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diannemc 03-01-2011 09:12 AM


Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
Here is most of my collection. Abonda's block is going in my next Tree theme.

Great houses Dotty!!

kwiltkrazy 03-01-2011 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by karielt

Originally Posted by sapdoggie

Originally Posted by karielt
Ok here are my blocks so far thanks to all those that have added to my collection. I have had a few that weren't 12.5 inches so they wont fit in but I'll find something to do with them. I just need 3 more and I can start my quilt. They are turning out so wonderful. So much talent on here.

You will have a stunning quilt! Is there a way to add to the smaller blocks and make them fit- sashing, borders?

No the blocks are off by 1/4 or 1/2 to small to add a boarder without changing the block. :(

You could applique them down to a larger block, to make them the same size. Maybe, machine applique.

I love all the new blocks, the house and trees block is fantastic, you really thought outside the block on that one, great job. and I love the pinwheel.

Dottie your quilt is going to be gorgeous. I love the r/w/black quilt, that's what I am working on from this swap.

paintmejudy 03-01-2011 12:54 PM

That would work if the quilt was NOT going to be washed - get it wet in the washer and then drying it would shrink it back to size and make a lumpy block/.

Originally Posted by Quilting Nonnie

Originally Posted by sapdoggie
"No the blocks are off by 1/4 or 1/2 to small to add a boarder without changing the block. "

Sorry - you could make pillows to match the quilt or sash them for a wall hanging.

What a great idea to make pillows to match the quilt. I'm going to remember that for blocks I have that might turn out a bit too small.

Also, just wondering, did you try getting it very wet and pinning it out to the 12 1/2" you need. Others on the board have mentioned this. It helps if you have one of those two sided portable cutting boards with fabric on the back. You could always use masking tape on your carpet or ironing board. You could use the inside border of the masking tape as the 12 1/2" measurement. Then wet the block and stretch it out to the masking tape. Lots of pins! and let it dry.


Quilting Nonnie 03-01-2011 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by paintmejudy
That would work if the quilt was NOT going to be washed - get it wet in the washer and then drying it would shrink it back to size and make a lumpy block/.

Originally Posted by Quilting Nonnie

Originally Posted by sapdoggie
"No the blocks are off by 1/4 or 1/2 to small to add a boarder without changing the block. "

Sorry - you could make pillows to match the quilt or sash them for a wall hanging.

What a great idea to make pillows to match the quilt. I'm going to remember that for blocks I have that might turn out a bit too small.

Actually if you sewed it in your quilt then when it was quilted it wouldn't shrink
Also, just wondering, did you try getting it very wet and pinning it out to the 12 1/2" you need. Others on the board have mentioned this. It helps if you have one of those two sided portable cutting boards with fabric on the back. You could always use masking tape on your carpet or ironing board. You could use the inside border of the masking tape as the 12 1/2" measurement. Then wet the block and stretch it out to the masking tape. Lots of pins! and let it dry.



Katie Ann 03-01-2011 01:27 PM

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I have some beautiful new blocks to share. I love them all. Thank you so much Poker Diva, Crafty3790 and Tomilu.

Love this one from PokerDiva
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This beauty is also from PokerDiva
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Crafty3790 sent this gorgeous block
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This beauty came from Tomilu. So pretty!
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dotcomdtcm 03-01-2011 01:41 PM

Very beautiful! So many ideas!

Leah Stewart 03-01-2011 01:44 PM

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Yay... more pink blocks received today!!! They are sew pink and sew pretty!

both blocks were made by PokerDiva
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Lightening57 03-01-2011 01:57 PM

A very great job all. The blocks are so pretty. i may have to change my theme and try one of these.

toriabelle 03-01-2011 03:35 PM

Please do show us the top when finished. I know it will be a masterpiece. The blocks are so very pretty.

toriabelle 03-01-2011 03:42 PM

I have had that problem and I added 1/2" of like fabric all around and then trimed the block using 121/2" square-up ruler. the extra fabric is hidden in the seam allowance so no one knows the difference.


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