Funky House Block Swap - Signup Closes 15 Apr 2012
01-19-2012, 10:47 AM
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I was very interested on how that question was going to be answered. A lot of people don't need borders. Because the seam to be able to have their finished block the correct size. I have a hugh problem with my blocks coming out the correct size. So a lot of times I have to use borders to even things out. I know, I'm practing on the cutting and 1/4 inch seams. I'm pretty sure that's where my problem is. Thank goodness these are wonky. Went on a shop hop yesterday and will finish it up tomorrow. Have seen lots of inspirational regular houses. Will start constructing mine this weekend.
01-19-2012, 01:50 PM
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Hey Judith 1005, a tip that I learned from a book from Mary Sue Collins who does minatures a lot, is that when you cut be sure to put the line on the full side of the fabric and not to edge, that sliver can make or break an accurate block, especially in minatures. You can tell on an Omni Grid ruler, the yellow lines and black lines for measuring. Try on a yellow line setting the full yellow on the side of the main piece of fabric and then cut. This does help. I also watched this on the old H&G quilt show with Alex Anderson.
01-19-2012, 05:56 PM
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Thank you. I will definitely try that. And this weekend I will go to the web site and see if the video is on there. What great tips I get from everyone here.
Hey Judith 1005, a tip that I learned from a book from Mary Sue Collins who does minatures a lot, is that when you cut be sure to put the line on the full side of the fabric and not to edge, that sliver can make or break an accurate block, especially in minatures. You can tell on an Omni Grid ruler, the yellow lines and black lines for measuring. Try on a yellow line setting the full yellow on the side of the main piece of fabric and then cut. This does help. I also watched this on the old H&G quilt show with Alex Anderson.
01-23-2012, 05:22 PM
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Hi,
Well, I told myself I was going to finish a lot of my other things before I join anything else...but, I have been wanting to make a house quilt for a while...So, count me in!! I love the outhouse idea...I also have a quilt I made, a sampler that includes an old time red schoolhouse, I put a cobblestone roof on it, would 1 block like that be ok? I can post a pic of it if anyone isn't sure... I also am fine with embroidery/applique, and a doghouse, too...I love the quilt shop idea! I would like to kind of make mine into an around the neighborhood quilt...wonky or not!
Can't wait to see all the blocks!!
Kif
Well, I told myself I was going to finish a lot of my other things before I join anything else...but, I have been wanting to make a house quilt for a while...So, count me in!! I love the outhouse idea...I also have a quilt I made, a sampler that includes an old time red schoolhouse, I put a cobblestone roof on it, would 1 block like that be ok? I can post a pic of it if anyone isn't sure... I also am fine with embroidery/applique, and a doghouse, too...I love the quilt shop idea! I would like to kind of make mine into an around the neighborhood quilt...wonky or not!
Can't wait to see all the blocks!!
Kif
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