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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 19, 2009
09:52 AM Post #7185706
| 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. 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.
NOVEMBER, 2009 QUILT BLOCK
November is Heavenscape (Jaye). She will receive her blocks
the beginning of December.
*Shuggins - Sheila
*Quilter5bdsr - Barb
*Qwilter - Jean
*Llilyfan - Susan
*Ladydragon5 - Janice
*Fleursdefouquet - Debra
*Cheriffic - Cheryl
*BarefootT - Thunder
*Babeegirl - Sondra
*Abbisgranma - Marion
Bettypauze - Betty
*Taters55 - Linda Kay
* means they have been received by Janice
This message was edited Dec 3, 2009 9:51 AM
This message was edited Dec 5, 2009 10:18 AM |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 19, 2009
10:07 AM Post #7185752
| This is going to be a tough one for a me as I usually don't use stripes, plaids or polka dots in the things I do, except if they are black and white. I'll use ANY B&W! but I don't think that is what Jaye had in mind.
I'm doing an appliqued Santa and, would you believe, I had to go out and buy small pieces to make it. I just didn't have any scapes that were the right color! I must be doing something wrong with my stash.
Wish I had thought of it sooner as I know some of you would have been able to supply me with scraps but the class is tonight. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
11:06 AM Post #7185991
| I pulled out a bunch of fabrics I think will work. The ones I plan on using will be very close in colors and style to the example block in the link. Hope that's okey dokey! all except for the pink ones of course :)
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 19, 2009
12:53 PM Post #7186423
| That's what I did too babeegirl. I think it worked... |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 19, 2009
01:25 PM Post #7186536
| Janice,
black and white polka dots, stripes...fine by me... as long as there's no pink, not even a smidgeon!
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Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
01:34 PM Post #7186569
| ok, guess I haven't been in this group long enough... why doesn't Jaye like pink???????????
Funny story from the weekend:
We were traveling out of state for a family wedding this past weekend. Stopped at a restaurant to eat supper, on the way out of the bathroom, a mom was helping her little boy (about 4-5) reach up for the soap dispenser. He held out his hands, she pushes the dispenser button... "AAAAAWWWW, MOM!!! That's PINK soap! Don't they have any blue? I'm a boy!!!!!" All the while, he's squirming around trying to get the soap off his hands and the mom is trying not to drop him.. All the rest of us were just chuckling away, and her face was sooooo red, and he was deadly serious!!!! The only thing she said was, "It was hard enough to convince him that it was ok to go with me into a ladies restroom, now I have to try to explain this!"
Funny stuff you hear from little ones in a public bathroom... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 19, 2009
01:35 PM Post #7186575
| Oh, they don't even have to be in the bathroom... |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
02:04 PM Post #7186686
| that's true, but since the bathroom is more enclosed... the mom doesn't get to hope that no one heard any of the conversation... LOL |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
02:09 PM Post #7186706
| my favorite was one of my coworker's granddaughter mixed up the 'broke my heart' and 'hurt my feelings', and came up with a sobbing "Gramma, you broke my feelings..." LOL It was latched onto in the family and is now their favorite saying... |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 19, 2009
02:16 PM Post #7186737
| Hehehe.. out of the mouths of innocent babes.
Kizmo, I'm the oldest daughter and hence till I was 6, was subjected to my mother's obsessiveness in dressing me from head to toe in pink.
If she could get away in coloring my hair, pink, she would.
Think my dad convinced her that that won't look too good on an Asian child.
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
02:17 PM Post #7186740
| I remember a little girl that's not so little now, being put into the corner while I said you are going to stand there whether you like it or not! well, she stood there hollering I like it NOT! I like it NOT! that phrase stuck with her until this very day. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
02:44 PM Post #7186839
| Fortunately, I didn't have any girls... they would have been 'pink'! I think there's nothing cuter than a little girl dressed in pink, but only when they are little. My mom dressed me more in white than anything, for some reason. The only real pink things I had were hand me downs from my cousin, with the exception of a few summer tops I made. But I understand too much pink, my FIL took care of an older lady's house years ago and EVERY room in her house was pink of one form or another! We laughed every time she called...
