Hi Everyone, I can't believe this is week 8. We're moving along so fast it seems. All the blocks are looking great and the fabric choices and colors are outstanding. Anne
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Honchey, you have to be the crispy queen. I have never seen crisper blocks. I starch but you are precise.
That's my goal now. Crispy blocks. Hopefully, it will distract me enough to prevent a Christmas FW from happening. :0D |
I didn't think I would get these two blocks made on time but I have. The background fabric on my Calico Puzzle is actually yellow but I used the wrong side as it was the right shade of beige for me.
Can't wait to start the next two blocks. |
now I am officialy behind :roll: :lol:
maybe I will catch up sometime this year WOW! Honchey, your blocks are AMAZING, can I be like you when I grow up? |
:P :P :P :P :P :P Thank you so much everyone for all the compliments on my blocks. It takes a while--everyone is doing such a great job on their blocks. I do go thru alot of starch!! I also do alot of ripping. That's what I ask for in the Secret Swaps--little blue and crystal seam rippers :lol: :lol: :lol: . I have them all over the house.
Just to let you know--I don't like blocks 17 & 18 and they aren't liking me either !! |
I don't like 15 - I guess I'm going to have to use starch. The block I finished with is SO AWFUL I didn't even try to rip it. I just tossed it. Maybe I'll give it a try again tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Cyndi H
I don't like 15 - I guess I'm going to have to use starch. The block I finished with is SO AWFUL I didn't even try to rip it. I just tossed it. Maybe I'll give it a try again tomorrow.
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I figured out what the problem is. I never know (haven't been taught, I guess) which end to start with when stitching triangles together - so I end up with too much at one end and not enough at another. I need to rip and rip, so that I have enough for a seam allowance where the points are. I'm covered with little tiny threads!
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Originally Posted by Cyndi H
I figured out what the problem is. I never know (haven't been taught, I guess) which end to start with when stitching triangles together - so I end up with too much at one end and not enough at another. I need to rip and rip, so that I have enough for a seam allowance where the points are. I'm covered with little tiny threads!
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Starch is on my shopping list - I want blocks as nice as yours, Honchey! But I don't think it's so much the bias edge sewing that's messing me up on this block - all my other blocks so far have been a breeze. I believe I'm starting the sewing of the two-piece sets at the wrong end - leaving me without the seam allowance needed for the large points. My large points ended up at the edge of the sewn strip instead of offset by 1/4". I have fixed it for the two large strips down the sides, and now I have to fix it for the smaller pieces on the top and bottom (in the middle of the block.)
I'll probably take a photo of the "before" block (the one currently in the trash can) and the after block - as long as no one laughs at the pathetic "before!" |
CiyndiH, The fabric is shifting -sliding- Pin the seams from the ends first this way the fabric is where it is supposed to end up. Pin in the middle of the seam to keep it where it needs to be.
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I just finished block 16. Woo Yoo. I'm only 7 1/2 months behind. Go me!!!
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Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I just finished block 16. Woo Yoo. I'm only 7 1/2 months behind. Go me!!!
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Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I just finished block 16. Woo Yoo. I'm only 7 1/2 months behind. Go me!!!
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Works for me.
Originally Posted by Quilting Nonnie
Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I just finished block 16. Woo Yoo. I'm only 7 1/2 months behind. Go me!!!
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Thanks for the encouragement. I love doing them, time has been hard to come by so I just do what I can and look at everyone else's blocks.
Originally Posted by Honchey
Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I just finished block 16. Woo Yoo. I'm only 7 1/2 months behind. Go me!!!
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Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
Thanks for the encouragement. I love doing them, time has been hard to come by so I just do what I can and look at everyone else's blocks.
Originally Posted by Honchey
Originally Posted by PiecesinMn
I just finished block 16. Woo Yoo. I'm only 7 1/2 months behind. Go me!!!
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I have 62 done. I am behind but I have soo soo many other projects going. I love doing the blocks and I think I am behind because I don't want it to end.
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