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01-02-2010, 07:58 PM

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gangles

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Sorry, I meant that question for LoriJ

01-02-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by k3n

Lori that is stunning, how d'you do that? Nosy ppl have to know! :shock: :lol:

Well..... the pattern was supposed to be strip pieced, but with the little buggers being only 1/4 inch finished, I wasn't having much luck, so I converted it into a paper piecing pattern and did each pie wedge separately, then sewed together. The circle is appliqued onto the squre background, then you are supposed to trim the under layer, but I'll leave it for now for extra strength through all the handling. Once it's back, I'll cut it out to reduce the bulk in the center circle.

Using the PP method made everything MUCH simpler. I've got the pattern for three sizes (this one is the smallest) if anyone is interested. You need a wedge ruler.

I would love to have the pattern, Gangles :lol:

01-02-2010, 08:03 PM

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Sorry, I meant that question for LoriJ

It's from swdecoratives.com Called "Hopi Basketry". They have lots of southwestern style patterns.

01-03-2010, 08:52 PM

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sew cornie

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Lori, thank you so much! With the braid, the whole quilt has so much movement. The colors are really spunking it up and I love the prints on the fabrics too. :D You've opened the door for anything to happen in future rounds and I can't wait to see how it grows next! Nice work!!

01-03-2010, 08:54 PM

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sew cornie

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Oh yeah, and congrats on being the first one in our group posting for round 2! :lol: :lol:

01-03-2010, 08:56 PM

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sew cornie

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Hey Barbara in B.C., any sign of a squishy yet from across the pond? I know mail can be particularly sluggish over the holidays . . . .

01-05-2010, 08:26 PM

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Nothing yet.
If there is a tracking number, maybe it needs to be tracked!
Meanwhile, I've spent a lot of time looking at the picture and thinking about what to do.

01-05-2010, 08:28 PM

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Neat border, Lori.
I have that same fabric - the one with horseshoes on it. It was going into a quilt for my GD, but it might just have to hang around here for while yet. Mine is in a different colour.

01-06-2010, 10:08 PM

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Woo Hoo! I think I've found the perfect pattern to use for Tisha's center! I don't know about the rest of you, but I've had a tough time coming up with a plan for 5 inches. I've found lots that would work for a 4" or 6" border, but this odd number thing has been a bit awkward. I'm already thinking ahead to the 7" down the road. :roll: :roll:

Stupid question time:

The pattern I'd like to use is for a 10" block. Can I just cut all the measurements in half to be a 5" size, or will that not account fully for the seam allowances?

I need to make one and just try it out. Will get out my machine this weekend and give it a go . . . . Wish me luck!

How's everyone else coming along? Hope your postal arrives soon Barbara!

01-07-2010, 05:47 AM

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Sew cornie...sounds like a plan. If the pattern calls for 10", I would think you could just reduce by 5"...if it allows for seam allowances at 10"..it should at 5"...right? That seems logical to me and I normally get in trouble when I think that way...so...good idea to try it out.

You know everyone that you can do a 1" border, then a 4" border to equal you 5"....sometimes that makes it easier. :D