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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 21 Jan 2014 19:53 #114721

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Barblln wrote:

As usual, trailing behind, but still excited to be a part of this wonderful quilt!

In looking at the photos, I realized that there is also a star on the F block, which I had missed somehow. So I looked more closely at the whole quilt and see that some, but not all, of the letters have a star. So is the star just a little bit of whimsy (which I really love) here and there? Or is there a secret code to placement?

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LOL! I love the idea of a "secret code", but the stars were just put in places where I thought they were needed! I may have to sock that secret code idea away for another quilt though!

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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 21 Jan 2014 11:47 #114715

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As usual, trailing behind, but still excited to be a part of this wonderful quilt!

In looking at the photos, I realized that there is also a star on the F block, which I had missed somehow. So I looked more closely at the whole quilt and see that some, but not all, of the letters have a star. So is the star just a little bit of whimsy (which I really love) here and there? Or is there a secret code to placement?

Barb in Alabama
temperatures dropping boo-hoo

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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 19 Jan 2014 18:41 #114664

ajclapp OFFLINE Posts: 727 Thank you received: 263	I use a triple stitch 1/8" from the edge. I cut my appliques slightly larger to allow for the fraying. I will just wash it and see what happens. Sometimes you have to give the applique edges a "haircut" or do some clipping like on rag quilts. Since I'm using batiks I don't expect the edges will fray like homespun plaids. You might want to make a sample block with the fabrics you are using first.
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 19 Jan 2014 17:22 #114663

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	Annis, I hope you read this. I was looking at your Show and Tell, reading your description about frayed-edge applique with batiks. What stitch do you use around the edge (I recall triple stitch somewhere in the past), and then do you do something to the edge other than let them fray naturally with use?
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 15 Jan 2014 19:42 #114562

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suehenyon wrote:

OK Janet, you have me pondering circles in the border...I guess we're not supposed to ask ahead of the month, but in an attempt to give lots of shopping time...how are these made? Beading, buttons, raw-edged and turned circles...all of the above?

Sue, the larger circles in the border are all raw edge appliqued just like the letters. The tiny circles are buttons. You can applique the circles any way you like, or use any buttons you like. The buttons I used are about 1/4" wide and I got them at Joanns, where they have the larger packages of craft buttons.

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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 15 Jan 2014 19:04 #114561

genevacarroll OFFLINE Posts: 952 Thank you received: 406	I won't do it. I just can't do it! I'm moving mid year! But the half sized version is calling out to me. Oh dear.... Loved all the versions I've seen. It looks so fun. And I like the QAYG idea. Margo, glad you are feeling better. You've had quite a rough go and deserve some sunshine and roses.... Here's a hug.
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 15 Jan 2014 17:32 #114555

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	OK Janet, you have me pondering circles in the border...I guess we're not supposed to ask ahead of the month, but in an attempt to give lots of shopping time...how are these made? Beading, buttons, raw-edged and turned circles...all of the above?
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 15 Jan 2014 10:51 #114530

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Thank you friends!
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 15 Jan 2014 05:10 #114515

PosyP OFFLINE Posts: 4106 Thank you received: 361	Great start Ritzy
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 14 Jan 2014 19:28 #114506

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	Ritzy, it's awesome!
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 14 Jan 2014 18:19 #114505

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Yeah, you all know it is mine just from the colors Rita--yes, I am doing quilt as you go. May regret it, but if it works out--I will not have another UFO Andree--thanks, I did forget to mention that it is half-sized.
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 14 Jan 2014 17:45 #114503

suehenyon OFFLINE Posts: 1796 Thank you received: 51	I think we're on to your favorite colors, Ritzy! Your work looks awesome.
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 14 Jan 2014 16:00 #114494

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Beautiful, Ritzy! I'd recognize those colors anywhere!! Nancy
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Re: BOM 2014 - A-Z for Ewe and Me 14 Jan 2014 15:07 #114491

AndreeBergeron OFFLINE Posts: 722 Thank you received: 100	ritzy wrote: OK--with a lot of help from Andree(thank you)--it is done: Jan BOM 2014 (2).JPG I may add some more quilting to the A block--we will see. SUPER! Your blocks look awesome! You didn't mention it was half-size... Glad I could help. Andrée
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