Purple and green square in a square - WIP - inspired by Ms. Charismah
01-10-2011, 10:23 AM
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This story brings tears. I also have fibromyalgia, but much, much older than this dear child. I can't imagine going through this much pain at her age. You are so dear to make this beautiful quilt for her. Believe me, cold hurts, at times clothes hurt. A nice warm, soft quilt will be such a blessing.
01-10-2011, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Annasgrannie
I retired from teaching high school math--in fact I taught geometry. I wish I had realized just how geometric quilting is. I would have started pursuing quilting years ago instead of waiting until I turned 70!! ARGH. So much quilting time wasted. But it is never too late. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
I taught them how to hand quilt (though they can use a machine) in Dec, and I've gotten about 10 blocks back out of 87. I'm very excited! Pictures in May
01-10-2011, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by AnneT
Originally Posted by mcbride4362
This is beautiful...I found the pattern but it did not tell me what size the middle square is. Can you help me out with this? I am new to quilting.
01-10-2011, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mcbride4362
I am new to quilting and getting the courage to start a quilt after months of watching this site. I want to try this quilt and have no idea how to figure how much material for each color. Can anyone help? It would be for a queen size bed. Thanks for your patience with me!
Each block takes:
black center: 6 1/2" square
green: 3 1/2" square times 2; 3 1/2 x 6 1/2" rectangle times 2. So a 3 1/2" x wof (width of fabric) would yield you enough for 2 blocks.
purple: ditto.
So figure out how many blocks. Then divide in half (e.g. 20 blocks -> 10 3.5" cuts of fabric). Multiply # times 3.5" (35" ) gives you how much fabric you need cut from the store (though that's not leaving a lot of room for error, so probably add more)
For the center, you'll get 6 blocks from a 6.5" strip. Take # of blocks and divide by 6 (20 / 6 - 3.__). Round up (4). Take # times 6.5" (26" ) - tells you how much you need cut.
Does that help??
01-10-2011, 01:16 PM
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awesome that you took the time to do this. as you stated we often do charitable work for people we don't know but forget that there are others right close to home who need it to. thank you for reminding me.
btw - i have that hydrangea fabric and the green. in fact, just used the green in another top. great pattern to really show off the flower fabric. beautiful work.
btw - i have that hydrangea fabric and the green. in fact, just used the green in another top. great pattern to really show off the flower fabric. beautiful work.
01-10-2011, 01:38 PM
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Your thoughtfulness is touching! I taught junior high for 35 years and had a student with a similar disorder my last year. Mine was one of three classes she could attend with any regularity. I was so impressed with her effort keeping up with her work in the face of such hardship. She did more than many students who were healthy! As I was reading your post, I thought of my student and really appreciate your kindness to such a deserving child. Bless you.
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