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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 03, 2009
04:41 PM Post #7238025
| Beginning this Friday, come join in the mystery! I will be posting directions for a Yuletide Mystery Quilt for the next 5 Fridays, just in time for the holidays. I promise it will be fun and easy and not extravagantly time consuming! Fabric choices and requirements with the first set of instructions will be posted then. You'll need basic quilting tools such as rotary cutting ruler, rotary cutter, mat, sewing machine.
Happy Holidays,
Sondra |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 03, 2009
06:05 PM Post #7238311
| Sondra, thanks !! sounds like fun ! I will check it out... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 03, 2009
07:16 PM Post #7238569
| Me too... |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 04, 2009
02:58 AM Post #7239759
| o boy, o boy, o boy!!! |
Elen
Paris
France
November 04, 2009
06:49 AM Post #7239849
| Very interesting !!!!! |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
08:31 AM Post #7239973
| I really NEED another project, but love mysteries. I'll be checking. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
09:28 AM Post #7240082
| Count on me to check in also! Now this does sound different but like loads of fun. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 04, 2009
10:31 AM Post #7240274
| I'm ready and getting excited about this!!!!!!!! I'm so curious!! |
Catbird423
Edgewater, MD
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2009
10:31 AM Post #7240276
| Ok, I'm in too! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 04, 2009
10:45 AM Post #7240320
| Welcome Catbird423. I love seeing names that are new to me... This sounds like fun!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
12:39 PM Post #7240702
| Hi Barb, I just knew you would be here and am glad I was right. Welcome Catbird. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 04, 2009
09:38 PM Post #7242533
| You're getting to know me well Marion!!!! Of course I'm here!!!!
And so are YOU |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
09:46 PM Post #7242561
| ah--so I am. Guess we must be very alike in what we like to do. LOL |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 04, 2009
09:49 PM Post #7242571
| Jump - that's what we do best!!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
10:57 PM Post #7242765
| ROFLOL |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 05, 2009
11:29 AM Post #7244066
| maybe I can do this... |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
November 05, 2009
12:22 PM Post #7244196
| Okay, do I have to sign up or can I wait and see what the details are and then decide?
Thanks,
Sheila |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 05, 2009
12:46 PM Post #7244273
| I'll post instructions and you just follow along at your own pace. Things at work have gotten kinda crazy in the past couple of days, one of our team had to take some time off so the rest of us are picking up the slack. If I don't have it posted by tomorrow night, it will be posted on Saturday for sure. I had hoped to have my camera back by now but I won't have it back until the 15th. Once I get it back, I'll also post pics along with instructions. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 05, 2009
12:50 PM Post #7244291
| Works for me!!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
01:40 PM Post #7244470
| same here! Thanks Sondra for doing this. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 05, 2009
05:38 PM Post #7245107
| will check for instructions. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
10:49 AM Post #7247258
| ok! I'm going to try to get everything together today at work so I can get things posted. This will be a wallhanging size project. Stay tuned! Work kinda took priority this week but I did have a great day yesterday! I received my solid crystal 5 yrs of service Pepsi bottle award, a new Pepsi polo shirt from my boss and a quarterly Role Model award so I'm going to choose the food processor from the choice of gifts flyer that came with it. I also got to bring home the laptop that my daughter won in the Pepsi Thirst for Knowledge essay contest for our kids in grades 9-12. She's really excited but I have about 2 days of updates to run on it and get it set up for her. I really do love my job and the people I work with are tremendous. what more could a girl ask for? a great job and people at work and wonderful friends here:)
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abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 06, 2009
10:56 AM Post #7247269
| Sounds like you had an outstanding day. Congrats on the awards and goodies. Looking forward to the instructions. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
11:12 AM Post #7247318
| Yes, congrats!!!! Oh to have a job I "love" as opposed to one to pay the bills. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 06, 2009
12:35 PM Post #7247575
| How wonderful Sondra. I'm sure you deserved everything and most likely much more If you are half as helpful at work as you are here. I love it when good people get good things... |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 06, 2009
12:46 PM Post #7247607
| me, too! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
02:30 PM Post #7247847
| Sounds like you work for the Pepsi company? Way to go on the awards, and pressie!
Count me in please? Will be making this for ourselves, or for a swap at the end?
