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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 19, 2009
09:57 AM Post #7185720
| 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.
DECEMBER, 2009 QUILT BLOCK
December is Fleursdefouquet - (Debra). She will receive her blocks
the beginning of January, 2010.
*Shuggins - Sheila
*Quilter5bdsr - Barb
*Qwilter - Jean
*Llilyfan - Susan
Ladydragon5 - Janice
Heavenscape - Jaye
*Cheriffic - Cheryl
*BarefootT - Thunder
*Babeegirl - Sondra
*Abbisgranma - Marion
Bettypauze - Betty
Taters55 - Linda Kay
* means they have been received by Janice
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
October 19, 2009
12:45 PM Post #7186385
| Yep mine's there already!!! Need to focus on family sewing now... |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 19, 2009
04:19 PM Post #7187202
| I got the Christmas fabric tub out this morning so I can start on this tonight also. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
October 20, 2009
09:54 AM Post #7189650
| This is one none of should have trouble finding fabric for since Christmas is much on our minds. I made an appliqued sweatshirt last night with a santa head in the middle. Boy, applique is harder than I thougt and, of course, takes twice as long to do than I would have thought. Maybe I can get my gifts done by NEXT Christmas? |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 20, 2009
10:09 AM Post #7189698
| I actually have way more Christmas stuff than I knew about. I'm looking forward to this block :) although having more fabric than you thought means having to make decisions! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
October 23, 2009
09:32 AM Post #7200031
| started on mine last night! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 31, 2009
05:31 PM Post #7228070
| OK, a couple hints for those who have not yest started this block...
Instead of cutting the pieces to 7/8 round up to the next inch.
Use a truely scant 1/4" seam. The blocks will all be 3 1/2" raw. Measure them & square as needed but make sure to keep the points points.
And, put the pieces in the correct placement before sewing. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 01, 2009
08:49 AM Post #7229555
| Since it is still raining...
And my inner clock does not recognize time change, I've gotten a couple more blocks done this AM.
I'll swing by the PO tomorrow after work. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 01, 2009
12:16 PM Post #7230107
| Thanks for the tip. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 03, 2009
06:13 PM Post #7238351
| I went to the Post Office today!!!!! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 13, 2009
12:55 PM Post #7270353
| Blocks came in from Suggins and Qwilter for the set and I love seeing the Christmas colors. I had just gotten mine out to do the Mystery Quilt and I have more bounty that I thought! So pretty that I just want to look at them and not cut them up, but I will.
I hae so many things to make before Christmas and people keeping adding to my list but not helping. I have a couple of Craft shows to go to in the area this and next weekend so we will see if I can get somethings off my list there. Back in June, making Christmas presents sounded like the way to go; in late November it seems like suicide! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 13, 2009
01:22 PM Post #7270439
| Ain't procrastination great!!!!! I never get all the hand made things doen for Christmas. I often give pics & IOUs.
And now, with the computer room project, and vacation next week, I'm really putting the quilting on the back burner for a couple weeks - except for the hand applique that is going with me for evening entertainment.
And the rain is still coming down. Ida has developed into a Nor Easter and MD is getting soaked. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 14, 2009
10:36 AM Post #7273110
| So far our weather is beautiful and I'm so glad for the warmer temps. Taking a puppy in and out multiple times during the day can get me chilled to the bone even with a coat. I knew housebreaking in winter was not going to be fun! I'm also not getting the time at the machine. Between watching for peeing and taking her out I am busy, busy. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 14, 2009
01:31 PM Post #7273512
| What kind of puppy? I love dogs. We went with catz because of our long hours at work. I've always said there will be dog(s) after I retire - to keep the catz company, of course. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 14, 2009
02:03 PM Post #7273609
| I woke up to the sound of my cat, Nitwit the Terrible, hollering and a hollering. Went in the backyard to find him. I could hear him but couldn't see him until I looked UP on the neighbor's garage roof. He lived up to his name! he climbed their tree and must have either bailed off or fallen onto the roof (only about 4 ft) from the limb. Well, he couldnt get back onto the limb and he's too chicken to jump so I had to go get the little stinker. |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 15, 2009
11:12 AM Post #7276082
| Aren't they just great! I woke up to my kitty hollering too but it was to let us know that one of the dogs had a big problem during the night and that she was just disgusted with it. All has been bleached and Sonata is resting after her tough job of waking me up. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 16, 2009
12:29 PM Post #7279158
| Now I know why children should be born to TWO parents. Then you have someone to nudge and say, "get up and put the dog out" at 2:30 on a cold Micigan morning! While we are sleeping mostly through the night we still need to go out around 5:30 am or so but then I get to sleep until 8:00. Pepper chews on everything, all retrievers like something in the mouth, and she would love it to be my arm. We are putting a stop to that. Jumping is getting curbed, too. All and all I can say we are having fun. she is so cute and funny that mostly I just have to laugh at her antics.
