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Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-18-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I haven't been able to work on clue #4 yet,...

I haven't been able to work on clue #4 yet, because I'm trying to get another project finished first. A little quilt shop not so far away has introduced longarm rental. I'm planning a trip there on...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-14-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

This week has been so busy, I have not been able...

This week has been so busy, I have not been able to sew a single stitch. Only two more days and I will be off work for two weeks for the holidays. I plan to spend most of my normal "work hours" at my...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-12-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

Keep the pictures coming! This is so...

Keep the pictures coming! This is so inspirational.

ScubaK, I did spin my seams on clue #3.
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-10-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I am sewing clue #2 and clue #3 on this...

I am sewing clue #2 and clue #3 on this simultaneously. I don't have much sewn, but seeing all the posted pictures made me overly eager to see how these fabrics will look together. I just had to stop...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-05-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

The Deb Tucker ruler is called the V Block...

The Deb Tucker ruler is called the V Block Trimmer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSZO4b40d0).
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-03-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I have the Deb Tucker tool for making Triangle in...

I have the Deb Tucker tool for making Triangle in a Square. If I did not have it, I would probably piece these units with freezer paper using my add a quarter ruler. However, there is one more way to...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-03-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I just finished my last 21 4-patch units from...

I just finished my last 21 4-patch units from clue #1, but I must make a final decision on which constant fabric I want to use before I tackle clue #2. I'm going to work on another project for a...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
12-01-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I have really enjoyed seeing everyone's progress...

I have really enjoyed seeing everyone's progress on clue #1, and I am eager to see what clue #2 brings. Please keep the pictures coming, because I am inspired by the work that I see.

Those of you...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-27-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

Yes. The second one will be half-scale so it will...

Yes. The second one will be half-scale so it will be a smaller project. I've been using my Stripology ruler to cut all the strips, and it has been a huge timesaver!
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-26-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I love seeing photos of all the progress, and I...

I love seeing photos of all the progress, and I hope that those of you who have encountered delays will get to sew very soon. Here is an alternate color scheme that I am trying out to see how...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-26-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

Finally, all the pressing is finished. Here are...

Finally, all the pressing is finished. Here are my units. I had not planned to use any purple in my quilt, but I was intrigued by Bonnie's picture of the white lavender in her blog post. I thought I...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-26-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I've sewn all my 4-Patch units, but I only have a...

I've sewn all my 4-Patch units, but I only have a few that are pressed. Since some posters have asked about swirling seams, I decided to take some pictures while I was working on mine. I put them in...
Forum: Main
11-25-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,024
Posted By Splinter

I want to start the BH mystery, and I have my...

I want to start the BH mystery, and I have my fabrics ready for it. However, my sewing space is a cluttered mess! At least five different projects are in different stages of the creative process, so...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-22-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

The book is Death at the Chateau Bremont, and it...

The book is Death at the Chateau Bremont, and it is the first book of a series. I made an unsuccessful attempt to find it in an audio format. I have sewn through many audio books, and a series among...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-21-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

It is certainly inspiring to see all the color...

It is certainly inspiring to see all the color schemes that have been chosen for this mystery. Like many of you, I am counting down the days until Friday. I found a mystery novel set in...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-17-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

I'm counting down the days to Black Friday. I...

I'm counting down the days to Black Friday. I can't wait for this mystery to start! Last year's mystery was so enjoyable that I ordered the instructions for the Grand Illusion mystery from the...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
11-11-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

Two more weeks until the first clue! I posted a...

Two more weeks until the first clue! I posted a picture earlier, but I was not happy with the constant fabric. I've found a few more options, but I'll wait until I see how it is cut before making my...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
10-31-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,033
Views: 297,080
Posted By Splinter

The Allietare mystery was my introduction to...

The Allietare mystery was my introduction to Bonnie Hunter, and I made the Grand Illusion quilt this summer. Her blog and quilt cam have inspired many quilty ideas since the last mystery, and so I am...
Forum: QuiltingBoard Challenges & Contests
05-06-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,989
Views: 264,317
Posted By Splinter

I have my first border attached, but I don't have...

I have my first border attached, but I don't have enough of my "black" fabric to make the second border. I've gone through all my stash and didn't find anything that matches the picture in my mind. I...
Forum: Main
05-01-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,739
Posted By Splinter

I prefer working with scraps to working with...

I prefer working with scraps to working with yardage. I also usually work with fairly small scraps. However, I think my process will work with larger pieces if you prefer.

Pick a simple block and...
Forum: Main
05-01-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,464
Posted By Splinter

I make templates with cardstock, and I use a Fons...

I make templates with cardstock, and I use a Fons and Porter glue pen. It came with blue glue that was quite clumpy. I switched to the Sewline pink glue pen refills, and I have had no problems. I...
Forum: Main
05-01-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,785
Posted By Splinter

I was at a quilting retreat last fall witnessed a...

I was at a quilting retreat last fall witnessed a rotary cutter accident for the first time. Those blades are really sharp and go through tissues very quickly. Luckily, there were several retired...
Forum: Main
04-29-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,300
Posted By Splinter

Is this the quilt that you are trying to make? If...

Is this the quilt that you are trying to make? If so, you need 4 1/2" squares.

http://quiltingtutorials.com/basic-skills-techniques/4-patch-quilt-xs-os-awesome-quilt/
Forum: Main
04-24-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,496
Posted By Splinter

When you leave Marshall Dry Goods, take Hwy 63...

When you leave Marshall Dry Goods, take Hwy 63 north into Missouri. It will take about 3 hours to get to a shop in Licking, MO called the Lucky Dollar. They have a great selection of fabrics less...
Forum: Pictures
04-22-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,790
Posted By Splinter

Glad to see this tonight. I just received the...

Glad to see this tonight. I just received the templates in the mail this week, and I'm exploring fabrics to use for mine.
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