Judy's 3rd MYSTERY QUILT train ride
10-21-2012, 04:52 AM
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After a day of shopping I ended up finding three new fabrics to add in. First Picture is my original fabric picks but I didnt have enough of the blue so went shopping for a blue and then also a better contrast fabric for the E/F combination.
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I found three new fabrics which matched with the B/C Fabrics. I found a white that had silver dots in it that match the silver running through the B/C fabrics and then also found a matching grey with silver dots running through it. The dark blue fabric I picked up I moved into the E/F fabrics ? Im wondering if I should go ahead and stay with my original E/F fabrics?? Thoughts. ?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]371406[/ATTACH] These are the new fabric choices?
What should I flip flop or replace?
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I found three new fabrics which matched with the B/C Fabrics. I found a white that had silver dots in it that match the silver running through the B/C fabrics and then also found a matching grey with silver dots running through it. The dark blue fabric I picked up I moved into the E/F fabrics ? Im wondering if I should go ahead and stay with my original E/F fabrics?? Thoughts. ?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]371406[/ATTACH] These are the new fabric choices?
What should I flip flop or replace?
Last edited by Jenniky; 10-21-2012 at 05:09 AM.
10-21-2012, 04:57 AM
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I was whining about spending more money on fabric, after improving the economy in Texas at Hobby Lobby and Hancocks, so my dear friend rfbrazell sent me a pile of holiday themes. What a great guy!
10-21-2012, 05:22 AM
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I too keep all my scraps for dog beds -- right now I have 4 large black yard trash bags full of scraps and stuffing cutoffs - both of the charities I sew for make beds for the local animal shelters. Such a good project, all those poor little animals not having to lay on cold hard concrete. I really need to haul them out of my garage!
When he decided he was done playing, he laid on it -- still trying to get the stuffing in. I had to get him a little treat to get him off it then put it on the sofa to finish. He ate his treat, looked at me then sat up as if to say "Mom, I want my new bed back".
I got up to get the needle and thread to sew it shut and when I got back, he was up on the sofa, laying on the bed. So I had to sew it shut while he was laying on it.
Guess he likes his new bed LOL
10-21-2012, 05:22 AM
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I like the first combo better of the blue and whites but then that is because it would be a true blue/white quilt which are so peaceful to me. The second works really well too so I think either would make a nice quilt in the end.
The feather fabric I feel you on cutting up something that is very precious to us but then again we did buy it for a reason right? to make something with it oneday? I think you will be happy you are using it that way you can now save for a new special fabric to hang onto for a while.
maybe I am new here who is Robert? and Sustraley that hat is absolutely adorable on the little one. I see knit hats all the time,little turkey hats, candy corn hats and I wish I could crochet something like that. Of course I would need a little one to crochet for. Just finished a sherbet colored scarf for my granddaughter. Fringe or no fringe? I am unsure what the kidlets are wearing these days. any one know? she just turned 8.
The feather fabric I feel you on cutting up something that is very precious to us but then again we did buy it for a reason right? to make something with it oneday? I think you will be happy you are using it that way you can now save for a new special fabric to hang onto for a while.
maybe I am new here who is Robert? and Sustraley that hat is absolutely adorable on the little one. I see knit hats all the time,little turkey hats, candy corn hats and I wish I could crochet something like that. Of course I would need a little one to crochet for. Just finished a sherbet colored scarf for my granddaughter. Fringe or no fringe? I am unsure what the kidlets are wearing these days. any one know? she just turned 8.
10-21-2012, 05:41 AM
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No, it wasn't a 7" strip, and I needed 3 WOF instead of 2 of each to sew together, cannot remember exactly how wide they were but think I cut my strips 5" wide then you sew with a 1/4" seam top and bottom. There is a bit of a learning curve to it, I didn't buy the book and the sheet that came with the ruler only showed how to cut from 2-1/2" strips. There is a line on the ruler that you put the seam line on, each line says what size block you will make, each size is a different width. If your strips are too wide, you get a funny notch out of the upcoming block or else have to do an extra cut to stay away from it.
10-21-2012, 06:10 AM
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Jenniky - I like your new dark blue that you labeled F. I think I agree with the comment about a blue and white quilt. Do you have enough of the old E to make it the new D?
CarolineS - the more I think of it, when I was experimenting with the new ruler, I tried to cut them 5-1/4 but made them too wide and needed to keep nipping off a piece before cutting a new block. But I think I made them 5-1/8" - seeems silly, but it was better.
CarolineS - the more I think of it, when I was experimenting with the new ruler, I tried to cut them 5-1/4 but made them too wide and needed to keep nipping off a piece before cutting a new block. But I think I made them 5-1/8" - seeems silly, but it was better.
10-21-2012, 06:32 AM
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Elisabrat--crochet all you want and sell them. Don't need a little one to enjoy your hobby.
Here are mine. Decided to do a fall theme. Did half of them last night and the rest today. My son's girlfriend had a birthday party for him last night. So couldn't get them done. It is going to be a long, long week until next Saturday. Judy, how much backing will we need for this? Thought maybe I could look for something now. Thanks so much for doing another mystery.
Here are mine. Decided to do a fall theme. Did half of them last night and the rest today. My son's girlfriend had a birthday party for him last night. So couldn't get them done. It is going to be a long, long week until next Saturday. Judy, how much backing will we need for this? Thought maybe I could look for something now. Thanks so much for doing another mystery.
10-21-2012, 06:50 AM
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Jenniky - I like your new dark blue that you labeled F. I think I agree with the comment about a blue and white quilt. Do you have enough of the old E to make it the new D?
CarolineS - the more I think of it, when I was experimenting with the new ruler, I tried to cut them 5-1/4 but made them too wide and needed to keep nipping off a piece before cutting a new block. But I think I made them 5-1/8" - seeems silly, but it was better.
CarolineS - the more I think of it, when I was experimenting with the new ruler, I tried to cut them 5-1/4 but made them too wide and needed to keep nipping off a piece before cutting a new block. But I think I made them 5-1/8" - seeems silly, but it was better.
I find Jenniky's first fabric choices more visually pleasing. Not sure about the D grey in the second choice, it reads darker than D in the picture. Perhaps a very light blue small scale print or mottle??
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