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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
September 25, 2009
04:32 PM Post #7103953
| The 12 Month Quilting Block Swap for 2009-10 has begun!
Each month will be a seperate thread so we can keep track of the blocks, colors and the results.
Remember, each participant will choose a pattern and colors for the blocks she wants for her month. Each month, except the one that is yours, you will make a quilt block (and one for yourself if you choose) in the pattern and colors designated by that months' individual. Send the block to me and I will send all 12 blocks to the person whose month it is. No embroidery since some don't have that machine option, but you can choose from a variety of patterns.
Block Specifics:
1. All fabric should be 100% cotton. Please wash all fabric before making
block.
Fabric is completely up the individual as long as it is 100% cotton.
2. Do not use any spray starch on blocks, spray sizing is OK.
3. Remove all selvages before cutting fabric for blocks
4. Block should be 12.5 x 12.5 when finished.
5. Make 1 block to send and 1 block for yourself (optional).
6. Cut off date for your mailing would be the end of the month i.e. the June
block would need to be mailed not later than June 30th.
7. Remember, after you make a quilt we would love to see your results!!
You will be signing up for the entire year, so even if you get your blocks in the early months, remember you need to stick with us for the entire year. Others are counting on you. If something happens and you will not be able to complete a month or the 12 months, please contact the hostess as soon as possible. I realize that everyone has a life outside of the swap, but please try to plan, so that things will go smoothly.
The following are participants in this swap, their colors and months they will receive their blocks.
#1. Sent on June 3, 2009
May - Taters55 - Red, white & blue
http://quilterscache.com/S/SquareswithinSquares2Block.html
#2. SENT June - Shuggins - Black, white, red
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/CardTrickBlock.html
#3. SENT July - Quilter5bdsr - red, off-white, blue/off-white stars (patriotic)
http://www.quilterscache.com/J/JulyFourthBlock.html
4. SENT August - Qwilter - red, white and blue
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ChainBlock.html
5. SENT Sept. – Llilyfan – red, off-white and blue. Winter Star
http://www.sewquilty.com/History/0201.html
6. SENT Oct. - Ladydragon5 - blue and green batiks
http://www.quilterscache.com/N/NorthWindBlock.html
7. Nov. – Heavenscape - scraps of stripes, checks, polka dots. NO Pink
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/ScrapbaggerBlock.html
8. Dec. - Fleursdefouquet -tradional Christmas colors; red, green, white,gold.
Debra will embrodiery your name in the middle of your block
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SignatureStarBlock.html
9. Jan. – Cheriffic - burgundy, tan, white. Small prints; no solids
http://www.quilterscache.com/B/BirdofParadiseBlock.html
10. Feb. - BarefootT - blue for dark, yellow for light. Prints/TOT; no solids
http://www.quilterscache.com/J/JacobsLadderBlock.html
11. March – Babeegirl - Pastel batiks. On The Oregon Trail
http://www.quilterscache.com/O/OntheOregonTrailBlock.html
12. April - Abbisgranma - white on white background, scraps
http://www.quilterscache.com/R/RomanStripeBlock.html
13. May - Bettypauze -black, white, red. Make your favorite block or the block you choose for yourself.
#All blocks mailed to that month's lucky lady.
OCTOBER, 2009 QUILT BLOCK
October is Ladydragon5 (MY Month). I will receive my blocks
during October.
*Shuggins - Sheila
*Quilter5bdsr - Barb
*Quilter - Jean
*Llilyfan - Susan
*Heavenscape - Jaye
*Fleursdefouquet - Debra
*Cheriffic - Cheryl
*BarefootT - Thunder
*Babeegirl - Sondra
*Abbisgranma - Marion
*Bettypauze - Betty
*Taters55 - Linda Kay
* means they have been received by Janice
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
September 25, 2009
06:05 PM Post #7104201
| seeing as it is your month, and you have received some of the blocks...can we see them??? not like you are spoiling any surprises...and I need some helpful inspiration for this one... |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
September 26, 2009
08:58 AM Post #7105965
| oh I second that, pleasey please?! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
September 26, 2009
09:10 AM Post #7106003
| Oct thread already... means I need to get working on some upcoming months.
I really need to straighten up my computer room/spare bedroom this weekend but I've been in sewing withdrawl for a week now so MUST play with some fabric 1st.
I'll also get pics of the Aug blocks and post them there. And I WILL get those Spring blocks together today and post somewhere.
