Oh thats good to know, I don´t have the book only the software and some of those are really gorgeous. There I was thinking I was going to be the first to have this idea LOL

Elle

asian fabric would be great.

all the indigo fabric in my blocks and triangles are going to be japanese indigo.

That sounds like it a plan then.

CLue, for those of us who are new to the DJ blocks, could you please explain what't so special about the ruler, and what the software provides over the book?

Thanks bunches.

i like the rulers mainly for the large triangle - it makes it easy to square up the pieced triangles and kites. the small 5 inch squaring ruler is nice but most of us already have squaring rulers that have that size on it.

the small 5 inch ruler does have a small 2-2.5 section that helps in squaring the blocks along the way and some people might not own squaring rulers in the 2.5 inch range.

the book is really a "day type journal" about the author of the book and contains very little information about jane, the quilt maker.

it only has line draws of the blocks and nothing about how to put the blocks together or how to put together the quilt.

if you use the book to make a quilt you will have to trace out all the blocks/triangles/kites so that you can make them or scan them into your computer and then scale to size.

the book also has very few pics of the actual quilt and blocks.

the software has tips on how to put together blocks/triangles/kites along with the templates, rotary cutting, and paper piecing patterns for all blocks/triangles/kites along with numerous variations of many blocks. you're able to design your own quilt in the software and it will tell you how much of each fabric that you need.

here's a link to the software which will give you more information then i possible could.

http://www.electricquilt.com/shop/dearjane/dj.asp

Klue...so glad to see this finally up! You know I'm in!

Elle, the Asian fabs sound very interesting and I'm sure will look wonderful! What background will you be using?

Yikes!!! We start triangles the 1st week!! :shock: :shock: I ummm, better get busy learning how to do them! :lol:

yes, i had to start right away with the triangles and we still end up with having to do nothing but triangles and kites in the very last couple of weeks.

I am in and can't wait.

moda is coming out with a Civil War Reproduction line if any one is interested in that here's a link to see the prints


http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item...ar%20Homefront

The Moda line is making me drool all over... :roll: I need to go to Whittles.... :wink: