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Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
09-09-2010, 12:28 PM
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Posted By bearisgray

Do read the requirements for operating it before...

Do read the requirements for operating it before buying it - I don't think it's happy with Mac operating systems - unless one has some special software to make it compatible
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
04-28-2010, 10:11 AM
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Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I didn't realize when I started making the blocks...

I didn't realize when I started making the blocks that Jane had used, more or less, a trip around the world color placement. When (if) I ever get my blocks done, they will be arranged in a color...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
02-26-2010, 11:01 AM
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Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I've said this before - Look carefully at...

I've said this before -

Look carefully at the blocks in the quilt that Jane A. Sickle made -
many of them are not "perfect" as in matching points, perfect intersections, etc.

sometimes "good...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-23-2009, 10:34 AM
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Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

The author of the Dear Jane book referred to the...

The author of the Dear Jane book referred to the quilts inspired by the Jane A. Stickle book as "baby janes"

so that may also be "off limits"
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-15-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

Look very carefully at pictures of the original...

Look very carefully at pictures of the original Jane quilt - the overall effect is eye-catching and beautiful -

Some of the individual blocks are a bit wonky. Some of them are very wonky. Some of...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-15-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I sent in a "bad" block for the swap (I asked to...

I sent in a "bad" block for the swap (I asked to get it back) - and while it still wasn't a "masterpiece" - it really wasn't all that dreadful
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-15-2009, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

That's a good tutorial. Thanks.

That's a good tutorial. Thanks.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-15-2009, 04:04 AM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

that's true - I remade a couple of the mini...

that's true - I remade a couple of the mini 9-patch ones because I got the 9-patch part too big - didn't have enough sense to just trim them to fit at the time - and I thought they would have been...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-14-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

if you say so

if you say so
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-14-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I was looking at the schedule - I see I-9 is on...

I was looking at the schedule - I see I-9 is on week 1 - I think butterflyspain made it - beautifully, by the way, but I am totally terrified of it

I was thinking we would start with the super...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-13-2009, 04:26 PM
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Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I think several of us have gotten both the 5 inch...

I think several of us have gotten both the 5 inch square and the triangle ruler for $14.00 (includes shipping) - through eBay

I think you would make your life easier if you could get the rulers
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-12-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

Technically, this isn't a swap - so the BOM...

Technically, this isn't a swap - so the BOM probably is the best place for this thread.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-11-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I like all of the blocks from the Dear Jane...

I like all of the blocks from the Dear Jane Christmas Swap. I learned something from every one of them.

Two of the blocks that I received sure raised the bar as far as I'm concerned for the blocks...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-11-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

You could just soak them in a basin or sink -...

You could just soak them in a basin or sink - swish them about a bit - drain the water - rinse - drain the water - if necessary, one can just lay the fabric on towels and let it dry. Or roll the...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-09-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

yeah, right!

yeah, right!
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-09-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

pretty - nicely done

pretty - nicely done
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-08-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I just learned that there is a Dear Jane cheater...

I just learned that there is a Dear Jane cheater panel available. 56 blocks per yard.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-06-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

that is an extremely accurate description!

that is an extremely accurate description!
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-06-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

Quote from my Mom: It's not the mountains to...

Quote from my Mom:

It's not the mountains to climb that get one down,
it's the sand in one's shoes.

Translation - it's the "little" things that can get one's grundies into a major bunch.
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-05-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I couldn't believe he even said that. He used to...

I couldn't believe he even said that. He used to help build industrial factories and the equipment involved requires very accurate measuring so he should be able to look at a quilt and know how much...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-05-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I couldn't believe he even said that. He used to...

I couldn't believe he even said that. He used to help build industrial factories and the equipment involved requires very accurate measuring so he should be able to look at a quilt and know how much...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-05-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I appreciate the alphabetical order

I appreciate the alphabetical order
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-05-2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

I couldn't believe he even said that. He used to...

I couldn't believe he even said that. He used to help build industrial factories and the equipment involved requires very accurate measuring so he should be able to look at a quilt and know how much...
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-05-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

So how did he come up with THAT amount? Maybe -...

So how did he come up with THAT amount? Maybe - if he doesn't get overly ----
he could "explain" it to you ????
Forum: Blocks of the Month and Week
12-03-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6,167
Views: 384,580
Posted By bearisgray

If you can borrow the book, that would help a...

If you can borrow the book, that would help a little.

The book, however, gives NO instructions on how to assemble the blocks.
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