Jen Kingwell blocks and finished quilts
06-30-2018, 08:37 AM
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Thank you so much Judith!!!
Blueridgebeverly, I do have that book too. You might want to start with the smaller projects. Small Wonders, She Loves You or Home Run are not hard to do.
If you want to start with a quilt you might consider Bonnie Lass, just rectangles but lots of them!
Just go with the free spirit, do whatever you fancy! And if you don't like it that much you can always change a few things and make it work.
Blueridgebeverly, I do have that book too. You might want to start with the smaller projects. Small Wonders, She Loves You or Home Run are not hard to do.
If you want to start with a quilt you might consider Bonnie Lass, just rectangles but lots of them!
Just go with the free spirit, do whatever you fancy! And if you don't like it that much you can always change a few things and make it work.
06-30-2018, 05:16 PM
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Oh wow, Anael! Your GW is fantastic! It turned out beautiful and looks like candy. Absolutely love it! And loving your Long Time blocks so far. You go , girl!
I've missed you all!!! I'm back just today and checking in. I did not get as much quilt work done as I had hoped. I was able to finish the clamshell applique pieces (Anael....definitely hollow out the stabilizer on these applique pieces otherwise it will be a very large stiff block) for my GTSB top so just need to sew them on background. I started some of the other applique blocks and will work on more pieced blocks this week for Section 2. On my Santa blocks, I did the applique but just need to sew, as well. The pattern calls for the applique to be done on a Shoofly pieced block. I love that block (I've made a couple of quilts with this block) and I think I'm going to follow pattern suggestion so I'll be making 12 Shoofly blocks for that quilt....but later. Judith....did you buy any of the Santa patterns? They are all so cute....
Accomplished a lot while there...exhausted most nights but very productive trip.
I've missed you all!!! I'm back just today and checking in. I did not get as much quilt work done as I had hoped. I was able to finish the clamshell applique pieces (Anael....definitely hollow out the stabilizer on these applique pieces otherwise it will be a very large stiff block) for my GTSB top so just need to sew them on background. I started some of the other applique blocks and will work on more pieced blocks this week for Section 2. On my Santa blocks, I did the applique but just need to sew, as well. The pattern calls for the applique to be done on a Shoofly pieced block. I love that block (I've made a couple of quilts with this block) and I think I'm going to follow pattern suggestion so I'll be making 12 Shoofly blocks for that quilt....but later. Judith....did you buy any of the Santa patterns? They are all so cute....
Accomplished a lot while there...exhausted most nights but very productive trip.
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06-30-2018, 05:38 PM
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So I like a good challenge. I’ll look at this as a long term project......one ‘chosen for easy’ block at a time. 
I ordered “Quilt Lovely” booklet and “That Fairy Tale Quilt” from Amazon. They should arrive mid-July. I’ll start inventory on fabric today. Any tips or suggestions for fabric patterns and colors? Or just go with the free spirit?
I ordered “Quilt Lovely” booklet and “That Fairy Tale Quilt” from Amazon. They should arrive mid-July. I’ll start inventory on fabric today. Any tips or suggestions for fabric patterns and colors? Or just go with the free spirit?
06-30-2018, 05:44 PM
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Welcome, RJ! So glad you will be joining us, too! Appliquick rocks for me...just such a nice finish and quick and easy. I've tried all methods so I encourage you to do so, as well, to find what works best for you. And have fun....share your work and know we are here to help, if needed. These gals had my back when I needed it...
06-30-2018, 09:06 PM
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Lost everything I wrote........oh well, here it is again hahaha.
Thanks ladies for the compliments!!
Ok, yes, Long Time Gone won't be as bright as Gypsy Wife. That one doesn't have any white except one strip white with blue dots
For Long Time Gone I'm using a wow background so that will tone it down.
Teen, nice to see you again!!! Glad you accomplished a lot while gone.
I'll remember your advice on the clamshell block when I'm going to make it. I guess the same goes for the hexies.
Thanks ladies for the compliments!!
Ok, yes, Long Time Gone won't be as bright as Gypsy Wife. That one doesn't have any white except one strip white with blue dots
For Long Time Gone I'm using a wow background so that will tone it down.Teen, nice to see you again!!! Glad you accomplished a lot while gone.
I'll remember your advice on the clamshell block when I'm going to make it. I guess the same goes for the hexies.
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