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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter
    Well that may be a bit hard for me, but its a challenge!

    Hmmmm, Psychomom quilter, could divide the m]name up and then try something/ NO not a shower and knife!!


    could make it look crazy then a pict of a mom then a quilter? Thats a LOT!
    A crazy-haired lady slashing a quilt gone bad? With 2 or 3 kids tugging at her skirts? You could leave out the shower... or how about making the shower curtain a quilt? You could slash that!
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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:35 AM
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    My avatar is a golden comet - with feathers the same colour as my hair!! LOL (I was desperate to find something different.) I forsee applique in my future.
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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by Farm Quilter
    If you choose to make a quilt of our name blocks, I'll volunteer to do the quilting.
    Thank you Susan. I'm leaning heavily in the direction of a quilt. We need more input on that aspect.

    Looking at the ideas for name blocks, looks as though people are going to need lots of room. say 12 or 14 inch blocks. I just did an entire quilt of pieced bat blocks. Blocks were 14". Quilt finished at king size.
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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter
    Well that may be a bit hard for me, but its a challenge!

    Hmmmm, Psychomom quilter, could divide the m]name up and then try something/ NO not a shower and knife!!


    could make it look crazy then a pict of a mom then a quilter? Thats a LOT!
    The background should be the Psycho part and mom should be outstanding
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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by Treasureit
    What if I make a block I like and change my name to match it!
    I can't think of a block any suggestions?

    Treasure chest with gold coins spilling out of it ?
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    Old 09-09-2011, 06:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by Baloonatic
    Originally Posted by Psychomomquilter
    Well that may be a bit hard for me, but its a challenge!

    Hmmmm, Psychomom quilter, could divide the m]name up and then try something/ NO not a shower and knife!!


    could make it look crazy then a pict of a mom then a quilter? Thats a LOT!
    A crazy-haired lady slashing a quilt gone bad? With 2 or 3 kids tugging at her skirts? You could leave out the shower... or how about making the shower curtain a quilt? You could slash that!


    :thumbup:
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    Old 09-09-2011, 07:13 AM
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    Originally Posted by olebat
    The discussion about making a name block and quilt begins on page 37/38 http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142025-37.htm of the original thread. We should focus on what we want to do, and how we could best do it.
    • Do we want to make our individual blocks and simply post a picture of it?
    • Do we want to determine a standard size, make our blocks and send them to a collector who will then assemble them into a quilt(s)?
    • If a quilt is made . . .
    - who pays for the batting and backing?
    - would someone volunteer to do the quilting?
    - would someone like to donate the supplies?
    - would we each send in, say, $5.00 with our block to cover the above expenses?
    • If a quilt is made, what will become of it?
    - could we, as individuals, pay to have it displayed at our local shows? (That would include shipping and handling, insurance and show fee)
    - would we want to auction it and give the money to the QB?

    I think we have the potential to make history, or at least a magazine article. Perhaps our quilts would end up in the museum in Paducah. Who knows at this point?

    Feed some ideas related to the project as a whole. We can also bounce ideas pertaining to our individual blocks. I'm thinking big. I'd like to see the blocks made into a quilt.

    Many states have had the counties or parishes provide a block representing that county/parish, the blocks were assembled into a quilt, and hang in prominent places around the states. We can do this!

    If your screen name is nondescript, I think it would be fine to make your own little name crest to paint, print, embroider or applique onto your block. My opinion - what say ye others?
    As they say...the devil is in the details!! Valid points all!
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    Old 09-09-2011, 07:14 AM
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    Think it is a winner idea. Would love to sit and do something like that and be able to share it with everyone..
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    Old 09-09-2011, 07:30 AM
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    Originally Posted by Baloonatic
    Originally Posted by vickig626
    have NO clue what I would do with mine -- vickig626 -- how boring!!!

    Maybe a number block???
    How about an art quilt of Vicksburg? LOL
    another project....just what I need LOL

    maybe I could do a block of the old Victrola (those who are old enough would know what that is) LOL need to find a PP pattern or make one.

    :mrgreen:
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    Old 09-09-2011, 07:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kappy
    Originally Posted by olebat
    The discussion about making a name block and quilt begins on page 37/38 http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142025-37.htm of the original thread. We should focus on what we want to do, and how we could best do it.
    • Do we want to make our individual blocks and simply post a picture of it?
    • Do we want to determine a standard size, make our blocks and send them to a collector who will then assemble them into a quilt(s)?
    • If a quilt is made . . .
    - who pays for the batting and backing?
    - would someone volunteer to do the quilting?
    - would someone like to donate the supplies?
    - would we each send in, say, $5.00 with our block to cover the above expenses?
    • If a quilt is made, what will become of it?
    - could we, as individuals, pay to have it displayed at our local shows? (That would include shipping and handling, insurance and show fee)
    - would we want to auction it and give the money to the QB?

    I think we have the potential to make history, or at least a magazine article. Perhaps our quilts would end up in the museum in Paducah. Who knows at this point?

    Feed some ideas related to the project as a whole. We can also bounce ideas pertaining to our individual blocks. I'm thinking big. I'd like to see the blocks made into a quilt.

    Many states have had the counties or parishes provide a block representing that county/parish, the blocks were assembled into a quilt, and hang in prominent places around the states. We can do this!

    If your screen name is nondescript, I think it would be fine to make your own little name crest to paint, print, embroider or applique onto your block. My opinion - what say ye others?
    As they say...the devil is in the details!! Valid points all!
    Making quilts to auction / donate would be kinda cool.
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