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oksewglad 10-09-2009 07:18 PM
Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
Originally Posted by oksewglad
A quilter after my own heart!! How cute. What size did you make the beginning squares? I, too, make mini's, and not paper pieced ones. Have you noticed how the fabric design changes when sewn in smaller pieces? The scale of the fabric takes on a new look. I've learned alot about thinking in color values, too.
Thank you, OKSG. Glad you like my mini! I decided to start off with 2-1/2" squares because already had some pairs made up I keep on hand all the time. Keep 4-patches made up too. Didn't pay any attn to color because for once in my life I could not predetermine the outcome of the block arrangement which was a lot of fun in itself as the end result is always a surprise! So the 6" square became the 9 patch; then 3-3/4" became my 4 patch. The mini is 7-3/4" and with inner and outer borders it comes to a perfect 16" square. So the next time I want to focus on the color aspect. In answer to your question, I haven't noticed the new look the fabric takes on as I was focused only on trying out this block. I do lots of minis and don't paper piece them anymore. I found the dryer sheets you use drying clothes makes a wonderful scent on the minis and works great for fdn. piecing. Some brands work better than others. I iron them first. The used ones work the best! You'll have to try this idea out!! A real plus is the see-thru aspect of the sheets! Can't wait to see your posts of your minis!
Thanks for the tips. I saved the info. I have three posts of photos. The very first post is "I think I've got it!" then "If I can do it once I can do it twice" and finally "Let's see if I still have it" all posted in early Sept of this year. I'm a newbie at posting and am on dial-up :evil: . Sometimes takes a while to post photos :roll: Gladie

n2scraplvr 10-09-2009 08:51 PM
Originally Posted by oksewglad
Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
Originally Posted by oksewglad
A quilter after my own heart!! How cute. What size did you make the beginning squares? I, too, make mini's, and not paper pieced ones. Have you noticed how the fabric design changes when sewn in smaller pieces? The scale of the fabric takes on a new look. I've learned alot about thinking in color values, too.
Thank you, OKSG. Glad you like my mini! I decided to start off with 2-1/2" squares because already had some pairs made up I keep on hand all the time. Keep 4-patches made up too. Didn't pay any attn to color because for once in my life I could not predetermine the outcome of the block arrangement which was a lot of fun in itself as the end result is always a surprise! So the 6" square became the 9 patch; then 3-3/4" became my 4 patch. The mini is 7-3/4" and with inner and outer borders it comes to a perfect 16" square. So the next time I want to focus on the color aspect. In answer to your question, I haven't noticed the new look the fabric takes on as I was focused only on trying out this block. I do lots of minis and don't paper piece them anymore. I found the dryer sheets you use drying clothes makes a wonderful scent on the minis and works great for fdn. piecing. Some brands work better than others. I iron them first. The used ones work the best! You'll have to try this idea out!! A real plus is the see-thru aspect of the sheets! Can't wait to see your posts of your minis!
Thanks for the tips. I saved the info. I have three posts of photos. The very first post is "I think I've got it!" then "If I can do it once I can do it twice" and finally "Let's see if I still have it" all posted in early Sept of this year. I'm a newbie at posting and am on dial-up :evil: . Sometimes takes a while to post photos :roll: Gladie
Oh, that's so funny! Wondered what happened to you. Yes, no fun on dial up and I'm new at this too posting business. Your very welcome on the tips. Want to go check out your posts next. Keep checking back I'm realizing I'm gonna have to post some more pics for sure of my other minis.

kd124 10-09-2009 10:51 PM
n2scraplvr--Thank you.

n2scraplvr 10-09-2009 11:21 PM
Originally Posted by kd124
n2scraplvr--Thank you.
your welcome!

Hunnib 10-10-2009 06:39 AM
Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
Ooops - Cha Cha is in that picture too. They both love each other dearly.

Also, will post pics of the floral when I get it done. Let me know also which fabrics you love in my mini and I'll send you some. Just pm me.
Thanks for directing me to the pics of your babies. At first glance I missed Cha Cha, lol! So sweet.

I see they like to go "for a ride" too! You would get a kick out of seeing my two "going for a ride". I had a back injury so to get some excercise and not worry about breaking my hip or something else, my husband got me a three wheel bicycle because I missed riding bikes with my grandaughter. I found a pet carrier that attaches to the handlebars and that's where my Doodle & Whimsey ride. They go nuts when you ask them is they want to go for a ride, lol!

Hunnib 10-10-2009 06:42 AM
Originally Posted by Deecee
Hi n2scraplvr, Moppet is a Lhasa Apso/Maltese cross. She's 11 years old and takes advantage of the cuteness factor.

Expecting pics of floral mini when done.
Loved seeing your pics too! Thanks for sharing them.

Hunnib 10-10-2009 06:45 AM
Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
Finished this little mini top last night. It's a disappearing nine patch. Fun to do. Just sew it first, then cut it all up and rearrange the blocks. Can't wait to make another - very addictive and quick performing. Here's a pic:
You are definitely going to have to keep posting your minis. I love them all and I can see now that your help will be invaluable when I find time to start on some of my own!

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 10:06 AM
Originally Posted by Hunnib
Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
Ooops - Cha Cha is in that picture too. They both love each other dearly.