Luckily it is chilly and rain is expected so I'll not be called out to work in my over grown yard. Guess I do need to clean a spot so I can start bringing some of the more tender indoor plants back indoors. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
September 26, 2009
12:09 PM Post #7106412
| I MUST get my tote bag and towels done today so they can go in the mail this week. I went to see my Dad, am going away in Oct. and am talking with a number of breeders about a dog so I have been a busy bee. The sewing has been falling short.
The blocks I have received for Oct. have been wonderful and as soon as the camera comes back (this week should be) I will post pictures. I love the pattern; wasn't sure how it would look with the batiks but it is great!
Rainy weather today means sewing time! |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
September 29, 2009
02:56 PM Post #7116989
| I sent Sept and Oct blocks out yesterday (Monday). Sorry I was slow mailing Sept. I can only go to the po on Mondays now since I changed to my 10 1/2 hour shift plus Sats so I got Oct out early so you do not have to wait on me for that one.
Cher |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
September 29, 2009
04:04 PM Post #7117158
| Cher those are incredible hours!!! What do you do? |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
September 29, 2009
05:50 PM Post #7117484
| I am a Phlebotomist ( I draw blood) . I work in an offsite I do 4 10 1/2 days and some Saturdays. It is a 40 hour week but I do it in 4 days. I was hoping if I went back to these hours I would get more quilting done but I am pooped when I get home. However, I do have Mondays to myself and I do get alot done that day. Gotta love the medical field though there are always spots to be filled.
Cher |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
September 30, 2009
07:20 AM Post #7119114
| Just thinking of those long days makes me tired!!! I admire your fortitude.. How are you doing with your long arm? |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 30, 2009
09:47 AM Post #7119554
| Thanks for the thread janice, we will be waiting for your pictures! |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
October 03, 2009
08:27 PM Post #7131809
| The long arm is slow going it needs to be tuned up since it was moved it is soooo fussy. My plan this weekend is to get her oiled and some leaders on and then try to put some practice fabric on it. I am still trying to clean the room up so I can just focus on the longarm. Slow but sure. Cher |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 03, 2009
10:08 PM Post #7132165
| where did the pictures go?? I know I saw them somewhere??? am I that tired??
guessss I will go to bed and look for them in the morning... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 04, 2009
06:21 AM Post #7132879
| Thunder - I think they are posted on the Sep thread... |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 04, 2009
08:34 AM Post #7133024
| thanks Jean...I knew I was tired...buttttt... |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 04, 2009
01:34 PM Post #7133833
| I am hoping to get a puppy later this month or early Nov. so I had to clean my ofc/sewing/craft/library room and make it puppy-proof. Did that yesterday and am happy with the outcome. Did the closet last weekend since it doesn't have a door. Will have to put a bi-fold on to keep puppy out of my shoes. This house just hasn't been the same without a dog for the past three months. Hope I'm ready for the puppy stage!
We have had rain for the past week and we go to Asheville on Tuesday and they will have...rain! I hope things are not as bad as the weather channel says but we shoudl have fun anyway.
Off to finish my sewing committments. |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
October 04, 2009
07:58 PM Post #7134997
| I finished my Nov and Dec blocks today. That's good because I think I am going to need lots of time to figure out paper piecing. I have never done it, so if anyone has any ingenious tricks/tips, I would love to hear them. If nothing else, please feel free to dmail me. Thanks!
Janice...I will probably wait a week or two to mail my blocks to see if I can get anymore done and then mail all at once, but I promise not to be late.
Sheila |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 04, 2009
09:05 PM Post #7135252
| Perhaps the "Paper Piecing" guru will do a tip/technique thread on paper piecing. I do it, but only when I have to and I usually grumble the entire time. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 04, 2009
10:51 PM Post #7135668
| let me see if I can find the video tutorial I posted a few months ago. If not, you can go to you.tube and search for paper piecing videos. It's so much easier to pick up the technique if you can actually watch someone doing it. |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
October 05, 2009
07:55 AM Post #7136378
| Cool. Thanks guys! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 05, 2009
08:13 AM Post #7136424
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bc1mU0LMF8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS-EKwNkEdg
go to http://www.youtube.com and search for paper piecing, or foundation piecing. Lots of videos there.
They make it look easy?
