I bet this is the biggest cock up ever seen on this board.

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09-21-2010, 01:09 PM

#81

rainbowquilt

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Originally Posted by Joan Rosemary

A cock up iswhen you have made a big error or mistake. Nothing rude I can assure you. Whos got a naughty mind then ????? LOL

lol guilt i am GUILTY hehehe

09-21-2010, 01:58 PM

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Jennifer22206

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I married a man from England, so I knew what you meant! Personally, for a first block I think you were really adventurous trying that one out, and I think it turned out just fine.

You honestly wouldn't want to see my first attempts at quilting. :) You did a great job, just keep practicing and in time it'll be so much better

09-21-2010, 09:16 PM

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zz-pd

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I think you are off to a good start, the more we do the better it becomes. God bless.

09-21-2010, 10:07 PM

#84

Annya

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You should have seen my first quilt block all the points cut off no matter how careful I was. So do not be hard on yourself for having problems every one can have them.

09-22-2010, 12:51 AM

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CoventryUK

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You know what they say "Divided by a common language" !!!! Your block is fine! If that.s your first you are definitely doing well! Just keep going!!!

09-22-2010, 01:05 AM

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Ladybugnana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Joan Rosemary

I do appologise for the implications. This is a terminology which is used quite often in England when you've messed up. Sorry if it has upset anyone. It wasn't intentional.
LOL

Live and learn. I love some of the slang we use around the world and means one thing to one person and something totally different to some one else. I love it!!!!

09-22-2010, 02:45 AM

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Mary O

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Boy I sure was sure fast to see what a cock up was.I have lots of cock ups too and now will always remember them as such.Too funny and keep on quilting.Still LOL

09-22-2010, 03:11 AM

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k3n

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I think 'cock up' comes from the part of a rifle that you raise before you shoot - ie if you leave a rifle with the 'cock up', you can do yourself a mischief! ANd as for the block, it's about a bazillion times better than my first block so if I were you I'd be chuffed to bits with it! Tee hee, wondering if that is a phrase used in the States. :mrgreen:

09-22-2010, 03:15 AM

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k3n

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PS I just did a bit of googling about the derivation of the phrase - gosh and golly, don't put that phrase into google unless you've got a strong stomach! :oops: Anyway, I gave up as it was making me blush but I seem to remember it's to do with guns. :lol: :lol: :lol: