365 quilt challenge
06-18-2016, 04:25 PM
#21
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dakota rose, they are mostly 3" blocks. the ones we're working on now are the 6" group. There are a few larger corner blocks and the center medallion. Most of these blocks would be more suitable at 12" - lots and lots of tiny peices LOL!! One of the 6" blocks uses 40 HST. Right now I'm getting tired of flying geese!
06-19-2016, 08:28 AM
#22
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I'm up to June 10th. This block is called 12 Crowns. Each "crown" has 11 pieces, plus there are four corner blocks. That adds up to 136 pieces - in a 6" block! (only 12 flying geese though)
One fun part about this, often the blocks start out easy and then using the same techniques, get more complicated, so by the time you get to one like this, you've had quite a bit of practice doing the methods on a larger scale.
One fun part about this, often the blocks start out easy and then using the same techniques, get more complicated, so by the time you get to one like this, you've had quite a bit of practice doing the methods on a larger scale.
06-30-2016, 05:30 PM
#23
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I have been doing this challenge since January. I am caught up thru 6/13. I did have a couple days with some website problem, but all has been well since then. Try again maybe even with a different browser. I also have improved my piecing skills. I am doing mine in Reproductions.
07-02-2016, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by giquilt
I have been doing this challenge since January. I am caught up thru 6/13. I did have a couple days with some website problem, but all has been well since then. Try again maybe even with a different browser. I also have improved my piecing skills. I am doing mine in Reproductions.
07-03-2016, 02:30 PM
#26
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I was caught up the middle of june, now I'm behind again as I'm working on my Row by Row quilt. At least only a few more 6" blocks than back to the 3". Those smaller ones take so much less time to make. Often the 6" are like making 4 of the 3" blocks.
Though I have to admit I've learned a lot by doing this. Now when I got a Row that said "make pinwheels that finish 3"." I had a clue on what I needed to do!
Though I have to admit I've learned a lot by doing this. Now when I got a Row that said "make pinwheels that finish 3"." I had a clue on what I needed to do!
07-03-2016, 03:00 PM
#27
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I have had no trouble with the 365 Challenge site. So far, I am up to date with my blocks. Making those blocks with such tiny pieces and unusual sizes (e.g., 1 9/16") makes everything else seems simple. Some of the blocks have taken me as long as 4 hours to complete. Like Macybaby, I have learned so much by making the blocks and I am using up lots of scraps.
07-03-2016, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by franc36
I have had no trouble with the 365 Challenge site. So far, I am up to date with my blocks. Making those blocks with such tiny pieces and unusual sizes (e.g., 1 9/16") makes everything else seems simple. Some of the blocks have taken me as long as 4 hours to complete. Like Macybaby, I have learned so much by making the blocks and I am using up lots of scraps.
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