LK |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 05, 2009
09:03 AM Post #7136573
| Yes, I was hoping the "tip guru" would do one on paper piecing, too. I have always wanted to learn it and am supposed to be taking a class in early Nov. Between the two maybe I can finally learn how. It looks so easy! |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
October 05, 2009
07:50 PM Post #7138827
| Well, I managed to complete one task this weekend. I got the longarm cleaned, oiled, leaders and did a practice quilt just a play rug for my kitties. I feel good about it but still have a little issue with tension. I am still getting small loops on the back. Although it is way better than it was I had bird nests all over. I think some of the loops are from me when I do curves too fast it seems that is when I get them the most. Oh well I think it was pretty good for not touching it in a year.
PPing is really fun gals you will love it. Some of those videos are really great do check them out. Thanks for finding them Linda.
|
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 09, 2009
09:20 AM Post #7150827
| Bet Janice you are thrilled to be opening quilt blocks this month seeing as they are your own...lol...
Have a zillion things to do this weekend as it's our Thanksgiving a stop at Fabricland to pick up Nov./Dec. materials..the other day my intent was to come home with the necessary supplies for Nov/Dec blocks but lordy a serger jumped right into my cart (old one was on it's way out-couldn't resist) ...so another trip today.. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 09, 2009
10:15 AM Post #7151017
| Oh Betty, what kind of serger did you get? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 09, 2009
11:08 AM Post #7151227
| Janome 364D I think it is...sure wish I had more time on my hands this weekend to play...maybe I'll skip one night of sleep and play...lol |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 09, 2009
11:19 AM Post #7151268
| oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - a new toy!!!!!! I love sergers. They are so quick. I even made a flannel quilt using the serger. Worked wonderfully. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 09, 2009
12:05 PM Post #7151457
| Enjoy your new toy Betty. I've never had a serger and don't know what they do. Guess I should inquire and see what you all are talking about!!!! My tote is mailed, my apron is done and I just finished a knitted hat and scarf set done in support of breast cancer hot pink. Now on to the memorial bird house and garden ornament swaps. It's been so long since I did crafts other than needlwork or sewing. I haven't painted anything in ages or worked with glue either for that matter. This should be interesting. And fun... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 09, 2009
12:10 PM Post #7151471
| Barb - I just offered you a "job" on the tips posting!!!! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 09, 2009
12:16 PM Post #7151494
| And I replied!!!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 09, 2009
12:55 PM Post #7151661
| If you look inside the seams of any purchased clothing, you will see that the seams have been enclosed in stitching. That is a serged seam. Just makes things look professionally done, and it helps some seams from fraying so bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brother-1034D-FS-3&4-Thread-FREEARM-Over...
This is a serger, and when I sew clothes, I never sew with out it! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 09, 2009
01:00 PM Post #7151680
| Oh Barb, sergers are wonderful!! I also have made a log cabin quilt using my serger, nice flat seams. My old 25 year old Babylock died and I splurges last month and replacd it. Wonderful beast!!! Doing some new napkins as my old ones are now stained and worn out. Yes, I am one of those "nuts" who likes to use cloth napkins--with fabrics today they are wash, dry and fold. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 09, 2009
07:17 PM Post #7152810
| Marion, I love to use fabric napkins too!!! they feel better against your lips, that paper is...hmmm yuck ! and paper napkins and towels cost so much!!! not to mention all that trash into the landfills..yuck there too...
I don't have a serger, but still so easy to make a napkin, cut a big square, fold the edges in 1/4'' press, fold again, press, stitch...so easy...and any fabrics you like...
or double sided, two big squares, right sides facing, stitch around 3 1/2 sides, turn right sides out, tuck in edges where not sewn , top stitch all around...use one of those nifty fancy stitches...so way better than paper napkins !!! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
October 09, 2009
08:54 PM Post #7153152
| I use my serger for finishing seams. I haven't played too much with the decrative stuff you can do with them much. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 11, 2009
05:52 PM Post #7158749
| Well I got to tell y'all I was really dreading doing this block...Last time I did it for a swap, it took me four or five tries to get it right...I did a practice block just a bit ago, and it came out almost perfect!!!!
so now hopefully the "real" one will be as good... back to sew... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 11, 2009
07:13 PM Post #7158972
| Way to go!!!!!
I cheated & made some 1/2 square units then attached the triangles to them & trimmed. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 11, 2009
09:40 PM Post #7159484
| I tried that last time around and that did not work for me either
buttttt I am here to say I worked very well this time around...I cut the big sq.91/4'', the smaller ones 5''...the real block came out very nice...not perfect...but I am very happy with it...hope the lady dragon likes it...here's a pic of my practice block... in red, white, and blue
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 11, 2009
09:59 PM Post #7159573
| OK, I know you made this one... nice job!!! LOL |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 12, 2009
06:12 AM Post #7160362
| Very "Thunder" looking!!!!
