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06-10-2010, 04:26 PM
#431
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 60
Dragonfly & Nancy - Thanks to the wonderful advice, I now have 11 acceptable blocks and one that is still a bit shy. Once I iron them again, I will post a photo of the short one, along with exact measurements. If you are still interested and Dagney doesn't care, perhaps we can work something out. It'll likely be this weekend before I can do that...life is pulling me away from quilting......alas!
06-10-2010, 09:39 PM
#432
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Muscatine, Iowa by way of West Virginia, Washington State, and Montana
Posts: 1,130
Originally Posted by PoseyBell
This is my first swap and I have a question regarding size of blocks. How 'forgiving' are we allowed to be for blocks that are slightly less than 12.5"?
Here is my situation:
I 've made 14 blocks so far and 9 of them are a solid 12.5".
3 of them are significantly smaller (closer to 12).
2 are just under 12.5".
Not sure why some of them are smaller. This was a new pattern for me...first time working with triangles and the outcome has been frustrating. I like the way they look, but the sizing issue....ARGH!
I am running out of fabric and time! I completely understand if less than 12.5" at all is not acceptable, just looking for some guidance.
I've posted a photo of my blocks on Flickr.com at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/poseybell/4685792808/
Thanks!
Here is my situation:
I 've made 14 blocks so far and 9 of them are a solid 12.5".
3 of them are significantly smaller (closer to 12).
2 are just under 12.5".
Not sure why some of them are smaller. This was a new pattern for me...first time working with triangles and the outcome has been frustrating. I like the way they look, but the sizing issue....ARGH!
I am running out of fabric and time! I completely understand if less than 12.5" at all is not acceptable, just looking for some guidance.
I've posted a photo of my blocks on Flickr.com at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/poseybell/4685792808/
Thanks!
06-10-2010, 09:41 PM
#433
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Muscatine, Iowa by way of West Virginia, Washington State, and Montana
Posts: 1,130
Originally Posted by Nancy in Louisiana
I will probably be sashing my blocks, so I don't care if they are a bit smaller. Maybe if you mark them with a note stating they are a bit smaller, they can go to those of us sashing our quilts.
06-11-2010, 03:46 AM
#434
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Poplar Bluff MO
Posts: 1,994
Originally Posted by Dagny
Ok, folks, here's a sampling of what you're going to receive in this swap. These are the blocks that have been submitted so far.
Top row: Claudia Paula, Pastrygrl, KathyN
Middle: Yorkie Mom, Brenda B, Valerie
Bottom: Kherrin, Moosegirl, Dagny
No drooling on your keyboards, now. I'l post another sampling when I receive more.
Top row: Claudia Paula, Pastrygrl, KathyN
Middle: Yorkie Mom, Brenda B, Valerie
Bottom: Kherrin, Moosegirl, Dagny
No drooling on your keyboards, now. I'l post another sampling when I receive more.
06-11-2010, 05:46 AM
#435
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 60
Originally Posted by BrendaB
PoseyBell, I think your blocks are gorgeous! I certainly hope you can squish them out a little and meet the criteria. I would love to have your blocks.
What I'm thinking I may do is to go ahead and make another block if that last one will not squish far enough. I'd only need to buy a fat quarter to go with my scraps, so not a big deal.
I'd feel better if they are all 'regulation' size.
06-11-2010, 07:33 AM
#436
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hickory Hills, IL
Posts: 437
[quote=Dagny]Ok, folks, here's a sampling of what you're going to receive in this swap. These are the blocks that have been submitted so far.
Top row: Claudia Paula, Pastrygrl, KathyN
Middle: Yorkie Mom, Brenda B, Valerie
Bottom: Kherrin, Moosegirl, Dagny
Actually, the last block in the middle row was made by Belles, which is the name Valerie uses when on the quilting board.
Top row: Claudia Paula, Pastrygrl, KathyN
Middle: Yorkie Mom, Brenda B, Valerie
Bottom: Kherrin, Moosegirl, Dagny
Actually, the last block in the middle row was made by Belles, which is the name Valerie uses when on the quilting board.
06-11-2010, 02:56 PM
#438
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: inland part of Virginia Beach
Posts: 2,655
Posey, I will take any of the ones you showed. They are all lovely! Just make sure you put a tag on it "for Dragonfly Nana" when you send to Dagney - Again, assuming she will approve.
Originally Posted by PoseyBell
Dragonfly & Nancy - Thanks to the wonderful advice, I now have 11 acceptable blocks and one that is still a bit shy. Once I iron them again, I will post a photo of the short one, along with exact measurements. If you are still interested and Dagney doesn't care, perhaps we can work something out. It'll likely be this weekend before I can do that...life is pulling me away from quilting......alas!
06-11-2010, 04:30 PM
#439
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: West of Cleveland
Posts: 505
Folks, I'm going to do my best to sort the blocks so that you will receive a selection that will look lovely with the block you submitted. You're going to make the task nearly impossible if you submit special requests. You're going to have to trust me here. ;)
06-11-2010, 04:32 PM
#440
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hickory Hills, IL
Posts: 437
Originally Posted by Dagny
Please accept my apology. I think I went by what was on the tags.
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