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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-07-2005, 03:35 AM (1 of 149)
Has everyone had a chance to see the new block? Are there any questions? 
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From: jessi1959
Date: 06-07-2005, 08:23 AM (2 of 149)
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I have a question who wants to make mine? with everything going on here to settle in the new place and unpacking.. It isnt easy when cant move like i use too :( hopefully ill get machines set up by some time this yr lol
Jessi
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 06-07-2005, 08:59 AM (3 of 149)
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Joanne, I was out of town and just checked this morning to see the blocks are up. Thanks, I like these. Especially, July's. Can we make more than one July block if we like doing a lot of different things during the summer months or should I try to incorporate them into one block? 
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 06-08-2005, 05:26 PM (4 of 149)
Can I use a picture of me stretched out on my swing on my patio in my "jammies" for my July Block? LOL  Patsy Patsy
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-08-2005, 06:19 PM (5 of 149)
You can use anything you like for that block 
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-09-2005, 04:33 AM (6 of 149)
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Donna M, your July block is up in the album. What a beautiful job you did, love the theme fabric.
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From: dmoses
Date: 06-09-2005, 08:56 AM (7 of 149)
Thanks, Joanne. That fabric was in a box of fabric pieces(mostly cotton) I bought some time ago, when I decided that I might want to learn about quilting. That was a good way for me to go, since I experience anxiety in the quilting section of the fabric store...no idea what to choose. All of the different pieces in the box provide lots of opportunity for experimenting and learning. What fun!  Now I always check the remnant bin for cottons, to add to the 'repertoire'.
Take care,
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 06-10-2005, 12:42 PM (8 of 149)
| Love your July block, Donna. What a neat idea! Now that the first block has hit the album, I'm sure it will start filling up fast. Way to go! |
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From: Magot
Date: 06-10-2005, 02:31 PM (9 of 149)
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Fast work Donna, and very neatly done!
love and kisses, Jan
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 06-10-2005, 05:27 PM (10 of 149)
Donna, great July block...I had to check to see if you were a Canuck. Looks like your summer activities include a trip to  !
TTFN from
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 06-10-2005, 07:08 PM (11 of 149)
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Donna I really do like your block! Super job on it too girl! I have lots of ideas running in and out of my head but I am thinking I want to re-think this because of what Donna did with her July Block. I love Joanne's June block too~~~~~~~~~~ WOW. You ladies are so creative! I am researching my embroidery library to see if I can come up with something~ Hope we all get some sewing done this weekend. One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: dmoses
Date: 06-10-2005, 07:10 PM (12 of 149)
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Thanks, everyone. I will be gone most of July, so I want to get my blocks done before I go. I still have to figure out what to do with my June Sunbonnet block. The idea for July came quickly...because I am a 'Canuck' and I've been wanting to do something with a maple leaf for some time. I finally got an opportunity to do that, although I have to admit that getting that maple leaf to fit the centre block was a real brain-stretcher 
Take care,
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-11-2005, 05:53 PM (13 of 149)
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Kit, your june block is up in the album. Very cute
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-13-2005, 02:33 AM (14 of 149)
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Dorene, your june and july blocks are up in the album. Very well done. I must say Barry looks good in plaid
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 06-13-2005, 02:04 PM (15 of 149)
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Joanne, What did you use for buttons on your Barry? I just now discovered my boy does not have any buttons on his suspenders. LOL! Maybe mine is chubbier than yours and doesn;t need any help holding up his pants~~~~~~~ LOL~~~~~~~~~~~~ Got to get busy now on my June/July Houses~ Whew Sure glad to get sunbonnet and July Block out of the way! I get messed up with using Steam a Seam. I always seem to draw on the wrong side the first time and have to go back and re-do~~~~~~ Oh it is all in fun I guess. I still enjoy the challenges you give us. If we are staying the stay with our knowledge then we aren't growing like we need to be, right? This little man was harder to me, than those triangles. I vote for something really really really easy in August~ LOL!!!!!!!!! have a wonderful day. Back to work I go~ OKNANA
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-13-2005, 04:21 PM (16 of 149)
| I used hot glue crystals, that way he can't pop the buttons lol |
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From: Magot
Date: 06-15-2005, 04:01 PM (17 of 149)
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Looks like I am going to slide in at the end of the month again Joanne,got a whole load of teaching to prepare for this weekend first. I am going to the Eden Project in Cornwall in July - a whole load of geodesic domes with different climates inside - this has given me some wacky ideas for July but I don't reckon I am too good at sewing circles - my brunkards path block on the sampler you did before is Very Drunk. Any hints on how to sew curves smoothly? Imagine a block with a load of circles on top of each other (in all my luvverly checks) some showing completely others half hidden - would it be best to layer these up or go the applique route?
love and kisses, Jan
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-15-2005, 05:13 PM (18 of 149)
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Jan, sewing circles and odd shapes is like any other sewing. You have to ease in the circle. They key is to have the needle down, lift the presser foot, rotate, presser foot down and sew. You can keep doing this but also it does turn very easy if you take your time.
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 06-16-2005, 08:49 AM (19 of 149)
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I like everyone's blocks that have been completed. I probably won't get to mine until sometime in July. I have out of town company and next week will be gone sailing. But, I will be thinking about what I want to do. Jo's July Block - Is this all embroidery by machine? I like it. Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-16-2005, 09:02 AM (20 of 149)
Hi Liz, thanks. Y  es that is machine embroidery.
