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08-08-2011, 06:22 PM

#131

HummerGardenCrafts

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Originally Posted by Crafty1

There are 1 1/2 in squares that people sent but mostly using 2 and 2 1/2 in squares then I trim them as I go. Each square is 1 in finished size.

Oh great! I cut out a bunch of 1.5 today for a swap. And had a lot leftover. I think you will like the bright prints.

08-08-2011, 06:32 PM

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ilovetosew

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Yes you can do it! Great start!

08-08-2011, 06:41 PM

#133

Naturalmama

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Amazing!!! Your sewing looks perfect - I'd be afraid of a postage stamp quilt!

08-09-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sarahrachel

wow that looks great!! but I can't find any of my pieces, too overwhelming to find just one!

that's just what I thought! After cutting them down & mixing them in.....they just disappear~ as they should! Glad you could use them.

08-09-2011, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Crafty1

There are 1 1/2 in squares that people sent but mostly using 2 and 2 1/2 in squares then I trim them as I go. Each square is 1 in finished size.

yep, I send 2 1/2" so you could cut the part you liked. Some of the fabric had completely different 'reads' even within that small of an area.

08-09-2011, 04:08 AM

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debcavan

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I can not wait to see it done. I love these quilts with so many fabrics. Can you use the backs of some.

08-09-2011, 06:09 AM

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I hope to maybe start on mine today. I would like to enter it in a show next year. So I'm going to do mine all by hand. And then hand quilt it. Wish me luck! If I start now, I might get it done by next Aug. giggle It will make a great take along craft. I'll keep it in a tote bag from JoAnn's. That way it will always be ready to grab and take if I have to leave quick.

08-09-2011, 06:11 AM

#138

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Originally Posted by Crafty1

I'm making progress... 12 blocks so far, a few more to go! yay. I know a few more squishes are coming so thanks to everyone so far, I'm going to make my target size. :)

I have to ask! Do you press every little seam as you sew? Or just sew, sew, sew!!!!! I happen to think of that last night after I went to bed.

It's horrible when you finally go to bed and all you do is lay and think of things you could be making. giggle

08-09-2011, 07:00 AM

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Betty, I just finished my FWQ hand pieced...I used a wooden iron with it. Surprizing it worked well. I work on a lap board since all of those pieces was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. I think the main thing is to lock those seams! I didn't do as good job on that as I should have & hand quilting will be a pain because of that. But since my blocks are only 6" with sashing in between...I think just the sashing will get quilted!

08-09-2011, 07:30 AM

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Love the start of your postage stamp quilt. If you're interested in a 1.5" swap we have one going on right now.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142366-1.htm