A couple other "tricks" for working with thiangles - use fabric sizing on the fabric before cutting. Will keep that bias edge from stretching.
And you can actually work with some squares by drawing a diagonal line down the center and lining up with that and then cutting on the diagonal. Hard to explain. But it prevents having that bias edge.
Also, although I don't like most of the "designer" tools out, F&P has a point trimmer that really helps in these situations. without that point that hangs over, you get an actual blunt edge that matches up right where you need it.
PS I turned the (propane) fireplace on this AM and switched the direction of the ceiling fan!!!!! So nice & toasty in here now. Heat Pumps are great in the summer but really suck in ccold weather. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 12, 2009
06:39 AM Post #7160413
| thanks Kathy and Jean, kinda "busy" but I like it!!
I don't think the bias was my problem, they just kept coming out way to small...no matter how scant i did the seams...thats why i ended up going larger with the cuts...
Have a Happy Stitchin' Day Y'all, I'm off to work |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 12, 2009
09:58 AM Post #7160822
| I watched a F&P show where they used that tool, pretty handy I thought. I don't have the tool, but simulated the same by angle cutting the tip, makes for a nice end!
Hubby works for the Treasury here, so he's home today too. Had the quartz heater on and coffee made when I got downstairs  . I'm still working on the rest of the placemats for this weekend, so better get back to it!
Have a nice day, all! |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
October 13, 2009
10:33 AM Post #7164512
| Nice block! It looks great in red, white and blue.
This block looked easy until I tried making it. What a mess! No points - they are chopped off by the seam. Guess I forgot the lessons learned making flying geese. And, the longest row of triangles is way longer than any other part of the block so it sticks out beyond the large triangle and shorter row of triangles on either side of it. There is nothing square about this block. It's comical.
Any suggestions before I try it again? I thought I measured the cuts correctly but will double check on that. It must be something about how I'm sewing the 1/2 triangles together. If the second try doesn't work I'll have to get more fabric. Will get some help from the ladies at the quilt shop while there. Will take the first block to show them for entertainment. LOL! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 13, 2009
11:00 AM Post #7164597
| practice on "scrap" fabric, before using the "real" thing, what worked for me was cutting larger pieces, and being VERY careful with the 1/4'' seams... |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 13, 2009
12:42 PM Post #7164955
| Sorry you are having problems with my block but, boy, am I glad I don't have to make one! I hate triangles anyway but this one seems to be worse than usual. I just liked the way it looks and love the one in RWB.
I still want to know who did the block with the yellow flower in it; I think
I would like t have more of that.
This quilt shop I visited in Asheville, NC., had more batiks than I have ever seen. 4 rows on both sides. I got some goodies and other stuff, too. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 13, 2009
01:30 PM Post #7165088
| oh girl...you have got to make the block!!! we all had to suffer through it...so do you!!!LOL |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 13, 2009
04:39 PM Post #7165676
| Make the 2 half. square triangles. Cut all the triangles a good 1/4" bigger than what they tell you to make them. Add the triangles to the squares. Then add the bigger triangles on each end and square it all up to 12 1/2".
Measuse down the diagonal center of a 12 1/2" ruler and the center of the small triangles should be that measurement. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 13, 2009
07:56 PM Post #7166248
| Janice, wish I could claim it was my fabric, but it is not mine! There was no name on it? |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 14, 2009
08:42 AM Post #7167460
| Well, I did buy some beautiful green batik fabric at one of the quilt shops in Asheville, so maybe I will have to try this block too.
Remember, the reason for letting each person pick their own pattern is so we learn how to do different things; just think of this as a challenge
(says the lady who hasn't done it yet, heh, heh).
This weekend I may open the Nov and Dec. threads. Can you believe Christmas is this close? I have SO...much to do before then. And today they gave me a 2010 calender at work! Yeaks, it seems like yesterday they were talking about the computer problems of 2000!!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 19, 2009
10:01 AM Post #7185735
| I have activated the threads for both the November and December blocks. I thought I would get ahead in case you are all working on Holiday things like I am. I'll wait a bait for January as I really don't want to think of it being 2010 just yet. where has the time gone?
