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01-29-2010, 04:48 AM

#1721

reneebobby

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: cleveland ohio

Posts: 3,876

Quote:

Originally Posted by STAR

love that pink and black block! i really like that black fabric!

Isn't it cool, no wonder she was excited. hahaha Love the rickrack on it too.

01-29-2010, 05:02 AM

#1722

KGoodhand

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Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: Ontario Canada

Posts: 2,363

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharon b

They are finishing up at 12" I have adjusted as much as I think I can for the 1/4" and even leave a few extra so that is is a scant 1/4" I am getting so frustrated . On the other hand every month the person I get is getting two blocks as I send along the smaller one, so maybe they can use it elsewhere :lol: LOL

The only thing I can think of is that if you are using a pattern, measure each piece and then add the 1/2" for both seam allowances.

01-29-2010, 05:15 AM

#1723

purplemem

Super Member

Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: Misssissippi

Posts: 3,196

Hi!
I'm one of the newbies! I've had 2 people offer to swap with me, if you want to make it 3, I'm game!

PM me please.

Thanks,
MJ

01-29-2010, 06:14 AM

#1724

samroberts01

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: Mt. pleasant, MI

Posts: 538

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueribbontoes

I'm such a sucker. Sam, I am cutting a block for you now it will be in the mail tomorrow. :D

I'm addicted I tell you! Lol!

I can not wait to see it! It is like christmas everytime you go to the mail box! I am working on yours today, I figured out the pattern and I had some fabric for it!

01-29-2010, 06:19 AM

#1725

samroberts01

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: Mt. pleasant, MI

Posts: 538

Ok I have to get started on my block now! I have been looking at all the January blocks everyone recieved they are all just beautifull! So now to get to work!

01-29-2010, 06:29 AM

#1726

brushandthimble

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: North of Boston, MA, USA

Posts: 3,524

I always seem to be a day late:) just found this thread this morning, have been reading the posts for oh about 2 hours now...LOL
It seems Feb has already been assigned, I would like to join for March.... If anyone would like to PM me for Feb? I would do one.
I will PM all my info..
Theme...Log Cabin and variations with red centers please,

01-29-2010, 08:21 AM

#1727

brushandthimble

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2009

Location: North of Boston, MA, USA

Posts: 3,524

I have a swap partner for Feb. thank you for all the responses. I am only able to do one per month at this time.

01-29-2010, 10:35 AM

#1728

Deb watkins

Super Member

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Horseheads, NY 14845

Posts: 4,025

Would love to swap extras! Sent Moosegirl and Janecats extras out this week. Now working on the Feb block!

01-29-2010, 11:25 AM

#1729

moosegirl

Senior Member

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Cleveland, TN

Posts: 687

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharon b

I need HELP ! All my blocks are coming out too small :hunf: I measure twice, have checked my seam allowance and am getting SO frustrated Any other suggestions ?

are you pressing your seams each time time and using Magic Sizing? Cut pieces slightly larger after sewing and pressing each section trim before assembling the full block. Moosegirl