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02-11-2011, 03:50 AM

#511

grann of 6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by susiequilt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceil

Question:
(I'm still waiting for my background fabric to arrive- not enough stash for that part) But, I've read that it's better to iron open the seams then read that It's better to iron towards the dark. The first is supposed to have less bulk, the second is supposed to be better for matching seams. Does anyone have experience in both?

I press to the side for the quarter blocks then press open when I get two quarter blocks together to put with the other strip of two!
Confused yet?
:D

That's what I'm doing too. Everyones blocks look great. I love to see the variety and how different each one looks.

02-11-2011, 04:05 AM

#512

plainpat

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Maybe you were just tired yest? Hope this is a good day for you.

02-11-2011, 04:39 AM

#513

loishe

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Hope it is not too late to join in! I have done four pinwheels using the sew around method. Really enjoying using those charm squares!

02-11-2011, 04:58 AM

#514

Little RoO

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This is really good fun...got visitors this weekend...might be adding them to the list !

02-11-2011, 05:52 AM

#515

Gwenny

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I am doing all different reds and thinking of keeping the white with some red design in it the same. Have lots of that but not enough reds to do all the same. I did this one with the sew around method. Also looking at doing a few baby quilts with these so can change the color throughout this project. If each block turns out like my first I will be happy.

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Originally Posted by susiequilt

Wow! What a great group we have. We're up to 127! Can't wait to see all these great finished quilts.

abdconsultant
Alondra
Anne P
AnnieF
Aquarius
Aunt Ralfie
Baba71
BellaBoo
BettyB
bjdemir
BluegrassGurl
Blue's quilting
brendadawg
buffy2
capucine
Ceil
charlie2
CherryPie
cindy4857
cindy4857
cjr
coffeepot
Connie in CO
crazyquilternc
CristyK1
Dani
davidwent
debbieoh
debbieumphress
dhanke
Diana Lynne
dkabasketlady
dorilou58
dotlette
dottie
Drew
emerald46
ErinMarie
Floralfab
foxxigrani
georgia
GramaLaura
grandme26
granky
grann of 6
gwena
Gwenny
GwynR
gypsyatheart43
Homespun
honeydew
hoppyfrog
Iluv2quilt
irishrose
isnthatodd
janb
JanetWall
Janice Thompson
jcrilley
Jeanniebelle
Jennifer22206
Joeysnana
jolo
Kaye-Kaye
Kitsapquilter
ktmo815
Kuusistoquilter
Laura F
laurafet
Little RoO
Lynnie25
makakehau
marcias
Mariposa
Marlys
mimistutz
Mimmis57
misseva
mmonohon
mombeth07
MommaDorian
Momofthree
mynani
mythreesuns
MYWR
Nana2Sew
nana4baj
Nancy Lee
Nanjun
Navarre2011
Nettie Phillips
not_sew_sane
nuttyhurricane
OneMoreQuilt
patimint
phatquilts2
plainpat
pmintpat
pumpkin12
purplemem
quilter53
Quilting Nonnie
quiltsru
Rabbit
Rebecca VLQ
Rock Lady
Roseysue
rubiesnana
SandyinZ4
Scakes
Sew Special
SewExtreme
sewnsew
sewwhat85
SherriB
shopaholic97
SnowQuilt
stitchingcrazy
SummerK
susiequilt
tealady
theresse
titute01
VickiM
watson's mom
websydhan
wyckedquilter
:-D

I love the red block! Are they all going to be the same?

Thanks for your technique about making your blocks the sew on the diagonal method Little RoO.
I'm still using the sew around the edges method. I'm kind of disappointed with my blocks. I bought them for the 10" size and I am finding out they are mostly 9 3/4 x 10 so I'm cutting to 8" and last night I found I can't cut straight or sew straight!
Hopefully today will be better.

Keep up the great work everyone!
:-D

02-11-2011, 07:35 AM

#516

susiequilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by loishe

Hope it is not too late to join in! I have done four pinwheels using the sew around method. Really enjoying using those charm squares!

No it's not too late to join, just make an average of 1 a day! Sounds like a vitamin!

:-D

02-11-2011, 08:17 AM

#517

MommaDorian

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I posted one of my blue/blue flower pinwheels earlier. I decided to change the blue, it was too bright for the flowers. Plus I added 3 more combinations. Here they are:

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02-11-2011, 08:41 AM

#518

Gwenny

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I like the color combination you are doing. Very nice.

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Originally Posted by MommaDorian

I posted one of my blue/blue flower pinwheels earlier. I decided to change the blue, it was too bright for the flowers. Plus I added 3 more combinations. Here they are:

02-11-2011, 08:45 AM

#519

MommaDorian

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Originally Posted by MommaDorian

I posted one of my blue/blue flower pinwheels earlier. I decided to change the blue, it was too bright for the flowers. Plus I added 3 more combinations. Here they are:

BTW, that's maroon not black. lol Colors aren't very true here.

02-11-2011, 10:35 AM

#520

debbieoh

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Ok I'm ahead by a few days LOL!!! Figured while I had the time would make a couple extra. I know somedays I won't have time to even make 1. Have my blocks all cut and sitting by the machine to sew up.
Figured I'd share my first 5.

First 5

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