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 06-16-2005, 11:45 AM (21 of 149)
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Joanne, Oh no.  I just convinced myself that I didn't need an embroidery machine, that a computerized machine would suffice. Now, I'll have to rethink my decision!
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 06-16-2005, 06:32 PM (22 of 149)
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Oh yes you DO WANT AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE LIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY ARE LOTS OF FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: Magot
Date: 06-23-2005, 05:56 PM (23 of 149)
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O Mighty Leader! I have sent you my Sunbonnet Barry, to go with Sunbonnet Sharon (also in fake Burberry) All they need now is a souped up Nova with blue lights..(English Joke) actually to me he looks more like a stunted child Marsh Wiggle - must be the hat. Now to get to my Geodesic domes... love and kisses, Jan
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-25-2005, 06:55 AM (24 of 149)
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Hi Jan, I am out of town until next week so I will upoad it then for you
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From: Magot
Date: 06-25-2005, 07:06 AM (25 of 149)
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okey dokey Bunnyhun.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: joannequilts
Date: 06-30-2005, 07:57 PM (26 of 149)
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Hi everyone, I am back and have uploaded the block pics you sent. Great job, just awesome.
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From: Magot
Date: 06-30-2005, 10:44 PM (27 of 149)
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Carolyn, love yur summer block - tres cool! Jo carolyn and I appear to feature twice inthe Barry Block - trigger happy finger?
love and kisses, Jan
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-01-2005, 05:16 AM (28 of 149)
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Yup you sure did, I have now fixed it. Thanks for the heads up
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From: dmoses
Date: 07-01-2005, 10:04 AM (29 of 149)
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Lovely blocks, everyone!
Take care,
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 07-01-2005, 11:05 AM (30 of 149)
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The blocks are great! Carolyn, that is great fabric..............you must have a great stash! Magot...........so glad to see poor Barry or whoever without his garden.............no embrodiery machine at my house.......sigh. Mine will be contemplating the universe or something. (the lint in his belly button maybe??). So guess I need to get busy here...........been off in the cool mountains of Colorado.......back to the heat and the sewing machine. Jo, did you go see that baby??? Give him lots of hugs and kisses?? I sure hope so................ Norma |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-01-2005, 11:18 AM (31 of 149)
| Oh I had an absolute ball with Joshua, he is so funny and loving. |
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From: CodyGramma
Date: 07-02-2005, 08:26 AM (32 of 149)
| What are and where do I go see these blocks??? Is this a swap going on? After reading these posts I'm just curious and would like to see what your talking about! LOL Hope I'm not butting in where I don't belong! Thanks |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-02-2005, 09:16 AM (33 of 149)
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Hi, not it isn't a swap but a block of the month the ladies are making. You can see the lessons and pictures here: http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=32 |
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From: CodyGramma
Date: 07-02-2005, 09:44 AM (34 of 149)
| Thanks Joanne....Eventually, I found that page but I still can't find a link to view everyone's blocks...is it on that page?? Am I just not seeing it? |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-02-2005, 10:26 AM (35 of 149)
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Oh sorry lol, here it is: http://photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-02-2005, 02:45 PM (36 of 149)
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Joann, Will you double check the link above. When I cliked on it, it brings up my personal photo album. Maybe I messed it up or something. Who knows with me~~~ Thanks~ OKNANA
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 07-02-2005, 03:10 PM (37 of 149)
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This is the link I use. Hope it works for you. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jo1953/my_photos Barb
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-02-2005, 06:11 PM (38 of 149)
| I tried the above link and it is my page with the blocks, etc. |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-02-2005, 06:19 PM (39 of 149)
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Oh sorry lol, here it is: http://photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos jo, clik on this one and see if it is the same. thanks One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-03-2005, 02:49 AM (40 of 149)
| LOL...yes still my album. |
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From: Magot
Date: 07-03-2005, 11:59 AM (41 of 149)
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are you two sure that"my photo"s isn't just a generic term and that Yahoo is picking up cookies from your computers and assuming you each want to see your own photos? use the jo1953 link - my Barry does look at bit lonely - I've just been rereading "little house on the prarie" perhaps he is in a dust storm?
