Affairs of the Heart Cyber-Sew 2011
09-07-2011, 08:09 PM
#3411
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[quote=QuiltswithConvicts][quote=Lacelady]
Kathy, I want to sort out the heart problem - when I drew it out so that it could be done as a pdf here (so sorry, can't remember who did it, I just put it on a 2.5in background to give her a way of registering in order to get the pdf to come out the right size, but it fits perfectly into 2in, so that it will be 1.5in finished - just don't cut the fabric so wide, or trim off before putting between the blocks.
I remember, but at the time, my mind was taking a nap, so I was on my for thinking - very dangerous! I was too far into the curlies, so I just kept on doing the 1 1/2" curlies. I think it will look fine. I will know by lunch today!!! I got all the blocks photographed, cropped and are ready to post. I have decided that Block #33 is the most favorite! Here it is!!!
love those colors
Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
Originally Posted by Fabric Galore
Originally Posted by Lacelady
I love Border version 1 too - but it does look wide, what size are you doing it? With my 10in blocks, my narrow border was only about 1 1/2in wide, and if you are intending to make yours wider, do check on the big outer border first, otherwise, please bear in mind that it might not fit. I would hate it if you made yards of the narrow borders and then that happened.
Losie, you can make your border any width you want. Just remember to make the plain sashing strips that go between Blocks #1 & #2, #5 & #6, #31 & #32, and #35 & #36, plus those on the sides that border the 4 corners the very same width. I made the mistake of thinking that Lesley's hearts were 2 1/2" wide & forgot to make the border as wide. Sooooo, I drew up my own curly wurly sashing strip design.
I am making 10" blocks. Thank you for catching my error. I looked at the cutting chart and Aie cut her strips 1 1/2" wide and I added for shrinkage and cut mine 2 1/2" wide. I need a finished 1 1/2" border. I didn't have any shrinkage in the width, so I will cut my narrow borders 2" wide. Is that what you did?
09-07-2011, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
I bought my backing fabric last night and what I'm planning to use for binding. The binding is a cool looking stripe that I plan to cut on the bias so it will look kinda like cording. Anyway...here it is.....unless I change my mind...heehee!
also awesome that you and Mousie have similar fabric
09-07-2011, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
Well, the wind finally died down enough that I could get a pic of the top as it is now. All 36 blocks are sewn together. I started sewing the next shark tooth border. ALso been playing with the biggie border. Have decided to alter the center heart of Aie's border & place 7 of them along each side flipping them point up - point down. The corners will be on the diagonal. However. I made an alteration to her heart. It's just a small one, but you'll have to wait until I get them sewn on before I show you. :twisted:
09-07-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lisamortell
I’m so impressed with everyone’s progress I have not worked on my AOTH for 4 weeks now. We were on vacation and I have been so busy with my youngest going back to school and getting the other two ready to go to college. This is my son’s third year and my daughters first. But in the mist of all this I did finish a quilt this weekend for my sister’s birthday. I wanted to show my favorite group of ladies. I have to finish one other quilt before I can get back to AOTH it’s for my nephew. (I already missed his birthday!) Hopefully in a few weeks I will be back with a vengeance. This is the link to my post for my sister’s quilt.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-150873-1.htm
Lisa
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-150873-1.htm
Lisa
very pretty
09-08-2011, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by luvmortherest
hi Gladys and welcome to the best most fun group you could ever be around. i love these ladies.
Thanks for your welcome!
I'm sure I enjoy them!
A big hug!
09-09-2011, 04:51 AM
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I wondered if any of you had seen this...http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151139-1.htm. This is how I'm planning to quilt my AOTH since I use my DSM. I' m planning to get started really soon on that part! I had figured it out, but its nice to see someone else really doing it that way.
09-09-2011, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sandpat
I wondered if any of you had seen this...http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151139-1.htm. This is how I'm planning to quilt my AOTH since I use my DSM. I' m planning to get started really soon on that part! I had figured it out, but its nice to see someone else really doing it that way.
09-09-2011, 05:23 AM
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I saw this post yesterday.
The QAYG is something I try in my sewing machine family, because nobody does in my country services to LA (unfortunately for me! I do not like to do the quilting! LOL!)
But first I should define how each block quilter!
Hugs to all!
The QAYG is something I try in my sewing machine family, because nobody does in my country services to LA (unfortunately for me! I do not like to do the quilting! LOL!)
But first I should define how each block quilter!
Hugs to all!
09-09-2011, 05:35 AM
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Candi...I'm going to "wing it"....just decide as I go along. I know that I'll stitch around all the applique pieces and I think will echo some blocks, swirly in some blocks, heart filler in other...have you checked out the "fillers" on Leah Day's blog? I think its Daystyle designs...wait, I'll find the site for you..
Here is the link http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...on-filler.html I love her blog and look at her stuff for inspiration all the time!
Here is the link http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...on-filler.html I love her blog and look at her stuff for inspiration all the time!
09-09-2011, 05:44 AM
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Welcome Gladys,glad to have you with us. Will go look at your block now. Well guys I am slowly catching up. I am finishing #20,only 3 behind now but life does go on. lol.My youngest DD and family came up from Florida and I met them in Paris Tx.We had a good time at the Holiday Inn Exp. just laying around the hot tub and pool,eating and laughing together. Now back to the funwork.....
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