"Spike Your English" Block of the Month Quilt-Along
09-01-2013, 01:32 PM
#701
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I have finished the 1st block, and used two different backgrounds. I am like carrie, I have not decided on the corner fabrics yet either. I think I want to get several done before I make that decision, so I can preview what they look like with different fabrics.
QNS - what a super horse quilt for that little girl. And what a surprise she is still into horses in her teen years! Wow, so many girls change directions as they mature!
QNS - what a super horse quilt for that little girl. And what a surprise she is still into horses in her teen years! Wow, so many girls change directions as they mature!
09-01-2013, 04:56 PM
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I'm keeping mine the hexie shape. My plan is to cut a 4" strips; sew 2 sides opposite side of each other; and even off the angles (should be a a 60 degree angle right?) Next work on sides next to these two; and finally the last two. Does this make sense?
09-01-2013, 07:18 PM
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Frustrated I am using the same background fabric throughout, might be a good idea if you are getting confused is to wait and see the first set of blocks that are posted this week when Honchey starts the first thread for pictures of blocks. Sometimes when you see different blocks and different colour schemes it will come together for you. Hope this helps
09-01-2013, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
Frustrated I am using the same background fabric throughout, might be a good idea if you are getting confused is to wait and see the first set of blocks that are posted this week when Honchey starts the first thread for pictures of blocks. Sometimes when you see different blocks and different colour schemes it will come together for you. Hope this helps
09-02-2013, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by oksewglad
I'm keeping mine the hexie shape. My plan is to cut a 4" strips; sew 2 sides opposite side of each other; and even off the angles (should be a a 60 degree angle right?) Next work on sides next to these two; and finally the last two. Does this make sense?
@Carriem, I do like the shape of hexes and don't have any placemats that are an unusual shape. When I finish the first block if I think it's big enough I will leave them that shape and size.
09-02-2013, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mirabelle
gramquilter2 I wanted to check and make sure of where I purchased the designs. I thought they came from Embroidery Library but couldn't find them so went on a search
As an embroiderer you would understand that we get our designs from lots of different places. Anyway I found them, yay, they are called Cuddlesome Critters 1 and 2 and can be found at Hatched in Africa. I have bought several designs from them. I have also purchased a lot of kids applique designs from OregonPatchworks under Designs by JuJu. Hope this helps..
As an embroiderer you would understand that we get our designs from lots of different places. Anyway I found them, yay, they are called Cuddlesome Critters 1 and 2 and can be found at Hatched in Africa. I have bought several designs from them. I have also purchased a lot of kids applique designs from OregonPatchworks under Designs by JuJu. Hope this helps..
09-02-2013, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CindyA
For those of you doing placemats, do you think you'll square them up? Or leave them as hexagons? I'd like to leave them as hexes but don't know if they'll be big enough.
Make the first one, check the size - then decide.
Or ... if you're concerned about the size .. add an outer border to each of the hexie "pies" - just a strip that runs the length of the outer edge. It will be easier to do it before you sew the hexies together rather than trying to do a border all around a hexie shape.
Last edited by DogHouseMom; 09-02-2013 at 05:26 AM.
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