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Old 04-21-2011, 02:41 PM
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I have a three seam quilt block. Have ripped out 9 seams! Hah!
got the rotation finally. and ripped out the one that works, to use as an example..
My seam ripper is dull ! hah!
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:45 PM
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quite often actually! i do not choose to enter any competitions, and the quilts i make for others are always appreciated, and most think they are beautiful. what they don't know . . .
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joined squares: 11 x 11 inches each, set crooked on mat.
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by happyscrappy
quite often actually! i do not choose to enter any competitions, and the quilts i make for others are always appreciated, and most think they are beautiful. what they don't know . . .
Thank you ! I like that idea! I to have no plans for competition but want each quilt liked/loved.
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:51 PM
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I like the blocks you made. Very pretty. They look perfect to me.
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Old 04-21-2011, 02:53 PM
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It's sweet and it looks really good to me :thumbup:
I make quilts because I enjoy it and as the others have said they are made to be loved to pieces :-D
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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!
But don't forget to scream!
Your blocks look fantastic, so you conquered!!
Great job!
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I think they look great, you've got permission from the QB to move on :-) :-)
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Adorable!
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If it is for friends or family? I am blessed that they are very forgiving :wink: and enough comes much quicker :D:D:D

I LOVE that Donna Dewberry fabric!!
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