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[WriterofWords]

THanks for understanding, I really do want to try doing it, but I know this one is way above me.
K

 

[SloCrevs]

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Sure, I love doing them, and it won't distract me too much from what I'm doing right now. I went to Joann's recently and found that their fabric is outrageously expensive. I mean, I shop at Beverly's, mainly because it's only 7 minutes away from my house, and in the downtown area, so I'm in the area a lot. But I was on my way to a Braille conference and decided to stop in and see what they had, and they had calicos for $12.99/yd! The same stuff I was buying(same brand, similar prints) for $5.99/yd. That and their clearance was nuts, they wanted $4/yd for their cheapest fabric on sale, but here I can get it for $.50-$1/yd clearance. I think I want to do reds and burgendys. I have to go shopping today for lining and tulle for a dress I'm making, so I'll have to find what I want. Those colors sound okay?

 

[Parson's Wife]

Hello,
Just trying to catch up on the latest about the quilts.
100% Cotton Calico prints & colors
Prewashed

Now, I saw this latest about the 8 point star....Maybe I missed a post...is that the design for all?
While it is a beautiful pattern, and not too difficult, it is time consuming. I was just wondering if the design has been picked, or is this just still picking?

Thank you

 

[MissPrissy]

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Sure, I love doing them, and it won't distract me too much from what I'm doing right now. I went to Joann's recently and found that their fabric is outrageously expensive. I mean, I shop at Beverly's, mainly because it's only 7 minutes away from my house, and in the downtown area, so I'm in the area a lot. But I was on my way to a Braille conference and decided to stop in and see what they had, and they had calicos for $12.99/yd! The same stuff I was buying(same brand, similar prints) for $5.99/yd. That and their clearance was nuts, they wanted $4/yd for their cheapest fabric on sale, but here I can get it for $.50-$1/yd clearance. I think I want to do reds and burgendys. I have to go shopping today for lining and tulle for a dress I'm making, so I'll have to find what I want. Those colors sound okay?

There is limited resources here where I am. Everything up this way (northern va, metro dc) is far too expensive. I am accustomed to much lesser priced goods of the same quality.

Editing to add - I usually buy my fabrics online when I find something I must have and want a better price.

 

[MissPrissy]

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Here is the post with details.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=384454#p384454

You can choose your own block pattern just make it fit the guidelines please.

I am doing an applique block.
Slocrevs is doing an 8 pointed star
jkcove08 is doing a no-traditional styled 9 patch

There are many patterns to choose from for a sampler block patwork quilt.

 

[Parson's Wife]

Thanks, I did miss it.
Will post when I decide, I'll have to go thru a coupla choices before deciding...I've got lots of fabric here, but not for sure if I have enough calico... Hey, that means a "Shopping Trip!!"
Town (with Walmarts is 50 minutes away!)

 

[cockadoodlemom]

Trying to decide what block to do

Ok I think I will do a Broken Wheel also known as rolling stone block. Is that ok MP and where do you want us to put our names at?

 

[MissPrissy]

That is a wonderful square! You can put your name any place you prefer.

 

[cockadoodlemom]

What name do we put on the block? I'm sorry for all the questions but I want to get it right. Are you putting your BYC name, real name, or both? I think I will also put date=3/2008.

 

[MissPrissy]

Good question. If you want you can do both names if you have time. Also remember documenting a quilt makes it more valueable if it becomes an heirloom.