love and kisses, Jan
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-03-2005, 01:40 PM (42 of 149)
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I don't think I understand enough on how all computers work to understand this. LOL When I clik on the link in message # 35 it does bring up my own photos but when i clik on the link in message 37 it brings up Joanne's photos. Must be my computer. Thanks for looking at it anyways Jo. I am going to try to sew my June House today and maybe even July's. Got to get caught back up. Wish we could be there to help ya move Joann. Wonder if we would get much packing done or not? LOL! Happy Birthday America OKNANA One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-03-2005, 08:03 PM (43 of 149)
| Packing???? heck I live 11 floors up so we can just throw it all over the balcony and hope for the best lol |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-03-2005, 08:11 PM (44 of 149)
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Judy, your sunny sam is up and boy is he adorable. Love the theme background you chose. Good job
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-04-2005, 09:37 AM (45 of 149)
| Dorene, your July Themed House block is up. Now there is a cabin my husband would love. Good job! |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-04-2005, 02:13 PM (46 of 149)
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I'm not much on fishing but I would be inside quilting! Guess I could do some cooking for them> LOL! Judy, and Carolyn really like your blocks~ That little Sam is a handsome guy I think~ One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 07-04-2005, 06:21 PM (47 of 149)
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Thanks everyone for your lovely comments about Sam. I used the left over background from Sue's block to do Sam's. These will be the only blocks that kind of match. Carolyn, love the background fabric. Donna, the overalls with pockets and patches are great. Everyone's doing a fine job with their blocks. Such creativity...it's so exciting to see what everyone thought up and did! TTFN from
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From: dmoses
Date: 07-04-2005, 06:57 PM (48 of 149)
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Hi Everybody, I had the same idea as Judy(to match the backgrounds for the boy & girl blocks). I think I will have to add some more applique embellishment to the girl block, so she doesn't get outdone by the boy! I've used many different fabrics in my blocks, and I have tried to repeat as much as possible. I wonder how it will look when I bring the blocks all together, and I've been trying to think of a way to unify them. I had a little brainwave to use scraps from all of those fabrics to make a border of some sort, but I don't know how it will look. I'm not good at envisioning things like that, but I guess I should really ask Joanne first...Joanne, will we be making a border for our quilts??  I really enjoy looking at all the blocks, too! Take care,
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-04-2005, 07:00 PM (49 of 149)
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Yes most likely we will be as this frames the quilt
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 07-06-2005, 10:53 AM (50 of 149)
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Well, I just returned from the woods, camping. I left my sister out there (Angellover) so she might be a little later in getting her blocks completed. I like what everyone has done. It has given me lots of ideas. I hope to work on mine later this week or this weekend. Carolyn, I like your blocks. I expected to see a Harley on one of them.
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
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From: Hogmami
Date: 07-06-2005, 11:05 AM (51 of 149)
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I have been thinking about putting one onthe July block. Just haven't had alot of time to think about what to do. Been busy.
Carolyn
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-08-2005, 02:29 AM (52 of 149)
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Summer, your Barry block is up. Very unique! Tell us how you did that
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 07-08-2005, 08:42 AM (53 of 149)
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Thanks Jo, I used these wax crayons to draw the picture, then a wet paintbrush to paint over the crayons and thread to give it some texture. Now I need to learn how to draw better, looks like my 5 year old granddaughter drew it. Hey I could tell everyone she did, lol. Summer Summer
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From: MaryW
Date: 07-08-2005, 09:38 AM (54 of 149)
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I like it, very unique. I wouldn't change a thing. Keep at it and you will have your own style very soon.
MaryW
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From: dmoses
Date: 07-08-2005, 02:40 PM (55 of 149)
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That's really neat, Summer! Did you use an iron at any point to set the colours? I love how it looks.
Take care,
Donna |
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From: Magot
Date: 07-08-2005, 04:02 PM (56 of 149)
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Tell everyone it's impressionist Summer, it's cool!
love and kisses, Jan
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 07-08-2005, 07:04 PM (57 of 149)
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Wow Summer.............that is really great. I am amazed at the creative energy people have. That block is truly your own design. Norma |
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 07-08-2005, 07:08 PM (58 of 149)
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Thank you all for the very nice words. Yes you do use a iron to set the paint. Summer Summer
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From: angellover
Date: 07-08-2005, 08:11 PM (59 of 149)
I'm Back from camping in the north woods with my sister (Sailor Liz), her family and a friend. I'm a so far behind,  so now that I am back I can get caught up! All your blocks are so nice!! Great job, can't wait to get creative with mine! Summer I love your Barry block!!! I did my Sunbonnet Sue with crayons, and I think a 5 year old could have done it better! LOL
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-11-2005, 12:24 PM (60 of 149)
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Summer, your July block is up and it is fantastic, what a beautiful block! Excellent job on points
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 07-11-2005, 01:38 PM (61 of 149)
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Thank you Joanne, I tried paper piecing for this block. It is part of a quilt titled Firecracker, so this is my firecracker for the 4th of July. lol. Summer Summer
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From: Magot
Date: 07-11-2005, 02:27 PM (62 of 149)
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Wow Summer - amazin'
love and kisses, Jan
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 07-11-2005, 02:49 PM (63 of 149)
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Summer, love the firecracker and SB Barry. Great work!
TTFN from
Judy |
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 07-11-2005, 03:00 PM (64 of 149)
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I was going to ask the name of the block, Summer and then read your post that it was paper pieced..........it is outstanding! I love some of the paper pieced blocks but have never tried it and this makes me want to. Love the fabric also. Norma |
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 07-11-2005, 03:35 PM (65 of 149)
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Thank you all for the kind words. Summer Summer
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-11-2005, 06:37 PM (66 of 149)
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Summer, your block is just gorgeous~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Way to go Summer~~~~~~~~~~~ You did a super job on it. Love those colors girl~ I have looked and looked at this fabric before and never was inspired to make anything with it and you have inspired me to buy some now~~~~~ Did you get the pattern off the internet? I have done very little paperpiecing. Too much work to take the paper off afterwards to me. I like to see results fast, I guess~ LOL Keep up the great work girl~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Way to go~~~~~~~~ One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 07-11-2005, 08:04 PM (67 of 149)
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Thank you. Yes I got the pattern on the McCalls Quilting site. It has a lot of different patterns on it, I was surprised. One thing I found out when I did this was, I used the paper that you would used in your printer. It is quite heavy and I couldn't see the lines on the back. I tried one block with the paper I use to trace patterns and it was easier to see what/where I was suppose to laying the fabric. It was much easier to rip that paper out too. Once again thank you for all the kind words. Summer Summer
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-12-2005, 12:27 AM (68 of 149)
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beautiful block Summer! Looks firecrackery (is that a word?) to me!
