I started my shop hop quilt,feedback welcomed
05-22-2011, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LoriEl
Originally Posted by Rose L
What very pretty fabrics you are using in your sampler blocks. This will make into a beautiful quilt! My only suggestion is to check your seams to make sure they are 1/4", if they are all your corners will come together perfectly.
You've got a nice colour scheme going ... and interesting blocks.
Curious? You call this a shop hop quilt ... what is that? different pattern from each store? samples given by the stores? or what?
05-22-2011, 08:09 AM
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I agree regarding an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. I could not get accurate, consistent seams until I got a 1/4 inch quilting foot.
Beautiful blocks though. I think purple and green together is striking.
Beautiful blocks though. I think purple and green together is striking.
05-22-2011, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lpsewing
I tried evening the block up,then lost the point....gezzzzzzzzz.
05-22-2011, 10:19 AM
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(5) local quilt shop were in the shop hop.
You had to drive to each shop & purchase each block in the quilt.Each shop also had the finished quilt on display but used a different color & print boarder.You were also allowed to purchase a pre-cut boarder set of your choice.
Also,each shop stamped the shop hop "pass card" you then were placed into a drawing to win variety of prizes.
A great way to see your local quilt shop & meet each owner.
Yes, do check! You will lose your points on the second block but we have all done that. I have! See how the points on #1 have a 1/4 inch beyond the point? That is your seam allowance so you get good points, #2 doesn't have that. Just a "pointer" so now you can beware.
Ditto on the second block. Attention to seam size and pressing are good pointers!
You've got a nice colour scheme going ... and interesting blocks.
Curious? You call this a shop hop quilt ... what is that? different pattern from each store? samples given by the stores? or what?
You had to drive to each shop & purchase each block in the quilt.Each shop also had the finished quilt on display but used a different color & print boarder.You were also allowed to purchase a pre-cut boarder set of your choice.
Also,each shop stamped the shop hop "pass card" you then were placed into a drawing to win variety of prizes.
A great way to see your local quilt shop & meet each owner.
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by LoriEl
Originally Posted by Rose L
What very pretty fabrics you are using in your sampler blocks. This will make into a beautiful quilt! My only suggestion is to check your seams to make sure they are 1/4", if they are all your corners will come together perfectly.
You've got a nice colour scheme going ... and interesting blocks.
Curious? You call this a shop hop quilt ... what is that? different pattern from each store? samples given by the stores? or what?
05-22-2011, 10:31 AM
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Yes,the foot is my next purchase!!
Originally Posted by Barb44
I agree regarding an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. I could not get accurate, consistent seams until I got a 1/4 inch quilting foot.
Beautiful blocks though. I think purple and green together is striking.
Beautiful blocks though. I think purple and green together is striking.
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