Either way, I be glad to do this one. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
02:50 PM Post #7247898
| just for yourself :) something fun to do! |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
03:46 PM Post #7248026
| I'll jump in too. Learning quilting skills here I come! |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
04:27 PM Post #7248107
| I plan to be in since there is no time limit...Thanks for doing this! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
05:22 PM Post #7248247
| Are you ready to begin? I am! Let's get to it :)
For this first set of pieces you will need:
***Any kind of square ruler at least 6.5 inches with a diagonal line across it from corner to corner.***
12-6.5 inch squares of light fabrics. You can make them all one fabric or go scrappy! for country colors choose creams or for traditional holiday colors you can choose a white on white.
12-6.5 inch squares of red, green, or dark blue. Again, you can cut them all from one fabric or go scrappy and make each one from a different fabric.
Once you have 12 lights and 12 darks cut into 6.5 inch squares, then on the backside of each light fabric with a pencil or fabric marking pen, mark a line diagonally from one corner to the other. Then, along that middle line you just marked, on each side of it mark another line 1/4 inch from the middle line. Once you've marked the 3 lines on the back of the light squares, take one light and one dark square facing each other, pin them so they match up perfectly. Do not sew along the middle line, that's your cutting line. Sew on the 2 lines you marked on each side of the middle line. Once you have all your blocks sewn with stitching along both sides of the middle line, cut down the middle line you drew. You should have 24 half square triangles! don't worry if they aren't square or uniform in size, we will square them up. I will post an example I did in Paint.
This message was edited Nov 6, 2009 3:34 PM |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
05:25 PM Post #7248255
| Ready set go!!! Off to get my fabrics out |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
05:35 PM Post #7248287
| here is what the back side of each of your light squares should look like. The arrows point to the lines that you sew on. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
06:41 PM Post #7248492
| oh yes, press the seam carefully as to not stretch it, towards the dark fabric. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
07:20 PM Post #7248611
| Sorting my fabric, I will be back later. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
08:39 PM Post #7248870
| time to get out the tiger tape ...or the triangles on a roll. ooooooooooooor, maybe since this is just for me, I will try this way...i need to learn anyhow. yep. going solo |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 06, 2009
08:56 PM Post #7248948
| Pam this is an excellent way to learn new skills. This method that babeegirl is "teaching" can be used in a lot of applications in all different sizes.. And since you are using scraps, what harm to try something???? |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
10:14 PM Post #7249166
| you can do it!! Pam it is easy peasy ,
one hint on these...if you sew on one side of the line in one direction, then sew on the other side of the line in the other direction...blocks end up flatter, and therefore easier to cut...
if you sew both sides in the same direction you can end up with a wiggle, in the stitching..sorta like you were pulling the threads to make a ruffle...if you get what I'm trying to say???
I put all my squares in a line ready to sew, sew one side of each..(chain stitching) when I get to the last one, sew to the end, lift presser foot, pivot block, sew down opposite line, follow chain, to stitch all blocks...sides sewn in opposite directions...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Elen
Paris
France
November 07, 2009
04:49 AM Post #7249684
| YES !! I run sorting my fabric too |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
November 07, 2009
09:07 AM Post #7249877
| I have to go see what I have on hand. Be a shame to HAVE to go to the fabric store...LOL! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
09:17 AM Post #7249896
| lol..especially when the christmas fabric is on sale and they have the take an extra off that coupon, this weekend. ;-)
I just went thru the joanns sale catalog for now...and the one coming up tomorrow . Looks to me like, if you want fabric, its the sale that ends today you want. Not alot of fabric on sale with the next one. They do have the buy one get one sale of all the wall notions. And also, my fave...take 50% off the clearance stuff in the back.
