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    Old 03-17-2011, 07:25 AM
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    Patti just like jane i do not think there is a "right" or "wrong" way.
    just you own way.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 08:05 AM
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    I printed out 10 block patterns, enlarged by 142%. I also ordered a couple of Michael Miller Fairy Frost charm packs to go with my batiks. AND, I ordered 5 colors of Bottom Line thread. My light box is still set up on my cutting table and I will start cutting out the applique patterns this weekend.....at least that is what my plans are. ***The best laid plans of mice and men often go asunder.***
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    Old 03-17-2011, 08:12 AM
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    Lesley: great demo and great ideas. thanks
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    Old 03-17-2011, 09:03 AM
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    Thanks y'all. I brought my book to work today to use the copy machine at lunch. I'm so lucky to have (approved) access to the technologies. Not sure what I will decide yet. Too many other projects are yelling at me - one, for a baby boy born last night to two of my colleagues.


    Ducky, my mom always says: If you want to make God laugh, make a plan. I think that fits too.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 10:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by sandpat
    I know Lesley....I did that, but for some reason I'm having trouble with that one little bit on the flowers. I'll get them on tonight and just leave whatever happens...GRRRRR! You know you can only do something over 3 times...(wasn't that the Jane rule??)

    Thats a good idea about those little hearts...they are so small that I'm thinking I'm going to do them in something other than the Razzle Dazzle...I have some metallic thread that I use for Embroidery..Yelmet I think...I may try that for those teeny hearts.

    BTW...I love your block! Funny..you went from light to dark..I went from dark to light with the full petal showing being my lightest color.- Mine is probably wrong.... :roll: , but it looks ok..
    I should have gone from dark to light, just as you have done, but when I put my darker blue on the black, it got lost and sort of disappeared. I'm sorry you are struggling with that centre petal - how about ironing round a template with some starch, and allowing it to cool - remove it from the template and then sew it down? Try that, it just might work. Good luck!
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    Old 03-17-2011, 03:16 PM
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    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    Is anyone here NOT doing their ATOH in batiks? Just wondering as I am scanning my scrap bin.

    The other thing I'm wondering: How many are enlarging the pattern? I know Lesley did. Wonder what the most percentage increase the pattern could handle.
    I am using some batiks but I have such a huge stash that I am also using small prints, tone on tones, etc. I have enough fabric to do every piece in a different fabric. I am thinking about making 10" blocks and QAYG. I don't have wall space to hang anymore quilts and I can use this as either a table cloth or on my bed.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 04:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ducky
    I printed out 10 block patterns, enlarged by 142%. I also ordered a couple of Michael Miller Fairy Frost charm packs to go with my batiks. AND, I ordered 5 colors of Bottom Line thread. My light box is still set up on my cutting table and I will start cutting out the applique patterns this weekend.....at least that is what my plans are. ***The best laid plans of mice and men often go asunder.***
    Ducks - you're neither mice nor men - thank goodness! :wink:
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    Old 03-17-2011, 04:06 PM
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    I made mine yellow at the top, pale lavender, lilac & purple for the bottom center piece. I think we are free to do as we please. After all, we bought the fabric, didn't we?

    After copying most of the color layout of Jane's quilt, I am doing what I like, not what Aie liked.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 04:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
    I made mine yellow at the top, pale lavender, lilac & purple for the bottom center piece. I think we are free to do as we please. After all, we bought the fabric, didn't we?

    After copying most of the color layout of Jane's quilt, I am doing what I like, not what Aie liked.
    That's what is going to make all of these look so brilliant at the end. I think we need a Gallery Thread on this board, where we can just post pics without comments being able to be added.
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    Old 03-17-2011, 04:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ducky
    I printed out 10 block patterns, enlarged by 142%. I also ordered a couple of Michael Miller Fairy Frost charm packs to go with my batiks. AND, I ordered 5 colors of Bottom Line thread. My light box is still set up on my cutting table and I will start cutting out the applique patterns this weekend.....at least that is what my plans are. ***The best laid plans of mice and men often go asunder.***
    I can attest to that! ;-)
    This is one of the most scrumptious group project thingies ever!
    I wish I quilted faster! different drum - own time ;-) ;-) ;-)
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