Penny Haren's "Pieced Applique "... 1 block a week begins January 2011
06-27-2011, 07:30 AM
#881
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Originally Posted by Deecee
It adds character Irene! Your stars stand out from the background better with your colour choices.
I don't think any of us were particularly fond of this block. Don't look now, but the next one is a little similar.
I don't think any of us were particularly fond of this block. Don't look now, but the next one is a little similar.
06-27-2011, 04:43 PM
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lol... I love "listening" to all the comments about this block. Here's to a better block next week! Its really all about the charm and the patience it took to get there.
hugs, Jup
hugs, Jup
07-01-2011, 01:22 PM
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Bakersfield California: We stocked up the pantry today and mother-in-law (87 yrs old) is moving in for a week or two. The forcast is for up to 108-111 degrees! That is bad news if you have to be out in it. We are going to stay indoors watching a few movies we have intended to look at, and of course quilting time will be bountiful. Maybe I will finish up a few projects. Even have to wait until evening to swim unless you want to fry your skin...lol
I hope your summer is wonderful and lazy.
hugs, Jupiter
I hope your summer is wonderful and lazy.
hugs, Jupiter
07-01-2011, 02:46 PM
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We are having 5 degree C. winter mornings here and I would love a little warmth but 100 F plus is far more than anyone needs.
Take care to stay out of the sun and keep hydrated.
Enjoy your movies and sewing time. Is MIL a quilter also?
Take care to stay out of the sun and keep hydrated.
Enjoy your movies and sewing time. Is MIL a quilter also?
07-01-2011, 08:55 PM
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Brrrrrr..... that sounds cold, DeeCee. Stay bundled up!
Helen, my MIL, is not a quilter, but we did recently do a little project together. I remembered seeing her color in a kids coloring book, when she'd get off work in the evening... back when Randy and I were dating. I thought that was a little bit strange, but she explained that it was relaxing to her.
So recently after a short hospital stay, she stayed with us. I taped fabric to a foam board, traced a quilting template design on it, and gave her my big box of crayons and told her to color the picture.
Well, I ironed the wax out of the fabric, then trapuntoed the design and stippled the background. Made into a great pillow for her to take home. I'll show you a picture. I was pretty happy with how it all turned out.
So I'll steal the stage here for a minute... hope no one minds much...
hugs, Jup
Helen, my MIL, is not a quilter, but we did recently do a little project together. I remembered seeing her color in a kids coloring book, when she'd get off work in the evening... back when Randy and I were dating. I thought that was a little bit strange, but she explained that it was relaxing to her.
So recently after a short hospital stay, she stayed with us. I taped fabric to a foam board, traced a quilting template design on it, and gave her my big box of crayons and told her to color the picture.
Well, I ironed the wax out of the fabric, then trapuntoed the design and stippled the background. Made into a great pillow for her to take home. I'll show you a picture. I was pretty happy with how it all turned out.
So I'll steal the stage here for a minute... hope no one minds much...
hugs, Jup
07-02-2011, 11:09 PM
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Can't believe I am first again this week! lol Even though Virginia Snowball is a near duplicate of Facets of Jen, my two don't look so much alike, as I got a better color selection this week. Learning as I go along... and I suppose that is what we are hoping we do!
hugs, Jupiter
hugs, Jupiter
07-03-2011, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jupiter
Brrrrrr..... that sounds cold, DeeCee. Stay bundled up!
Helen, my MIL, is not a quilter, but we did recently do a little project together. I remembered seeing her color in a kids coloring book, when she'd get off work in the evening... back when Randy and I were dating. I thought that was a little bit strange, but she explained that it was relaxing to her.
So recently after a short hospital stay, she stayed with us. I taped fabric to a foam board, traced a quilting template design on it, and gave her my big box of crayons and told her to color the picture.
Well, I ironed the wax out of the fabric, then trapuntoed the design and stippled the background. Made into a great pillow for her to take home. I'll show you a picture. I was pretty happy with how it all turned out.
So I'll steal the stage here for a minute... hope no one minds much...
hugs, Jup
Helen, my MIL, is not a quilter, but we did recently do a little project together. I remembered seeing her color in a kids coloring book, when she'd get off work in the evening... back when Randy and I were dating. I thought that was a little bit strange, but she explained that it was relaxing to her.
So recently after a short hospital stay, she stayed with us. I taped fabric to a foam board, traced a quilting template design on it, and gave her my big box of crayons and told her to color the picture.
Well, I ironed the wax out of the fabric, then trapuntoed the design and stippled the background. Made into a great pillow for her to take home. I'll show you a picture. I was pretty happy with how it all turned out.
So I'll steal the stage here for a minute... hope no one minds much...
hugs, Jup
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