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Old 08-20-2016, 09:58 AM
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Thank-you dj and sister swappers. I'm waiting patiently for my package too. I'm so looking forward to looking at the pretty candy. Until then back to my candy log cabin.
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Old 08-20-2016, 05:03 PM
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I prefer pink & purple so....
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Now must sandwich & attempt to do the actual applique, scary for me.
Hope sis in Cali can help in late Sept. Will post on Picture thread when finished. Thanks for looking!
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Old 08-20-2016, 05:04 PM
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ohmygoodness, sorry about all the nonsense!!!!
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Old 08-20-2016, 05:13 PM
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Looks beautiful djmat, want to see the finish for sure!
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Old 08-20-2016, 05:13 PM
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Oh sew pretty...thanks for sharing, dj....
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Old 08-21-2016, 03:40 AM
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Wow... that is one stunning quilt Kudos on a job well done and I can't wait to see the grand finish!
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Old 08-21-2016, 03:49 AM
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DJ, I am nearing the sandwiching stage of a portrait quilt I did of my daughter. I am literally scared to death to quilt it! It looks so realistic and beautiful and I am not the world's greatest at quilting. I don't want to ruin it.

Anyway, I met a couple of quilty friends through this board who live very close to me and I am considering calling upon them for some moral support and personal hand holding while I "struggle" through the quilting process. That is why I love QB so much! You meet people who share your passion and when you find out they are neighbors as well.... bonus points all around
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Old 08-21-2016, 05:05 AM
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WholeheartMom, you are an inspiration to me, applique mentor is more than 100 miles away, must seek local mentor, Thank You!
It is raw edge & must be sewn all around then define each leaf and petal. Must use solid color backing to show work (opposite view though). It is quite daunting for me. I was able to buy colored thread on sale before Hancock's closed, whew, saved a bunch. We shall see how it turns out, just don't expect perfection from me, not even qualified to be called a novice - true beginner is more like it, even with that Saturday class it took last year!
Ya'll let me know when those packages start arriving, so hopeful that you enjoyed this swap.
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Originally Posted by happylab View Post
Any batiks blocks I get will be put in my 2 1/2" log cabin block king size topper project. I figure it will take me a few months to complete. If you ladies peek in on the birthday candy swap, we do quilt along small projects. The QAL use up the candy squares. The 1st project I decide to make a king size top vs the throw. Needless to say it took longer to make. I'm done with the top and will send it to be quilted in a few months. I like the way it turned out. I'm only 2 projects behind. Will start on those in a week or 2. I have several other ideas for my blocks.
I do not use Batiks scraps for anything. I have some batik scraps. Wuld you like some 2 1/2" squares of them? I can certainly put them in an envelope and send them your way if you want to send me a pm with your address. I don't have a whole lot, but some.
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Originally Posted by djmat View Post
WholeheartMom, you are an inspiration to me, applique mentor is more than 100 miles away, must seek local mentor, Thank You!
It is raw edge & must be sewn all around then define each leaf and petal. Must use solid color backing to show work (opposite view though). It is quite daunting for me. I was able to buy colored thread on sale before Hancock's closed, whew, saved a bunch. We shall see how it turns out, just don't expect perfection from me, not even qualified to be called a novice - true beginner is more like it, even with that Saturday class it took last year!
Ya'll let me know when those packages start arriving, so hopeful that you enjoyed this swap.
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We'll just need to support each other. Like you, I am great at piecing and fusing down applique but well... not so great at quilting and sewing down the applique pieces. I will be sandwiching today and starting the sewing down process tomorrow! Wish me luck and I will be cheering you on all the way. If you hear a dull roar from the sidelines, its just me shouting "Go DJ Go!" ")
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