this is her more serious look, like when I tell her she can't do something and so she sits and thinks about it, very serious like. Black Pepper is rally a hot chick!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
01:05 PM Post #7279275
| Janice, she is beautiful! Labs are one of the best to choose from. She will protect you at all time! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 16, 2009
02:29 PM Post #7279505
| How cute! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
06:25 PM Post #7280203
| adorable! |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 16, 2009
06:35 PM Post #7280231
| OMG Janice she is the prettiest thing I just want to squish her.
Cher |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 16, 2009
06:36 PM Post #7280237
| Oh I got sooooooo excited about seeing Black Pepper I forgot to say what I came here for. I finished Nov. & Dec blocks I will mail at the end of the week.
Cher
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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 16, 2009
07:30 PM Post #7280455
| I've never met a puppy I didn't want to take home with me!!!! Black labs are just so friendly... |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 17, 2009
09:50 AM Post #7282109
| Well, you are all welcome to come on over and share in the housebreaking as well as other training. She loves to chew on anything and especially on "Mom" so we are learning (slowly) to chew on other acceptable things. I love her to death but sometimes understand why my last few dogs were already over this puppy stage when they came into my home. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 17, 2009
09:51 AM Post #7282116
| Janice, you need to show off your new puppy on the SI thread, they would all love to see Pepper! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 22, 2009
09:38 PM Post #7301292
| Janice, if it does not rain here tomorrow, the November and December blocks will go to the post office, via DH..on the motorcycle... |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 23, 2009
11:28 AM Post #7302158
| Janice Nov and Dec are being mailed today.
Cher |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 23, 2009
06:57 PM Post #7303780
| blocks are on the way... |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 24, 2009
10:11 AM Post #7305536
| That is good to hear!
I had to look over the instructions for this block and wanted to remind all of you that Debra is going to embrodier your name in the center. That means I want to use a fabric that will let my name be seen; not a dark floral or other heavy pattern. Pulling out some beauties now.
Note: I finished all of the towel and pot holder combinations for gifts, completed some pillow for a friend to give as a gift, and altered my DIL party dress. Yesterday I was a sewing fool!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
11:15 AM Post #7308591
| Can someone please tell me if I have to cut more squares, than what is directed for this block, it tells me cut one size square, then it says to cut triangles from a different size? Please help?
Signed, confused in Texas!
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SignatureStarBlock.html
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
01:28 PM Post #7308945
| Linda - You need to look at page 2. It tell you what you need to make the center block.
To make the center block, align a Color 4 3-1/2" square on the top left corner of your Color 5 6-1/2" square. Mark a line on the diagonal, in the direction shown and sew ON this line. Trim off the excess, and press seam allowance towards small triangle, then add another Color 4 3-1/2 " square to the opposite corner, in the same manner...
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
05:54 PM Post #7309668
| Still not clear on the directions, but I will sit, and cut it out, and try to piece it as I go. It may just fall into place for me. Guess I am getting tired, ot just old!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
November 25, 2009
06:26 PM Post #7309769
| Well. . . I for one didn't find the directions very clear at all. Had to redo the block 3 times before I finally got it! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
06:58 PM Post #7309845
| That's why Quilters Quest is "free". very simple directions.
If you let me know where you are having problems, I can talk/walk you through it.
