Nine Patch Project
07-04-2010, 09:40 AM
#431
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Location: naples florida
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Originally Posted by Swan Song
Ok swimer girl I will add you to our group. :-)
wilhelmina, I think they make it look like a crazy quilt. I would just have fun with it. I could see some embroidery or decorative stitches in it. I think it's great. :thumbup:
wilhelmina, I think they make it look like a crazy quilt. I would just have fun with it. I could see some embroidery or decorative stitches in it. I think it's great. :thumbup:
07-04-2010, 04:03 PM
#432
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Location: naples florida
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Well ....what a job the scraps will be....I have every size, shape and color....all I did today was iron quite a few pieces of material and part of a small box (there were tons of different materials in there) and put them into piles that I think I will be able to cut into the sizes reccommended by the Quiltville gal.....Bonnie, I think, is her name.
She gives great information, but my scraps (I have at least 20 years worth) are overwhelming. I guess I will try to do a little each day and see if I can get better organized. No promises tho!!! That is tedious stuff!!!
A question for you..... about the strings... I have to believe that the true strings... teensy teeniny widths..... are just thrown out...what is the narrowest size you all keep.....I think I would be interested in sending my strings to someone who would want them ....I'm not thrilled about trying to make a quilt with them.
Thanks for listening to me...hugs SG
She gives great information, but my scraps (I have at least 20 years worth) are overwhelming. I guess I will try to do a little each day and see if I can get better organized. No promises tho!!! That is tedious stuff!!!
A question for you..... about the strings... I have to believe that the true strings... teensy teeniny widths..... are just thrown out...what is the narrowest size you all keep.....I think I would be interested in sending my strings to someone who would want them ....I'm not thrilled about trying to make a quilt with them.
Thanks for listening to me...hugs SG
07-04-2010, 04:11 PM
#433
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Kaneohe, HI
Posts: 388
Originally Posted by swimer girl
Well ....what a job the scraps will be....I have every size, shape and color....all I did today was iron quite a few pieces of material and part of a small box (there were tons of different materials in there) and put them into piles that I think I will be able to cut into the sizes reccommended by the Quiltville gal.....Bonnie, I think, is her name.
She gives great information, but my scraps (I have at least 20 years worth) are overwhelming. I guess I will try to do a little each day and see if I can get better organized. No promises tho!!! That is tedious stuff!!!
A question for you..... about the strings... I have to believe that the true strings... teensy teeniny widths..... are just thrown out...what is the narrowest size you all keep.....I think I would be interested in sending my strings to someone who would want them ....I'm not thrilled about trying to make a quilt with them.
Thanks for listening to me...hugs SG
She gives great information, but my scraps (I have at least 20 years worth) are overwhelming. I guess I will try to do a little each day and see if I can get better organized. No promises tho!!! That is tedious stuff!!!
A question for you..... about the strings... I have to believe that the true strings... teensy teeniny widths..... are just thrown out...what is the narrowest size you all keep.....I think I would be interested in sending my strings to someone who would want them ....I'm not thrilled about trying to make a quilt with them.
Thanks for listening to me...hugs SG
8-)
07-04-2010, 05:43 PM
#435
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: North West, Washington
Posts: 387
Originally Posted by swimer girl
This message is for Quilt Queen 2 or anyone who can help me.Regarding your beautiful blocks
I feel like such a dunce ....i have read this thread avidly...I love the nine patch but do not see how you call that a nine patch.....because it has that 4p in it. sorry but I am really confused...I asked GrammaNancy how she made hers....What am I missing??
Also I have tons of scraps but they are a mess and in several different boxes. Where do I start to get them organized ....i read that you make certain sized strips and sqs...is there a formula for organizing your scraps???? Please help and thanks....all of you on the 9P project are making beautiful blocks and quilts...hugs SG
I feel like such a dunce ....i have read this thread avidly...I love the nine patch but do not see how you call that a nine patch.....because it has that 4p in it. sorry but I am really confused...I asked GrammaNancy how she made hers....What am I missing??
Also I have tons of scraps but they are a mess and in several different boxes. Where do I start to get them organized ....i read that you make certain sized strips and sqs...is there a formula for organizing your scraps???? Please help and thanks....all of you on the 9P project are making beautiful blocks and quilts...hugs SG
07-05-2010, 05:10 AM
#437
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Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
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Originally Posted by MegsAnn
Here's what I made today out of four 9-patches. I'm thinking of making it into a small bag or purse. I used only 2 fabrics, and alternated like this:
2 blocks
dark,light,dark
light,dark,light
dark,light,dark
2 blocks
light,dark,light
dark,light,dark
light,dark,light
Then when I cut 'em (4 blocks cut make 16 squares) I used 2 squares from each set to make each block. Sew 'em all together and it's kindof a cool pattern. I'm happy with it, at least!
Oh, and they're made from 2" squares so the pieces are a bit tiny to work with. Next time I'll probably do 3" squares.
2 blocks
dark,light,dark
light,dark,light
dark,light,dark
2 blocks
light,dark,light
dark,light,dark
light,dark,light
Then when I cut 'em (4 blocks cut make 16 squares) I used 2 squares from each set to make each block. Sew 'em all together and it's kindof a cool pattern. I'm happy with it, at least!
Oh, and they're made from 2" squares so the pieces are a bit tiny to work with. Next time I'll probably do 3" squares.
07-05-2010, 10:03 AM
#440
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
Posts: 3,524
Swan Song, thank you for the work you are putting into this, the link back to the photos sure is an extra, thank you!
I just got back from buying a little fabric to go with what I have started, cuz I ran out of stash/scraps in the Christmas with the gold metallic (which I usually avoid). FQ's Monday on sale and 20% drawing from the picnic basket today, YEH @ FQ's and 2 1/2 yards should be enough to finish the required number of blocks.
I just got back from buying a little fabric to go with what I have started, cuz I ran out of stash/scraps in the Christmas with the gold metallic (which I usually avoid). FQ's Monday on sale and 20% drawing from the picnic basket today, YEH @ FQ's and 2 1/2 yards should be enough to finish the required number of blocks.
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