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12-11-2013, 02:04 PM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I like the reverse order idea. It would allow...

I like the reverse order idea. It would allow all of us to start as a group. The oldies will be doing the blocks they have not completed yet and the newbies will keep going as the "oldies" start...
12-03-2013, 05:51 AM
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Only Bonnie knows how much sewing. Just plug away...

Only Bonnie knows how much sewing. Just plug away at it as time allows. I will say that the clues around Christmas tend to be easier. I am sewing the small size with plans to upsize if I like the...
12-03-2013, 05:43 AM
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I would like a new thread with a link back to...

I would like a new thread with a link back to this one. The schedule on post one is great and Ill probably follow that. I have a bunch of blocks in a box, but pushed this aside when life (each new...
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11-23-2013, 08:23 PM
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Posted By NDQuilts

It's a green of the civil war era. Not olive,...

It's a green of the civil war era. Not olive, darker than Kelly green, lighter than forest. It's deeper than Bonnie's paint chip.
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11-16-2013, 06:15 AM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I'm doing the small size too. I'm using Bonnie's...

I'm doing the small size too. I'm using Bonnie's colors but in Civil War Repros - indigo, cheddar, chrome, poison with shirtings. I'm not an orange fan, but one of my kids is, so I may modify to fit...
05-13-2013, 12:43 PM
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I'm another one that fell off the bandwagon. I'm...

I'm another one that fell off the bandwagon. I'm about halfway done with my top, but had to put Jane away for now. I had a newborn and this is a little too complex for a tired mommy brain. When we...
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05-02-2013, 06:01 AM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I just came back from Paducah and was in Houston...

I just came back from Paducah and was in Houston two years ago. If I had to pick between the two, I choose Houston. Here is why:
1. More entries at Paducah based off commercial patterns than...
12-07-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 51,767
Posted By NDQuilts

My step three is all cut and ready to go. I am...

My step three is all cut and ready to go. I am starting to see why Bonnie keeps so many 2"strips. It would speed the process to open a drawer and go. It still almost gives me the hives to cut down...
12-04-2012, 09:23 AM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I agree. Love looking at all the blogs on the...

I agree. Love looking at all the blogs on the link up, but I could have been finished by now if I had spent the time sewing. I still have two days, so I should be ok.
12-01-2012, 08:44 AM
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Posted By NDQuilts

This is the sixth time I've tried to reply. Kids...

This is the sixth time I've tried to reply. Kids keep pressing buttons while I type. Anyway, I like the rulers. My first time to use them, and as long as I cut carefully, I am getting correct...
11-30-2012, 08:05 AM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I started cutting. All my goose triangles are...

I started cutting. All my goose triangles are done. Now to do the background.
11-29-2012, 05:34 PM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I will also use oddball units as markers. So if...

I will also use oddball units as markers. So if I am doing a high volume of unit A, for every 20 A, I will insert a unit B. it speeds up the counting process. Count the unit B and multiply to get...
11-29-2012, 04:05 PM
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Posted By NDQuilts

Im guessing since Bonnie was shooting video on...

Im guessing since Bonnie was shooting video on using the rulers today that tomorrows clue will not build on the 4-patches. Without seeing clue #2 yet, I'd suggest doing it (clue2) tomorrow when it...
11-25-2012, 02:13 PM
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Posted By NDQuilts

There will be leftover. I used just over a yard...

There will be leftover. I used just over a yard of my constant (grey) on this step.
11-24-2012, 07:24 PM
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Posted By NDQuilts

I am in this year. I have watched previous years...

I am in this year. I have watched previous years and always kicked myself for not trying one of her patterns. I decided to do a Christmas theme, so my colors are red, green, gold with a gingerbread...
06-27-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 705
Views: 34,813
Posted By NDQuilts

Yosa, That is funny! I get really excited...

Yosa,
That is funny! I get really excited about envelopes too. Glad you like the block.
06-22-2012, 09:41 AM
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Views: 34,813
Posted By NDQuilts

All remaining blocks did go out today, so if you...

All remaining blocks did go out today, so if you were waiting on me, be checking your mail next week. Thanks all for swapping!
06-21-2012, 04:02 AM
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Posted By NDQuilts

Judy - Baby is due in January. I had a good dr...

Judy - Baby is due in January. I had a good dr appt yesterday and hope to only have restrictions for 4 more weeks.

All- remaining blocks are in envelopes waiting for the post. Hopefully MIL can...
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06-15-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By NDQuilts

Ah. Good thoughts. Re interfacing: I was...

Ah. Good thoughts. Re interfacing: I was considering just fusing it around the edges combined with assembly by serger to control stretch. Just not sure about sagging/ bagging of the block centers...
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06-15-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By NDQuilts

Handquilters use pantographs?

I have a novelty quilt to do, and the only pattern that I can find to fit the theme is a pantograph. Any handquilters use an all-over, and what was the best method for transfer? I'm considering...
06-12-2012, 12:41 PM
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Views: 34,813
Posted By NDQuilts

Thanks all for your gracious words. Baby is...

Thanks all for your gracious words. Baby is quite a big blessing. Funny thing is that I feel great, no morning sickness etc, but need to lay low until this first trimester is over to aviod a...
06-11-2012, 06:13 AM
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Views: 34,813
Posted By NDQuilts

Hi all. I know I have been silent lately. So...

Hi all. I know I have been silent lately. So sorry. Life has just gotten really complicated. We are expecting our third child :) and I have been on semi bed rest :( . No housecleaning for me,...
05-05-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,424
Posted By NDQuilts

Housekeeping is not my forte and I always claim...

Housekeeping is not my forte and I always claim that being home with kids makes it harder than working with them in school. We are always here making another mess. But I spend time everyday making an...
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04-20-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By NDQuilts

Checkout Inklingo....

Checkout Inklingo. http://lindafranz.com/productGroup.php?groupId=5. This allows for handpiecing without all the basting. Or use it hybrid as demonstrated here to cut down on hand strain....
04-20-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 705
Views: 34,813
Posted By NDQuilts

I am also moving along on blocks. I have three...

I am also moving along on blocks. I have three more remaining to complete this project. One fabric in particular has me stumped for a pattern to go with it. It will come when I least expect it,...
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