Boom 22, 3 month group - Later
03-06-2019, 04:02 AM
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Love this block, Terriamn. And see, I'd have never have thought about making two hsts with the grey. Wow, I have got to get out of my secure little box! Great job.
Libster, believe me, I get plenty out of the camaraderie, chatting, beautiful blocks, new ideas, friendship, etc. Your gifts are icing on the cake. They are charming and appreciated.
Hav, so happy to hear DIL is home, now I hope she can begin to enjoy her new baby. Must have been stressful while she was stuck at the hospital.
Originally Posted by terriamn
For Jayne
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Originally Posted by Libster
...Gosh, Janice, I knew you put a lot of time in for us, but I had no idea it was that much. My pitiful little hostess gift doesn't even come close to thanking you for your efforts on our part. Please, just know how much we all appreciate you.
Originally Posted by hav4boys
My DIL is doing much better and got to come home last night. The second blood transfusion did the job. She tarted contracting which helped with the bleeding. So glad to be over that bump.
03-06-2019, 04:35 AM
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MJP your block is wonderful! I love the polka dots and btw I never ride a horse that isn't galloping! I would have suggested you simply stitch that cut together and keep on going 
When all of these gorgeous blocks are put together who will ever know the difference? (I say that regarding blocks made for me but would never do that for blocks I make for others!)
Thank you so very much - I love it and am looking forward to seeing this crazy Kaffe come together! I am not in both BOOM groups, just this one.
Christine
When all of these gorgeous blocks are put together who will ever know the difference? (I say that regarding blocks made for me but would never do that for blocks I make for others!) Thank you so very much - I love it and am looking forward to seeing this crazy Kaffe come together! I am not in both BOOM groups, just this one.
Christine
Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas
You are on a roll Pamela. I love the blocks.
Meanwhile I’m plodding along. Mrs. Merkle this one is for you. Can you say Kluge? I finished the block, including ironing and sewing on the raw edge applique, and I discovered one of the blades had a cut in the middle. I took that blade out and replaced it. My husband couldn’t find which blade it was but my son could. One of our families favorite sayings is “it’ll never be noticed on a galloping horse and that’s the only kind I ride”. My husband told me that horse isn’t even trotting. I’ll probably make a second block for you. I fussy cut all the good stuff but I have similar Kaffe fabric I can use. Are you in both booms?
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Meanwhile I’m plodding along. Mrs. Merkle this one is for you. Can you say Kluge? I finished the block, including ironing and sewing on the raw edge applique, and I discovered one of the blades had a cut in the middle. I took that blade out and replaced it. My husband couldn’t find which blade it was but my son could. One of our families favorite sayings is “it’ll never be noticed on a galloping horse and that’s the only kind I ride”. My husband told me that horse isn’t even trotting. I’ll probably make a second block for you. I fussy cut all the good stuff but I have similar Kaffe fabric I can use. Are you in both booms?
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03-06-2019, 04:41 AM
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I had to get another cup of coffee just to admire this next beautiful block - thank you so much Bibliostone! While the photo may appear flourescent it's clear that it all matches perfectly to the Kaffe fabric. I am so thankful for another fabulous block!
Originally Posted by bibliostone
Today I finished my block for themerklefamily. I don't know why the colors in the picture are so flourescent, but that is how they came out. Tried both with a flash and without, so I am blaming the light in the condo.
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The pink I used is the same as what is in the fabric. This block is called Lily Patch.
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03-06-2019, 05:05 AM
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My apologies to NanaKathy. I posted your block NK but don't think I acknowledged it. Thank you!
Here's my block for Marcialee. It's an Aunt Eliza's star. The rows on this one are put together on the diagonal, always a challenge for me. Well...no exception this time as I almost went super nova on this one. Had to baste it together repeatedly to get it right. It would have been better (easier!) had I not attempted to keep the corners going in the same direction. Finally, I gave up on the quarter square triangles and just went with it. And, I must admit, it does not come up to exactly 12 1/2 inches square but it's as close as I could reasonably get after many tries. It's pretty darn close. Here she is, Aunt Eliza's star aka Janice's Super Nova:
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Edited to add: Marcialee, your fabric held up extremely well to repeated stitchings and frogging. I loved it and wouldn't have been able to fix it as well as i did had you not chosen a sturdy (and pretty!) fabric. Thank you!!!
Here's my block for Marcialee. It's an Aunt Eliza's star. The rows on this one are put together on the diagonal, always a challenge for me. Well...no exception this time as I almost went super nova on this one. Had to baste it together repeatedly to get it right. It would have been better (easier!) had I not attempted to keep the corners going in the same direction. Finally, I gave up on the quarter square triangles and just went with it. And, I must admit, it does not come up to exactly 12 1/2 inches square but it's as close as I could reasonably get after many tries. It's pretty darn close. Here she is, Aunt Eliza's star aka Janice's Super Nova:
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Edited to add: Marcialee, your fabric held up extremely well to repeated stitchings and frogging. I loved it and wouldn't have been able to fix it as well as i did had you not chosen a sturdy (and pretty!) fabric. Thank you!!!
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03-06-2019, 05:24 AM
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TG, I feel your pain about tough blocks. Jayne's turned out very well though.
PamelaOry, pretty blocks, especially like the yankee puzzle pattern for Hav.
