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This sounds lovely - I will think about it.
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I just sent you a PM. I also have a question > The block instructions note that the pattern makes a 12" block. Is this the finished size?
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Oops I see someone already answered the question. Thank you!!
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If I participate, what would I have to do about postage (living in Europe)?
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I would take it to the post office and find out how much it would cost to send it back and you can paypal me the money.
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Is the maple leaf the only block that qualifies for this swap or may we use other flowers portrayed on the Quilter's Cache site?
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Originally Posted by Motorcyclemad
Is the maple leaf the only block that qualifies for this swap or may we use other flowers portrayed on the Quilter's Cache site?
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Originally Posted by Motorcyclemad
Is the maple leaf the only block that qualifies for this swap or may we use other flowers portrayed on the Quilter's Cache site?
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It is one stitch less the 1/4 inch. Not a stupid question.
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Originally Posted by bookworm
I would take it to the post office and find out how much it would cost to send it back and you can paypal me the money.
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Sign me up for an "Over-active, Tentative YES". I will know by the 31st if this becomes "RESOUNDING". I look forward to swapping!
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Motorcyclemad, I'll sign you up but next time PM me instead of just posting on the thread.
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Morning - I would like to sign up for thus swap. I have made the maple leaf quilt with a cream backbround and really like it. I am into fall colors so will try one with black.
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Just had what I hope is a bright idea. . .since I have smaller pieces of several coordinating fall color fabrics. . .how about doing the leaves scrappy? If I do that I will only need a small amount of each fabric. And can still make 12 all alike.
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Originally Posted by Wholeheart Mom
I know that the Quilter's Cache pattern makes a 12" block, but we need another half inch for this swap.
How are measuring and cutting to add the extra half inch? I just finished up the Fall Dresdan plate swap and I want to get started on this right away, so I hope someone can help. |
Originally Posted by mom-6
Just had what I hope is a bright idea. . .since I have smaller pieces of several coordinating fall color fabrics. . .how about doing the leaves scrappy? If I do that I will only need a small amount of each fabric. And can still make 12 all alike.
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I have picked out my fabrics for the leaves will make one next week and post a pic
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Is there a way to just use thangles except for the stem?
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question...."doing the leaves scrappy?" does this mean that the leaf itself could have different pieces/patterns within itself, yet all 12 squares would be the same?
Originally Posted by bookworm
Originally Posted by mom-6
Just had what I hope is a bright idea. . .since I have smaller pieces of several coordinating fall color fabrics. . .how about doing the leaves scrappy? If I do that I will only need a small amount of each fabric. And can still make 12 all alike.
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Originally Posted by bloomin'Iris
question...."doing the leaves scrappy?" does this mean that the leaf itself could have different pieces/patterns within itself, yet all 12 squares would be the same?
Originally Posted by bookworm
Originally Posted by mom-6
Just had what I hope is a bright idea. . .since I have smaller pieces of several coordinating fall color fabrics. . .how about doing the leaves scrappy? If I do that I will only need a small amount of each fabric. And can still make 12 all alike.
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just finished my 2 sets of leaves here is a picture of one from each set
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Originally Posted by fromzstore
just finished my 2 sets of leaves here is a picture of one from each set
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Originally Posted by fromzstore
just finished my 2 sets of leaves here is a picture of one from each set
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okay, I'm going to give this a shot, my first block swap. I've gone through my 'stash' & have no black what so ever. Any ideas of how much I need to pick up?
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
Originally Posted by FQ Stash Queen
Do you have any idea of how much of each fabric we will need to do all 12 blocks?
So IF I figured it out correctly (or if the EQ7 figured it out correctly) - to make 12 - 12 1/2" UNfinished blocks The Background needs about 1 yard The leaf needs about 1 3/8 yard. (the leaf and stem are same fabric in my example) Good Luck - let us know if that yardage works for you. |
Originally Posted by Short an Sweet
Originally Posted by quiltinghere
Originally Posted by FQ Stash Queen
Do you have any idea of how much of each fabric we will need to do all 12 blocks?
So IF I figured it out correctly (or if the EQ7 figured it out correctly) - to make 12 - 12 1/2" UNfinished blocks The Background needs about 1 yard The leaf needs about 1 3/8 yard. (the leaf and stem are same fabric in my example) Good Luck - let us know if that yardage works for you. |
Originally Posted by Lv2sew2011
Originally Posted by bookworm
This should make it a little easier. The stem part you still need to do the way quilter's cache says, couldn't manage to get it to draft right.
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Here's a picture of my scrappy maple leaf block. The colors look kind of washed out in this picture. They are really quite bright.
scrappy fall leaf block [ATTACH=CONFIG]228733[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by mom-6
Here's a picture of my scrappy maple leaf block. The colors look kind of washed out in this picture. They are really quite bright.
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Thanks Linda.
I rearranged the fabrics at least a dozen times before I settled on this configuration. Would probably still be second guessing my choice but finally just had to start sewing and quit dithering! LOL! |
Originally Posted by mom-6
Here's a picture of my scrappy maple leaf block. The colors look kind of washed out in this picture. They are really quite bright.
You have really changed my mind and now I am wondering if I should attempt a scrappy look to my leaves :0) |
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Glad you like it! I had gotten a box of bits and pieces from one of our fellow board members and these beauties were in it. Orange is a color I like but don't seem to purchase very often. So it was perfect for this. Still have to get some more of the pebbly black background. Thought I had enough but had only figured the black for the HSTs so when I started cutting I discovered I still need some for the last 4 blocks. The other blacks I have don't really look quite right because of the type of swirls or whatever in the design.
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Wanting to do this one, have fabric picked out, washed, and pressed. Now to be sure have time. I have not cut it up yet, working on the time factor first. Love fall colors and especially the maple leaf so will keep this in mind. Let you know when I have them at least cut up? LOL
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Here is a pic of quilt of maple leaf i made with cream background. The center of each leaf was different. Peg
maple leaf [ATTACH=CONFIG]230072[/ATTACH] maple leaf quilt [ATTACH=CONFIG]230073[/ATTACH] |
Peg, your maple leaf quilt with the unique center blocks is sure a fun one. Thanks for sharing pics. any of we 'kids' would have fun looking at all the middles. :-)!!
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pretty quilt thanks for sharing
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Very pretty quilt. Excited to see how these blocks look put together.
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Great job! Peg
I finally was able to get out and go purchase my fall fabrics, but have a few other swaps that need to be done ASAP, so I'm working on them first to make sure I meet the deadline. |
Love your quilt. Thanks so much for sharing it. Great inspiration.
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