New Baltimore Album Quilt starts today
02-11-2011, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by nanaquilter
Just printed out the first block. It looks like it will really be pretty. I have lots of fat quarters in batiks but will need to get background fabric. Will the 4 yards allow for mistakes or should I buy some extra for "just in case"?
02-11-2011, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BonniFeltz
I think I have my center block colors all figured out. I put in my blue in there also since I think it broke up all the darker colors.
Now to figure our what colors I'm going to use. Thanks Peg for a wonderful BOM. Love seeing Applique.
02-11-2011, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BonniFeltz
I think I have my center block colors all figured out. I put in my blue in there also since I think it broke up all the darker colors.
02-11-2011, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by PokerDiva
Here is my center square. It is not perfect but from what I understand you are suppose to view fine paintings from a distance. Might I suggest that you view this from Boston.
It looks wonderful. I didn't think about putting in a blue vase.
02-11-2011, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by craftiladi
Peg thanks so much for the link...you are a wonderful teacher, so patient with all our newbie questions.
Even now,,, with the students from the local shop where I teach, come to my studio to finish.
Send your questions, I WILL help you as much as I can.
02-11-2011, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nanaquilter
Just printed out the first block. It looks like it will really be pretty. I have lots of fat quarters in batiks but will need to get background fabric. Will the 4 yards allow for mistakes or should I buy some extra for "just in case"?
If you are buying a basic neutral that can be used somewhere else, it can't hurt to have a fudge factor.
I bought 5 yards, if I want to make the quilt a little bigger, I have it.
02-11-2011, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nanaquilter
Just printed out the first block. It looks like it will really be pretty. I have lots of fat quarters in batiks but will need to get background fabric. Will the 4 yards allow for mistakes or should I buy some extra for "just in case"?
If you are buying a basic neutral that can be used somewhere else, it can't hurt to have a fudge factor.
I bought 5 yards, if I want to make the quilt a little bigger, I have it.
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