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10-30-2012, 02:20 PM

#411

kensington

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You probably know more about it then I do, but when I did my applique blocks, I cut my background fabric 1/2 inch too large purposely, That way if they pulled and came out smaller I could still trim them to the size I wanted. Does that make sense? Leave them larger until after your pattern is embroidered on and then cut? HTH.

10-30-2012, 02:23 PM

#412

kensington

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PS... love them all. Love the red especially.

10-30-2012, 02:50 PM

#413

QuilterMomma

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That is what I did, but they design did not lend itself to the 9.5" size so I need to add borders to fill the block up and make it look nicer. It will look more complete. If I get the two quilts quitled tonight, then will work on them and post a photo for you.

10-30-2012, 05:57 PM

#414

tracibug

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My first block... a little bit of cowboy christmas.

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10-30-2012, 06:58 PM

#415

owlvamp

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I love your cowboy christmas block.

10-30-2012, 06:59 PM

#416

owlvamp

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Beautiful blocks QuilterMomma!!

10-30-2012, 07:15 PM

#417

kensington

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I'm excited! The swap is closed now? Just 13 days to get them to you? Then.... swap and ship!! YAY! I'm very excited!! Any one else?

10-30-2012, 08:21 PM

#418

owlvamp

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I'm beyond excited. I wish the blocks were already in my hands. We all will have a beautiful quilt! The blocks are all just wonderful I can't wait to see what I get back.

10-31-2012, 06:25 AM

#419

rwquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kensington

I'm excited! The swap is closed now? Just 13 days to get them to you? Then.... swap and ship!! YAY! I'm very excited!! Any one else?

Yes, this swap is officially now closed. And yes, I am excited to have all the blocks mailed to me and swapped out and everyone getting their blocks back home again. It will be fun!

Tracibug, cute cowboy block!

10-31-2012, 06:32 AM

#420

Belfrybat

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Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: West Central Texas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuilterMomma

Do you think they need bordered? They do fill up most of the space on the white. If so, let me know and I will border them. Will have to go and dig awhile in fabric to find something. Off to do some more later.

Really stunning blocks and I don't think they need bordering. Personally, I'd rather receive them plain and if they need to be larger for my design, would prefer bordering them myself.

Tracibug -- wonderful happy Cowboy Christmas block!