This message was edited Nov 7, 2009 8:22 AM |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
November 07, 2009
09:23 AM Post #7249916
| Is that the extra 20% off everything coupon that you are thinking of? yep, got that one. Actually, I was there yesterday for embroidery thread and used that coupon, but luckily, I have another and actually need to go back today for some eyelet for a baby quilt. Need to find that perfect Christmas fabric for this one! Of course, I don't think the eyelet is on sale, so I will use the 40% off coupon on that, but the 20% can be used on sale items! |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 07, 2009
11:03 AM Post #7250162
| We should end up with 24 mixed color (light/dark) squares; Right? this is one of the best ways to make triangles; love it, hate triangles. |
Catbird423
Edgewater, MD
(Zone 7b)
November 07, 2009
02:39 PM Post #7250690
| I can't wait to get home to go thru my stash and get started :) |
morknotmindy
San Manuel, AZ
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
02:51 PM Post #7250719
| Sigh... I've been trying to ignore this one but my brain keeps working on it... So I'm off to my stash to see what I can come up with... You guys are such trouble makers... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 07, 2009
05:02 PM Post #7251035
| Babeegirl can you give us some idea of how much fabric of each color we will be using? I'd hate to get started and then not have enough to finish. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
05:26 PM Post #7251080
| good thinking/question Barb. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
06:55 PM Post #7251323
| Oh my, it is so good to names popping up from other swaps I have been it. How is everyone doing? Yeap, just like all of you my Christmas fabric is now spread everywhere to find just the right piece. Is it really possible? LOL |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
08:00 AM Post #7252530
| yes great idea, can we get a total yardage needed list?? without spoiling the mystery??? |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 08, 2009
10:14 AM Post #7252757
| I sure can do that :) this one is fat quarter friendly, no major yardages required. If you are going scrappy, the more the better!
~WORD OF ADVICE-PREWASH YOUR REDS~
Reds have a tendency to "bleed". Something about the dye process in red fabrics leaves a lot of excess dye behind. If you are unsure about your reds you can fill your kitchen sink halfway with warm water and a few drops of laundry soap to soak for about 20 minutes. Take a clear glass and dip out some water to hold up to the light. If it's pinkish, you have excess dyes. For scraps I just swish them around really good and replace the water a couple of times till it stays clear, then lay them out flat on a towel to air dry. larger pieces of 1/2 yard cuts or more can be washed in the machine on low agitation setting.
reds- 1 yard or equivelant of fq's or scraps
greens-same
lights-same
you may want to gather up some filler medium colors, maybe 2 fat quarters' worth, for variety.
**if you are choosing to do a dark blue/white combo, have available at least 1 yard of each, darks and lights. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 08, 2009
11:42 AM Post #7252918
| Thanks my friend. Now I'm not afraid to start. My fabric $ is in very short supply right now so I really needed to know... |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 08, 2009
12:57 PM Post #7253112
| oh me too. I'm going to put my fabric buying on hold so I can save up to upgrade the memory on my laptop. |
Catbird423
Edgewater, MD
(Zone 7b)
November 08, 2009
01:27 PM Post #7253191
| Okay! got step one done. Any hints about what is next? or do we have to wait til Friday? Yes, I know patience is a virture but I'm on a roll.. I'm sure I have UFOs I can play with til the next step. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
04:22 PM Post #7253624
| Barb & babeegirl - too bad you don't live closer. I have fabric I want to get rid of. You could come here & shop for hours looking through my stashes!1!! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 08, 2009
05:00 PM Post #7253743
| Next we will square them up to 5.5 inches with the square ruler. I will have to use my camera phone so I can visually show how to do it but first I have to find that cord thingy that gets the pics from the phone to the computer :) stay tuned! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2009
05:54 PM Post #7253947
| Oh Jean, I make the same offer to Barb and Sondra. That is what I miss most about living where I am now--my best friend doesn't come "plunder" through my stash. LOL |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
07:04 PM Post #7254137
| well we could do a "stash" swap...put some stuff in a box, and send it to nest person on the list, they take out some and then put in some..and send to next person..they do same..till box finally gets back to original person...or it could be a big envelope...
or of course Jean, and Marion could just mail some of their stuff to barb, and babeegirl...and I would definitely want in on that too...cause I know you guys got some great fabrics!!!!! LOL ♥ ♥ ♥ |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2009
07:21 PM Post #7254194
| HUmmm, not a bad idea about the stash swap. Rule would be has to be from current stash, do it round robin, take some and send more on to next--Thunder, you nothing short of brilliant lady. Love it. |
shuggins
Houston, TX
(Zone 9b)
November 08, 2009
07:58 PM Post #7254280
| Okay, so for the stash swap, how much yardage of each fabric would be needed, fat quarter, etc.? Be sure to post a link here, please.
