QuiltingNinaSue

I found 3 different books on Amazon.com; free pattern for blocks of 50 states on Bellaonline.com but they were different sizes, have not checked on quilterscache.com. Maybe someone has international blocks too or could offer suggestions...

Love your leadership, H. Joined up the PC trail 'cause you were leading it...and the gang mostly from FWQ. I just want to get on some UFOs that are hanging and driving me crazy...that needs done.

JeanieG

Jan - yes, I am doing two quilts, just like I did with the FWS Quilt. I am doing one with all the pony fabrics in it, and the other quilt with the "other" blocks. I have no clue yet how many blocks I'll be using. I probably won't pull all of them out until we are done.

QuiltE

Late to the party here ...

He's just for you JanRN ... do hope you had a great time out with your family and am more worried for you that instead of having to wear the sombrero, that your most favourite DGS might have arrived and shouted ......about your latest FART!!!!


OKSGlad ... What a nice birthday block you've created for JanRN ... and to think NO Y's!!!!

mirabelle

QuiltE thank you for putting a smile on my face, I thought it was time I stepped away from the sewing machine as it is not doing what I want it to do. I am trying to quilt a charity quilt and my thread, (that I really really want to use) keeps shredding. I have 6 blocks finished and only 6 to go....

I will be up for any sew along that is proposed 50 states or whatever...I absolutely love love love doing just a few blocks per week, it makes it achievable.
Anyone interested in Sylvia's Bridal Sampler (just asking), I have the book and the fabric just no motivation at this point. I need someone to kick me to get me moving on it..

QuiltE

MiraB ... I had the shredding problem back in the summer .... end conclusion was that I had the tension all wrong. I was using a very fine thread and when I finally got it set properly .... I was almost at the end of the quilting! arrggghhhh!!! Here's hoping the next six blocks go a little smoother for you!!

And ... if you want/need some more **S*M*I*L*E*S**, here's another for you ... and JanRN too!

♫♪♪ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qRQrNm8PTs ♪♪♫

gardnergal970

I too have Sylvia's Wedding Sampler book. There are about 20 blocks that are the same as FWS but if I remember right there are some appliqué and pp blocks. They are 6 inch. I'm almost to the finish line piecing the FWS so it remains on my UFO list. My goal this next two months is to see how many UFO's I can complete. I think I'm going to pass on Bonnie's mystery quilt and not start anything new until January.
QNSue...sounds like you need an iron kettle like we used for butchering hogs so you can do it all outside. Invite those you want to share with and have them help and take home the fruit of their labors. I know we had turkey's one year but I don't remember the ending. Must have been in school.
Mirabelle...a topstitch needle can also make a difference. The eye and shaft are shaped to accommodate the thread so it doesn't shred as easily.

mirabelle

Thanks Ggal, I always use Topstitch needles for everything, I tried a 70 then an 80, even went to a 90 which has a large eye, still shredding. I changed the tension numerous times but was still having the problem. I eventually used another brand of needles that I had and a size 70 and guess what no shredding and I managed to finish the last 6 blocks in about an hour. Just have to sew the binding on tomorrow. Then it is onto another ufo, I am trying not to start anything new at the moment, as I have several (who said several) projects already started and need to get at least some of them finished before Christmas.

Since I started patchworking I have always started a big new project on Boxing Day, and I have a Bargello kit that I want to make . It might have something to do with the holidays, the house has been spring cleaned and I have cooked for an army so not much to do on the home front

QuiltE

I'm like you MiraB ... do a lot of sewing during the holidays too!
Cleaning done and leftovers to eat ... and other than the obligatory gatherings to attend, other things are not happening ... so what better to do than sew?
And I am SOOOOOOO looking forward to this ME time ... yes all about me me me!!!!!


Glad you got the problem figured out ... though it's annoying when all does not cooperate!

oksewglad

I don't know how you are managing QE--I go two days without sewing at least a seam or two and I go BONKERS! It really is my leveling agent. I told my self no new projects until I get these to FW done! Absolutely not. Then at some point I want to start a Dear Jane.

mirabelle

Oksewglad I bought the Dear Jane book and have since seen lots of finished Dear Janes and I don't think it is a quilt that I would want to make. I'm not sure if it is the borders or what. I am seriously considering Sylvia's BS in pinks lots and lots of different pinks to burgundy. I do like working with small blocks 12 inch blocks seem huge to me now.

QuiltE I hope you have a lovely "me" holiday my DH will be home for Christmas this year and returns to work on New Years Day. The first Christmas we had here both DH and DS were working at the mine and DD was working on an island so spent Christmas Day with the pooches and had a prawn sandwich for lunch it was so peaceful and the best bit no dishes