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 25, 2009
08:14 PM Post #7310022
| Look carefully at the pattern again, there are squares that stay squares, squares that get cut in half, and squares that get cut into 1/4's...
this one went well for me...but I had a heck of a time with November... |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 25, 2009
08:39 PM Post #7310097
| I rounded any thing that said 3 7/8 to an even 4" it works sooooooo much better and ditto what Thunder said. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 27, 2009
01:07 PM Post #7313834
| I did triangles! couldn't figure out a way to speed piece this one so I cut the triangles like the directions said to. They aren't as scary as I had convinced myself there were. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 27, 2009
01:21 PM Post #7313876
| Oh, boy..sounds like I don't want to wait till the last minute to do this one! I have to get cracking since I love my Christmas fabrics and don't want to waste them on doing one wrong. I may make one out of scraps just to try it out. I will keep all the good suggestions and pull them out when I get to making this block. Thanks, ladies! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 30, 2009
05:22 PM Post #7322765
| Received blocks from Thunder, Cheryl, Marion, and Sondra. I better get on the ball! Christmas will be here before you know it!
Must tell you all a funny (NOT!) In MAy I asked my DIL for t-shirts from my two grandsons to make quilts for Christmas. Reminded her in July; August I said I really needed them by Sept. 1 and would come to Detroit and pick them up if she would tell me she had them gathered. Nothing...
When I arrived home on Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving I found a box in my alcove with T-shirts in it. No note, nothing but I know where they came from. Can you beat that? With Christmas less than a month away she thinks I am going to have time to do two T-shirt quits. Not gonna happen. I guess the boys will be I.O.U.'s This DIL is the pits! Good thing the two othes are just loves. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 30, 2009
06:31 PM Post #7322963
| Isn't that always the way Janice - yet if she wants something from you, she wants it yesterday!!! You can always do them for their birthdays...I'm very lucky in that both my DILs are great.
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ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
December 01, 2009
10:00 AM Post #7324725
| Well, Ladies, I DID IT! Over the holidays I went and looked at a condo at a retirement village and yesterday I bought it! I will be moving to northern Ohio sometime in March. This puts me 15 minutes from one son and 1 hr from another, which is far better than the 3 hours it is now.
This place is everything I wanted; 1800 sq. ft., two bedroom with a den and sun room so I can have a dedicated guest room and still have lots of space to spread out my sewing stuff in the den. The kitchen has a huge breakfast bar that is sit down height. When I saw it all I could say is "what a great place to lay out my quilts!".
Obviously, if I had known this was coming I wouldn't have gotten the puppy but they allow pets and I hope I can get her housebroken and under control by then.
I have moved twice during the Christmas hollidays and wont do it again. Since this place is willing to let me delay occupancy until the weather is a little better, I will. They will do all the painting for me, remove any wallpaper or borders that are there and generally make any changes in the place that I want. It does have all beige carpet and I like hard wood better, but I can live with it.
Hey, Pat, since you just went through this moving thing have any tips for me? I hate to pack!!! Glad you are all settled; know what you mean about pictures and paintings. Just not home without those personal touches. I knew things would come around for you and hubby. Your just that nice a person that things have to work out right.
Well, it's been almost 15 years since I last made a move and I was younger then, and I have been here in Lansing since 1990 so this is a big step for me.
CAN I FREAK OUT NOW? |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 01, 2009
10:18 AM Post #7324770
| of course you can! you have made a major change in your life. All for the good. I wish you much happiness and peace. The time frame gives you an opportunity to pack constructively and purge what's not going with you. When we moved I invested in big rubbermaid tubs rather than boxes and a label maker. A marker and masking tape works just as well though. The tubs stacked neatly when full and don't take up much storage when empty. Plus, I cannot stand the smell of cardboard. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 01, 2009
11:10 AM Post #7324877
| Oh Janice, Congrats on the new place! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 01, 2009
12:29 PM Post #7325088
| Congrats Janice... Want me to come out & help you get rid of unwanted items & pack??? I love doing that. Yes, I am demented!!!!
Now we can plan for the get together at your new place!!!!! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
December 01, 2009
12:54 PM Post #7325162
| Congrats, Janice. BTW, I'm in northern OH too. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 01, 2009
07:09 PM Post #7326230
| Janice I'm so happy for you!!!! You sound like a little kid on her birthday!!! The way I did it when we moved almost 2 years ago was to clean each room as if I were moving. If I hadn't used it or it didn't fit or it wouldn't fit in the new place, I either gave it away or sold it.
