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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Spring Flowers Quilt Block Swap-Pictures to share  |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 05:48:14 AM
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IS there any interest out there for a Spring and Flowers Quilt Block Swap? I was thinking of spring colors and/or flowers on your blocks? You know, those clear spring colors of daffofil yellow, tulip red, sky blue, hyacinth purple, grassy green with true white.
How about smaller blocks again, maybe 8 1/2" finished size or 10 1/2" finished size?
We could have a deadline of March 3oth.
Post if you are interested. Maybe we can get 12-15 gals out there. Let me know which size you prefer.
WE GOT 16 LADIES NOW!! THE SWAP IS FILLED AND CLOSED.
Country girl in NE PA |
Edited by - suzyhomemaker on Jul 21 2008 1:20:26 PM |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 08:12:31 AM
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Question whats the background? white or natural muslin, white on white, tone or tone?
applique? embroidery? crayons with embroidery outlines? Thoughts I ask. Not tiring to be difficult just wondering what I am getting into?#!
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 08:44:35 AM
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Clare!!!
I would like to join. Nice spring colores of pink, yellow and green. We could use a little thought of spring right now.
I like the idea of an 8 1/2 inch block. Let me know exactaly what pattern you want or is it a "quilters choice".
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
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Edited by - khartquilt on Jan 26 2008 08:47:31 AM |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 2:38:38 PM
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I think PURE WHITE should be the accent color. Use it with any spring colors of your choice-red, yelow, purple, blue, pink and green.
Yes, you can do anything with this block-applique, embroidery, combo with crayons or just plain old piecing.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 7:06:06 PM
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I have a question please..having never done these..are the blocks simply plain fabric squares that are embroidered or appliqued with a flower design, and then the recipient sews them into a quilt? or are they squares that have a quilted block edging to them? Trying to understand what they are supposed to look like.
thanks.
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 9:06:08 PM
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| Tina they would be an 8 1/2 ' white square embroidered or appliqued etc. which when sewen by recipient with 1/4" will make them a 8" quilt block. By quilted block edging do you mean another color around the white?(border) If you are a beginner I do not think you will be piecing or appliquing though. You may want to embroider or transfer and use fabric markers, fabric crayons, or floss. Yo yo flowers etc. There is all kinds of cool buttons ie: birds,butterflies etc. Let your imagination flow. Hope that helps. Any more questions ask away they will be answered. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 9:07:55 PM
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| Hey Clare by the way I forgot add me please. If you need a backup mama for swap can do or anything. Let me know. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 10:07:12 PM
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o.k. I understand it now..when the topic was "quilt block" I thought that yes, it meant adding a border of some sort to the edging. I understand now..thanks. just a plain square embroidered/decorated. thanks.
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 10:14:56 PM
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technically Tina you could add a color border as long as it measures to 8 1/2" and you use 1/4" seams. I guess the whole idea is making it the size so it can be quilted. Quilted is when we sandwich with batting and backing after. But the quilt square is used in our quilts or wall hanging etc. Hence the name quilt square. Like the signiture blocks unless you make like a crazy patch square or pieced block. |
Edited by - cinnamongirl on Jan 26 2008 10:20:26 PM |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 04:57:44 AM
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Thanks, Carrie, for making it more clear for Tina. Tina, probably the easiest way to go is to cut white squares 8 1/2", trace a flower design on and embrodier it. This is just one way.
This is open to regular piecing so if you wanted to try a nine patch or even a four patch with some yo-yos or embroidery on one of thos esquares, you could.
If you felt a bit nervous, you could just pick a pieced design and submit that for your block. It's nice, though, to have something a bit more like a basket block, kind of makes it more springy.
I have pplans for an applique design and maybe an embrodiery one if time permits.
Country girl in NE PA |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 04:59:29 AM
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| Just reading it here. Looks like a go for teh swap. |
Edited by - suzyhomemaker on Jan 27 2008 11:21:38 AM |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 05:05:45 AM
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OK, It seems like there will be enough interest for this. So, here goes.
