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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Jar block swap **FULL **  |
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scgwagner
Farmgirl in Training
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Sarah
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 06:35:37 AM
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So you had to make your seam allowances much smaller than 1/4"? That's the only thing I can come up with. I'll see what I can do, I really don't have time to re-do these guys... I suppose I'll figure something out. Time to put my thinking cap on!
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 06:36:41 AM
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just do what i told you to do sarah and it will all work out just fine
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 6:53:42 PM
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What I do is use a scant 1/4 seam allowance.
I will also increase my black pieces by 1/8 inch. This insures just enough fabric to trim and square up your blocks.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 7:01:59 PM
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great bit of advice there..my blocks routinely come out just a hair smaller than I want them to be.
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 05:13:50 AM
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I have started another set of blocks just incase. So now I have rasberrys and apples.
I know that some of you are having a little trouble with your blocks coming out perfect. Don't worry. Do the best you can. The nice thing about us all using the same back ground fabric is that we can either add a little to each block when we receive them or we can just trim them up to all be the same size.
I hope that you are all having fun with this pattern.
Oh, Pennie, I just sent you something snail mail! Let me know when you receive it!
Everyone have a great week. I am super busy at work. Not much time to spend with my cyber friends. I have been getting home late too. And, well, I just don't feel like sitting in front of the computer sometimes. I hope that work eases up a little soon.
The weather is getting nice and I need to start doing some more yard work. I need to get my husband motivated to get in the garage and work on my motorcycle. I plan on taking it in the work more this year. Seeing that gas is at $3.25 now. They say its going to get higher for the summer!
Remember when $20.00 would fill your tank and give you change enough for a coffee and donut? Now its close to $50.00 and I make coffee at home and a slice of white toast! bummer...
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:10:49 PM
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Sheila, when I see your screenname I think "scallawag" (or however it is spelled)..LOL
meaning "a not so nice" pirate or a crook....I think it's funny, but that's what I think it looks like. LOL
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:25:17 PM
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| wait. . .me or Sarah?! I'm not too devious! ha ha |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1408 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1408 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:36:40 PM
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| I learned something valuable on one of my trips to Asilomar in CA to a quilt seminar, that is that the seam (thread) is a kerf, as in cutting wood the wood reduced to sawdust is the kerf. Thread takes room and I learned that using a slightly less than 1/4 inch seam makes things work out so much better. Does that make sense or am I just rambling on? |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:39:55 PM
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So the finished size should be 8.5 x 12 - not square.
I started out using the link for the squatty jar- and the picture at the beginning of this thread looks more square.
I just dont want to mess up the swap so straighten me out if 8.5 x 12 is not the plan. Sorry
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:40:09 PM
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I meant Sarah...LOL LOL
the skallawag
LOL no offense it's stuck in my head now.
sorry Sheila...
LOL
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:54:57 PM
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she is a scallywag..dont worry it fits
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:56:14 PM
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When I first learned to quilt in college we marked every seam with chalk or marker and sewed them all by hand. It wasn't as hard to make the seams accurate that way.
I'll have to mark my seams very careful now as I am having a hard time keeping blocks accurate. I sure need practice, but as soon as I get more confident I'll love making quilt blocks.
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 12:57:46 PM
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Jess, is she the one that is your sister?
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:32:28 PM
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yes.
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:36:11 PM
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then I guess you should know! LOL
now she needs to come read that she's a topic of conversation....LOL
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:37:24 PM
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Danny boy thinks my screenname is
Yummy mamma
:-P
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 1:53:57 PM
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I think she has her inlaws over today helping her clean her house
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scgwagner
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Sarah
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 7:56:52 PM
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Well, well, well! Yes I suppose I am the topic, now! You got me curious, so here it is!:
Etymology
Of Irish origin, "scalawag" refers to a "rascal" and is probably from sgalog "a labourer".
Noun
scallywag (plural scallywags)
1. (pejorative) A rascal.
Yes, I am one! I suppose it is fitting...I am also of Irish origin!
If you want the history of the word this is what wikipedia has to say:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scallawag
And today I am definitely a "laborer"! I have done 12 loads of laundry, scrubbed 1 large bathroom top to bottom, scrubbed every kitchen major appliance top to bottom, took apart and put back together a full sofa, and 3 whole dishwasher loads from beginning to end!
I still have several rooms and countless loads of laundry to go. Thank goodness for fabulous in-laws, who come again to help with the children tomorrow! Then off to New Jersey & my gorgeous hubby!
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 12:23:27 PM
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LOL thanks for the info Sarah! you rascal you!
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 4:37:03 PM
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Hello girls! Having fun I see!
Just an FYI.... I receive Sheila's blocks this afternoon.
You did a great job Sheila!
How are the rest of you doing??
I have most of the fabric cut for my second set.
Still very busy at the office. Just got home late. Looks like another quicky microwave dinner for me.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 2:01:35 PM
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Hey
I am just getting a chance to catch my breath. Lots of stuff going on-BUT I wanted to post a picture of my jar block- I haven't pressed it yet. Does it seem right,Kathy? It measures right but the lid seemed "thick" to me. Let me know before I cut the rest out.
I love this pattern and yes I am having fun with the blocks!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 2:31:33 PM
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nice lemons! great block autumn. glad to see you are home. sorry about your loss.
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 7:59:33 PM
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Thanks Jess- I miss you guys.
It was a rough week- my mom & I are the only family that she had.
There is still lots to do but I am home taking a break for a bit before I return to help Mom finish closing this chapter of our lives.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
Edited by - DeepsouthMamma on Apr 28 2008 8:03:14 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 8:09:21 PM
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Oh man, don't overwork yourselves. But I know there is tons of work to do, so of course who else is going ot do it. I was just thinking about you!
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
1176 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 12:23:54 PM
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Autumn,
That looks perfect! Yes the lid is a little thick but that is how the pattern makes it.
And I love the lemons!!! Great job.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
http://khartquilt.blogspot.com |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Jar block swap **FULL ** |
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Jar block swap **FULL **