I am going to do the mystery quilt, but haven't started yet. I haven't quite figured out what fabric to use (or if I have the fabric I want). |
drumlin
Prospect, CT
(Zone 6a)
November 08, 2009
09:37 PM Post #7254565
| Whoohoo, it's time for quilting now that the babies are tucked in for the winter! I'm keeping an eye on this, I don't think I've ever done a Mystery quilt all the way through!! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
09:40 PM Post #7254574
| well I'd say Marion or Jean needs to start it seeing as they be the ones saying they got fabric to get rid of...
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jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 08, 2009
09:45 PM Post #7254582
| I've got to look through my stuff too before I start. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 08, 2009
10:46 PM Post #7254727
| Weeellll, let's bounch around a few ideas about this first.
1. No way I can do this after January 1st.
2. Say, each person who takes out should be a piece(s) back in similar to the size they took?Or just put some back into the stash? Don't want to restrict so others can't join the fun.
3. Would you rather do just fat quarters?
4. Swap with a buddy?
5. One box that starts and moves around similar to what was done with the Traveling Gnomes?
Let's have some feed back and we can go from there. I certainly do have fabric I would love to exchange for other peoples "scraps" |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 08, 2009
10:57 PM Post #7254759
| if we do FQs or that size from a stash, someone starts the box, sends it on. Next person replaces whatever they took out with something different (take 2, put 2 different back in), then send to next person on the list. By the time it gets back to the Sender, they would have all different FQs, right?
Or would that be expensive for shipping? Not sure how much that would be for a big envelope or whatever. Don't know what the Traveling Gnomes was about, but sounds fun. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 09, 2009
12:15 AM Post #7254936
| Basically that is what we could do. Or use the smallest priority mail box--not sure of postage right now.
With the traveling gnome that is exactly how we did it--you got the gnome, kept it for a week and made pictures of him with your garden or points of interest, some added goodies to his box and then mail to next person on the list. The list was posted so everyone could see where the gnome was or should be. Of course one did get lost and hasn't been found as of today that I know of. One I think is still traveling. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
06:38 AM Post #7255290
| But if I start this I want NOTHING back!!!!!
I'd gladly send fabrics out for postage. If you saw what I had, you'd understand. And I have friends that give me all their scraps.
So, if anyone is interested, just dmail me colors you would like and I'll see what I can do. I have everything from 2" strips to yards & yards...
Anyone interested in blue plais flannels - like for shirts? Also have some beautiful solid shirt flannels. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
08:43 AM Post #7255412
| I would be willing to take some, but only if I could find I project I could do and use it for charity. Since Im pretty basic with the machine, I havent found a project for me in that reguard.
Cant you just see a group of kids who have had a tough time...a room full of fabric and machines...and someone to point them in 'right' direction. That is my downfall...not a sewer of clothes. yea right..polyanna sounding I know. I bet there are some out there tho that would thrive. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 09, 2009
10:13 AM Post #7255639
| Qwilter, would the flannels be compatible for children's quilts? I'm still making my quilts for Norm's cancer center and I'm running out of "kids" usable fabric. I don't mean it has to have prints for kids on it - just colors that kids like. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
10:18 AM Post #7255657
| Barb, how do you get hooked up with something like the blankets. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 09, 2009
10:43 AM Post #7255745
| Pam, in our case it is through Norm's cancer doctor. The ones I leave with her are given to a cancer child when he leaves the hospital. One place that always is looking for things for children (at least around here) are the police and fire depts. Imagine a child that's homeless from a fire being given a quilt all their own. Or a child of domestic abuse or the list could go on. Call your local police/fire depts. Call a women's shelter.
