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    Old 02-16-2012, 06:34 AM
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    I think she recommends appliqueing the edges without turning under. Raw edge maybe? Forgot what that is called. Easier than needle turning.
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    Old 02-16-2012, 06:49 AM
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    I have done a couple of McKenna Ryans patterns of Roosters. To me they were not difficult but more time consuming. The results were lovely. I made a couple of pillow shams with the patterns. However, not sure about making a whole quilt with the patterns. Love her suggestions for fabric though.
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    Old 02-16-2012, 07:39 AM
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    I agree, you can do anything if you really want to. Just take it one step at a time and you will be amaized at the results.
    Happy quilting!
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    Old 02-16-2012, 07:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by lindy-2
    i would give one block a try it dosent hurt to try. and you could always do somthing else with the rest off the fabric if you decide you dont whant to finish.
    I agree. Try one block. If you don't want to do any more you've still got a potholder. LOL
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    Old 02-16-2012, 08:17 PM
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    Any task will be difficult if you decide it will be difficult before you start it. However, if you don't get in a hurry, you take your time and follow directions you will end up with a beautiful block/quilt that you will be so proud of. Just remember that Thomas the train didn't think he could make it up the hill, but he did and so can you!
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    Old 02-17-2012, 06:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Drue
    I am trying one of her quilt patterns..."Home Tweet Home".... There are so many tiny pieces to fuse together. I do not do needle turn applique', I do machine applique'...at this point I am having second thoughts about this. "WHAT WAS I THINKING?"
    I have not given up, I am just not ready to tackle this project yet and I have been doing machine applique' for a long time. I'm thinking that Ms. Ryan has a lot more time on her hands than I do. LOL,LOL
    I don't think her patterns, for the most part, are for the beginners....however, IMO, Make one block and see how it goes for you. You might really love this project....never say never and never say I can't do that! You don't know unless you try it!
    At this point, I have switched over to "Affairs of the Heart" quilt to applique'...
    I love McKenna Ryan patterns! Her patterns don't call for needle turn applique It is mostly raw edge free motion applique. They are usually art quilts so they won't be washed alot. It is great learning tool for free motion quilting. I make quilt samples for my LQS and whenever she wants a McKenna Ryan done, she gives me a call. Have fun with them.
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    Old 02-17-2012, 06:56 AM
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    Start with scraps and practice. Like making a muslin wedding dress and working out all the kinks first.
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    Old 02-17-2012, 09:46 AM
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    Mckenna Ryan is 1 of my favorites. When I first started sewing I did several of her patterns and they were not hard. I love them. She's awesome. Go for it. You'll love the results.
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    Old 02-18-2012, 05:54 AM
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    Default I Love McKenna Ryan's Patterns

    I have done quite a few of her patterns BUT I enlarge them so they are easier to make and so I can satin stitch around the pieces. Instead of the teflon sheet I use parchment paper.
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    Old 02-18-2012, 07:04 AM
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    This one did not attach. It is a full sized quilt and has been through the washer and dryer.The pattern was for 12 inch blocks which I enlarged.
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