(making a note that pink is definitely not your color...lol)
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2009
02:46 PM Post #7186847
| Let's see what is in my stash.. must be something..serger and sewing machine sitting out, halloween costumes are in the making so might try and make the block this week...hoping to be able to ship by weekend, if not, Monday for sure...crazy busy...but then that's me...lol |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 20, 2009
09:25 PM Post #7191767
| well, I got my block put together perfectly...wrong! ppfffffffffttttt...back to the drawing board! I sewed the blocks with the long piece and two patches on horizontally instead of vertically! I know what happened, I ran to Walgreens this afternoon for cold medicine, took some then saw the really tiny print that said nighttime formula. That'll teach me to number 1-go shopping without my glasses and number 2-to sew while under the influence! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 21, 2009
06:52 AM Post #7192728
| Thank heaven you had no accidents. Cold medicines can be a scary situation sometimes. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 21, 2009
11:26 AM Post #7193540
| Sondra, are you sure it was the cold medicine and not the imaginary "Bailey's" that seems to float around some of these threads? LOL |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 21, 2009
11:53 AM Post #7193636
| it could be! Bailey's goes well with coffee :) I'm going to take the block apart tonight and re-do it properly, without the interference of cold medicine lol. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 21, 2009
01:48 PM Post #7193979
| Ah ha!!! That explains why we haven't seen it lately on some of the threads. LOL I do know what you mean about cold meds--of course, I am the person who can get drunk smelling the bottle of vanilla. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 21, 2009
08:06 PM Post #7195226
| OMG Marion, that is hilarious  .. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 21, 2009
09:52 PM Post #7195605
| Trouble is Thunder, it's the truth!!!! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 22, 2009
05:06 AM Post #7196313
| Well, if it is "real" vanilla, it's simply a vanilla bean soaked in Vodka!!!!! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 22, 2009
07:30 AM Post #7196439
| Works for me!!!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 22, 2009
09:26 AM Post #7196707
| Thanks for the tip about vanilla...just in time for my Holiday baking. I'm sure my family will enjoy all of the cookies that have vanilla (and vodka) in them. LOL |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
October 22, 2009
11:57 AM Post #7197135
| Now why am I not surprised that quilting will lead to drinking??
Too funny Sondra!!
You're right Maid M.. that bottle of Bailey's must be hidden among these "threads"!!
SI has been dry lately~~~ we need it back!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
October 22, 2009
12:46 PM Post #7197234
| Jean, that is why I can't smell it without getting tipsy!! LOL We have vanilla beans my daughter has brought back from Mexico and Costa Rica to make our vanilla. It spoil you after you have used it for a while.
Yes indeed, the last I saw the "Bailey's" Jax had it on the garden item swap page. Hummm, now that I think of it I haven't seen Jax lately either. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 03, 2009
06:46 PM Post #7238482
| It's November and we need to get busy on our blocks for this month. With Thanksgiving at the end and Chritmas not far behind we should all try and get this one and maybe December, too done early this month.
I finally found fabric for this one. Finding plaids was like hens teeth; none to be found. But I did come up with some stripes, polka dots, and checks that I think will do. I was checking out at JoAnn's and two of the womean wanted to know what I was doing with the great bunch of fabric so it should be a nice one. |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
November 08, 2009
08:24 PM Post #7254373
| I have November and December done and will try to get them in the mail tomorrow. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:47 AM Post #7259831
| HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBRA. Hope you are celebrating and having a wonderful time. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 10, 2009
12:18 PM Post #7259959
| Many Happy Returns Debra. We need to hear from you - do drop in when you can!!!! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 10, 2009
12:23 PM Post #7259978
| Happy Birthday Debra |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
12:42 PM Post #7260027
| Jaye, do you and Kel have your wadders ready? I do believe it is coming your way! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 10, 2009
12:47 PM Post #7260039
| Wadders?? Think we need a pirogue, Maid M!! The cats can get on top of the roof!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
12:56 PM Post #7260066
| HUmm,. you just might be correct about that. Coming down hard here now. |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 10, 2009
01:01 PM Post #7260089
| Good excuse to tackle those UFOs huh?
