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    Old 08-06-2010, 09:31 AM
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    I always make a sample block. If I do not like it "as is", I change the colors, or go to another project. I have found, to my dismay, that if I don't like the first block, then I don't like the whole quilt, once it's done. Fortunately for me, I can easily get rid of a handmade quilt, not matter what it looks like when it's done
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    Old 08-06-2010, 09:48 AM
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    What is a crumb quilt or pattern????
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    Old 08-06-2010, 09:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by theresa.redington
    What is a crumb quilt or pattern????
    jGood question, I have been wondering the same thing. Cannot wait for an answer to this one.
    Thanks for asking.
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    Old 08-06-2010, 10:32 AM
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    It has my interest and I saw that I need to proofread before sending out my replies. Have a great day and keep quilting!
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    Old 08-06-2010, 10:50 AM
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    Here's a couple explanations, but there are others. Some make blocks on
    a foundation, others make bigger blocks.I have "sample" blocks...all in diff fabrics.
    Gonna decide on a size & cut them up...add some strips here & there,along with any scrappy pieces I've saved.Might do ithis as a quilt as you go.It's a way of using all your scraps...for yourself or to give away.
    http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...322225899.html

    http://quiltville.com/crumbs.shtml


    Originally Posted by theresa.redington
    What is a crumb quilt or pattern????
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    Old 08-06-2010, 10:53 AM
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    I stop sometimes, but not for good. When I get inspired again, I pick it back up.
    Um, this happens frequently sometimes, but I just get right back on the horse. I think it's the quilter and not the quilt...on my part, lol! :lol:
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    Old 08-06-2010, 10:57 AM
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    I haven't run across that problem, I guess because I don't buy fabric I don't like. I have to make more than one block to I can see what putting them together does to the pattern and colors. I usually like them. I'm a little anal when I go buy fabric - it's usually for a specific pattern and I don't buy fabric just because I think it's pretty - LOL. At least I admit it.
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    Old 08-06-2010, 03:12 PM
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    Look at it and figure out why you don't like the block. Could be that a color change is all it needs to jazz it up. Give it sparkle. Cut enough for 4 blocks and make them up. Then decide if you don't like the block, or don't like a fabric choice. You can always make a runner out of it and give it as a gift. If it is really nice, give it to a friend or relative and if it is really ugly, give it anonymously to someone you don't like. HeeHee!
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    Old 08-06-2010, 03:28 PM
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    If I kept going, I wouldn't have UFOs and I HAVE UFOs. My plan is to finish them eventually, but there is always a new pattern or a new idea....
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    Old 08-06-2010, 04:08 PM
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    I have found that once quilted the whole quilt changes. Some I have not particularly liked while making I have persevered with and have always enjoyed the finished quilt.
    Saying that I do have some UFOs. Truth time - a lot of UFOs that I need to complete. Hopefully they too will "come alive" when quilted.
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