Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

Thank you, OKSG. Glad you like my mini! I decided to start off with 2-1/2" squares because already had some pairs made up I keep on hand all the time. Keep 4-patches made up too. Didn't pay any attn to color because for once in my life I could not predetermine the outcome of the block arrangement which was a lot of fun in itself as the end result is always a surprise! So the 6" square became the 9 patch; then 3-3/4" became my 4 patch. The mini is 7-3/4" and with inner and outer borders it comes to a perfect 16" square. So the next time I want to focus on the color aspect. In answer to your question, I haven't noticed the new look the fabric takes on as I was focused only on trying out this block. I do lots of minis and don't paper piece them anymore. I found the dryer sheets you use drying clothes makes a wonderful scent on the minis and works great for fdn. piecing. Some brands work better than others. I iron them first. The used ones work the best! You'll have to try this idea out!! A real plus is the see-thru aspect of the sheets! Can't wait to see your posts of your minis!

Originally Posted by oksewglad

Thanks for the tips. I saved the info. I have three posts of photos. The very first post is "I think I've got it!" then "If I can do it once I can do it twice" and finally "Let's see if I still have it" all posted in early Sept of this year. I'm a newbie at posting and am on dial-up :evil: . Sometimes takes a while to post photos :roll: Gladie

Originally Posted by kd124

n2scraplvr--Thank you.

Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

Ooops - Cha Cha is in that picture too. They both love each other dearly.

Also, will post pics of the floral when I get it done. Let me know also which fabrics you love in my mini and I'll send you some. Just pm me.

Originally Posted by Deecee

Hi n2scraplvr, Moppet is a Lhasa Apso/Maltese cross. She's 11 years old and takes advantage of the cuteness factor.

Expecting pics of floral mini when done.

Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

Finished this little mini top last night. It's a disappearing nine patch. Fun to do. Just sew it first, then cut it all up and rearrange the blocks. Can't wait to make another - very addictive and quick performing. Here's a pic:

Originally Posted by Hunnib

Thanks for directing me to the pics of your babies. At first glance I missed Cha Cha, lol! So sweet.

I see they like to go "for a ride" too! You would get a kick out of seeing my two "going for a ride". I had a back injury so to get some excercise and not worry about breaking my hip or something else, my husband got me a three wheel bicycle because I missed riding bikes with my grandaughter. I found a pet carrier that attaches to the handlebars and that's where my Doodle & Whimsey ride. They go nuts when you ask them is they want to go for a ride, lol!

Originally Posted by Hunnib

Well, you described it perfectly! :D :D :D

We only ride in the neighborhood and I have had people stop me in their cars to tell me how cute it was. My older neighbor rides her three-wheeler with us and sometimes my husband joins in on his regular bike. That's how he got the idea for a three wheeler for me to begin with. I broke three vertebrae and cracked my hip in an auto accident several years ago so I can symphathize for sure. I do what I can when I can and don't worry about the rest but it took me a long time to reach that way of thinking.