|
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
01:09 PM Post #7260115
| Yes and put away things in my new cupboards. Now to get away from this computer. Lots of festival happenings this morning. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 10, 2009
06:32 PM Post #7261056
| Hope y'all are stayin' dry!! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
06:52 PM Post #7261119
| speaking of cupboards...for the second time in about 3 weeks, something has flown out of the cupboard when the door where I keep my bakeware is opened. 3 weeks ago it was a dish that I know was properly sitting on the shelf, it just flew out and busted into a million zillion pieces. Last night, a measuring cup flew out and landed on the glass frying pan lid and shattered it. I need to get my level out to see if the shelves have shifted somehow but they look level to me. How wierd! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
09:39 PM Post #7261679
| Well, we are dry but it is soggy outside. Thunder have you gotten any rain from this system?
Oh Sondra, do you have ghost in your cupboards? LOL |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 10, 2009
09:42 PM Post #7261689
| Might need to get your house exorcised ;) |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 11, 2009
12:27 AM Post #7262199
| maybe:) It can stay if it wants to, I'll just buy plastic stuff for it to throw around |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 11, 2009
08:52 AM Post #7262770
| not a drop, Marion. just a lot of wind...nothing bad tho...supposed to get some of it today..just spittin' and drizzlin at this point... yea!! tho cause that means I get to stay in and sew no yard work today!! and we do NEED some rain!
I hope to get November and December blocks done today, and a goodie for my Christmas buddy...then I have some quilts to work on !!!
Can I have a few extra hours added to the day ??? Just on my days off!!! so I can sew some more !!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2009
10:02 AM Post #7262978
| Ha! If you get a few extra hours, I want them also.
It was suppose to have cleared here after midnight but apparently the rain didn't hear that. We are continuing to get a slow drizzle. Not all that bad but certain can't work or be outside very long. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 13, 2009
12:27 PM Post #7270252
| Blocks, blocks, blocks...I got two packages this week and have to make sure that I count them in. Suggins sent me November and December blocks. I had forgotten that January was a paper pieced but she reminded me and I, too, am going to have to learn how to do that before then.
Then Quilter send me a whole packet of blocks; Dec, Jan, Feb., and March! You can tell she likes to keep ahead. All were beautiful and I know those who get them will think so too.
What with the Holidays coming up we have to get on the ball and remember to do these blocks. November is a really easy one so get it done before Thanksgiving and we will be ready for Christmas. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 13, 2009
12:30 PM Post #7270267
| I'll be getting as many as I can done this weekend. Nasty weather is rolling in...perfect! isn't it funny how quilters actually look forward to a cozy day inside sewing when the weather gets grouchy! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 16, 2009
11:10 AM Post #7278849
| Sorry Janice, with everything going on, my workshops, my 3rd. Annual Daves Garden Christmas workshop I've fallen behind...am hoping to get at least November done before the weekend and mailed out...
I'm behind now, but come December I'll be having my feet up, enjoying myself because everything will be done...lol
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 16, 2009
11:47 AM Post #7278992
| Betty is your home all decorated already?????? Maybe there are advantages to an early Thanksgiving!! That looks so lovely and inviting. I can "feel" myself relaxing with a warm cup of tea while sitting there!!! BUT you relax in December! NEVER!!!
Just enjoy, my friend, just enjoy... |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 16, 2009
01:25 PM Post #7279329
| I agree with Barb, Betty I don't think the word "relaX" is in your vocabulary!! LOL |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 16, 2009
04:57 PM Post #7279925
| If you gals think I'm ahead of the game with decorating, omg what will you say to this photo...
Edited to say:
Santa won't take me by surprise this year...tonight I've more gifts to wrap...
Greg (son) asked me yesterday if I had a dream that I wouldn't be around this Christmas to be decorated, shopping done etc.? he just shakes his head..knows his mom by now!
I ask the young ones, what would you like for Christmas..all say, 'way too soon grandma' lordy it's but weeks away...so text/telephones it will be..not going to wait for all their lists...
Santa should surprise one shouldn't he?