1. Make 8 1/2" finished squares, one for each member of the swap. We will stop at 15 members.
2. Use Spring colors in the blocks including any/or WHITE, yellow, red, pink, green, blue and purple.
3. If you would like, please add some type of FLOWERS to your block. This could be embroidery, applique, pieced or embellished such as yo-yo flowers.
4. Sign-ups close FEBRUARY 15 or if we have 15 members by then
5. Finished blocks must be mailed in SASE (large return enevelope, please) to Clare Adams/suzyhomemaker. Email me, and I will email back with my address. Please mail/post by MARCH 30th. I will swap them out and mail back to you as soon as I receive all the blocks from the members.
1. suzyhomemaker Finished 3/17Received blocks
2. cinnamongirl Received 4/4Received blocks
3. smoothiejuice Received 4/4Received blocks
4. katmom Received 2/27Received blocks
5. sewgirlie Received 4/10Received blocks
6. Carmen Received 4/4Received blocks
7. khartquilt Received 3/17Received blocks
8. lovin life Recieved 3/27
9. norskema received 3/31Received blocks
10. joyfulmama Received 4/14Received blocks
11. wannabecountrybumpkin Dropped out
12. yarnmama Received 4/4Received blocks
13. whosiesandwhatnotsReceived 3/3Received blocks
14. carycamille Received 4/4Received blocks
15. electricdunce Received 3/24Received blocks
16. deepsouthmama received 2/27Received block
Country girl in NE PA |
Edited by - suzyhomemaker on Apr 28 2008 2:05:31 PM |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 4:37:04 PM
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o.k. well..I am glad I asked the question..this way at least others will understand better..but..I guess I won't join in until I have brushed up on my sewing skills(they are a good bit rusty/haven't sewn in about 8 yrs)have a great time! and thanks for answering my ever curious minded questions.(grins)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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and at www.stliving.net
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 06:47:32 AM
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| can i join? |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17420 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17420 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 09:38:02 AM
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ok, sign me up!!!!
my brain is in Spring mode....probably cause I am REALLY tired of all this snow....I need flowers....
sew sew sew....here I go.....
due 3/30
15 blocks
8.5"
Flower motif
spring colors
I just happen to have a lot of Spring fabric stashed away~perfect for this project!
tata-4-now
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 09:51:38 AM
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| me too! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 09:54:37 AM
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| GRACE!!!!! your tops and aprons are marvelous!!!! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 1:40:22 PM
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| this is going to be a good one clare...great idea! |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 3:13:16 PM
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Jess, of course you can join!! I'm excited to have you on for this quilt block swap. Ask Carmen if she wants to join, too.
Grace, good to swap with you again. Looking forward to seeing your spring blocks.
Sheryl-lyn, glad to have you on board for this swap. You do such lovely work.
Country girl in NE PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 3:20:51 PM
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| okay put Carmen down she says she will but does not want to do boring blocks like the last ones I had her help me with...ha! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 6:47:02 PM
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Oh, maybe I will just say the heck with my mighty miserable minis and just make pretty spring blocks!
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 7:02:18 PM
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| make the minis first and reward your self with squares..i got my supplies tonight!!! |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 7:32:24 PM
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| Tip toe through the tulips we go! I am still trying to figure out my blocks but spring sounds good right about now we are -38 C brrr |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 7:34:23 PM
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| eeeeekkkkkksssss...i wanted warm! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17420 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17420 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2008 : 10:07:02 PM
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I was so excited, rummaging through my F.Q.'s and scrap fabrics, & found some wonderful Spring prints....then the phone rang....and if you want to see/read what happened after that you will have to go over to Farmgirl Chapter Chatter~Kookie kluckers to find out what my day was like.....but tomorrow I will not answer the phone!
Glad to be joining in this swap.
Clare, Thanx for being the 'swapmama" & hosting it. hugz.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com |
Edited by - katmom on Jan 28 2008 10:08:00 PM |
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