My Progress so far on first quilt lol

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08-30-2011, 01:42 PM

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grannypat7925

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Looks very good so far! Nice choice of fabrics!

08-30-2011, 01:53 PM

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Floralfab

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Very good job. I think pressing is a good idea. It makes everything go together smoother.

08-30-2011, 01:58 PM

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JCL in FL

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It's looking great.
I press often when I am making a quilt and square up each block and that makes them go to together so much easier and you don't end up with a wonky quilt

08-30-2011, 03:32 PM

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stitcherlady

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Great job. Isn't is so much fun to see your quilt come together. Hope you are enjoying the process.

08-30-2011, 05:53 PM

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Taughtby Grandma

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Looks like it's going to be really pretty. I usually press each block as I finish it. That way it doesn't seem like all I'm doing is ironing! Ugh!

08-30-2011, 07:58 PM

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quilting librarian

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I love the colors you chose. :thumbup:

08-30-2011, 08:02 PM

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Annaleehunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SewhappySue

Spent a few hours cutting and sewing and so far managed to do 4 x 10inch blocks.
I am thinking maybe doing size 5 x 4 wide ie 50 x 40" for my frist attempt, the perfect size for me to snuggle up on the couch with in winter.
What ya think?? Any tips greatly accepted . Should I press each strip first before attaching to make the block?
Sue :roll:

Your blocks are beautiful. I press before and after piecing with lots of starch, but that is just me.

Some people don't press at all until after piecing.. I just do what grandma did.

08-30-2011, 08:06 PM

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Kristin in ME

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I press every seam as I go along- it's a good habit to have, it will help with accuracy as you go along.

Great start! :)

08-31-2011, 01:24 AM

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ladyshuffler

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Great start and love the color choices. I agree with MIJul about pressing .........makes it go together better if sections are pressed first. Keep posting progress...can not wait for finish project!!