Lyn
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 07-12-2005, 10:15 AM (69 of 149)
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Summer, I love it! It does remind me of fireworks exploding in the night sky. I also like your Barry Block. Now I want to try paper piecing. I have a free pattern for a sailboat. So many things I want to try and so little time.
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-12-2005, 02:02 PM (70 of 149)
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amen Liz! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 07-13-2005, 06:02 PM (71 of 149)
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Hand surgery X2 is over with and my blocks are on the way to Joanne. Love seeing what's been done so far. Talented, every one of you! SailorLiz: I found a free paper piecing pattern for a sailboat on the internet too, and used it for my July block. I hope it's not the same one you have your eye on! I love to holiday at a lake, so a sailboat seemed like a natural choice, and I've been wanting to try my hand at paper piecing. (No copying of your idea was intended - honest.) I hope you do one, too. It'll be fun to see one with different colors. Mine has a beige sail as I had no white. Loved the firecracker block - thought it was a blazing sun - but loved it! Also loved the roadmap and liscense plate block...now on a search for some similar fabric. I will need three more lifetimes to incorporate all these neat ideas! Missed you all. It's nice to be sewing and keyboarding again. |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-13-2005, 06:31 PM (72 of 149)
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Bev and Liz, blocks are now in the album, good job. Bev love the little hanky in his back pocket lol. Glad hands are doing well
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-13-2005, 06:48 PM (73 of 149)
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Jo, I know I'm behind, but I just sent you a photo of my spool block.. Hope it works, Its not digital, just regular photo.. I haven't been able to get anyone to photograph it for me, so I finished my role with that .. I'm still working on my gardner (SB Chris) and my July block.. They will be ready in a week or two..
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 07-13-2005, 06:59 PM (74 of 149)
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I am ashamed.........she did those beautiful blocks AFTER having double hand surgery.............and I haven't even started. Great job.........the sail boat makes me want to hit the water, (that and the 113 temp today) and I love the little dog with the tail.................. Guess I will have to get with it................. Norma |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-13-2005, 07:06 PM (75 of 149)
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That would be great Libby Yeah Norma, in the corner lol |
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 07-13-2005, 07:11 PM (76 of 149)
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SailorLiz: I found a free paper piecing pattern for a sailboat on the internet too, and used it for my July block. I hope it's not the same one you have your eye on! I love to holiday at a lake, so a sailboat seemed like a natural choice, and I've been wanting to try my hand at paper piecing. (No copying of your idea was intended - honest.) I hope you do one, too. It'll be fun to see one with different colors. Mine has a beige sail as I had no white. Bev, I love your sailboat block. No problem about doing that. I think mine might be the same pattern. It was a long time ago that I found it on the internet. Actually, I was thinking of something different for my July block. It still might incorporate sailing, since that is my most favorite summer time activity. Good job on your Barry block and glad your are all healed and back to sewing. I bet you missed it. Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 07-13-2005, 07:18 PM (77 of 149)
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Bev and Liz, blocks are now in the album, good job. Bev love the little hanky in his back pocket lol. Glad hands are doing well Jo, Unless there is another Liz doing the Advent lesson's blocks, the sailboat isn't mine, it is Bev's. She did a great job! I can understand why you thought it was mine though. I'm working on my Barry block tonight. It is so hot here and my sewing room is upstairs, I can only work in that heat for a little while. Now I understand the meaning of "sweatshops". Take care!
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 07-13-2005, 08:31 PM (78 of 149)
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Glad you liked my blocks! After it was all done I realized I could have cut out Barry's straw hat on the bias so it would look better; live and learn! If anyone is wondering what he and his puppy are looking at, it's his kite...he'd rather fly kites than garden! I'm hoping to somehow incorporate this block with the one we did of the window earlier this spring. (Out my window, I saw kites.) Maybe the window block can go at the top of the quilt and Barry can go near the bottom with a string winding its way between them. Hmmmm. Joanne, sorry to hear about your upcoming surgery. I hope you will be surrounded by people who will fuss over you and piles of quilt magazines to read while you recover. I'll bet you'll soon be dreaming about next year's teaching project...I know I am! Take care. |
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 07-13-2005, 08:54 PM (79 of 149)
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Me in the corner??? Ok but only for the June block...........still have a few days to go for the July one....... Norma ( from the corner) Where are Mary and Patsy? They should be here too! |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-13-2005, 09:25 PM (80 of 149)