The reason I don't mention hospitals here is because of new laws that went into effect this past year. These laws say that nothing can be given a child unless it is certified that it is made from flame retardent materials. It would cost you between $10,00.00 - $15,00.00 to get certified. It is a lengthly and costly process. (Project Linus is fighting this in Congress but I haven't heard anything lately.) |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 09, 2009
11:18 AM Post #7255868
| Churches are also great places to donate them. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
11:23 AM Post #7255880
| Ive tried to get hooked up with a church around here that makes those prayer shawls. I feel guilty going to the craft meetings tho, when I dont go to the church anymore. I appear to be the last holdout in gainsville that likes a live choir. ;-) |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 09, 2009
02:37 PM Post #7256558
| Is anyone else doing red and green with light for Christmas. I want a scrappy look and would like to trade my duplicates. Any interest? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 09, 2009
02:37 PM Post #7256559
| Or these? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 09, 2009
02:57 PM Post #7256616
| those look great Mittsy! I love that white on white paisley and all of them :)
This technique is so fun, especially if you just make some when you have scraps and toss them into a bin. Soon, you'll have enough to make a pretty cool scrappy quilt. I'll see if I can find some links or pictures of an example.
This message was edited Nov 9, 2009 1:03 PM |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
06:21 PM Post #7257238
| Pam, what about one of the children's places connected with the university? or children's miracle network?? aren't they out of Gainesville??? I had a link for pillow cases, I think it was for Shand's. I could try to find it if you are interested in it.
Mittsy, I want to do this in similar colors...butt I do not know when I can start on it...I know its an easy to do...butttttt I have some other stuff I HAVE TO GET DONE first...so I am not touching this one yet... |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
08:20 PM Post #7257736
| pillow cases - conkerrcancer.com the web site lists donation sites.
from the Aug newsletter:
The first week of August...that means that Camp Sunrise is in full swing and that the children there are resting their tired heads every night on the 200 bright, child-friendly, summer oriented pillowcases that we sent there! I know that the bugs, frogs, sports themes, butterflies, candy, sailing, rainbows, sunshines, etc. will all help them to get a restful night's sleep so that they're eager to start a new day!
Barb, I do have child flannel. Pieces are less than 1/4 yd. Can you use those. All sorts of colors & prints. The left overs from the pillowcases. I've been tossing them into a box for quite awhile now.
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
12:40 AM Post #7258784
| found a great link to a gorgeous HST scrap quilt! enjoy!
http://images.onesite.com/mycraftivity.com/pdf/q_Scrap_Galax... |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
02:25 AM Post #7259023
| Jean, if you don't have any other takers for those small kid's flannels, I'll take them. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 10, 2009
06:34 AM Post #7259164
| That quilt would be great to do using Thangles or Triangles on a roll. And I have all those scraps... and this "thing" for triangles!!!! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 10, 2009
09:04 AM Post #7259376
| Thank you so much Jean. I have a lot of flannel given to me just yesterday!!! Let Kizmo have what you offered. I know she will put it to good use. |
ladydragon5
Lansing, MI
(Zone 5a)
November 10, 2009
10:19 AM Post #7259577
| I love the idea of sharing our stash with each other. I have somethings that I could turn loose of and share with others and it would be fun to see what kind of fabric you all would like to ditch! One of the Priority boxes wouldn't be too expensive to send around.
I would vote for putting in any usable size fabric (no small scraps unless requested) ; limiting it to FQ or *yds might mean that I wouldn't get to see a piece of great fabric that had my name on it. Just take and put, and be the polite ladies we all know we are. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:46 AM Post #7259825
| Jean, should one of us post an interest thread. I would love to "download" some of my excess. |
Elen
Paris
France
November 10, 2009
01:51 PM Post #7260206
| I've made my blocks in half measurements. Babeegirl do you think it's a problem for the next steps ? |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
04:03 PM Post #7260597
| as long as your blocks are exactly 5.5 inches square right now they should be fine. When we sew these together, they will finish at 5 inches. Don't sew them together yet however :) it's part of the mystery as to where you'll be using these. They could be for the middle or they could be for the outer border! Im not telling! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 10, 2009
04:23 PM Post #7260658
| If someone wants to start a fabric swap thread, go for it. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
04:59 PM Post #7260788
| **Squaring up your blocks**
If someone with a camera can post a picture I'd appreciate it, I cannot find the cord for the cameraphone to post my own.