It's easy to clean out that way. Of course, now, 2 yrs later, I've got more "stuff" to clean out!!!! Heehee |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 01, 2009
07:44 PM Post #7326347
| Wow, those rubbermaid tubs came in handy this morning! the sump pump decided to not work when I ran a load of laundry and water went everywhere. If stuff would have still been in boxes I'd have a huge mess on my hands. Everything I have stored in the laundry room is safely dry...cept the rug, it's drowned. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 01, 2009
07:56 PM Post #7326395
| Oh my - I always thought we weren't "supposed" to put our fabric in plastic. I think I read somewhere that it absorbs chemicals that make the fabric deteriorate faster. I'm glad yours were safe and that the mess is limited... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 01, 2009
08:20 PM Post #7326461
| So what are we supposed to store our fabric in? I think we all use the plastic tubs of some sort?
Glad ot hear you did not get everything wet in the flood! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 01, 2009
08:25 PM Post #7326475
| I think if you leave it in the plastic container, in bright sun, in a humid environment for 300 years the weave will start to disintegrate!!!! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 01, 2009
08:49 PM Post #7326531
| Oh the fabrics were elsewhere. The stuff in the tubs was normal household 'stuff" that ends up getting relegated to the basement instead of being tossed out because we might need it "someday" lol...when is that 8th day called Someday ever going to arrive? |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 01, 2009
10:05 PM Post #7326798
| It has a new name!! It's now YARD SALE DAY!!!! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 01, 2009
10:38 PM Post #7326929
| barb your funny :) |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
December 01, 2009
10:46 PM Post #7326948
| I thought it was plastic bags that sealed we weren't suppose to use for our fabric. Funny, we have all heard something about plastic but obviously all different things. Okay Jean, set us all straight here. Mine is stored in Rubbermaid totes but they aren't sealed by any stretch of the imagination! LOL
Janice, congratulations on the new home. I don't envy you. I moved 4 years ago after being in my other home for 33 years. Talk about huge "yard sale"--actually I told all my garden circle friends what I was doing and the crafty ones came by and took care of the items I no longer wanted. I am really pleased about that as it all went to good home. |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
December 01, 2009
11:21 PM Post #7327095
| Oh congrats Janice. It is a lot of work and a little scary but how exciting for you too. I think it is in perfect timing for Pepper to be house broken and you will be closer to family and it seems one of our quilting buddies too. I am happy for you enjoy the holidays and happy packing.
I have never heard the plastic thing I always thought it was better to not have air at it all the time. Wow I just bought a ton of bins to stack on my shelves so I could see where everything is. I too have had some water issues in the past and thought I was safer with the plastic. Oh well, my DH would probably agree with Qwilter
Quote:
"I think if you leave it in the plastic container, in bright sun, in a humid environment for 300 years the weave will start to disintegrate!!!!"
and tell me to deal with it since I whined sooooo much about having to have all these bins LOL.
Cher |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 02, 2009
06:46 AM Post #7327616
| Heirloom quilts should NOT be stored in plastic bags, but wrapped in archieval tissue paper and rolled.
Actually, all quilts should be stored rolled & not folded. Or, if you need to fold then, get some of those water noodles (floats), wrap those in tissue paper, and fold your quilt over those. The goal is to prevent hard folds. Even if you are using a quilt stand, you should wrap the poles in a tissue paper before putting the quilt on. There are oils in wood and any metal can rust.
Now, mine I seal into those Large apace bags, but I do let the air out and re-fold at least 2X yearly.
I do believ it is those cheap plastic bags, the ones that sheets, comforters, etc come in, that get sticky & will disintegrate over time that we need to avoid using. I do think plastic totes are the best choice as they do keep dirt & water off the fabrics. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
December 02, 2009
11:07 AM Post #7328106
| I have all of my seasonal things in large plastic totes and my DL came last Fall to help me go through and sort and label. So that project is done. Now I need to do the same for all the other rooms in the house. I really like the idea of packing that way. Never thought about it but I, too, hate cardboard boxes and this is the perfect solution. My new place has loads of storage and having things in containers so I can see what I have will make finding things so much easier. Wow, I do have smart friends!
