Civil War Block swap - One, Two Three
07-31-2012, 04:11 PM
#123
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Originally Posted by jillnjo
Frustrated, I love both of your blocks!! Yes, it's maddening to come up a tiny bit short. I work with them if it's for me, but really want my swap blocks to be on target! You are right about making one and getting a feel for how it sews up before doing them all.
07-31-2012, 04:43 PM
#124
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Originally Posted by QuilterMomma
So then we can make two sets, and SheriR is the first to go so far and do that? Am I reading this right? You are already done with your first set SheriR, and they thought I was OCD.
08-01-2012, 03:07 AM
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Best way I can think of to make sure your points are good is when you are sewing the 1/4 seam, make sure your needle goes right over where the two threads make the X on the geese . Nice colors for the blocks I am seeing!
08-01-2012, 08:41 AM
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Looking good on colors and mine will fit in nicely. Still have not sewn them up but have the 4.5" hst done. I am using the paper piecing method (sheets 8x10) to make my 2.5" HST. This way less trimming as long as I press and not iron. I get a little heavy handed sometimes. Just ask my kids 
08-01-2012, 09:02 AM
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You can make as many sets of this as you want. The most I have had come in any swap was 5. Karen was real active!!!! Three seems to be pushing it a bit, some do two.....most only do one set......do what you are comfortable with!!!
08-01-2012, 03:41 PM
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I guess no one noticed the boo boo on my block except me. I will have to tell you. My light fabric is a directional one and I didn't realize this until I did all four blocks then I saw the BOO BOO. Should I go buy more fabric ???
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