FUNKY Chicken Block Swap #2 - Sign-up deadline is March 31, 2011

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01-05-2011, 10:44 AM

#51

Halfsquare

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Originally Posted by SewExtreme

Here is Miss Swirligig's debut.... lots of possibilities!

She is gorgeous. You are a fantastic drawer.

01-05-2011, 11:11 AM

#52

SewExtremeSeams

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Honestly, Roxanne, I have never whipped something out like her before. Even "I" was impressed. Thanks though.

Can't wait to develop her ah-hem... character! :lol: :lol:

01-05-2011, 11:20 AM

#53

Karen

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She is sew cute Linda! Can't wait to see what oyu do with her!

01-05-2011, 12:13 PM

#54

susiequilt

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I really loved the chicken swap from last year. Those 3" blocks are cute but... it takes a lot of them to make a decent size block.
I got my top all done but not the backing so it is a wip or a ufo depending.
I'll keep watch here to see all your creations and maybe join in!
Everyone can use more chickens!
:-D

01-05-2011, 12:38 PM

#55

Mariposa

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Linda- Miss Swirligigs has some attitude! :)

LaurieE- Glad you have decided to join the group!

rw- I am so ready for a shopping trip! :)

susiequilt- would love to see pics of your chicken top!

01-05-2011, 12:43 PM

#56

rwquilts

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Linda your chicken looks awesome!!!

01-05-2011, 12:45 PM

#57

rwquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariposa

Linda- Miss Swirligigs has some attitude! :)

LaurieE- Glad you have decided to join the group!

rw- I am so ready for a shopping trip! :)

susiequilt- would love to see pics of your chicken top!

Got a date in mind? I'm chomping at the bit to go to Quilted Heart! Been making eggs today...lol! I'm appliquing them...trying different things for this!

01-05-2011, 02:02 PM

#58

raggedyann

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i'd like to join in! i have a rooster kitchen and love funky chicks! one question--what is a fussy cut block???

01-05-2011, 02:06 PM

#59

Mariposa

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Raggedyann,
Fussy cut just means that you found a cute chicken design on a fabric, and want to put it into a block. You "fussy cut" it to show the entire design on your square. Make sense?
Clear as mud? :)

01-05-2011, 02:06 PM

#60

SewExtremeSeams

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Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedyann

i'd like to join in! i have a rooster kitchen and love funky chicks! one question--what is a fussy cut block???

Oh, I know the answer to your question. A fussy cut is where you cut a specific part of your fabric out. Let's say there is an egg in the print of your fabric, you center your cut to include that egg in the piece you cut. See thru rulers help a lot here. Make sure your cut is big enough to leave enough room for your seam allowances on all four sides so you don't lose your subject. :-D

Mariposa... you are so fast!!!

PS: where is Quilted Heart?