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Originally Posted by bibliostone
(Post 8290118)
Hello all, I haven't started on my blocks yet, but before I got my package, I did sew two for myself. Also, I started a medallion quilt with a stamp panel.
My tan did not work on this block. It is too busy and just blends into the block: [ATTACH=CONFIG]616142[/ATTACH] This one with cream fabric came out better: [ATTACH=CONFIG]616143[/ATTACH] Finally, here is the start of the medallion quilt that is now on hold until I get my boom blocks done: [ATTACH=CONFIG]616144[/ATTACH]
Originally Posted by Kassaundra
(Post 8290151)
Great blocks everyone.
I finished the last little bit of Julia's "Florida beachy" block today, let's see if it is obvious what I was attempting (hopefully it is) [ATTACH=CONFIG]616148[/ATTACH] Hope you like it Julia.
Originally Posted by juliasb
(Post 8290189)
Busy this morning and into the afternoon sewing and making the first of my BOOM 23 blocks. My first block went pretty well until I stitch part of it front to front. That of course required a bit of frog stitching before I could finish the block I was making. My second block went well until the end when I looked at colors that should have match and it looked so not right that I was grateful to have enough fabric to make an entirely new block that came out just right. So I decided right then and there is this happens again who ever's block I am making will get both blocks!
Originally Posted by Queenbarbiej
(Post 8290351)
I made a few more blocks tonight. This one is for Isrishmom[ATTACH=CONFIG]616205[/ATTACH]
Bibliostone[ATTACH=CONFIG]616206[/ATTACH] PamelaOry[ATTACH=CONFIG]616207[/ATTACH]
Originally Posted by juliasb
(Post 8290420)
I got up early this morning and was able to make a single block before I get dressed and off to the farmer's market. I MUST get some tomatoes and cucumbers to get them canned up for this winter. Right now I am thinking how blessed I am to have a couple months to get these blocks done. I was able to get another block done this morning and maybe later in the day (depending on how much cooking I get done). Here is what I finished before 8:30 am this Saturday. Sorry about the shadow on the picture. It really is much brighter and the cream is very light.
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Originally Posted by juliasb
(Post 8290428)
What do you do when you head tells you the same block is perfect for someone else according to what was in the note? Go with it ?
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 8290330)
Got one done tonight... It's a Christmas Star for IrishMom. It's a busy one! Hope not too busy...
[ATTACH=CONFIG]616204[/ATTACH]
Originally Posted by Queenbarbiej
(Post 8290351)
I made a few more blocks tonight. This one is for Irishmom[ATTACH=CONFIG]616205[/ATTACH]
Thank you both for such amazing blocks! |
It’s not uncommon for people to make several of one block for boomers if they feel it’s the block for their fabric.
Originally Posted by juliasb
(Post 8290428)
What do you do when you head tells you the same block is perfect for someone else according to what was in the note? Go with it ?
Originally Posted by Queenbarbiej
(Post 8290351)
I made a few more blocks tonight. This one is for Isrishmom[ATTACH=CONFIG]616205[/ATTACH]
Bibliostone[ATTACH=CONFIG]616206[/ATTACH] PamelaOry[ATTACH=CONFIG]616207[/ATTACH] |
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I'm taking a break at the computer... Here's the one block I have made this morning, "Boxes" for QueenBarbiej:
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I have a dumb question, but wanted to check. When we send our fabric it is requested that we use fragrance free soap...I'm good with that, even rewashed the fabric I've pulled for the blocks. So the question is, what about using starch/or alternative? I've gotten in the habit of starching fabric for blocks because they cut and sew so much better. So is it okay? I use unscented Best Press...do you make your blocks with or without? Look forward to the responses.
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I aLao use starch before cutting and sewing as a matter of habit. My blocks come out so much better as a result. I think I even starched the 1/8ths that I sent out. Hope no one minds.
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Some ladies use starch, some don't. Your preference, so far. We're a pretty easy group to get along with. Janice does stress nothing with a strong scent because it can trigger breathing problems for some people. I've received blocks done both ways. They've worked fine for me. I think the most important thing to remember is to pre-wash your fabrics because some can not take the chemicals in the unwashed fabrics. It affects the breathing and allergies.
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Originally Posted by Queenbarbiej
(Post 8290351)
I made a few more blocks tonight. This one is for Isrishmom[ATTACH=CONFIG]616205[/ATTACH]Bibliostone[ATTACH=CONFIG]616206[/ATTACH]PamelaOry[ATTACH=CONFIG]616207[/ATTACH]
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This afternoon I made a block for Klaws.[ATTACH=CONFIG]616225[/ATTACH]
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