Lois, I'm in the same class as you. Even the picture didn't help. I usually use...a bookmark...as a bookmark! This is very creative!

I'll look forward to seeing that.

Luann I got the bikes at a quilt show but you can get them on internet www.etsy.com/uk/market/bicycle_charm. They are 1 1/4" wide. Pierced shells work well with green and blue beads. I use waxed linen cord but I'm sure other fine cord or ribbon would work well.
Here's a tutorial www.favecrafts.com/Gifts/Beaded-Book-Thong

Susan,
I bought the pattern, which is printed in black and white. It uses 2 1/2" strips to make the arc units of the wedding ring. The strips have to be sorted so the values of the small pieces in the arcs go from lignt to dark across the arc.
Some people spend days selecting and sorting their 2 1/2" strips and take a class for this quilt. Judy Niemeyer made arrangements with Hoffman Batiks for them to put together two groups of coordinated strip sets, with the strips already arranged from light to dark for each arc. Judy Niemeyer picked the fabrics and the order. That is a huge help. I found a good price for the Judy Niemeyer Bali Pop Sets online at Hancocks of Paducah. I am soooo glad I bought the sets she put together. Much easier. I would have been so confused otherwise, trying to figure it out myself without a class. Like a lot of other things, it is simple once you get it. Until then it can be very frustrating.
I thought it quite ingenious the way she has you make the arcs. Not sure I can describe it well. If you like, I will see if I can take a picture at my virtual retreat tonight!

Happy quilting,
Judith

Twiglet, your tongs are adorable. I could not wait to find out just "what" they were. I would not have guessed bookmark! I used the word for my favorite shoes as a younger lady and underwear that looks very uncomfortable.

Judith, the colors in your arcs are so pretty. I noticed the instructions showed color values. Did you buy a kit or is that how the instructions would look if only the pattern was purchased.

Pemela, I have my ABC BOM top finished and ready to start quilting. I also downloaded the images thinking why rethink perfection! I am wondering about the thread for quilting. Are you using different colors on the blocks? On the border is the decorative stitch done before or while quilting?

Sew Happy, Susan

twiglet wrote:
Wendy,
These are so nice. And you give them away to your friends? They are very lucky! How big are the bikes? And where did you find them?
Oh, I so want to come see all of you!!! It would be such fun to spend an afternoon really getting to know each other.
Well, until my ship comes in(and I can find the dock it's at), I'm off to the Stitchin Room.
Luann

Sorry Lois yes bookmarks

I made them for my team at Christmas a few years ago and some hang them from the car mirror

And pray tell, what do you do with them? Book marks? Am I dense? I need so much help understanding nearly everything!

Wendy the "Thongs" are very pretty. I thought they were going to be sandals. In Australia thongs are what you wear on your feet.
Good job we all speak the same language..........or not!
Quilt show tomorrow I'm really looking forward to it I will probably spend too much money (Don't tell the old fella).
Isn't retirement wonderful?
Have a great day.
Anne

Here you go

don't put them between your legs. I'll take a pic

Judith- what a lot of work you've done, but it's going to be great!

Wendy - do translate or demonstrate, please.

Love your quilt!

twiglet wrote:
What a treasure!

Kathy

Hmmmm??? I think a picture of said" thongs" is necessary, Wendy.

Wendy, Your quilt is lovely! Love the messages in it. I like your muggies.

Bicycle book Thongs?