dear jane block size
07-07-2009, 12:49 PM
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Do you think the software is worth the $50?
I got my software at Joann's for less than $50 and free shipping. Watch for deals at Joann's.
07-13-2009, 01:44 PM
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Hi all, I am on Row I of Dear Jane. Unfortunately, applique is not my strength- although the later ones look better than those in Rows A and B. I am hoping that by the time I finish, I will have learned a new skill. I am making all my blocks 4.5 finished size. I have redrafted some to look more like Jane's, but in some cases they are an original. LOL Thanks for your post. Marylou
07-13-2009, 02:02 PM
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I just got my Dear Jane book and a ruler for it today. I did not order the software - should I?? Will it help me with the measurements if I don't want to do freezer paper?? I have not yet even chosen my fabrics or what style I want to use.
I feel like this is going to be one of my "once-in-a-lifetime" quilts and don't want to go wrong on fundamental decisions. I hope it's one that my kids will fight over when I die (and I will direct in my will that it will spend one year in DD's house, next year in DS's house and so forth - I'll get them to share if it's the last thing I do, even from 6 feet under!!).
I feel like this is going to be one of my "once-in-a-lifetime" quilts and don't want to go wrong on fundamental decisions. I hope it's one that my kids will fight over when I die (and I will direct in my will that it will spend one year in DD's house, next year in DS's house and so forth - I'll get them to share if it's the last thing I do, even from 6 feet under!!).
07-13-2009, 02:20 PM
#15
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I do not have the software, only the book and the patterns and so far, I have not had any trouble re-creating the quilt. I, too, tried to match the patterns and fabrics. After working on this beast for 5 + years, I would just like to have it finished! LOL
It has been alot of fun and someday, I hope to have a quilt worthy enough for my bedroom.
It has been alot of fun and someday, I hope to have a quilt worthy enough for my bedroom.
07-13-2009, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY
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i don't have the software yet but i won't start my jane until i own it. i just can't stomach the idea of drafting all those blocks - i'd much rather print them out of the computer.
plus i want to design the quilt before i buy and cut fabric since i won't be using anything like the original jane.
plus i want to design the quilt before i buy and cut fabric since i won't be using anything like the original jane.
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