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I didn't know there was a Dear Jane sew along, I may have to check that out to get some ideas on what I'm trying to do.
Thanks everyone for all your help with this as I have never made such small blocks before and wasn't sure it could be done without a big struggle. I have a 55 gal trash can full of small scraps that I want to use up doing this. I just hope it puts a dent in it.
I bought the software and you can resize bigger.
The software is not user friendly and have only made a few blocks then moved on to other things.
I also changed the method of making some of the blocks as they are not the easy way to make them.
Will get back to it someday.
I took at "Dear Jane" class making 4.5 inch unfinished blocks - some lessons I learned was that you can do what ever you want - hand sew, machine sew, reverse applique, applique etc - the thing with such a small block is that the pieces are so small it is hard to handle them - that was very frustrating to me. Jane's blocks are very modern and outstanding that is why she has such a fan club worldwide. Did I finish my "dear Jane' blocks - no I have about 50 done and that will be it for me --wall hanging?
Try looking at some blogs such as ThatQuilt. She has very good tutes for all of the blocks!
http://s1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh485/KitsieH/
Never regret growing older, its a privilege denied to many.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Kitsie
I don't think I will try to imitate her quilt so much. I'm thinking of choosing my blocks randomly and making a quilt with them so I wouldn't even consider using the software for making them because then it would just look like someone else s design.Originally Posted by Rose Marie
Mostly I like the concept of doing the blocks and also using up all the little scraps at the same time.
The blocks are intended to be 4 1/2" when finished - so 5" before assembly. Many people have made them different sizes which is a good idea for those that only want to make a few! The quilt is supposedly 84" square. If you "google" Dear Jane quilt you will see many examples of it done with fewer blocks. Have fun with it! I'm loving doing mine - about one per day as you plan to do.
http://s1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh485/KitsieH/
Never regret growing older, its a privilege denied to many.
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Kitsie
I've wondered if Miss Jane might have acquired some of those blocks in swaps or made them over a long period of time.
The workmanship does seem to be inconsistent.
Or perhaps like many of us??? .........
... her skills and abilities developed overtime and this became somewhat of a story of her progress
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Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
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If you're looking for small block patterns ....
4" block patterns
There was a correction noted in the thread that the block sizes are 4-1/2" finished
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Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
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I have the software from EQ for the DJ blocks as I did not want to make them as small as originals....I have readjusted to 6"---and have also sort of redesigned some of them - at least the ones I have completed. It is definitely not an easy project no matter how you do it....hand or machine and I will probably never finish this one....it will end up being packed away as a UFO.........but it is/was a challenge for me.
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