10 Minute Block
06-24-2011, 04:31 PM
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I used a couple of our conference tables at the office and it worked great...maybe you can borrow some for a little bit.
If you have room to store the folding tables, a couple 6' ones shouldn't be too high. I have 2 that fold in 1/2 and I can slide them under the spare bed.
Love the colors in your quilt too!
If you have room to store the folding tables, a couple 6' ones shouldn't be too high. I have 2 that fold in 1/2 and I can slide them under the spare bed.
Love the colors in your quilt too!
06-24-2011, 04:57 PM
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I just learned how to make the Ten Minute Block. I am going to figure out some fabrics to make myself a quick quilt with this block. I did it in blue batiks with white canters for the Row Robin on Friends Across the Border Group- you can see a picture of it there on the last page.
Your color combination is stunning!
Your color combination is stunning!
06-24-2011, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
I just love easy blocks!....and this one has to be the easiest I've ever done. Started today and it's ready to sandwich and quilt, although the sandwiching is the worst part for me....hate getting down on my knees on hardwood floors!
As far as sandwiching your quilt, may I give a hint so you don't have to get on the floor. I know when I get down there I can't get back up.
I learned quite a few years ago to sandwich quilts this way, sure makes it easier. I use my dining room table. I put a tooth pick in the center--I tape it with a piece of tape to keep it from moving. I then find the center of my backing fabric. Smooth it out then use binder clips to attach it to my table. I then add the batting doing the same thing smoothing it out, moving the binder clips to hold both the batting and backing fabric. Then I add the quilt top. doing still the same thing. Once I have it all smoothed out. I then take my safety pins and pin the top that is on top of the table. Once it is pinned, I then move the quilt from side to side, and up and down. To get it on the table top, and secure it again with binder clips. Once it is all finished. I have a nicely pinned quilt, and my back and knees thank me for not having to crawl all over the floor.
Sibyl
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06-24-2011, 05:46 PM
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That's a great tip!!! That would be the very best way for doing a truly hurtful thing when we make quilts. Thanks so much. jigs1354
Your quilt is beautiful. I am going to have to try that one soon.
As far as sandwiching your quilt, may I give a hint so you don't have to get on the floor. I know when I get down there I can't get back up.
I learned quite a few years ago to sandwich quilts this way, sure makes it easier. I use my dining room table. I put a tooth pick in the center--I tape it with a piece of tape to keep it from moving. I then find the center of my backing fabric. Smooth it out then use binder clips to attach it to my table. I then add the batting doing the same thing smoothing it out, moving the binder clips to hold both the batting and backing fabric. Then I add the quilt top. doing still the same thing. Once I have it all smoothed out. I then take my safety pins and pin the top that is on top of the table. Once it is pinned, I then move the quilt from side to side, and up and down. To get it on the table top, and secure it again with binder clips. Once it is all finished. I have a nicely pinned quilt, and my back and knees thank me for not having to crawl all over the floor.
Sibyl
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Originally Posted by Essiescott
Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose
I just love easy blocks!....and this one has to be the easiest I've ever done. Started today and it's ready to sandwich and quilt, although the sandwiching is the worst part for me....hate getting down on my knees on hardwood floors!
As far as sandwiching your quilt, may I give a hint so you don't have to get on the floor. I know when I get down there I can't get back up.
I learned quite a few years ago to sandwich quilts this way, sure makes it easier. I use my dining room table. I put a tooth pick in the center--I tape it with a piece of tape to keep it from moving. I then find the center of my backing fabric. Smooth it out then use binder clips to attach it to my table. I then add the batting doing the same thing smoothing it out, moving the binder clips to hold both the batting and backing fabric. Then I add the quilt top. doing still the same thing. Once I have it all smoothed out. I then take my safety pins and pin the top that is on top of the table. Once it is pinned, I then move the quilt from side to side, and up and down. To get it on the table top, and secure it again with binder clips. Once it is all finished. I have a nicely pinned quilt, and my back and knees thank me for not having to crawl all over the floor.
Sibyl
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