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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 17, 2009
09:44 AM Post #7282084
| And when Betty gets done with all that decorating and wrapping she is going to come over to my house and do the same there. I wouldn't want her to be without work to do and I am always glad to help out a friend in need. So while the rest of you are hurrying with last minute things to do I will be enjoying the Season with the help of my friend Betty! (Yeh, Sure!) LOL |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 17, 2009
10:59 AM Post #7282349
| Too cute..you just never know...I have to be ahead of the game..baking goodies isn't my thing so need a few extra weekends for meat pies, baked goods..usually end up burning the sweets and have to go to the bakery for them, don't know why I don't skip the baking part and head right over to the bakery..lol..
You going Janice to Stacey's to bake..didn't you do that last year..of course you did, I got some goodies right? |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 18, 2009
09:47 AM Post #7285850
| Money is tight this year and everyone is so busy we may forgo the baking. Maybe next year I will live closer to her and my other DIL and we can get together without so much advanced planning. I do so enjoy our "girl time"; baking is just the excuse. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 18, 2009
10:17 AM Post #7285941
| That I can understand Janice...did Stacey get her card and DG Christmas Craft workshop snowman kit? trying to make sure none have gone astray..don't think her kit was in the last batch mailed from here...let me know please... |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 18, 2009
10:27 AM Post #7285961
| I have the day off Friday to get myself caught up! I won't be posting many pictures for a while though. My camera came back from Dallas broken. I need to take it in to the camera shop to see if it's fixable and if so, will it cost a bundle. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 19, 2009
09:16 AM Post #7289216
| Stacey must have gotten everything because she told me to bring mine down when I come for Thanksgiving and we would work on them together. She has all the paints and brushes. I'm looking forward to some crafting fun! |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2009
11:36 PM Post #7291700
| Thanks for the birthday wishes, everyone! We returned Monday evening and I'm still catching up. Somehow didn't have this thread on my watch list yet. Had a great birthday - 6 days in Napa! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
November 20, 2009
10:47 AM Post #7292556
| I sent blocks (Nov-Dec) on Monday the 16th, they should arrive soon. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 20, 2009
02:13 PM Post #7293081
| Susn I got them both. I'll record hm today. Thanksgiving is coming fast; don't know where the time went. I'm really busy with the dog and her training and trying to get ready for Christmas, too. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 21, 2009
09:59 AM Post #7295823
| Where is everyone this AM???
I ordered some pantographs this AM. I have plenty of quilts to practice on and they were on sale. Hopefully the ones I got aren't too difficult - suitable for a beginner. One even has an 11" design appropriate for a block. Can't wait to try them out.
Looks like it will be mostly cloudy in MD today. Good day to finish up that computer room project. The catz will be happy when the futon is uncluttered and they will again have a good spot for napping. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 21, 2009
11:16 AM Post #7296001
| OK now I have to know what a pantograph is? I didn't think there was anything you didn't know how to do Jean when it came to quilting. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 21, 2009
02:39 PM Post #7296677
| A panto is a long sheet with a continuous quilting design that lays on the table in back of the quilt. So, you stand in back of the table and follow the design with the laser light on the machine. So, you trace the design with the laser and as you move the machine, the quilting is being done.
I've tried it a couple times but have never done an entire quilt. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 23, 2009
12:14 AM Post #7301855
| Wow, good thing I was searching the sewing thread, cause I did not know this thread was here! Sounds like everyone is busy sewing, and Thanksgiving, and Christmas too?
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drapelady
Denham Springs, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
01:06 AM Post #7301966
| I'm sorry, but I have read all of y'alls thread and clicked on every pattern. LOL Lurking you know. What fun. Has anyone posted photos of their completed quilts yet? If so, where? I'd love to see the final results. What a fun thread. Thank you for letting me visit.
Debbie |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
10:54 AM Post #7302004
| Hummm, why not stop lurking and start joining on one of the swaps? |
drapelady
Denham Springs, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
11:00 AM Post #7302037
| I would love to. Are there other threads that go with this (i.e) in the first post "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." |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 23, 2009
11:22 AM Post #7302132
| drapelady, I think there is still open spots in the siganature block swap and the new one that Babeegirl started the never ending nine patch and she is also running the Yuletide Mystery sooooo plenty to jump in on. Nice to have you, welcome we love adding new people to the group.