Jean, any time you want to come out and help me purge and pack you just let me know. I have a room for you to stay in and I will let you pack to your hearts content. That is one job I hate!
Now that I am getting excited I am thinking I would like to move earlier than March. So much depends on how bad a winter we have.
I AM like a kid in a candy store! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 02, 2009
04:29 PM Post #7329215
| I love going through "things". Especially older "things".
Of course I'll hate the packing part when it comes to packing up the house here!!!! I've already been going through stuff and taking it to yard sales or donation centers. Did not buy any haevy winter clothes this year. Told all my friends never to buy me anything I had to dust!!!!
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 02, 2009
04:52 PM Post #7329272
| Last year when the plant was remodeled, I got 2 overhead projectors by 3M. Very good condition. One is missing the little mirror on the projector arm which can still be purchased from 3M. If anyone is interested, I'd be willing to sell it just for shipping costs. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 07, 2009
04:04 PM Post #7345764
| For the January block, do you want white on the outside, where it show black in the picture? How do you want the colors laid out? |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
December 08, 2009
05:46 PM Post #7349584
| LK That is up to you I am not fussy.
Cher |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 08, 2009
06:29 PM Post #7349748
| OK, I will attempt the paper piecing...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
December 10, 2009
03:48 PM Post #7356043
| Know I'm a tad behind but I'll have my Dec. block out shortly..
OMG went to the quilt and sew gallery down the street here from work..the Christmas fabric is to die for..can't wait to sew the block now..know I needed some incentive...lol |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
December 12, 2009
07:00 AM Post #7361101
| Up early, lot's of snow to shovel but in between it's Dec. quilt block sewing...
brrrr it's cold out there...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 12, 2009
08:02 AM Post #7361164
| Betty - all you Northeners must have blood much thicker than mine. I grew up in western PA, went to school up on Lake Erie, spent awhile in a tent in Mass in winter, and never minded cold winters. Then I spent those 7 years in HI, and by the end, anything below 60 I consider to be too cold for my liking.
I can appreciate looking out & seeing snow. I'm more appreciative when my neighbor (and the community snow blower) removes the snow from my driveway & sidewalk!!!!! And I truely appreciate that MD (south of the Mason Dixon line so the "south") closes practically everything when we get 4" of snow, so I can stay inside & look out at it. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
December 12, 2009
09:14 AM Post #7361250
| Qwilter...don't mind the shovelling..have a man that plows the main driveway, much too wide and long for me to do so it's 3 decks and walkway to the basement, still about 1 hr. of shovelling...in for a break, about another 15 minutes and unless I decide to make pathway to back storage shed then I'm done..it's playtime...
You are right when you say how pretty it is...breathtaking, especially a storm IF you don't have to be out in it...
They do close schools, special events etc when it occurs..been many years since they closed an entire community, ban from being on the street unless a major reason...
So far so good this morning, it's clear, cold..would be a great day to go shopping but I'm done so it's crafting and wrapping for me... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
December 12, 2009
06:18 PM Post #7362649
| Oh Betty that looks so pretty. It's pretty here too but like you said it's so darn cold. Today was the last meeting of this years block of the month. I now will have twelve blocks in two different colorways to try to decide what to do with each. One set is in taupe prints and the other is blue/green solids. Same blocks each month with two totally different looks. I'll try to get them up on my wall soon and send pictures. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 12, 2009
07:43 PM Post #7362835
| Yes, we NEED pictures!!!!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
December 14, 2009
10:54 AM Post #7367444
| Looking forward to seeing photo's..
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB
(Zone 3b)
December 14, 2009
12:54 PM Post #7367825
| Betty - your tree looks like the picture perfect ones they put on FB's FarmTown lol Are you sure they didn't sneak a pic to use?
I'm sitting here with a heater under my desk... brrrrrrrrr it's still -30c, and I'm cold! Thank goodness it's warming up! It was -32c earlier (-35F), and it will be 4c (-15F) on Wed for the high... I can live with that LOL
Lots of snow, but the plows have been out and we're starting to lose the ruts we had after the last big snowfall!
