witha'K'quilting Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 I hate it though when work gets in the way. Looks like I won't be getting much done today or tomorrow on my blocks. Then I have a quilt show in UT I am going to on Friday...at least I get to shop for fabric! Anybody need anything? Just kidding, it is a small show and small quilt shop...but at least I am getting out of town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Bought my fabric, so proud of myself. However, pride goeth before a fall. WHERE did I put it? IT is all together in one very special place so that I would NOT lose it. WHERE is it again? I may end up doing two sets, buying the fabric for the new one while waiting for the first set to reappear..... This has NOT been my week end, snow bank and cars may attract but they are NOT good togeher, broken needle, broken thread, lost zipper, found zipper, brokern thread then the corker, no bobbin thread. I went back to bed yesterday after making breakfast for the boys and my son who heaved my car out. No damage, Thank YOu God, ice was involved, a corner and driving with the sun directly in my eyes on a bright sunny day. Some days it isn't good to get out of bed. I'm fine btw. Just grumpin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Sorry to hear Abigail about the snow/car incident...and the lost fabric...and the machine problems. Hang in there. God is good and you are fine! Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 I decided to go really bright. All of this is from my stash. I had a small Kaffe Fasset piece left from a previous project, so I fussy cut the flowers for the center, and then chose the other fabrics to fit in with the flower. It was fun! Thought I'd share......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Bee-u-tee-ful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Love all the blocks, I have made 4 and plan to have the rest finished by the weekend. DS flew to New Zealand today and Thursday DH goes back to work so I am HOME ALONE for 8 whole days:) Grocery shopping tomorrow and then I am not moving out of my sewing room. Can't you tell I am really sad:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_lathem Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Karen, I feel for you. That happens to me occasionally. Left home alone for 2 or 3 days. How sad it is!! ENJOY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 just a quick note on signing your block (i've received a few emails) - please do it SUBTELY! include your name, state, and the year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 You read my mind. I was just getting ready to ask about this as I've almost completed my set of blocks. Thanks for the visual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 These are all so wonderful, what a happy quilt this will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oh my Shana! I'll get my sunglasses out! Actually, I'm still pretty much snowed in and taking a break from the Mexican quilt to do some piecing... I started with some fabrics I thought would be really bright - hot pinks, incredible greens, and some butterflies... not what I thought it would look like. Too pastel - y. SO I DUG DEEP! Found some fabrics that looked soooo great on line, but not so much in person - however, as accent colors they ROCK!!! This is fun! You'll all be surprised at my choices since I AM the pastel queen! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hey Bobbi, you can do pastel colors. I am sure your blocks will be lovely. Don't go spend more $$ on fabric. Use what's in your stash. Maybe I am being too bright? :cool: Maybe I should "tone it down a notch or two" and use a solid pink or a red, rather than the bright bold colors in the rectangle block??? I haven't finished any other blocks yet, so there is still time to switch things out. I have lots of pinks and reds in my stash .... hhmmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Guess I too will play, but since I'm a bit brain dead here. I need to recap to make sure I have instructions right. A) backgrounds creams or white green in corners and around center square C)geese print of choice D) rectangles print of choice but needs to be a floral. Large to medium floral. Okay do I have it straight oh and it's to be based on given pattern and to finish 12 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie_lathem Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Shana, No, leave it like it is. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Originally posted by Bonnie Guess I too will play, but since I'm a bit brain dead here. I need to recap to make sure I have instructions right. A) backgrounds creams or white green in corners and around center square C)geese print of choice D) rectangles print of choice but needs to be a floral. Large to medium floral. Okay do I have it straight oh and it's to be based on given pattern and to finish 12 inches. Bonnie, here is the original link with cutting and fabric instructions from Doodlebug. Basically cream background fabric and green fabric in the center and squares; everything else with that block is up to you! http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=20503&page=1#pid247910 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Ok not just a floral, but a bright floral. Okay need to start digging not many bright florals in my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Shana, I love the colors in your block, don't change it , I think it is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Shana...your block is lovely. I love the use of the geometric print. I used a stripe as one of my prints. Adds character I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I used two different florals... I actually found it ALL in my stash! Yay! no out of pocket! how kool is that? Shana! I love your block, it's perfect! I also used polka dots... Love polka dots! Plaids are kool too... Maybe tomorrow I'll give a peak! We'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I used two different florals... I actually found it ALL in my stash! Yay! no out of pocket! how kool is that? Shana! I love your block, it's perfect! I also used polka dots... Love polka dots! Plaids are kool too... Maybe tomorrow I'll give a peak! We'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I too went stash diving! Wish I had more large scale florals...but there are flowers in my blocks. Polka dots are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 I've been just pulling fabrics! Geez, you people just don't sleep, do ya?? hahaha or could it be I just talk toooo much?? hmmmmm.............:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Linnea...I just went 42 hours straight with no sleep! Didn't sew a lick either in that time. Had this darn as-built drawing and documents to wrap up for the state. I hate when work gets in the way of my quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Holy moly girl!! GO TO BED!! NOW!! while the kids are at school!!:P at least you are busy!! Your swap blocks are beautiful! Yea, I hate it too when life gets in the way of my quilting!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Man I can do 36 straight but Kristina. I'd be flat in my soup at 42plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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