Janice I am mailing Nov and Dec today you should have them soooooon and then January is mine brush up on your PP skills Ladies January is the dreaded PP block. It really isn't that bad I know you can do it.
Have a Happy Turkey Day Everyone
Cher
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
11:41 AM Post #7302211
| Cher I am going to remember those words! LOL I have taken several paper piecing classes now if I can just bring back what I was suppose to have learned--if not then this is going to be another learning experience. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 23, 2009
12:02 PM Post #7302318
| The pattern for january, does not show how to paperpiece it together. Any suggestions?
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cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 23, 2009
12:19 PM Post #7302383
| Hey LK there is a link on the page that you get the pattern from on tips for PP. I have to head out for an allergy appointment but Let me see if I can make a tute for this particular block and I will post them here. Cher |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 23, 2009
12:45 PM Post #7302489
| That would be great!
Thanks
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 23, 2009
03:01 PM Post #7302990
| Welcome drapelady - it's great to meet new people!!! Can you tell us a little bit about you? Do you sew/quilt? How did you find us?
The 12 Month block is full I'm afraid. It started way back last summer with 12 people. I'm sure another will most likely start up after the holidays. In the meantime feel free to jump in on the others mentioned by Cher above. If you have any questions about any of them, just ask and I'll help where I can. Again Welcome!!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
03:19 PM Post #7303040
| Barb, I can vouch for her sewing--fantastic work. Will explain later. LOL |
drapelady
Denham Springs, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
04:19 PM Post #7303273
| Aw Marion you are so kind..
Hi Quilter, yes, I can sew a bit, but I've never tried the piece quilts. Looks interesting. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 23, 2009
04:20 PM Post #7303276
| Drapelady, it is so much fun. You will enjoy it I'm sure. Glad to have you with us.
Hi Marion!!!! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 23, 2009
07:19 PM Post #7303867
| I posted a pic of my finished quilt on the Aug thread. |
drapelady
Denham Springs, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 23, 2009
11:24 PM Post #7304640
| I looked at the other threads and all of them are fascinating. But I so love the patterns on this one and the co ordinating color schemes. So I will keep my eye out for when another 12 month block starts again. In the mean time, maybe I'll be brave enough to join another group as well.
I'm going to check yours out now Qwilter. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2009
06:46 AM Post #7305240
| Drapelady - we'd love to have you join us. I was welcomed by this group @18 months ago (has it reaaly been that long?) and have had a great time. We've lost some members, but have gained many more. We all come from different backgrounds, but I believe, if we ever do get to meet as a group, we would have a wonderful time.
I've enjoyed the swaps. Some of the newwe quilters have made such progress. And this is a great way to learn.
That log cabin/9 patch swap would be a great place to get started. And ask questions. Someone here usually has answers/techniques to share.
Now I must hit the shower and get ready to head off to work. At least "quilt" is not a 4 letter word!!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 24, 2009
09:54 AM Post #7305488
| Enough of this idle chit chat...get your noses to the sewing machine and crank out that Novemember block ladies. I am missing half of you and it is getting down to the wire! Wont be too much sewing going on this weekend with family and friends visiting and turkey to eat, so best get it done NOW.
This month's block is an easy pattern and I am getting some interesting scappy fabrics and colors. Looking Good!
Early note: I would really like to have all of the December blocks so I could send it to Debra by Christmas. Remember, leave room so she can embrodier you name in the middle. |
drapelady
Denham Springs, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 24, 2009
12:43 PM Post #7305954
| Thank you again Qwilter
ladydragon5. I found this just for you. LOL
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 24, 2009
12:44 PM Post #7305960
| Debbie, how cute. I need to start playing around and looking for these really neat pictures. Maybe later... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 24, 2009
02:37 PM Post #7306276
| http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,576526,00.html?test=late...
Please don't go get a flu shot, the vacccine is being recalled! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 24, 2009
02:59 PM Post #7306338
| Hehehehe.. Debbie, I look just like that dragon when I'm sewing but with.. smoke coming out of my ears!! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 24, 2009
03:22 PM Post #7306390
| Love the dragon! |
drapelady
Denham Springs, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 24, 2009
05:23 PM Post #7306695
| She looks like I used to when we were trying to get a drapery order out on time. LOL |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
November 24, 2009
05:33 PM Post #7306714
| The cartoonist should include a baby dragon, dangling from its' tail!
