tlambing

Well Sandy...because I'm insane, I redid my center! Although no one would have known nor cared but me. Since it's going to be mine however I decided to do it again Sometimes I wish my brain worked differently. UGH! But it's done. Points and all.

I am wondering, since this is my first RR, could someone let me know what type of journal they are sending with their quilt? Not wanting to go over nor under the bar ya know. I was thinking notebook paper stapled together is probably under the bar and a hardbound book might be going over. Someone help me.

I'm really wanting to package my stuff tomorrow for it's trip to Jaba

Elisabrat

ok in my other round robin little spiral bound books were sent but a piece of paper with your wishes is fine and make sure it has enough room for your quilters to send a note on back to you on what they did. You can also send a piece of fabric for everyone to sign aka signature block with perma fabric markers but that is also up to you so there are no hard fast rules I think. PLEASE do not send pens. Pens can break and ruin a quilt top in a NY second. We all have one I hope if not time to go spend the big bucks and buy one for your very own or take up instant perfect signature embroidery along the way real quicko. I myself.. have a pen! I think if you do your best work every time its all anyone would ask of you. Second, if you are going to have to look at something for a long time is it going to bug you if its not your best? your call. Me I am not so picky for me but for a gift I am a lot harder on myself. Course I never make myself anything so there goes the not hard on myself thing right out the window. There are some really good border books out there, Jan has I believe 3. YOu might ask her which is the most informative. I think the one with the little blocks 1" designs is the best. It has drawings more than pictures yet it has a grand variety of them. Maybe we can get her to post a few of the ones she has tried.. pretty please? she did a sampler top of rows to practice (God I love her) and it really helped her see what she likes, what was hard, what looked good in a book but maybe in reality.. my trouble is getting your rows to end and start the same pattern wise.. I get to the end and need a corner stone because I cant get the pattern to .. turn? that book shows how. I just have to figure out how to.. snag it for a tiny bit and study the darned thing. BTW they were NOT expensive used on ebay/amazon so check them out. don't pay full price if you don't have to .. sorry its the cheapskate in me.

SandyinZ4

I just enclosed a tiny little spiral notebook because that is what I happened to have on hand. I did enclose a pigma pen but will unseal in a tiny place my envelope and take it out. You are right, Brat, we all should have one of those or something similar. I also enclosed a square of fabric for autographs. Thanks for the hints.

jaba

Knew I forgot something and it was the block to sign. Twin River could you please cut a square out of the peony fabric that I sent (like 9 x 9) and I'll make that for the signatures. If it won't work let me know, might not because of the print, and I can send you a square of Kona white or cream for it.

tlambing

Thank you ladies. I appreciate your help. I think I'm good to go with getting things together today
Had a very successful UFO last night and have all day today (except for laundry breaks) to maybe get a few things finished. I even cleaned my sewing room (the corner in my bedroom) yesterday so everything's in great shape. Found those pesky missing squares and bobbin box! I just might even be able to finish this darn Christmas panel quilt I've been putting off the binding on.

Even through all my trepidation brat, I'm truly looking forward to this rr. Something new and challenging, a reason to go shopping! Making new QB friends. I'm stoked.

omacookie

I love reading your comments. You are truly a bunch of nuts but Oh My what fun !!!!!!The center pieces are pretty already so girl get working. Laughs and hugs to all 5 of you.

jaba

Tlambing are you sending some of your fabric along with your block? Just was wondering if you wanted a little of it in all your rounds or some of them or not at all.

tlambing

Yes Jaba, I am sending what I have which is very little. But, if you ladies would like to use it in bits and pieces here and there that would be great. I also have a 1/2 yard of a perfect mottled orange. Should I send that too? I know we are trying to keep weight down for shipping, but I'm OK with people sending what might be helpful for the next rounds. What say you?

tlambing

Heres the new center. Looks just like the last, but better
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jaba

I'm okay with it too, I sent fabric with mine, you can stuff a lot in those flat rate envelopes. Your points look fab!! Better be watching mine or think of something else for your border