BEGINNER BLOCKS #1: THE 9-PATCH AND VARIANTS - A SHELLYQ TUTORIAL
#21
Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 39
Shelly thank you
there is an amazing amount of information there for me to digest
and enough 'work' to keep me busy for some time
now you say you wash your fabric
what are thought to be the pros and cons of washing versus non washing of fabric prior to working
I can only think of two things and that is if unwashed shrinkage at different rates might occur and that bleeding of dyes might occur
(and of course I have not asked this to cause an international incident - honest)
but I really am starting right at the beginning
also how much of each fabric do we need to 'put by' for next month
again my thanks
edit to add
a pdf file would be a brilliant idea then I could have the lessons to work over again if I need to without having to log on
:)
there is an amazing amount of information there for me to digest
and enough 'work' to keep me busy for some time
now you say you wash your fabric
what are thought to be the pros and cons of washing versus non washing of fabric prior to working
I can only think of two things and that is if unwashed shrinkage at different rates might occur and that bleeding of dyes might occur
(and of course I have not asked this to cause an international incident - honest)
but I really am starting right at the beginning
also how much of each fabric do we need to 'put by' for next month
again my thanks
edit to add
a pdf file would be a brilliant idea then I could have the lessons to work over again if I need to without having to log on
:)
#23
Aaleigha, ok we'll try not to cause an international incident :lol: . My reasons for washing my fabrics are the two biggies you've already mentioned, I have had fabric bleed in a quilt and trust me you only let this happen to yourself once :cry: , also as I understand it fabric can contain other chemical residue used in the manufactoring process, and another thing prewashing does is to help show up any flaws that there might be in the fabric.
Others like their fabric not washed as leaving the dressing in the fabric makes it easier to work with i.e. holds it's shape better
Re Amount of Fabric for Next Month
You only need a small amount, a fat quarter of light and a fat eighth of the dark will be more than enough. You will have leftovers, but having a bit too much is better than not having enough :P
Others like their fabric not washed as leaving the dressing in the fabric makes it easier to work with i.e. holds it's shape better
Re Amount of Fabric for Next Month
You only need a small amount, a fat quarter of light and a fat eighth of the dark will be more than enough. You will have leftovers, but having a bit too much is better than not having enough :P
#25
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 4,394
Shelly ~ You did a marvelous job. Extremely well presented! Lots of great information! Thanks!
#26
A pdf would certainly be wonderful......My memory is a little shorter than I am..... Thanks, You have been a big help to me.
#27
Wonderfully Done :D :D :D Thank you so much :D :D :D Many things I did not know or think about. Your are AWESOME :D :D :D You explained everything very well, I look forward to the next lesson :D :D :D
#28
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 293
Shelly:
Wow!! Thank you so much.............!!!! All this information is great.
I cant wait to get home and try it. I have wanted to do a nine patch for a long time. Now this will make me get busy on it.
For those of us who would like to have pdf instructions, how about cut and paste. I know sometimes that is a pain, but it would work.
Thank you again, This is wonderful!!!!!!!!! :D
Wow!! Thank you so much.............!!!! All this information is great.
I cant wait to get home and try it. I have wanted to do a nine patch for a long time. Now this will make me get busy on it.
For those of us who would like to have pdf instructions, how about cut and paste. I know sometimes that is a pain, but it would work.
Thank you again, This is wonderful!!!!!!!!! :D
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,053
Shelley, that was really! a good tutorial. Thankyouthankyouthankyou so much. It's obvious you went to a lot of trouble and it's much appreciated. :)
#30
Thank you for a great lesson. You make some very good and useful points. Your efforts are appreciated so much. You showed us some great ways to use this block. Keep them coming! Jan
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tallbald
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
5
01-28-2012 03:11 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
17
09-16-2011 07:26 PM