MJP, I cannot for the life of me see the problem; it's a beautiful block. Are you going to send this one or make a different one?
Bibliostone, so colorful! It's a beauty. [QUOTE=bibliostone;8220932]Today I finished my block for themerklefamily. I don't know why the colors in the picture are so flourescent, but that is how they came out. Tried both with a flash and without, so I am blaming the light in the condo.
Cheesehead, love the purples with DS's fabric. So pretty!
Terriamn, your block is a wonderful addition to TMF's blocks. The orange color is beautiful with the pink. And LOL on the sweet tooth comment
TG, I feel your pain about the block not going together well.
Darcyshannon, the purple with MJP's fabric was a fine choice. Pretty and colorful block.
OK, I'm caught up, for now. That bluebird is at it for the third day in a row. Now he's hitting his image in all the windows. All of them on the back of the house. He stops when the sun moves around to the back and brightens the interior of the house. Hurry up sun!
Hope you all have a fine day!
PamelaOry, pretty blocks, especially like the yankee puzzle pattern for Hav.
Originally Posted by PamelaOry
Three blocks finished tonight:
Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas
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The pink I used is the same as what is in the fabric. This block is called Lily Patch.[/QUOTE]
Cheesehead, love the purples with DS's fabric. So pretty!
Originally Posted by Cheesehead
For DarcyShannon
And LOL on the sweet tooth comment
Originally Posted by terriamn
For the Merklefamily, giving me permission to go Wild is like letting someone with a sweet tooth loose in a candy store.
Originally Posted by travelinggramma
...I have been in a funk - nothing is going together like it should.
JayneW block should have been so easy - but I couldn't seem to sew a straight line and it ended up short. Its perfectly 12.5" now! I love the optical illusions in this block - and hope it goes with your stained glass look.
JayneW block should have been so easy - but I couldn't seem to sew a straight line and it ended up short. Its perfectly 12.5" now! I love the optical illusions in this block - and hope it goes with your stained glass look.
Pretty and colorful block.
Originally Posted by Darcyshannon
MJP I am glad you found a fix. It is a pretty block. Here is yours. I hope you like it while you and your galloping horse ride by.
Hope you all have a fine day!
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03-06-2019, 05:53 AM
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Bstone made that lovely block.
Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas
Well I would use it if it came to me. I think the fix came out very well. Can you tell which blade was replaced? I think mrs Merkle will end up getting two good blocks.
i love the fluorescent block Kassaundra. I’ve never seen a Lily patch block.
i love the fluorescent block Kassaundra. I’ve never seen a Lily patch block.
03-06-2019, 05:59 AM
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When I have a tough match like that I use a little bit of elmer's stick glue. I line up my two pieces like they are to be sewn, hold a straight edge usually any handy ruler, on the sew line of the seam, open them enough so I can see if they match or not, and when they do I put a tiny dab of the stick glue in the seam allowance (then set it w/ a hot iron). I do that in a couple of key matching points the length of the seam. That way nothing shifts w/ pinning or no pin distortion
Originally Posted by Janice McC
My apologies to NanaKathy. I posted your block NK but don't think I acknowledged it. Thank you!
Here's my block for Marcialee. It's an Aunt Eliza's star. The rows on this one are put together on the diagonal, always a challenge for me. Well...no exception this time as I almost went super nova on this one. Had to baste it together repeatedly to get it right. It would have been better (easier!) had I not attempted to keep the corners going in the same direction. Finally, I gave up on the quarter square triangles and just went with it. And, I must admit, it does not come up to exactly 12 1/2 inches square but it's as close as I could reasonably get after many tries. It's pretty darn close. Here she is, Aunt Eliza's star aka Janice's Super Nova:
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Edited to add: Marcialee, your fabric held up extremely well to repeated stitchings and frogging. I loved it and wouldn't have been able to fix it as well as i did had you not chosen a sturdy (and pretty!) fabric. Thank you!!!
Here's my block for Marcialee. It's an Aunt Eliza's star. The rows on this one are put together on the diagonal, always a challenge for me. Well...no exception this time as I almost went super nova on this one. Had to baste it together repeatedly to get it right. It would have been better (easier!) had I not attempted to keep the corners going in the same direction. Finally, I gave up on the quarter square triangles and just went with it. And, I must admit, it does not come up to exactly 12 1/2 inches square but it's as close as I could reasonably get after many tries. It's pretty darn close. Here she is, Aunt Eliza's star aka Janice's Super Nova:
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Edited to add: Marcialee, your fabric held up extremely well to repeated stitchings and frogging. I loved it and wouldn't have been able to fix it as well as i did had you not chosen a sturdy (and pretty!) fabric. Thank you!!!
03-06-2019, 06:39 AM
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Reminders...please be sure to follow color requests as often as possible. If you wish to deviate from them, please check with the owner directly to see if it's ok with them.
Shipping window is open. Anyone wishing to ship their completed blocks can do so as long as they are scheduled to arrive no later than March 14. If you finish after that, please hold your blocks until the next window opens in a few weeks. Please do not ship without letting me know in advance. No surprise packages please! Thank you.
Shipping window is open. Anyone wishing to ship their completed blocks can do so as long as they are scheduled to arrive no later than March 14. If you finish after that, please hold your blocks until the next window opens in a few weeks. Please do not ship without letting me know in advance. No surprise packages please! Thank you.
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