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Re: Very Narrow Strips 07 Dec 2011 06:05 #71988

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	A member of MQR posted these links! Some great info here: http://www.allaboutapplique.net/2008/01/04/stems-and-skinny-stems/ http://www.allaboutapplique.net/2007/12/10/tendril-thin-stems/ http://ajpadilla.com/tutorials/beginners-corner/applique-basics/angies-appliqu%C3%A9-tips/stems-and-vines http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/2010/01/applique-lesson-3-stems.html
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 06 Dec 2011 15:10 #71955

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	theothermarion wrote: Those are wonderful! did you design them yourself? Marion, it's a design by Sue Garman: http://www.quakertownquilts.com/ladies-of-the-sea-complete-set-po.html
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 06 Dec 2011 12:31 #71949

theothermarion OFFLINE Posts: 233 Thank you received: 42	Those are wonderful! did you design them yourself?
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 21:03 #71928

materialblessings OFFLINE Posts: 117	Lorchen, Jan(leafy) is the one that made those beautiful blocks...I'm just a "wanna be" at this point! But I will share my blocks when I finish them! Many blessings!!
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 18:09 #71924

Lorchen OFFLINE Posts: 2639 Thank you received: 50	Beautiful, Debbie!!!
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 10:01 #71912

ladyquilter OFFLINE Posts: 754 Thank you received: 37	Thank you for the link Margo. Sue's quilts are all amazing.
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 09:53 #71911

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	JoJo, you are very observant! Yes! Everything in this pattern is symbolic! Check out part of Sue's description of it here: http://www.quakertownquilts.com/ladies-of-the-sea-complete-set-po.html
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 09:44 #71908

ladyquilter OFFLINE Posts: 754 Thank you received: 37	Jan, your blocks are fabulous. Does the pattern say what the symbolism is for the wreaths surrounding the blocks? I was wondering if that is a historical reference of some sort. I think your are doing a wonderful job and look forward to see more blocks as you go.
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 07:42 #71905

materialblessings OFFLINE Posts: 117	I promise to post photos once I get going. This will be an heirloom I want it to be perfect! Great ideas on grading the seam...oh my shades of Home Ec. Class...I remember well! You girls are so helpful. Thanks!
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 05 Dec 2011 06:52 #71904

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Jan, your blocks look WONDERFUL!! What an ambitious project you (and Debbie) are creating! And Ritzy is right about "grading" the seam allowance to further reduce bulk for stems, but I think it might be hard to accomplish on these super narrow ones. For more great applique tips you might want to check out Karen Kay Buckley's video: http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=1
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 04 Dec 2011 21:13 #71893

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	One thing I would add. If you are going really narrow you may want to stagger the seam allowance when you trim it leaving the one on the background a little longer but not so long as to show when the fabric is folded over.
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 04 Dec 2011 20:46 #71892

leafy OFFLINE Posts: 170 Thank you received: 5	Debbie, I'd love to see your blocks as you make them -- hope you'll post them here!
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 04 Dec 2011 20:44 #71891

leafy OFFLINE Posts: 170 Thank you received: 5	Here's the fourth block: Attachment 1923_LOTS4.jpg not found Thanks for looking!
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Re: Very Narrow Strips 04 Dec 2011 20:42 #71890

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Perfect timing. Thank you for asking that question and thanks to Margo & ritzy for the answers...I think I will use Sew Fine or Masterpiece to sew the masts down...not so much bulk when turning the seam over. I will be starting Ladies of the Sea as soon as I get done with this year's BOM from Erin Russek(TQS name geoquilter). I have had the Ladies of the Sea kit for a year, I made myself not touch it before I finished the latest quilt...I'm easily distracted by pretty fabric!

Wow, now I'm inspired love your blocks, thanks for sharing!!!