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M & M, Glad to have you back with us and you are doing so well with your hand~ Happy to hear that~Loved your sailboat~ May I ask where on the net did you get yourpattern> What site? PP still scares me~ I don't know why but it does. I am intimidated by it. There are those that love it and won't hardly do anything else but I shy away from it. Maybe someday I will give it another whirl. Take care, OKNANA Hand surgery X2 is over with and my blocks are on the way to Joanne. Love seeing what's been done so far. Talented, every one of you! SailorLiz: I found a free paper piecing pattern for a sailboat on the internet too, and used it for my July block. I hope it's not the same one you have your eye on! I love to holiday at a lake, so a sailboat seemed like a natural choice, and I've been wanting to try my hand at paper piecing. (No copying of your idea was intended - honest.) I hope you do one, too. It'll be fun to see one with different colors. Mine has a beige sail as I had no white. Loved the firecracker block - thought it was a blazing sun - but loved it! Also loved the roadmap and liscense plate block...now on a search for some similar fabric. I will need three more lifetimes to incorporate all these neat ideas! Missed you all. It's nice to be sewing and keyboarding again. One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-13-2005, 09:28 PM (81 of 149)
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Norma, I will come sit with you in the corner> HUGS!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Magot
Date: 07-13-2005, 10:12 PM (82 of 149)
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Bev - I had spotted your 2 blocks went together, I like to try and work out how the whole quilt will work out. The paper piercings that people have done are very crisp - you get some impressive results with this. The only paper piercing I ever tryind was a Garndmathers flower garden which invovled an ETERNITY of little hexagons. Sort of put me off! Libs I see you have still got a purple/yellow thing going
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From: plrlegal
Date: 07-13-2005, 10:37 PM (83 of 149)
 So sorry I can't join you in the corner Norma! I'm having my surgery at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning so there probably won't be any quilting or sewing for me for at least a few days now. Enjoy your corner while you can.Patsy Patsy
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-13-2005, 11:22 PM (84 of 149)
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Finally finished my Barry blocks & July blocks-decided to do all 3 (as I'm doing 3 quilts) the exact same this time...so much easier & faster! Of course I'm behind with June but ahead with July so......... Anyway, be on the lookout for the Joann-they are on their way to you. Am taking a paper piecing class tomorrow night, hoping that helps to sink it in, everytime I think I have it figured out I end up sewing it together wrong! And I loved Summer's firecracker block so much I want to do one but would like to do it without having to rip things out all the time so...off to class tomorrow night. Love everyone's blocks, they are wonderful-great ideas from everyone! Lyn
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-14-2005, 04:34 AM (85 of 149)
| Lyn, your blocks are now in the album. They are so cute. May I ask who makes that fabric in your July block? |
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 07-14-2005, 05:49 AM (86 of 149)
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Well Patsy, if you would rather have surgery that sit in the corner with me...............I understand. You take care now and let us know how you are doing as soon as you are able.................... |
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 07-14-2005, 12:29 PM (87 of 149)
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Hi Oklahomanana, Here is the site for the block you asked about: http://www.wendyvosters.com/freepattern.htm Scroll down the page to the Sailboat Quilt and click on it. It opens a two page document; print the second page. You'll notice I did my ocean "straight" instead of slanted. Have fun! Hi Magot, I hear you. I got all enthusiastic about Grandmother's Flower Garden too. I hand sewed just enough hexagons together for a pot-holder and thought, "Well! That's enough of THAT!" (Don't want to use the pot-holder either - too much work went into it to get it soiled. Sheesh. Maybe I'll use it for a pin cushion.) |
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 07-14-2005, 12:40 PM (88 of 149)
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Here's a link to a much simpler paper pieced sailboat: http://www.quiltaholics.com/pp/sailboat.htm (I found out the way to teach yourself paper piecing is to practice, practice, practice.) By the way, while my hands were bandaged I surfed the net for ideas - there are over 1600 FREE paper piecing patterns (you only need one working finger to click the mouse, hee, hee), and found lots of sailboat patterns. I'll post the main link when I find it again - just in case you get hooked! |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-14-2005, 12:43 PM (89 of 149)
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thank you for these links. I just might have to give this a try after work today. Thanks again~ I will let you know how it came out if I do it. HUGS. OKNANA
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 07-14-2005, 12:47 PM (90 of 149)
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Go to: http://bits.ajpadilla.com/ and click on PP Heaven on the left hand side of page. There are pp patterns, tutorials, links, projects...better make a pot of tea, first...you'll be there all afternoon! |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-14-2005, 10:01 PM (91 of 149)
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Norma You are hiliarious! Thanks for the laughter woman~ Hugs.
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From: Magot
Date: 07-15-2005, 12:11 AM (92 of 149)
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12 years mine took me. Norma. 10 of which were in the loft.
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-15-2005, 12:12 AM (93 of 149)
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Lyn, your blocks are now in the album. They are so cute. May I ask who makes that fabric in your July block? Well, Joanne, you can ask but I can't tell you. Went looking but I had cut off all the selvages and they are gone in the trash-I even went through the trash to see if they were there but I think they went out to the dumpster a few days ago. I need to go back to the store I bought it from this weekend though so I'll see if I can find it and let you know! It is really cute, isn't it? Lyn
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-15-2005, 12:17 AM (94 of 149)
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M&M glad you are back among the quilting and your hand is doing better. Joanne & Patsy, hope your surgeries go well and recovery is swift for you!