♫♪~Susan~♪♫ |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 14, 2009
01:13 PM Post #7367896
| Oh my, that is COLD! You can keep it!
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fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
December 14, 2009
01:22 PM Post #7367914
| Well, wouldn't you know ... December is my month and I'm the last to find the thread!
Janice your puppy is beautiful. We have a black lab, too. Like yours, she's very shiny - has been since they day we got her. They are great dogs.
Betty, your photos are always breath taking. The snow is beautiful up there - but you can keep it! LOL! I enjoy the photos but wouldn't want to live where it lasts that long. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
December 14, 2009
09:23 PM Post #7369233
| Well ladies I'm improving..might still make the December deadline..block going in the mail tomorrow morning Janice..should be there by the weekend... |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
December 16, 2009
09:35 AM Post #7373660
| I will soon have a whole new house to fill and I need to decide paint colors for each room. Right now everything is beige, beige, beige. The lady ahead of me did have some wallpaper borders up in the bedrooms and bathrooms but I think they will go. My DIL wants to decorate my guest room since she thinks she will be staying in it the most.
Of course new colors means new quilts for the beds! I still haven't done anything with either the black and white blocks or the spring florals. I am thinking of a pearl grey for the walls of my bedroom so the black and whites (with their bright colored centers) may be just the thing. The florals could make a nice garden room for quests. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 16, 2009
10:05 AM Post #7373742
| I've got my black/white one almost done Janice. Here they are with the log cabin blocks I made. 
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 16, 2009
10:17 AM Post #7373779
| that is fantastic!! is that from the exchange you had on quilters corner??? black tie?? |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
December 16, 2009
10:19 AM Post #7373783
| I LOVE IT! The log cabin blocks look great. That might be just the thing for my new bedroom. The colorful centers against the black and wihte make it pop. I think, betweent he two swaps I was in, that I have enought B&W to do a queen size quilt and I already have the backing. I may wait until I get into the new house to make it. The kitchen breakfast bar is long and wide and I can just see me laying out the blocks and then the quilt. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 16, 2009
10:35 AM Post #7373831
| yeah, the log cabin blocks I got from my EQ6 program. They are super simple. I think it took me maybe an hour and a half to piece them all using the chain method. cutting didnt take very long at all either. All my girls want this one but it's mine :) they like the backing. It's a sheet I found at Goodwill for 1.99 and it quilted up no problem at all given that it's a sheet and some don't like to be quilted. I want to find some really wild black and white zebra stripe fabric for the binding.
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fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
December 16, 2009
11:12 AM Post #7373934
| What a cute backing! Perfect with your blocks. I've wondered about using sheets. When you say some don't like to be quilted what do you mean? Should I look for anything in particular that makes one quilt easier than another? |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 16, 2009
11:23 AM Post #7373961
| I look for a coarser weave. The ones that are really tight woven make it harder for the needle to punch through. It has to puncture the weave instead of pushing the threads aside. If it looks sateen I don't buy those either. Those are slippery. I buy it even if it says poly/cotton blend. I've never had a problem with a blend causing puckering or anything. I also unfold it completely to make sure the center of the sheet doesn't have nubblies or is worn away. So far I've had great luck finding really good ones at Goodwill. You'd not believe how many people donate new flat sheets. I guess they just don't use them but I sure do! plus it beats having to shell out more money for backing fabric. |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
December 16, 2009
11:40 AM Post #7374016
| Thanks for the information. Backing fabric is expensive! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
December 16, 2009
01:26 PM Post #7374283
| The quilt I posted only used 9 of the Black Tie Affair blocks from the swap. I must tell you all that my mom came over and fell in love with the rest of those AND the Glutton For Punishment blocks. She's in her 80's and wanted them so I gave them to her:) I'll take a picture of the quilt she made from both sets and you are going to adore how she took these two sets of unrelated blocks and worked them into a quilt. I could have never done it! Plus, she hand stitched the whole thing. I'll post a pic tonight. She just brought it to me to put on the longarm for her. |
