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07-01-2011, 05:17 AM

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leakus

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Originally Posted by JudyG

I have finally finished my #9 block. I have had a really hard time deciding on what thread to use for the embroidery and after testing about a dozen different things on my background fabric, I decided to just go with plain old embroidery floss. It is a really dark red and might not show up great in the pictures, but it really is pretty on the dark blue and has the look I was aiming for.

Hi Judy, I am about to start my first block. I noticed what a beautiful embroidery you did. What type of embroidery thread did you use? It seems in the picture to be a thick one. Did you do it by hand or by machine?

thanks Andrea

07-01-2011, 01:43 PM

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I started the AOTH today. Wanted to have your input as to the embroidery in red. I did raw edge applique and I haven't attached the center nor finished with the embroidery. I embroidery the red by machine. Should I continue or is it too sloppy?

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07-01-2011, 02:55 PM

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Lacelady

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I don't think its too sloppy Andrea - it looks fine, and so does the rest of your block.

07-01-2011, 03:50 PM

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Andrea, your block is very neatly done (I don't see anything sloppy about it). Good color combinations and machine applique .

07-01-2011, 03:57 PM

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deranged_damsel

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looks WONDERFUL Andrea!!!

you are to hard on yourself, your machine embroidery is flawless! I have a baked chicken who tells me so :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

07-01-2011, 05:13 PM

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Hi Andrea. I think your block is lovely and your machine embroidery looks good.

My embroidery thread is 3 strands of Coats & Clark hand embroidery floss (That was all I could find in Arizona when I was looking for floss in March). Don't ask me why I used 3 strands instead of two, because I don't have a good reason, but I do like it.

Yours is looking great. Keep up the good work.

07-01-2011, 05:18 PM

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sandpat

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Andrea..I agree, it looks just great from here!

So Judy...how is your's coming now?? I'm anxious to see your center section.

07-01-2011, 07:11 PM

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QuiltswithConvicts

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Yea!!! Andrea has begun! I really like it! Can't wait to see the next one! You finished that one quickly.

The one I'm working on now (#27) has taken me 2 evenings. The little Thai-style flowers have each taken me 1 hour to sew. I'm too tired to stitch anymore, so decfided to catch up on the events of today.

07-01-2011, 07:48 PM

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Andrea, your embroidery is wonderful!!!!!!! And I really love the red embroidery. Very, very pretty!

07-01-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sandpat

So Judy...how is your's coming now?? I'm anxious to see your center section.

I've been a little stagnant lately, haven't gotten much done. I am still debating on whether I want to add sashing or not and, if so, what color (just recently thought about adding red to match the embroidery). I'm also kicking around making the center a little smaller so I don't end up with such a huge quilt. Need to make a bunch of decisions and get going again.