Thanks for the much needed humor today, Debbie! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 24, 2009
11:23 PM Post #7307643
| mine is fixed and done! in the mail tomorrow. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 25, 2009
04:12 PM Post #7309406
| Okay, my November and December blocks are on their way to your house Janice.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving all!! |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 25, 2009
09:06 PM Post #7310173
| I mailed mine Monday Janice should be there soon pending the holiday of course. Could you take pics for me I forgot to get them before I rushed to the PO. Thanks
Cher
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
November 26, 2009
10:10 AM Post #7311316
| I have to ask ALL your forgiveness..with doing DG workshop kits, 4 major workshops at home, I'm up at 4 or 5 in the morning cutting wood, then same at night SOOOO I've my material washed, this weekend ends the major workshops and I will send it special delivery or if ok could send it directly...
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 27, 2009
12:57 PM Post #7313801
| Both November and December are now in the hands of the postal service:) please do let me know when they arrive. Sending stuff in the mail this time of year always gives me the worries. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 27, 2009
01:17 PM Post #7313865
| Thanks for the dragon; he was so much fun.
Glad to hear that some of the blocks are in the mail. I will record and let you know when they arrive. I am in Ohio for Thanksgiving at DS &DIL and will be coming home late Saturday. What do you want to bet I have lots of lovelies in my mailbox when I get there? |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 30, 2009
05:15 PM Post #7322753
| When I arrived home I found lots of goodie in my mailbox. received blocks from Thunder, Cherrific, Babeegirls, and Marion. All recorded and accounted for and now we only have two more to go before Jaye gets her blocks. Soon. soon, Jaye. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 30, 2009
05:42 PM Post #7322805
| wow that was fast! |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
December 01, 2009
11:35 AM Post #7324933
| Mine was mailed priority mail yesterday. You should have it by tomorrow!
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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
December 03, 2009
10:55 AM Post #7331247
| Debra's block came yesterday so the only one still out is Betty. I think I Jaye this weekend and have Betty send her's directly to Jaye. I'll take pictures as usual and post when Jaye gets her blocks.
This was an interesting month. I found out just how little of a stash I have if I had to go out and buy fabric for the scrap quilt! But then, any excuse to buy fabric.
That is one of my big worrys about moving to a completely different area; where will I find the wonderful fabric shops I have here? I will just have to seek out new ones! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 03, 2009
01:26 PM Post #7331717
| I'm excited to see everyone's interpretation of the block! I followed the example block given so I hope it fits in with all the rest! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 03, 2009
07:17 PM Post #7332616
| I did too babeegirl. So at least two blocks will meld... |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
December 03, 2009
08:28 PM Post #7332867
| I'm like Janice - found my stash wasn't as big as thought. Jaye, I hope my block doesn't ruin the look. I wanted to use the left over fabric from my first quilt that I made in a quilt class. I used a little 'creative license' to declare some prints as stripes or polka dots. |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
December 04, 2009
06:10 PM Post #7335636
| Didn't mean to ignore you ladies. Having pc problems here.
Those that are worried about how your blocks will 'fit', all I can say is..
can a natural mother be deliberately 'cruel' to one of her kids, just because she/he has different characteristics from the others?
Maybe that different 'block' would give that certain 'chutzpah' needed for this collection of scrappy blocks. ;)
Looking forward to them, Janice!
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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
December 07, 2009
11:44 AM Post #7344644
| Blocks will go in the mail today. I am putting away Autumn and getting out Christmas decorations today. Can't put too much up with the puppy to get into things but as long as it is high we are OK. While I am taking things down for Christmas I am packing up things for the new house. That way I don;t have to pack twice. We'll see how that works.
I finished the Christmas sewing and cleaned off the dining room table yesterday. It will seem funny not to have the machine set up but I still have the December block to do so it will be out before New Years.
Have lots to do today so must run...Jaye look for a package! |
