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Libster, you are the queen of stars! Most of the time I keep that in mind when I make yours, not always, though. :). I agree about pressing. Like you, I press after every seam. I tend to sew my seams a little too scant so I must check them and adjust when necessary to get proper size. Now I also weight each set of pieces I press with an old metal cookie tin filled with flaxseed. It cools them fast and sets the seam well. It only adds a few minutes to each block. While the pieces are cooling, I’m prepping something else.
Originally Posted by Libster
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It was probably me. I love making star blocks. Stars and antique blocks are my favorites. Most of them are not complicated as long as you sew a consistent 1/4" seam and press after sewing each seam. IMHO, pressing each seam as I go makes all the difference in the way my blocks look and measure up.
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That’s what we want to hear! Positive news. So Terriamn, we’ll look forward to your first marathon!
Originally Posted by terriamn
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Thanks Annie it's good to hear positive feedback
QUOTE=AnnieQuilts;8203952]Terri, this morning I sort of stumbled over a TV show where a woman was having vertical sleeve surgery. I was glad to see she did very well and later ran a marathon. Hope it works as well for you. |
Annie,
Yes, visited several times. I was born there though was raised in Nevada . I have family in southern and northern MI. Headed there this summer for a family reunion in Hillman.
Originally Posted by AnnieQuilts
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West Michigan - Grand Rapids
Have you ever been here? Where are your friends? |
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One more I made for myself today. Using my scraps up.
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I've enjoyed seeing the early blocks. During this time, I have been finishing up some quilt tops.
These balloons are from boom 20. [ATTACH=CONFIG]607801[/ATTACH] Sugar skulls from boom 21: I could not find the brighter pink that I planned to use. Not real happy with what I chose, but it is done now. [ATTACH=CONFIG]607802[/ATTACH] My t-shirt quilt for which I have been collecting zoo t-shirts for some time. We enjoy visiting zoos around the country. [ATTACH=CONFIG]607803[/ATTACH] And finally, my Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt from a couple of years ago. It is smaller than she made so have I lots of pieces left over. Since I changed some of colors, I called it Sunset en Provence. Trying to decide if I should add a purple border, or just use a purple for binding. [ATTACH=CONFIG]607804[/ATTACH] |
Bibliostone those are great quilts. I’ve never seen a T-shirt quilt with so many great T-shirts.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway. |
Bibliostone, I remember the hot air balloons! I see my block. All of your quilts look great. I think a purple binding would look great on that last one.
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Originally Posted by mjpEncinitas
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Bibliostone those are great quilts. I’ve never seen a T-shirt quilt with so many great T-shirts.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway. MJP, I love what you've been sending me! I can make stars, but I can't make your kind of applique. I'm happy with anything you send me. |
Great job Bibilo - I especially like the hot air balloon quilt. The blocks look like they are just floating, like hot air balloons!
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Wow with spotty internet haven’t been able to connect much. Sure glad I was able to see all the great blocks and Biblistones quilts. Love them all
Marathons ha ha ha maybe someday a 5 k but no marathons Very hot here having to make sure I drink enough water to keep hydrated. Everyday there has been a fantastic breeze |
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