Lyn
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-15-2005, 01:25 AM (95 of 149)
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Norma, Once again, I was getting to retire for the night and had to sign on just one more time to ck emails, swaps, and you are the last one on this one for the evening for me, and I had to giggle again! I agree with you though. No- No is for me on a Grandmother's flower garden! Too much work and I like to see fast results~ I tell ya, it has been too hot in my sewing room to sew any the past 2 weeks and I am having withdraws I think~ LOL~ It is inventory time at work too and once I get home, all I want to do is cook dinner, sit with DH and watch some tv and then get online. I have got to get back in there though, bc I have some blocks that I need to catch up on~ What are you working on right now? Well I am yawning away and work comes early so I best sign off and get some shut eye. Thanks for the smiles once again! Keep 'em coming~ One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-15-2005, 06:39 PM (96 of 149)
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Liz, your Barry block is in the album. What a wonderful way of using textures, very nice
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 07-16-2005, 01:47 PM (97 of 149)
Yes, my husband hunts also. He really liked it. I was going to hang a sign somewhere on the block saying Gary's Deer Camp!  Teacher, thanks for the compliment. I had some scrap denim and cotton duck (green) scraps. Thought I would try those on the block to see how it would look. I don't think those are traditional materials to be using though for a quilt block? I really like the applique technique. I have a hard time stopping. 
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-17-2005, 04:14 PM (98 of 149)
| Judy, your July block is in the album. Very nice block, is that applique you did for the Parliament Buildings? |
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 07-17-2005, 07:37 PM (99 of 149)
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Thanks Jo. Yes, it's appliqué. The tower is basically two pieces and I've tried free motion embroidery to make the detail with the exception of the clock. That I used a pigma pen to add the detail and the time...10:05 when the fireworks usually start. Appliqued on the flag and sewed the pole and stitched some stars. I've had a fat quarter of this firework fabric for a couple of years now and knew I wanted to do something with the Parliament buildings. The July block gave me the perfect opportunity to do it.
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-17-2005, 07:53 PM (100 of 149)
| You did very well with all the details. I remember when we lived in Ottawa we took the kids down there to see the fireworks and gosh we had a good time. Never seen fireworks like it since lol |
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From: plrlegal
Date: 07-18-2005, 12:55 AM (101 of 149)
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Hi all! I'm back!! Flat chested, but back. Patsy Patsy
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-18-2005, 04:01 PM (102 of 149)
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glad you're back Patsy. Hope all is going well for you!
Lyn
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-18-2005, 07:49 PM (103 of 149)
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Lyn, your blocks are now in the album. They are so cute. May I ask who makes that fabric in your July block? Joanne-finally made it back to the fabric store I purchased this fabric from. Hope this is the info you need. It is called "goin fishing" Designs by possibilities is what's on the end of the bolt & the selvage. By the way, I think you owe $45 now....I couldn't just go in there and not buy anything you know........LOL just kidding.
Lyn
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-18-2005, 09:49 PM (104 of 149)
Lyn, I don't want to owe you 45.00 but what is your June Block fabric called with Barry? HE HE !!All those hills are just cute as can be! I have not seen that anywhere. Thanks! I am seeing you doing a really cute Christmas block girl. How about 2? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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From: Magot
Date: 07-18-2005, 11:21 PM (105 of 149)
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Just get out there and buy some new bras Patsy! Hope the headaches/backache have gone!
love and kisses, Jan
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-18-2005, 11:25 PM (106 of 149)
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Better yet Patsy go buy some new fabric and make you some bras! LOL~ Youknow there is a pattern for a bikini (top and bottom) quilt~ ROFL. Just kidding ya. Glad you are better. One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-19-2005, 03:45 PM (107 of 149)
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Lyn, I don't want to owe you 45.00 but what is your June Block fabric called with Barry? HE HE !!All those hills are just cute as can be! I have not seen that anywhere. Thanks! I am seeing you doing a really cute Christmas block girl. How about 2? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't know but I'll look at home and see if I can find the selvage-I hope so cuz I dont' remember which store I bought that one in!! And you KNOW it will cost me another bunch of money to go look!! LOL Lyn
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From: esrun3
Date: 07-19-2005, 10:00 PM (108 of 149)
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Lyn, I don't want to owe you 45.00 but what is your June Block fabric called with Barry? HE HE !!All those hills are just cute as can be! I have not seen that anywhere. Thanks! I am seeing you doing a really cute Christmas block girl. How about 2? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, came home and looked at the fabric.......only info I can find is what it is called. Written on the selvage is: something to crow about 2004. No info on mfg. Next time I'm in the fabric stores I'll look and see if I can find it...can't remember which store I bought it in-either Joann's or Craftmart. Lyn
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-19-2005, 11:51 PM (109 of 149)
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thanks for looking at it Lyn. I heard today on the news that phoenix had several deaths due to the heat! So sorry to hear that! Best stay in and sew! Take it easy and stay cool. OKNANA One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: luv2sew
Date: 07-20-2005, 10:33 AM (110 of 149)
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All the blocks are so cute. I have my spools and Barry done but no camera yet. Son said he would bring his digital when he comes for a visit but don't know when that might be. I can't seem to come up with an idea for July but maybe the light bulb will come on before December. Guess I could do something like...sitting at the sewing machine with the fan turned my way and a glass of ice water close by. hahaha Have a good day. Luv2sew Luv2sew
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-25-2005, 03:34 PM (111 of 149)
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HI everyone. Just wanted to share this pic of my tree bark fabric I rec'd today from equilter.com. I love it~ It looks just like tree bark too~ YIPPEE~ Since I can;t remember how to post a jpeg file small enough here with attachments, Go to" http://community.webshots.com/user/oklahomanana and go to Folder My Quilts and scroll to the bottom and you will see it there~ It only took one week to reach me~ Into the washing machine now` Ok Jo, it is close enough to August we need another hint~ Or better yet the picture and instructions early~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How is your packing coming along? One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: joannequilts
Date: 07-26-2005, 04:07 AM (112 of 149)
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Dorene, your July Theme Block is up in the album. Nice job
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From: CodyGramma
Date: 07-26-2005, 07:37 PM (113 of 149)
That happened to me a long time ago I asked for a link so I could see everyone's blocks and I end up getting my own yahoo photo album page (which is empty!) so I would still like to know how to see these blocks  cuz I sure feel dumb!! LOL I thought it was just me!! LOL
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-26-2005, 09:53 PM (114 of 149)
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Patsy, just checking in on you to see how you are recvering from your surgery? Think about ya time to time. Hoep all is going well for you~ Dorene Hi all! I'm back!! Flat chested, but back. Patsy One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-27-2005, 09:58 PM (115 of 149)
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Shucks there is 31 days in this month~~~~~~~~ hurry up August I want to see~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July is a long month JO~ Can;'t you help us out with a hint~~~~~~~~~~~~
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 07-28-2005, 12:30 PM (116 of 149)
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I have finished my Barry (Chris) block and my July block is finished except for 1 more little bit of top stitching.. I will finish it later today.. I still have to beg to get my photography done though..Will send as soon as I get a volunteer to photograph them..
