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Summer Quilt block swap - We use similar colors, but each pick a different block

post #1 of 203
3/22/12 at 2:03pm
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Here is my idea....Lets work on these this summer and get them ready for Fall.  My proposition is to do a fall colored quilt. (oranges, reds, browns, darker yellows, greens, etc).  We each pick our own block. We will make the number of blocks according to how many sign up. Minimum 12, maybe up to 16, of we can get that many. They will be 12" blocks.

 

There are TONS of free patterns on the web. I really like the site we used last time.

http://www.quilterscache.com/BlocksbySizeC.html   That link will take you to the 12" blocks. There is a difficulty rating on each block. This way, we can each choose a difficulty based on our experience. Im not a very experienced quilter, so Im not going to choose a Super hard block with 35 pieces to piece together. Im not that brave...lol

Applique blocks are fine to choose, there are several on that page.  I will post a list of names and the block they have chosen. Lets each pick a different block.

 

No time limit yet. Its nearly April, can we get these done by June? Im open to suggestions.

 

~Natasha

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post #2 of 203
3/22/12 at 2:03pm
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List of Participants and the block they have chosen:

Balefire - Starflower

Marty1876 - Friendship Star

ScrappyChick - Solomon's Star

m.kitchengirl - Sawtooth Star

nheimberg - Another Star

GrannysRoost - Star & Pinwheel

Abbysnormal - Hunters Star

Shamblescross - Cowboy Star

Cluckin'Along - Amish Star

ginbart - 4 Patch Star

PaulsMuffen - Austin

MercedesBender - Brasstown Star

 


Edited by nheimberg - 4/1/12 at 5:35pm
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post #3 of 203
3/22/12 at 3:09pm

Count me in...............like to make the Starflower, would a darker purple fit in the colors too?

Proud wife of a veteran, mother of 4 adult kids, proud owner of 2 herding dog mutts, owned by 5 cats RIP Jacy and Timmy
So long people think, that animals not feel, so long animal need to feel, that people don't think. NOKIA
What shall happen, everytime find it's way. TRISHA YEARWOOD  http://balefiresquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

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Proud wife of a veteran, mother of 4 adult kids, proud owner of 2 herding dog mutts, owned by 5 cats RIP Jacy and Timmy
So long people think, that animals not feel, so long animal need to feel, that people don't think. NOKIA
What shall happen, everytime find it's way. TRISHA YEARWOOD  http://balefiresquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

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post #4 of 203
3/22/12 at 3:25pm

Can I sign up for Friendship Star?

 

I think Mid June would be good for me.  Gives me a little time after school works out. 

 

I was thinking a fall leaf pattern(s) w/ a solid taken from it for the main star portion (probobly a yellow, orange, reddish brown, or red)


Edited by Marty1876 - 3/22/12 at 3:29pm

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

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Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

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post #5 of 203
3/22/12 at 4:03pm
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I think purples would be great. 

 

Im adding request of blocks to the second post. Please check to make sure they are correct as I add them.

 

Mid to late June sounds good to me also. That is 3 months +/- to complete the blocks. Ample time in my opinion.

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post #6 of 203
3/22/12 at 4:13pm
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Originally Posted by nheimberg View Post

I think purples would be great. 

 

Im adding request of blocks to the second post. Please check to make sure they are correct as I add them.

 

Mid to late June sounds good to me also. That is 3 months +/- to complete the blocks. Ample time in my opinion.



ok than from my side...........yellow orange and purple. 1 question............12" means finished ( in the quilt), so it will be a 12.5" unfinshed (single block) block, right?

Proud wife of a veteran, mother of 4 adult kids, proud owner of 2 herding dog mutts, owned by 5 cats RIP Jacy and Timmy
So long people think, that animals not feel, so long animal need to feel, that people don't think. NOKIA
What shall happen, everytime find it's way. TRISHA YEARWOOD  http://balefiresquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

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Proud wife of a veteran, mother of 4 adult kids, proud owner of 2 herding dog mutts, owned by 5 cats RIP Jacy and Timmy
So long people think, that animals not feel, so long animal need to feel, that people don't think. NOKIA
What shall happen, everytime find it's way. TRISHA YEARWOOD  http://balefiresquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/

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post #7 of 203
3/22/12 at 6:24pm

Love fall colors!!!  I would love to join in on this swap.  I would like to do the Solomon's Star.  June due date would be good for me too.  Thanks!

 

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post #8 of 203
3/22/12 at 6:43pm

I love it.

Autumn colors that could include some plum/burgundy/etc.  Sounds great to me.  clap.gif

 

I think, with summer being a tough time for folks to predict, late June would be good.  I wouldn't mind building in a little extra time for those special summer days...

 

ETA:  While "Contrary Housewife" and "Broken Sugar Bowl" were tempting, I don't want to go against this star trend.  I will choose the Sawtooth Star and I will promptly run to the fabric store tomorrow.  Just to look around.  hide.gif

 


Edited by m.kitchengirl - 3/22/12 at 7:34pm

I have 2 wonderful sons, 3 ducks (2 Anconas & 1 Buff), 4 laying hens, a Holland Lop bunny, and a big scaredy cat.  I am a Chef, Baker, Bluegrass "Musician" (I know, you can't do both) and artisan. 

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I have 2 wonderful sons, 3 ducks (2 Anconas & 1 Buff), 4 laying hens, a Holland Lop bunny, and a big scaredy cat.  I am a Chef, Baker, Bluegrass "Musician" (I know, you can't do both) and artisan. 

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post #9 of 203
3/22/12 at 6:50pm

I'm very excited to be doing this project, and getting to know a different group of BYCers.  frow.gif

 

Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

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Why don't sheep shrink in the rain?

 

 

Why is there brail at drive up ATMs??

 

 

Why are their floatation devices instead of parachutes in my airplain seat???

 

 

If a tree falls in the woods and my husband doesn't hear it, am I still wrong????

 

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post #10 of 203
3/23/12 at 6:04pm
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I do love the star theme. That would be really cool!  I need to choose one now. Let me go looksie.  Im waiting on my iron to heat up. Ive got to sew some bloomers tonight for pictures tomorrow. I have no motivation tonight.

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