As you can see I have some blocks for November and December but have not received anymore of my blocks for October. It is just past the middle of the month and time to think about working on this one. I understand that it is a toughy so it might take some time.
Remember, for November JAye wants NO PINK! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2009
10:24 AM Post #7185810
| Do you know how hard it was to find the patterns she wanted with no pink?
Seems like every check, plaid or polka dot had pink in it! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 19, 2009
01:39 PM Post #7186591
| LK!!!!! Please sistah.. if you love me, no pink please...
there are polka dots and stripes without that dreaded color!!!
Janice, I have to agree with the rest. Your block's a tough one! But can you believe that I finished it the first week of the month! Just too ill to make that trip to the post office, and then bad weather followed! :D
Had to cut the pieces larger after I messed up on the practice block.
Well, your block's plus the tea towel, mailed out today.
So, I have a whole month to practise on December!
|
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2009
01:54 PM Post #7186643
| Jaye, I promise there is no pink. It was just really hard to find the patterns with no pink in them.
Hope your happy with it. |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 19, 2009
02:06 PM Post #7186697
| ((((((((((((((LK)))))))))))))))) I know I will! |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
October 20, 2009
07:51 AM Post #7189352
| Is that the trick to this month's block - to cut the pieces larger? Maybe the instructions are off a tad. How much larger did ya'll cut your pieces? Haven't had a chance to try it again but hope to before this week is out. The first attempt is still sitting there laughing at me. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 20, 2009
08:48 AM Post #7189478
| WOW, who would have thought that of all of you experienced seamstresses, little inexperienced me would be the one to have a hard block. but maybe that is right; I'm too dumb to know it was hard when I choose it and you all would have known better. Guess I better try it out myself. |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
October 20, 2009
09:12 AM Post #7189544
| I really don't think it's that hard. I think the directions may be off by a very slight measurement. It could NOT be our skills ... LOL! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 20, 2009
11:05 AM Post #7189816
| Janice how are you to know the instructions are quite off.. I think someone has mentioned in an earlier thread to cut the squares bigger.
I cut them 9" and 5" instead of 8 7/8 and 4 7/8. Try that Debra.
But pay attention to the placement directions for the smaller half squares.
|
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 20, 2009
11:06 AM Post #7189820
| Why certain not Debra, never would be our skills--pattern must be definitely wrong. LOL How you doing? |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 20, 2009
07:27 PM Post #7191288
| I cut mine 9 1/4'' and 5'' |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 21, 2009
05:38 AM Post #7192671
| You can always square them smaller but can never add on if they are too small is my philosophy.
I never cut to an 1/8" - I always round up then trim. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 21, 2009
09:48 AM Post #7193138
| I have found I have to do that too, especially on quilterscache patterns. Has saved me many a problem in the end measurements. |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
October 21, 2009
10:31 AM Post #7193304
| Mailed your block yesterday Jean, so it is headed north as I type! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 22, 2009
09:07 AM Post #7196656
| Received a beautiful block yesterday from Jay along with a super towel for this month. I have an abundance of riches! The batiks you all have choosen are just wonderful. I love them all.
One more week to go! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 23, 2009
11:48 AM Post #7200416
| Susan you block came yesterday and I love the green and copper fabric. Really sets off the blue. I didn't know there wer so many batik combinations out there bt you all pick winners. |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
October 23, 2009
02:51 PM Post #7200863
| Marion, your block just arrived. Well worth waiting for :-)
As promised here they are.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 23, 2009
03:07 PM Post #7200903
| how pretty they all look together:) |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2009
03:31 PM Post #7200975
| That is so pretty. Have you decided how your going to put it all together? |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 23, 2009
03:42 PM Post #7201006
| Great job ladies!!
You chose a great pattern too, Lily.
|
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 23, 2009
03:43 PM Post #7201010
| Those look really nice, ladies! Some of the darker blues in the blocks show up almost black on my monitor... and ya know - that star block is really sharp in red and black! The block with the light colored fabric with the red/blue starts is a good one, kudo's to it's maker!!!! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
October 23, 2009
03:51 PM Post #7201033
| I haven't given any thought to how I am going to put it together, but I am thinking of this as a gift quilt. I have several family members that would love a red, white, and blue quilt. But then again, I find it very hard to let go of them yet! These are stupendous blocks and they mean alot to me, I can't quite see myself giving it away! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 23, 2009
07:28 PM Post #7201682
| well llily you should keep these, and make others for the gift...
