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Originally Posted by PokerDiva (Post 5348285)

Nicky, I see what you mean about the red and orange but hey I still like it too. You have some really pretty florals. When you get a couple of your QAYG blocks done please post them I would love to see them. Maybe I might go that way. Ck, your block is great too. Love the blue. I am with you. We are going camping next week and I am taking some applique with me. I have to have something in my hands at all times. LOL. OCD I think.

Florence, I will be sure and post as I do the QAYG. It won't be before all the blocks are done, though, so I can be sure of my placements. I am excited to get there. I have used her method before on a Hawaiian Shirts Quilt (http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ed-t92847.html) and on a Tee shirt quilt (http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t108249.html). The Star Quilt however will have a border around each block, made from the same fabric as the joining strips, so it won't show! It will just look like sashing.

Your other quilts are wonderful Nicky. Can't wait to see this one.

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Originally Posted by PokerDiva (Post 5395778)

Your other quilts are wonderful Nicky. Can't wait to see this one.

Just for fun I exported my photos to Quilt Pro 5 for Mac and made a Virtual Quilt. Not sure at all about the sashing color, but it's just to get an idea. The blocks are in Alpha order for now but I can move them around.

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Originally Posted by nickylsf (Post 5397166)

Now that is a super idea. Why didn't I think about that....

All I can say is WOW!!

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Originally Posted by meanmom (Post 5375820)

I have been thinking of trying out a personal trainer for a while. I don't seem to be making progress like I think I should based on what I have been doing. I will have to look in to it. MadMim congratulations on your great loss. Keep up the good work.

I really feel it was a worthwhile investment. They have been great at targeting exactly what I need to be doing, educating me so I can do it without injuring myself, and giving me a ton of good support and encouragement. I would not try to fix a car without talking to a mechanic, and I would not fix my body without the help of a trained professional either. Totally worth every penny (and I spent a LOT of pennies! I bought a year's worth of appointments!)

Thanks for the support everyone! I am making great progress and as soon as possible, will have a blissful reunion with my sewing machine! :)

Nicky, your virtual quilt looks great and I think the order is pretty darn good the way it is. The only one I would move is the yellow star, last in the third row. Looks like a neat program.

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Originally Posted by whitepine (Post 5399328)

Nicky, your virtual quilt looks great and I think the order is pretty darn good the way it is. The only one I would move is the yellow star, last in the third row. Looks like a neat program.

Thank you WhitePine. I see what you mean about the yellow block.

Yes the QP software is quite handy. I used it for the 2011 Houses BOM quilt and am tempted to share that virtual quilt. The real thing is being quilted as we speak. I did not have the courage to FMQ it as it is 90" x 90". I am trying to be patient but I am dying to show it!!!

Never been there, but I hear it is a beautiful place...........

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