New kit! Comments on store?
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Originally Posted by Pam B
Kitsie, Her templates are an acrylic material and about 1/4 to 3/8 in thickness. They are quite sturdy. I am able to easily use them to cut a width by butting my long ruler up against and then removing the template to cut a long strip. Makes it easier when there are going to be several of a certain template # to cut. The templates have a hole in the center at one end and I just slip them on a binder clip so I don't lose any. I did put little round sandpaper dots at the corners on the back sides to keep them from slipping when I am cutting. Were they pricey? I looked but I don't see the price marked on them...probably about $15, I am just guessing. I think making your own templates would be fine but I know me and I would never get around to doing that. Oh, and I bought a teeny-tiny rotary cutter (I didn't even realize they made them so small) to cut around the edges of the templates. It is wonderful!
I really do like this BOM. Marti Mitchell's directions are very clear and by using these little templates and cutting off the dog-ears, my blocks just seem to go together so well. I hope you enjoy doing your quilt! Have you thought about getting any addtional fabric and making some pillow shams to go with? My LQS has the extra fabric available so I that is one of the summer projects I am planning to do.
I really do like this BOM. Marti Mitchell's directions are very clear and by using these little templates and cutting off the dog-ears, my blocks just seem to go together so well. I hope you enjoy doing your quilt! Have you thought about getting any addtional fabric and making some pillow shams to go with? My LQS has the extra fabric available so I that is one of the summer projects I am planning to do.
Must do some UFO's but I can do bits of this one! Really glad I got the whole kit at once! Can we see some pictures of yours?
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I have this kit also but have been a little intimidated to start it. I did do a test block that came out pretty good. I have the light colorway and the templates. How are your blocks coming along?
How many people do we have doing this here?
How many people do we have doing this here?
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Originally Posted by sweet
I have this kit also but have been a little intimidated to start it. I did do a test block that came out pretty good. I have the light colorway and the templates. How are your blocks coming along?
How many people do we have doing this here?
How many people do we have doing this here?
Plunge right in! It's all about accuracy of cutting and sewing! Here are the three I've done so far....
3 Done!
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Second block
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