5" Charm Theme: I-Spy!
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Macy, you can do either. I have seen one bigger item in the center (fussy cut) and a few smaller items scattered in the square.
I look at I-spy fabrics like this: If I were sitting down with a small child, and I wanted them to "find" something, would they be able to figure out what that something was by looking at the fabric I chose. I have gone so far as to take a 5" square along with me to the fabric store to place on the fabric so I could actually tell what they'd see once I have it sewn in the quilt. It helps, but I'm a visual learner that way.
Does that help?
I've had a question about making the baggies bags of 15 instead of the ten rbwiese typically chose. I think bags of ten will be okay, particularly since we increased the number of bags to be limited up to 15 from our normal 10.
Am I thinking of that correctly, or does everyone think we should change the baggie supply to 15 from 10?
I look at I-spy fabrics like this: If I were sitting down with a small child, and I wanted them to "find" something, would they be able to figure out what that something was by looking at the fabric I chose. I have gone so far as to take a 5" square along with me to the fabric store to place on the fabric so I could actually tell what they'd see once I have it sewn in the quilt. It helps, but I'm a visual learner that way.
Does that help?
I've had a question about making the baggies bags of 15 instead of the ten rbwiese typically chose. I think bags of ten will be okay, particularly since we increased the number of bags to be limited up to 15 from our normal 10.
Am I thinking of that correctly, or does everyone think we should change the baggie supply to 15 from 10?
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I would like to play - but my fabrics have all been washed with unscented laundry detergent.
As far as doing the previews - you might consider using a 4.5 inch square cutout instead of a 5.0 inch cutout - because 4.5 inches will be the finished size (unless the squares will be cut smaller).
It is definitely worth doing a preview - not all "novelty/conversation/I Spy" type prints work well with that size square. (Ask me how I know!)
For fussy cutting, I cut a 5-inch square of template plastic - to mark the "seam allowance" - I did one of two things - I drew a 1/4 inch line to mark where the stitching line would go - or I taped 1/4 inch masking tape along the edges - so that I could "see" what would be showing.
As far as doing the previews - you might consider using a 4.5 inch square cutout instead of a 5.0 inch cutout - because 4.5 inches will be the finished size (unless the squares will be cut smaller).
It is definitely worth doing a preview - not all "novelty/conversation/I Spy" type prints work well with that size square. (Ask me how I know!)
For fussy cutting, I cut a 5-inch square of template plastic - to mark the "seam allowance" - I did one of two things - I drew a 1/4 inch line to mark where the stitching line would go - or I taped 1/4 inch masking tape along the edges - so that I could "see" what would be showing.
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Bearisgray, I like your suggestion; it helps when choosing the perfect I-Spy fabrics. Thanks for sharing.
Red, I am going to have to buy several fabrics for this swap so I do appreciate the "10-per-bag" this time. Besides I broke some bones in my wrist and cutting is more time-consuming this time around . . . just a minor inconvenience that is slowing me down.
Red, I am going to have to buy several fabrics for this swap so I do appreciate the "10-per-bag" this time. Besides I broke some bones in my wrist and cutting is more time-consuming this time around . . . just a minor inconvenience that is slowing me down.
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blhaines. Welcome! I hope you enjoy your first swap on the board. I don't know about you, but I've become a "tad" addicted to them. Getting things from other people, fabrics that I haven't seen before....Thrills and Chills! If you have ANY questions, please ask. There are no stupid ones. Ask me how I know.
bearisgray is right! I love the idea of looking at the 4.5" view and seeing how the fabric works.
I have several that will work, but plan on shopping in another week or two. Things are just a little nutty for me right now.
We are up to 11 participants already! That's a fabulous start! Whoo hoo!!!
bearisgray is right! I love the idea of looking at the 4.5" view and seeing how the fabric works.
I have several that will work, but plan on shopping in another week or two. Things are just a little nutty for me right now.
We are up to 11 participants already! That's a fabulous start! Whoo hoo!!!
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