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From: Magot
Date: 07-28-2005, 02:15 PM (117 of 149)
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Ahead of me Libby,I'm planning on doing my July block when I get back from holiday. I want to see the place that will inspire my block....(my excuse for tardy behaviour)
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 07-28-2005, 03:01 PM (118 of 149)
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Magot, I'm waiting to do my July block because I ordered a new sewing machine. I'm waiting for it to arrive. I'm also sailing for the next 4 to 5 days. I  this time of the year!
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From: hopalongdonna
Date: 07-28-2005, 07:55 PM (119 of 149)
I am very much behind. I'm still thinking about the may block!!  Will get at it when we get back from a short holiday. Hopalongdonna
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 07-29-2005, 08:08 PM (120 of 149)
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Hey have you seen in the stores now that you can buy a "one time use" digital camera!?!?!? Once you have taken all the pictures you take it back and it is then put on to a disc for you. I have seen them at our local CVS Drug Store. This might be something that those of you that don't have a digital camera might want to check out. Not sure what they cost, being new on the market they might be on the high end of the price range, but you never know. I haven't had the time to do June or July's blocks. Have been fixing everyone else's darn computer!!!!!! Plus working part-time. Hopeto get it done soon. Only have two more weeks of work at Blossom. |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 07-31-2005, 11:37 PM (121 of 149)
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We are ready to see August Block~~~~~~~~~~~ WHOPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE> Can't wait to start on it~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jo, Did you get my August house? I am going to have to speed it up on them if I am going to be done with them by Oct~ In order to go to the quilters~ Whew. Lots of work ahead of me! One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: joannequilts
Date: 08-01-2005, 06:08 AM (122 of 149)
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Teresa and Dorene, your blocks are up in the album. Sorry didn't do it sooner, hubby had to revamp my whole computer. Dorene, your houses are coming along nicely, yes that sure will be alot of work but worth it. Teresa, your June and July blocks are wonderful. That Barry sure does get to do alot of things in the summer doesn't he? lol. Your sunflower must of been alot of work.
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-01-2005, 07:40 AM (123 of 149)
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Joanne, thanks for posting our houses in order~ It helps to see them all together and to start thinking about sashing color to put them all together. Good going woman. Any ideas from any of you ladies on what color that would go good with all this mixture of color?
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From: angellover
Date: 08-01-2005, 09:41 AM (124 of 149)
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Teresa, your June and July blocks are wonderful. That Barry sure does get to do alot of things in the summer doesn't he? lol. Your sunflower must of been alot of work. Thanks Joanne, I think that the Sunbonnet Sue and Barry are so much fun! He does seem to be a busy guy! LOL Yes my sunflower was alot of work, but I really like doing the stained glass look. I did that one with the Victorian Style stained glass pattern, it requires no bias strips. I will be making a wall hanging using that when I have a chance.
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From: angellover
Date: 08-01-2005, 09:49 AM (125 of 149)
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oklahomanana Joanne, thanks for posting our houses in order~ It helps to see them all together and to start thinking about sashing color to put them all together. Good going woman. Any ideas from any of you ladies on what color that would go good with all this mixture of color? Great job on your houses Dorene! I am working on catching up on mine, I have 3 to finish now.  LOL I have been looking at material and I think I am going to go with a sand or pebble color material to pull it all together. I think it was Mary who suggested it saying it looks like paths. Plus being a neutral color it will go with all the colors of the houses. Well back to work, I still have 3 more blocks do!
