retired2pa

I didn't know the blocks were in the book. Thanks. I would assume you just measure the pieces in the blocks and add 1/4" or so???

retired2pa

One last question on DJ. I think I'll skip the software and get the book. I can do my own measuring, right?

My question is: which book do I get? I see there's a "newer version" released in 2021 with a blue cover and the yellow book was released much earlier. What's the difference?

lindadee

I approached this the same way I do any pieced block - I traced it out on freezer paper, then cut the block apart for the templates. You add your seam allowance to those templates. Or, as I usually do - trace around the templates onto my fabric and then add seam allowance. I hope this was clear and helpful
Linda in Iowa

lindadee

Hi, Colleen I have the original book by Brenda Manges Papadakis, so I am not sure what the story is with a different one. I believe this is the one I have: Dear Jane The 225 Patterns From The 1863 Jane A Stickle Quilt ~ 1996 Copy | eBay
I am not sure what you mean by "I can do my own measuring, right?" Sorry if I'm being dense
I was trying to add a picture of my Dear Jane, but can't seem to figure it out. As you can tell, I'm an idiot when it comes to technology LOL

lindadee

Finished the Binding on Dear Jane | Linda's Joy of Quilting (lindasjoyofquilting.blogspot.com)
This is a picture of my Dear Jane that I posted to my old blog back in the day when I was still blogging LOL

eparys

That is just gorgeous - lindadee!! What a finish.

I am still in the planning stages. It looks like you followed the original in your fabric colors. I will more than likely use the software as I want to enlarge the quilt but retain the look so my blocks will more than likely be larger than the 4.5.

lindadee

Thank you for your kind words Making Dear Jane was an interesting journey. One I'm glad I took

retired2pa

Yes, thank you

retired2pa

(I am not sure what you mean by "I can do my own measuring, right?" Sorry if I'm being dense
I was trying to add a picture of my Dear Jane, but can't seem to figure it out. As you can tell, I'm an idiot when it comes to technology LOL [/QUOTE]

I think I know what the difference is in the books. The blue cover is the 25th Anniversary Edition.

I was thinking I'd have to measure all the pieces in a block so I could do FPP. DUH. I just need to trace and add 1/4" for seam allowance.

lindadee

You told me something I didn't know - that the Dear Jane book was reissued I'm glad to hear that because it's a classic.