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kluedesigns 11-20-2009 10:19 PM


Originally Posted by Janstar
Kelly, is BR11 a mirror image? If it isn't I can't get that one together for anything. It's driving me nuts!

i'm not sure but print it out as a mirror and color in the backside of the pieces and see if it goes together correctly.

thats what i do when i think something might need to be mirrored.

let me know if that works and i'll make the notes to the block list.

buddy'smom 11-21-2009 01:53 AM




Originally Posted by kluedesigns

Originally Posted by Janstar
Kelly, is BR11 a mirror image? If it isn't I can't get that one together for anything. It's driving me nuts!

i'm not sure but print it out as a mirror and color in the backside of the pieces and see if it goes together correctly.

thats what i do when i think something might need to be mirrored.

let me know if that works and i'll make the notes to the block list.

Yes it is I made it as well, needs to be reversed.

cabbagepatchkid 11-21-2009 05:24 AM

I bought the Dear Jane book this week and I'm itching to try some of the blocks. I have a Mac so I won't be buying the program that goes with it (well, I can use Windows programs on my Mac but haven't figured out how to do it yet :( ) but I have found a couple of good tutorial sites that show how to put the blocks together. Here is one of them:
http://thatquilt.blogspot.com/

Here is a site where you can look at some completed blocks:
http://members.tripod.com/%7ELisa_Jane/index.html

ai731 11-21-2009 06:14 AM


Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
I have a Mac so I won't be buying the program that goes with it (well, I can use Windows programs on my Mac but haven't figured out how to do it yet :( )

I have the same problem. Our "good" computer (only 2 years old) is a Mac, and my only Windows computer is over 10 years old. I don't know if the DJ software will run on the ancient PC, or if I'll be able to get it running via some emulation software on the Mac. I'm going to try, though, so if I figure it out I'll let you know!

Cheers,
Jan

sewsewquilter 11-21-2009 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
I bought the Dear Jane book this week and I'm itching to try some of the blocks. I have a Mac so I won't be buying the program that goes with it (well, I can use Windows programs on my Mac but haven't figured out how to do it yet :( ) but I have found a couple of good tutorial sites that show how to put the blocks together. Here is one of them:
http://thatquilt.blogspot.com/

Here is a site where you can look at some completed blocks:
http://members.tripod.com/%7ELisa_Jane/index.html


Thanks! I am adding those to my DJ fav folder.

cabbagepatchkid 11-21-2009 06:43 AM


Originally Posted by ai731

Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
I have a Mac so I won't be buying the program that goes with it (well, I can use Windows programs on my Mac but haven't figured out how to do it yet :( )

I have the same problem. Our "good" computer (only 2 years old) is a Mac, and my only Windows computer is over 10 years old. I don't know if the DJ software will run on the ancient PC, or if I'll be able to get it running via some emulation software on the Mac. I'm going to try, though, so if I figure it out I'll let you know!

Cheers,
Jan

If your Mac is only 2 yrs old then you probably are able to use Windows on your Mac. Here is a link telling about it (scroll about halfway down the page):
http://www.apple.com/macosx/compatibility/
I haven't learned how to do it yet (I've only had my Mac for less than a year and I'm somewhat computer illiterate :roll: ) but this would be a great reason to learn how :!: ... :D

Marinemom2J 11-21-2009 08:34 AM

I am planning to join all of you in this project. You will probably think I'm nuts, but I am hand sewing all of the blocks. I have pp several quilts, but my sewing machine and I don't always get along :P My son is a CW reenactor, so I am making it for him in repro fabrics and muslin. I am lucky to have a QS about an hour away that specializes in CW repro fabrics.

STAR 11-21-2009 09:35 AM

marinemom2J

I don't think you are crazy but I do think that you are just womderful for doing this for him!! this will be sucha special gift! I was thinking of doing by hand but with the time I have available to me that would take 20 years!! :lol: I can't wait to see your work :mrgreen:

cabbagepatchkid 11-21-2009 09:40 AM


Originally Posted by Marinemom2J
I am planning to join all of you in this project. You will probably think I'm nuts, but I am hand sewing all of the blocks. I have pp several quilts, but my sewing machine and I don't always get along :P My son is a CW reenactor, so I am making it for him in repro fabrics and muslin. I am lucky to have a QS about an hour away that specializes in CW repro fabrics.

I was wondering if maybe it might go quicker to sew it by hand because then you could put the pieces of each block in a baggie and take them with you to work on now and then whenever you have a minute or two. My nephews were involved in the Civil War re-enactments and it was fun to go and watch when they were doing a re-enactment.

Marinemom2J 11-21-2009 11:49 AM

Yes, this was my thought too. I like to always have some project going that I can work on. My family wouldn't know who I was if I showed up without a quilt block or knitting in my hands. :D


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