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Ninnie 09-16-2009 08:44 PM


Originally Posted by sandpat
Oh Ninnie....I'm duly impressed! I love how organized you are when doing all your pre-cutting and chain sewing! I like your baggie idea too. I'm really excited to watch your quilt coming together...I like to watch, it makes me feel like I helped :oops: :roll: Well.....I AM cheering you on!

I'll keep watching and I can't wait to see what happens next...it sounds like the real fun is about to begin!

Thanks, and you all are helping! I know I will have to finish, because you all are waiting. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I am using all of you , sorta like standing there looking over my shoulder, so I have to do it right! :shock: :shock:
Just don't tell the others, it's our little secret! :wink:

k3n 09-17-2009 12:07 AM

'Sharing horizons that are new to us!'

Looking great Ninnie, now I'm off to check out your website - how cool is that! :D

reneebobby 09-17-2009 05:53 AM

Wow that is looking really good. Can't wait to see more.

Ninnie 09-17-2009 02:35 PM

I have the first block made and pictures taken, but the internet service is bad right now due to rainy weather, so will try to post pictures later
Sorry!

butterflywing 09-17-2009 07:23 PM

hi ninnie, i just got back after 2 days away, so i'm checking in. wow! haven't you been a busy puppy?

lookin' good - to quote eleanore burns

question: what size are the sashing strips? did i miss that?

on the 9-patch, is the 3-1/2" the block size or each square within the block?

Sheree from Chicago 09-17-2009 08:24 PM

It is going to be beautiful! I can't wait to see your blocks put together!
Thank you for sharing.

Ninnie 09-18-2009 03:32 AM


Originally Posted by butterflywing
hi ninnie, i just got back after 2 days away, so i'm checking in. wow! haven't you been a busy puppy?

lookin' good - to quote eleanore burns

question: what size are the sashing strips? did i miss that?

on the 9-patch, is the 3-1/2" the block size or each square within the block?

Sorry, BW, the sashing strips are 3 1/2 by 15 1/2, there are 49 of them.
The 9 patches are 3 1/2 in block size.

Ninnie 09-18-2009 03:41 AM

Well, I am running a little faster this morning , so I can now post a picture of the first finished block.
This is what it takes to make it.


4, 4 patches
4, 9 patches
4, side units
8 of B
4 of A
1 center unit
_______________
Total 97 pieces

[img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uAI_9RibNE...0/IMG_0431.JPG[/img]


If anyone wants to see how I lay it out and put it together , just ask and I will post pictures of the steps.

sewjoyce 09-18-2009 05:04 AM

Ninnie -- that's just beautiful!! What size is the finished block? (Please tell me it's a lot bigger than 12") :D

sandpat 09-18-2009 05:24 AM

Oh wow! I knew your were gonna go with the navy being the background... :lol: Finally, I was right about something!!! :lol: I love the block! Hurry......hurry....make more!


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