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Inexperienced needs help with proposing to girlfriend!!

Old 06-05-2012, 10:45 AM
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It is actually called Love Letters Quilt Block Pattern. Once you google it on you tube, look for the video on kayewood
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Old 06-05-2012, 10:52 AM
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I suggest your local church Ladies Aid, or nearby Quilt Shops. Either will be full of the type of help you are seeking, and will be thrilled to help. Best of luck.
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Old 06-05-2012, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Sew N Tune View Post
You could do a Sudoku quilt. Put the letters in some of the blocks. She would wonder why some blocks had letters and others didn't. She would have to start reading and then it would dawn on her. The letters for the words could be every which way. Good luck with this project. I'm sure you'll figure out the perfect solution.
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Doing this for your girlfriend is such a sweet idea. You will make a very thoughtful husband.
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Old 06-05-2012, 12:11 PM
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Not to be Debbie Downer, but I hope you are reasonably certain that she will say yes. This would be a big project that no one would want if she turns you down. (see recent Yahoo news for a story about a fellow who sold his 20-year collection of baseball cards to buy a ring, and his GF said No Way.)

How about having a quilt made with a secret pocket? And the ring could go in the pocket. Then you could ask her. If she says no, you will not be stuck with a "Will You Marry Me?" quilt that will have unhappy memories.
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Old 06-06-2012, 03:06 AM
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I like the reply about putting a pocket on the quilt with the ring inside. I would put it on the back so that after the ring box was taken out you had a place for washing instructions, any small bits of fabric you might need in case the fabric got torn, etc. I have started putting little pockets on the backs. I have a cat that is fully armed with all her claws, and she has torn them in places jumping up on the bed. I think those little tears need to be repaired, so I have a small piece of fabric to cover the rip. I imagine I will be appliqueing over others, because you can only get so much in a small pocket...

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I also like the idea of a pocket with the ring in it. Before I saw that I was thinking you could put a boat on the quilt and name it Will you marry me.
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Old 06-06-2012, 03:57 AM
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Check for a quilt guild in your town or close by for help. Also if you have a senior center with a quilter's group they would be good help. These people would have lots of experience to draw from and would be happy to help.
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Old 06-06-2012, 04:19 AM
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I agree that going to a local quilt shop, or local quilt guild would be a good idea, provided she isn't a part of that guild. If you want to find one, just google "quilt guilds in (wherever you are)" . Information with local and contact information will pop up. Lots of guilds have websites, so if your girlfriend is a member of a guild in your town, chance are there is a guild in a neighboring town that would LOVE to help. I think as much as this board would like to help, there's a lot to be said for a beginner to actually be able to see and interact with an instructor. Good luck and please, please, please send a picture of what you do!!
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Old 06-06-2012, 04:46 AM
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Well aren't you just the most thoughtful, and clever fella!!!! Good hubbie materiel! My only suggestion, perhaps a smaller piece, maybe a wall hanging? Keep it simple, easier for you and it will still look good... I love the pictures idea. Ask your quilter friend about how well that would wash...Not sure... And we all want to see pics and hear how it went. We are cheering for you!
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Old 06-06-2012, 05:29 AM
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BunnyHill designs has just came out with fabric that is lettered. You can also use your computer to print to fabric the center block, will you marry me. The easiest quilt to make is a rag quilt. Each block is sandwiched with batting and an x is sewn across each block before your sew them together. You can use nautical fabrics along with some solids. They come out beautiful!! You can make them as big as you want and you will be able to complete the quilt yourself!!! Good luck!
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