WE ARE GOOD !!!!!!
Janice your block is done, been done awhile, just got to get a day off with the po open.. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 28, 2009
09:57 AM Post #7216465
| End of October is a few days away and I still need 4 blocks to complete my set. Are you all still having trouble with this one? I will try and take pictures of them all once they arrive. Starting to get some Holiday sewing done but still have lots to do. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 28, 2009
06:47 PM Post #7218124
| Janice, block will go out tomorrow.. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2009
08:42 PM Post #7218528
| Same here! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 29, 2009
03:02 PM Post #7221007
| Panic attack, went at lunch to the Quilt shop the next block down, trying to figure out how I was going to get my block for the month done and posted ASAP then realized I HAD sent October's already..won't slack, will be it done and sent to you by next week...
Janice and all of you..are you like me, look at the posting of the blocks and they all look so much alike that you don't seem to know which you've sent? Maybe I'm just losing it...lol |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 29, 2009
03:36 PM Post #7221113
| That's why I make two Betty!!! One to send and one for me - then I can compare...and I have blocks to make a sampler quilt when I'm done!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 30, 2009
08:45 AM Post #7223287
| I try and keep the list at the top of the month's thread up to date with who has sent. If I have it, there is an * beside your name for that month. As you can see, some have gone ahead and I have tried to keep those updated, too.
If you are ever in doubt look up at the top or D-Mail me and I can tell you. Don't want no panic attacks here or have you think you mailed when you didn't. We are all so busy that sometimes it is hard to keep track of what we have done and what is still waiting.
If there is any other way I can make it easier for you to keep track of blocks, let me know. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 30, 2009
10:04 AM Post #7223486
| http://www.foothillfabric.com/merch/list.shtml?lst=1&listpag...
Need some pretty handpainted batick panels?
Thought these were so pretty, and had to share.
|
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 30, 2009
10:12 AM Post #7223512
| too late! I just spent my allowance! |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
October 30, 2009
05:41 PM Post #7224736
| I'm not proud of it, but it's in the mail. My attempts got better, but still not on the mark. At least I can say this one is a whole lot better than the first attempt!
Happy Halloween everyone. I figured out how to keep from eating all that candy after Halloween ... eat it BEFORE Halloween. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 31, 2009
10:48 AM Post #7227000
| Deb that works for me!!!!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 04, 2009
01:03 PM Post #7240794
| The last three blocks arrived early this week and now this thread is ready to be put to bed.
Ladies, you out did yourselves on this one. Not only was it a difficult block but it is a busy time of the year. I had no idea there were so many beautiful blue and green batiks out there and seeing them makes me want some fabric from each one for my stash! This is going to make one bea..u..ti..ful quilt and I can wait to do it...next year! LOL I will try and take a picture of all of the blocks when I have time and post it on one of the other monthly threads.
Thank you again for making the blocks for my month as special as each of you are to me. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
06:01 PM Post #7241753
| Janice, don't make us wait too long for that picture! Glad you liked them all! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
07:50 PM Post #7242091
| very happy that you are happy |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 04, 2009
09:42 PM Post #7242549
| So happy that you are happy!!!!! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
08:46 PM Post #7280726
| janice, you need to put a photo up here!!! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 17, 2009
04:55 AM Post #7281713
| Can't sleep... waiting on Janice's pic. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2009
07:11 AM Post #7281795
| OMG!!!!!! Someone up before me... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 17, 2009
09:00 AM Post #7281969
| ...and I was proud that I got up at 6:30 this morning. That is early for me. 'Morning ladies. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2009
09:11 AM Post #7282003
| Morning Marion. I didn't want to waste vacation time sleeping!!! i'm just so used to being up bwfore 5AM that I'm always up early. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 17, 2009
09:19 AM Post #7282020
| I was up at 5:30 for 40 years and then when my husband retired it got pushed back to about 7 - 8. Then back to sleeping when I could during his last year due to meds and taking care of him. Then I went to other way sleeping my life away after his death so I think I am slowly reestablishing my hours. I have been getting up earlier these past few weeks and I actually like it--every thing is so quiet, still and peaceful. No sounds from the highway--just the normal noises around the lake.
Enjoy your vacation. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 17, 2009
09:37 AM Post #7282061
| As soon as I get home from work, walk the dog and take the picture you can see all my pretties. I showed you some of them earlier but now I can show the whole lot. They are really quite amazing! |
