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LadybugNH
Derry, NH
February 21, 2011 4:08 PM Post #8385076
| Hi Everyone,
I have not been here for a long time but was with Barb from Hillsboro NH this past Saturday and she taught our friend Elaine and I some wonderful tips on how to get a flat center on things like pinwheels!! We all belong to a block of the month club and the day we pick up our new block we go to Elaines and make it the same day, and that way it is done and over for the month!! This get together was really special because special friends surprised me with a birthday cake on Saturday!! Is there any thing new starting up that I might be a part of. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
February 21, 2011 4:30 PM Post #8385117
| Hi Ladybug, welcome back. Check around we have some fun things going on. New swaps are started from time to time. Mostly we chit-chat and help each other out. |
quilter_gal
(Elizabeth) DFW Area, TX
February 21, 2011 5:37 PM Post #8385264
| Hi there,
How fun - lucky you! Gee, I wish I could go to Barb's and have her teach me that stuff. :)
This is a nice board full of good people - welcome aboard! And happy birthday, too. :)
Elizabeth
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 22, 2011 5:55 AM Post #8385955
| Hi Gloria!!!!! It's about time I find you back here. We just finished sign ups for a pot holder swap. Tell you what - if you want to get your feet wet we can swap with each other for now!!! A pair of pot holders to be finished and given by Mar 1. Okay???
Our little b'day party was fun. The three of us go once a month to the LQS and then stitch our blocks together. That way, if there are any problems we are there to support and help each other.
I'm sure someone will start another Christmas block swap as Mittsy still wants blocks. Maybe by March I'll be in a position to start another. We'll see...
Gloria, these ladies are really the most wonderful people you could chat with. They are knowledgeable and friendly and caring.. Welcome...
And let me know the next weekend you and Elaine are free. I have a fun day to do with both of you!!! |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
February 22, 2011 6:45 AM Post #8386106
| Potholder swap ends May 1st. I'd be willing to make a swap too. I'm kind of excited about doing these. |
LadybugNH
Derry, NH
February 22, 2011 7:06 AM Post #8386137
| I think that since I know Barb so well that I would like to work with someone new!! It is all about making new friends, right!! Sorry Barb. You know I love you!!
So, Siliolegma, how do I get started...I love pot holders!!
Thanks for the welcome ladies!! |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
February 22, 2011 8:10 AM Post #8386248
| Neener, neener, neener Barb LOL
http://yarn-or-fabric.weebly.com/potholder-tutorial-links.ht...
Here's a good site for designs.
Let me know if you have any color preferences, as for me any color or design will work. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 22, 2011 9:59 AM Post #8386478
| Not a problem at all Karen. I'm always ready to welcome a newbie and get them started with us. It's great to have someone else jump in too...Thanks... I have a plan for both Gloria and Elaine if they have a few hours some weekend... |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
February 22, 2011 10:58 AM Post #8386573
| I knew it would be OK with you Barb, You are just too nice. Couldn't resist a little poke. |
LadybugNH
Derry, NH
February 22, 2011 5:36 PM Post #8387197
| Hi Karen (siliolegma),
I just like bright colors and any design. And thanks for the website!! Lots of things to choose from. So is the deadline Mar 1 or May 1??
Thanks,
Gloria |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
February 22, 2011 7:18 PM Post #8387425
| Great Gloria, it's gonna be fun. Deadline is May 1st. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 23, 2011 3:55 AM Post #8387738
| You all know me by now - CRS -big time at times. Sorry about the wrong date!!! Isn't it funny what sticks in your head sometimes??? And here I was rushing to get potholders done!!! Now I can play for a while and choose just the right ones... |
LadybugNH
Derry, NH
February 23, 2011 5:46 AM Post #8387857
| And I thought I was hard on myself Barb!! Thanks for being there for me! And now to come up with something really cool for you Karen...let the fun begin!! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
February 24, 2011 8:59 PM Post #8391313
| Ladybug, keep an eye on the Sewing forum, I'll be hostessing a Christmas/ winter theme swap VERY SOON. If I don't find you signed up, I'll try and remember to send you a Dmail with link.
Pat |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 25, 2011 5:41 AM Post #8391647
| HOORAY - we get to use up the Christmas fabrics!!! Mittsy are you watching??? |
LadybugNH
Derry, NH
February 25, 2011 8:57 AM Post #8392001
| Psychw2 thank you for letting me know!! I am so excited!! It feels so good to be back in the group and be part of something!! Barb from Hooksett NH keeps telling me that she meets people from all over the place...very exciting!! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 25, 2011 4:17 PM Post #8392817
| Is there another Barb here in NH? I haven't seen one from Hooksett!!! Did you mean me G???? |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
February 26, 2011 3:09 AM Post #8393356
| Did you say a technique to reduce the center bump on the pinwheel? Please share. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 26, 2011 6:12 AM Post #8393537
| What I showed LadybugNH was for four patches. I showed her how to make all the seams go the same way - Either clockwise or counterclockwise and they lie nice and flat. It also works for pinwheels too. It helps to eliminate some of the bulk. Another way to help make pinwheels lie flatter is to open every other seam. Ex: seams at 3,6,9 and 12 o'clock would be pressed open. Hope this helps. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 28, 2011 10:27 AM Post #8397917
| Haven't heard from LadybugNH yet regarding mail addresses. Maybe she is not a subscriber... |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 1, 2011 9:05 AM Post #8400024
| When I have 6/8 pieces coming together I press all the seams open and then further trim away any of the extra fabric at the point. Then use a pencil eraser to "fan" them out on the back side.
Another trick is to only sew to w/in a thread or 2 of the center, then do the same from the other side. So there are a couple "threads" of fabric w/out a stitch. That also helps it to lie flatter. |