Once you have your blocks made, you will square them up to 5.5 inches. I'm going to try to explain this without pics so bear with me :)
I find a place in the middle of my cutting board where I can place the block, usually with the diagonal seam starting at the lower left corner running up to the upper right hand corner. I place the square ruler at the 5.5 inch markings along the left edge and lower edge with the diagonal line on the ruler exactly laying over the diagonal seam. I then trim off any excess of the right hand edge and along the top. This is easiest for me since I'm right handed. As long as the line on the ruler lays over the seam you should have a nice exact half square triangle with the diagonal seam running perfectly into each opposing corner. If there is any raggedy edges along the left and bottom side I did not trim off, I'll simply turn the block until those sides are on the right and top then trim up the edges. I tried to draw up in Paint an example below. The thicker lines respresent the square ruler with the 0(zero) corner in the upper right hand corner. and the dotted line represents the diagonal line on the ruler that should be right over your diagonal seam. Trim off the right and top sides to square them up to exactly 5.5 inches. Like I said though, I am right handed so if there's a lefty among us that can share how you cut it, that would be great. Please don't laugh at my example like I did :) It looks like a kindergartener wrote the text lol...hopefully it helps to show what I mean.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
06:19 PM Post #7261028
| OK, so:
1) we cut squares @ 6 1/2"
2) place them right sides together
3) mark corner to corner diagonally with a pencil, and sew 1/4" on both sides of that line
4) cut apart on the line that was drawn on the fabric
5) press to the dark
6) cut down to measure @ 5 1/2" square
7) sit back, admire the pretty blocks and wait for Friday... LOL
Did I miss anything? |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
06:46 PM Post #7261104
| that's it in a nutshell:) perfect! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
09:41 PM Post #7261687
| Kathy, I am so proud of you. Now that it is in simple terms (actually it was already) I will do mine tomorrow. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 10, 2009
10:03 PM Post #7261763
| Isn't this fun? Please post pictures of your blocks so we can follow along. I have lots of scrap fabric and need more inspiration. |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 11, 2009
01:14 AM Post #7262319
| I have some Christmasy darks and lights, but not 12 of each. And I have various lights and darks, but not the colors that I want to go together. White tonals, but prefer ivorys or creams... decisions, decisions!
Thanks Marion! Lately, I need things in a simple list so I can remember them easier... Went from multitasking, craziness 7 day a week, 52 weeks a year, for 10 yrs, to sitting at home... My old boss told me that I did my jobs like a teenager learning to drive - 90 miles an hour, then put on the brakes, repeat, repeat, repeat... LOL I always adjusted quick while working, but here at home, sometimes my 'multi-tasking' multiplies in each room, but it doesn't always get finished... vacuum still plugged in, furniture moved... drywall started, Farmville plowed but not planted, etc... the only thing that does get finished every day is the bed made, the news watched/listened to, cats fed and supper made... My lists have lists... LOL
Now I know why Mom always made lists... however, she writes all over the paper when she adds something, Charlie can't figure out what she wants to buy or how many. ROFL |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 11, 2009
08:17 AM Post #7262693
| "90 miles an hour, then put on the brakes, repeat, repeat, repeat... LOL I always adjusted quick while working, but here at home, sometimes my 'multi-tasking' multiplies in each room"
sounds just like...ME
ROFLMBO...the only thing I finish on a daily basis is getting the list written...
well the critters do get fed!!! and I occasionally remember to feed myself...(when I get reminded)
My co - workers tell me "thunder, go to lunch" I get so involved, I don't even think about what time it is...same way when I am sewing...thank goodness for DH. He come in and hands me a plate of food "stop for five minutes and eat some of this!!"
He knows I will get up and eat, cause I don't want the food next to the fabric!!!!!! |
drumlin
Prospect, CT
(Zone 6a)
November 11, 2009
10:04 AM Post #7262983
| HA! That's funny T, I'm here catching a snack and I've moved all the fabric waaaaay away, so now I CAN'T work and eat at the same time! By all means, take care of the fabric first, THEN think about eating! I'm almost done squaring off the blocks to 5.5 inches. I've used white on white, off-white on off-white, and a few red, green and blue Christmas-y scraps that I've had in my stash for years. So, I have three kinds of darks and two kinds of lights. I sold my camera at my last tag sale because everyone kept mocking my huge 10 year old digital camera (with floppy drive no less!!) and I haven't gotten around to getting another one. I'll get myself one for Christmas! Looking forward to seeing other's purrrrty blocks! |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 11, 2009
01:45 PM Post #7263824
| Clue Two posted here!
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1055339/ |