Also, will post pics of the floral when I get it done. Let me know also which fabrics you love in my mini and I'll send you some. Just pm me.
Thanks for directing me to the pics of your babies. At first glance I missed Cha Cha, lol! So sweet.

I see they like to go "for a ride" too! You would get a kick out of seeing my two "going for a ride". I had a back injury so to get some excercise and not worry about breaking my hip or something else, my husband got me a three wheel bicycle because I missed riding bikes with my grandaughter. I found a pet carrier that attaches to the handlebars and that's where my Doodle & Whimsey ride. They go nuts when you ask them is they want to go for a ride, lol!
I can see it now ~~ you three riding down the street causing traffic jams everywhere, doing dbltakes, dropping jaws, hahahahhahah, people snapping pictures and the dogs doing backward flips at the mention of the word "RIDE"!!! hahahahahhah. This little boy named Jordan (aged 6) in NC claims to hear from God and has reported that the animals in heaven all talk to one another!! They just about do that down here! Can they pronounce that word yet?? haha. My two go bonkers at the word "WALK", wanna go??? Bet you three together on that bike are a sight to behold. I know how traffic stops when I walk my two. People come up and offer to buy my dogs right on the spot!! haha. Hope your back is better. I broke mine once so sure know what that's like.lol

Hunnib 10-10-2009 11:56 AM
Well, you described it perfectly! :D :D :D

We only ride in the neighborhood and I have had people stop me in their cars to tell me how cute it was. My older neighbor rides her three-wheeler with us and sometimes my husband joins in on his regular bike. That's how he got the idea for a three wheeler for me to begin with. I broke three vertebrae and cracked my hip in an auto accident several years ago so I can symphathize for sure. I do what I can when I can and don't worry about the rest but it took me a long time to reach that way of thinking.

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 12:27 PM
Originally Posted by Hunnib
Well, you described it perfectly! :D :D :D

We only ride in the neighborhood and I have had people stop me in their cars to tell me how cute it was. My older neighbor rides her three-wheeler with us and sometimes my husband joins in on his regular bike. That's how he got the idea for a three wheeler for me to begin with. I broke three vertebrae and cracked my hip in an auto accident several years ago so I can symphathize for sure. I do what I can when I can and don't worry about the rest but it took me a long time to reach that way of thinking.
Sure can empathize with that! Breaking my leg last year sure changed my way of thinking too! Nothing can replace your health! No amt of money can buy it back. Nothing is as important now to me as being careful where I walk. ha.ha. but I sure did love riding that office chair all thru the house! :D :lol: :lol: :D :roll: :roll:

Hunnib 10-10-2009 12:46 PM
Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
ha.ha. but I sure did love riding that office chair all thru the house! :D :lol: :lol: :D :roll: :roll:
It took me a while to get my sense of humor back and I LOVE YOURS! :D :D :D :D

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 12:56 PM
thanks, Hunnib, I sure look at things lighter now! Since you're online, do you have any suggestions as to what I could do to download some pics here at the board? It's just awful. I've done a system restore 3 times already, cleaned, defragged, debugged and fumigated. Still nothing.

Hunnib 10-10-2009 01:01 PM
I sent you a pm

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 01:39 PM
thanks

Hunnib 10-10-2009 01:42 PM
If I can ever help give me a shout. If you were closer I could get it straightened out for you.

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 01:49 PM
Originally Posted by Hunnib
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You are definitely going to have to keep posting your minis. I love them all and I can see now that your help will be invaluable when I find time to start on some of my own!
Thank you so much Hunnib. You're gonna love what you learn from me and am gonna love what I learn from you! :lol: :lol: :lol:

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 01:53 PM
Originally Posted by Hunnib
If I can ever help give me a shout. If you were closer I could get it straightened out for you.
Thanks so much for your help. We were talking today about doing a restore back to day 1. We'll just save everything to a CD and clean it out for good so I'll be able to show all you nice people some of those precious minis that I adore so much and hope others do too.

Hunnib 10-10-2009 01:54 PM
:lol: :lol: You are a dear heart...I can tell that for sure! I've enjoyed getting to know you and I'm sure I will learn a lot from you. You might not be so lucky, lol!!!!

Hunnib 10-10-2009 01:58 PM
Well, you need to get busy then because I can't wait! LOL!!! :lol:

n2scraplvr 10-10-2009 03:25 PM
Originally Posted by Hunnib
:lol: :lol: You are a dear heart...I can tell that for sure! I've enjoyed getting to know you and I'm sure I will learn a lot from you. You might not be so lucky, lol!!!!
aw, shucks, you're getting fancy on me now! :lol: I've enjoyed this little ole tete-a-tete (that's French for head-to-head conversation as it literally translates) :lol: and life is so sweet and TO BE ENJOYED for sure!! The Lord has sure blessed me with abundant joy and thru you too! I've already learned one thing from you and that's how to go and stick someone's words from another page in the area you need it (duh) why didn't I think of that? I was observant and saw how you did Maksi's quote in your box!!! I thought how in the world did she do that? But the thing that really threw me off was when your picture showed up in someone else's box. Haven't figured that one out yet. ha.ha. It'll be mutually learning and rewarding!! The Lord bless you.

Hunnib 10-10-2009 04:10 PM
and you too...


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