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    Old 09-13-2013, 12:02 AM
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    #10 3 1/2 x 2 1/2
    #12 3 1/2 square
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    Mirabelle,

    On the Block #2 cutting recommendations, I found #10 to be a real squeaker so I re-cut it at 4" x 2 1/2" to make it fit. Did I miss something"

    Sue

    P.S. Thanks oodles for doing these cuttings measurements for us. I used to be a whacker but this saves a ton of time and fabric.

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    Old 09-13-2013, 12:06 AM
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    MBB your block is gorgeous. I love black background and your fabric is beautiful!
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    Old 09-13-2013, 12:07 AM
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    Very pretty! I love how the colors sing out against the black.

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    Old 09-13-2013, 12:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by Akweiland
    Here is my block, I had such a great time doing this, thanks to everyone for encouraging me to learn to PP.
    Very pretty Akweiland, the black is just the right accent to the white; draws the eye into the block.

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    Old 09-13-2013, 12:50 AM
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    I just measured the first and the second block. The first block is 13.25" and my printer is set to no scaling. So I have no idea why this one is too small.
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    Old 09-13-2013, 12:51 AM
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    Lightbulb Color Choice Resources

    For those of you struggling with your color choices, here are a couple of resources that I use in both my sewing and my jewelry.

    1. Design-Seeds.com - http://www.design-seeds.com/ Look for the palette search link to browse palettes of your favorite colors. I've subscribed to their daily emailed palettes and save my favorite to browse later when I'm searching for color ideas. The site also has an amazing gallery of color palettes from thousands of photographs.

    2. Chip-it by Sherwin Williams - http://letschipit.com/ You can generate a detailed paint chip from a favorite photograph or graphic. For instance, I asked it for a paint chip of carriem's fabric choices shown her message (#16) on page 2 of this September thread and here's what I got.

    http://tmp.letschipit.com/LbQdbV_full2.jpg

    I've even scanned or photographed a piece of fabric I'd like to use and generated a chip of colors that complement the fabric. I find it useful when stumped about which direction to take.

    In general, I just go with my gut reaction to my choices. I find I like the results more often than not even if I didn't like them initially. These two resources are great "jumping off" places.

    I hope this helps some of you still wrestling with color choices.

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    Old 09-13-2013, 02:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by dutchie
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    #10 3 1/2 x 2 1/2
    #12 3 1/2 square
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    Mirabelle,

    On the Block #2 cutting recommendations, I found #10 to be a real squeaker so I re-cut it at 4" x 2 1/2" to make it fit. Did I miss something"

    Sue

    P.S. Thanks oodles for doing these cuttings measurements for us. I used to be a whacker but this saves a ton of time and fabric.
    Dutchie it could possibly be that my printer is printing the blocks a smidge smaller than others, I have been a little more generous with the measurements for the next blocks.
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    Old 09-13-2013, 04:40 PM
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    Thanks everyone! Most of my stash is jewel tones, so black just seemed right :-)
    And thanks mum for posting my block for me.. Was getting annoyed coz nothing was happening when I clicked upload.. Gotta resize.. will know for next time...
    Everyone's blocks are looking amazing! I'm looking forward to seeing more as the months go on!!!
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    Old 09-13-2013, 04:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by moonwork42029
    I have one of those mirrors...so much easier than making a whole block and deciding you don't like it.... gosh, now what "safe" place did I put it in???
    Ha ha ha!! I'll bet it eloped with mine!! I haven't seen it in years!!

    Honchy .. that's going to be a beauty!
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    Old 09-13-2013, 04:49 PM
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    Mira's DD ... love the black background. That swirly fabric in the center is gorgeous!!
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