new round!

07-27-2009, 11:39 AM

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Butterflyspain

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Originally Posted by mamatobugboo

ihope too - I just pm'd Patti and I hope I'm not too late. I haven't been on the site for a while so missed the initial notice on the new round!

Okay, trouble is we only have USA left, but we would really love to have you. I have all your details from last time so can put you in. Just PM me your telephone number (to be used in case of emergencies only) and I will put you in. We have 9 full rounds and a 10th one needing some more USA people, and its first come first served Patti says.

Elle

07-27-2009, 12:21 PM

#218

mamatobugboo

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I know, I'm really bummed to not be apart of the "original" group again but that will teach me to stay away for so long! And, next year I'll just have to be a little bit more engaged to be with all of you again!

Is everyone from the 1st group doing it together again?

07-27-2009, 12:55 PM

#219

omak

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I pm'ed Elle, but if you want me to switch from the international to the USA swap so that mama bug a boo can join us, I can do that ....
I am the fluid, go with the flow gal ...
whatever I can do to help .... after all, we did say August 15 <g> ...

07-27-2009, 01:51 PM

#220

Butterflyspain

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Originally Posted by mamatobugboo

Hi Steph, Don´t give up all hope yet, I see we have a very kind hearted Omak who originally had 2 spots. She has offered to stand aside and let you in for an international.
Will let Patti know. I read your PM Omak before I read the board okay.
Elle