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-01-2005, 01:30 PM (126 of 149)
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Hey there Teresa. Your block is great~ And also thanks for remembering about the pebbles fabric. I had forgotten that so I am on the hunt for it now~ LOL~~~~~~~~~ Thanks. Good to hear from you again woman~ One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 08-01-2005, 02:04 PM (127 of 149)
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Teresa, Like the blocks. Did you paint Barry? If so what medium did you use? Summer
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-01-2005, 05:58 PM (128 of 149)
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OKNana.............you are one ahead of me on the houses!! Guess it is time to put away all these other projects and get back to that if it is going to be finished for my friend. Having a hard time coming up with an idea for Sept.............. I think for Sept. I am going looking for school fabric and make a school house. Or might just decide to do the house like the others only in school themed fabric. I have to get further ahead too! I want to do Sept and Oct's in August and then get Nov and Dec. due in Sept, so I can get them to the quilters in first of OCt. Busy~ Busy~~~ One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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From: Sailorliz
Date: 08-02-2005, 09:23 AM (129 of 149)
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Thanks Joanne, I think that the Sunbonnet Sue and Barry are so much fun! He does seem to be a busy guy! LOL Yes my sunflower was alot of work, but I really like doing the stained glass look. I did that one with the Victorian Style stained glass pattern, it requires no bias strips. I will be making a wall hanging using that when I have a chance. Good job little sis! I like them. They are beautiful. Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
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From: angellover
Date: 08-02-2005, 11:36 PM (130 of 149)
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Good job little sis! I like them. They are beautiful. Aww Thanks Liz!
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From: angellover
Date: 08-02-2005, 11:42 PM (131 of 149)
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[[QUOTE]SummersEchos Teresa Like the blocks. Did you paint Barry? If so what medium did you use?[[QUOTE] Thank you Summer, no I didn't paint my Barry block. It is done with fabric crayons. I wanted him to match my Sunbonnet Sue. ________________
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 08-03-2005, 01:08 AM (132 of 149)
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[/QUOTE] It is done with fabric crayons. .[/QUOTE] Who makes them or where do you get them? I get mine from Dick Blick. Summer
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From: dmoses
Date: 08-03-2005, 09:18 AM (133 of 149)
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Wow, those blocks are wonderful! I see several more have been added while I was away. Summer, your 'fireworks' really jumps out!...a great idea for July, and the fabric was a perfect choice! Was it hard to do all of those corners? Is that block pattern available anywhere online??? Take care,
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From: bren
Date: 08-03-2005, 09:26 AM (134 of 149)
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I did not do any blocks... but I have sure enjoyed looking at all of them...there all wonderful
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From: angellover
Date: 08-10-2005, 07:22 AM (135 of 149)
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SummersEchos It is done with fabric crayons. Who makes them or where do you get them? I get mine from Dick Blick. [QUOTE] Hi Summer. sorry it has taken me so long to reply to you. I am still having computer problems.  The crayons I used this time on my Barry Block are Crayola Fabric Crayons made by Dritz. I got them at Michaels. I really liked the way these turned out. I have never heard of Dick Blick, is that a store? LOL Sorry don't mean to sound dumb! LOL
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 08-10-2005, 05:07 PM (136 of 149)
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Donna, it is paper pieced, which was easy and fun but ripping out all the paper can be tedious. Here is the link where I got it.http://qnm.com/articles/feature24/ Dick Blick is online and sells all kind of art supplies. The crayons I used, you color with them, then use a wet paint brush and paint over them. I forgot the name of them but they are called watercolor pastels. My YD has my set right now being creative. Summer
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From: dmoses
Date: 08-10-2005, 05:42 PM (137 of 149)
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Thanks, Summer!
Take care,
Donna |
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-10-2005, 08:32 PM (138 of 149)
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Summer, Thanks for the link to such a great block.
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 08-10-2005, 11:33 PM (139 of 149)
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Your all welcome. I think that would make a fantastic quilt in super bright colors.
Summer
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From: joannequilts
Date: 08-11-2005, 06:41 AM (140 of 149)
| On your mats there is also a 60 degree angle to guide you for your baby blocks. |
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From: rodi88
Date: 08-11-2005, 09:24 AM (141 of 149)
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Here I go again!!! Can you explain about the matt and the 60 degree angle.? Does this have something to do with putting the block onto the background block? Maybe I don't need to read these post and just do!!!!! Thick headed again rodi |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 08-11-2005, 09:38 AM (142 of 149)
| Rodi, the 60 degree angle on your mat can help you line up your block when cutting or even when drawing out the block. |
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From: rodi88
Date: 08-12-2005, 08:31 PM (143 of 149)
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that will be another lesson for another time!!!!!!!!!!! lol after i got my template enlarged to equal 4" and cut out in plastic, guess there is no need to learn how to do it on the cutting mat, I looked at my matt and seen how to do down the top sides, but how do yu do the bottom half? will just use what the good teacher gave us to use. rodi |
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From: joannequilts
Date: 08-19-2005, 04:51 PM (144 of 149)
| Lib, your June, July and August blocks are up in the album. Good job! |
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 08-19-2005, 06:49 PM (145 of 149)
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You are really "Johnny on the spot" Joanne.. I logged off to run an errand and when I came back a few minutes later, there were my blocks.. Thanks for the kind words also..I'm having fun with these.. Proves that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.. LOL
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From: joannequilts
Date: 08-22-2005, 04:19 PM (146 of 149)
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Summer your baby block is up in the album. Very attractive and well done block
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 08-22-2005, 05:44 PM (147 of 149)
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Thank You Jo for the kind words. I think I did it right this time without stretching those darn lines.
Summer
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From: joannequilts
Date: 08-23-2005, 08:20 AM (148 of 149)
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Dorene, your sept, oct, nov, dec House blocks are in the album. Super job!
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-23-2005, 01:48 PM (149 of 149)
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Thank You Jo~ Are you moved yet? One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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