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sew diva 08-13-2012 05:35 PM

I saw a post referring to a June block being completed. Are there block patterns for this and if so where does one find them?

VickiM 08-13-2012 05:41 PM

Charlotte...your Halloween quilt is adorable! Great job!!!

JeanieG 08-13-2012 06:28 PM


Originally Posted by sew diva (Post 5439095)
I saw a post referring to a June block being completed. Are there block patterns for this and if so where does one find them?

Sew Diva are you inquiring about the Block of the Month Program here on QB? It is under Block of the Week/Month on the main forum. This year we are doing a Calendar BOM. Last year we did Stars.

vickig626 08-14-2012 05:14 AM


Originally Posted by wildyard (Post 5438192)
Charlotte, congrats on saving your squares in such a wonderful way!!! Great job!!

I wanted to say that I always use safety pins to baste my quilts as I poke myself with straight pins and get blood on the fabric... ick! I have used glue sticks for other things and it works fine for me. I haven't had any kind of problems with it.

For sewing on my bindings, I don't use anything. No pins, glue, clips, etc. I just sew it as I go along and I never have a problem with it. My edges are trimmed and stitched first, so it's just a matter of aligning binding raw edges with quilt raw edges and sewing the 1/4" seam. I wonder what I don't know that causes others to have to pin and glue and have so much problem with sewing on bindings. Is mine a case of ignorance is bliss? LOL

I am pondering this QAYG situation. I have always used fleece for quilt backings and had planned to also for the QAYG. Now I am wondering how it would look having cotton for the joinings and the rest of the back fleece. I am pretty sure it would be a nightmare trying to use fleece for the joinings on the back. LOL

When I first started quilting, I also pinned my binding to the quilt after trimming the batting/backing. But, now, I don't bother because I ALWAYS get poked from pins, sometimes bad enough to have to stop and wait for the bleeding to stop. I find that using the walking foot helps.

As for the fleece, why not make a test piece using the fleece and see if you like it.

Sewze 08-14-2012 10:46 AM

I just discovered this thread this morning and have spent the whole day reading the posts. I have always wanted to learn QAYG, so would like to play catch up, if that's okay?
As a side note on the glue basting, I have a high end sewing machine and have always used the Elmer's purple glue stick on basting my pieces together and also doing paper piecing before stitching, applique, and doing the clothesline wraping for making bowls, purses, vases, etc. for the past 4 yrs without any harm to my machine.....as previously noted, there is a little buildup on the needle which comes off easily with your finger. Jinnie

Jenniky 08-14-2012 12:08 PM

Sorry ladies I have not checked in today. I have been focused on making the tutorial for the adding on the outer sashing. As the next technique we are covering. I lost two hours on fussing with my machine. For some reason it did not want to behave when I changed out the thread. It was the same thread and bobbin I was using before with no trouble. Ran all the various checks. Took it apart and gave it a through cleaning. Then I gave it a good talking to before I tested it again. It ran smoothly...LOL . I Guess I told it.. Haha!

I will take a break in a couple of hours and get read up on all the posts. Im seeing a very special Halloween Quilt that is Just Awesome.. Hmm How great is that. WTG CharlotteMarie. :) I see some other pretties also..will have to take the time and give all a proper response. :thumbup: So I dont feel rushed I am going to push back posting the Tutorial on Friday. I want to make sure its ONLY THE BEST for you ladies. :thumbup: TTYL

Pinkiris 08-14-2012 12:11 PM

Jenniky--Thanks for taking such good care of us! :)

rwquilts 08-14-2012 03:15 PM

Jenniky, no rush! You do a great job and it will be something to look forward to. :)

dublb 08-14-2012 03:20 PM

Jenniky - We will wait patiently, we promise. Take your time 'cause your doin' an awesome job!

charlottemarie 08-14-2012 03:32 PM

Jenniky, thanks for this thread. I am now officially a quilter and not just a piecer~! I have about 60 more blocks to work on so never fear we have plenty of work ahead, I will look forward to the Friday post. Thanks again to all of you for your kind words on my halloween quilt. Hugs to all!


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