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16 Sep 2008 09:53 #26130

kfstitcher OFFLINE Posts: 1463 Thank you received: 78	Lorna I saw both your July and August blocks. They are so pretty. I love the fabrics you chose and your vases. Karen
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16 Sep 2008 07:36 #26123

Lorna1021 OFFLINE Posts: 952 Thank you received: 105	Whoo hoo! August's block is finally posted. Thanks for all the encouragement from everyone to keep going on this fun project and stay at least sort of on time.
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05 Sep 2008 03:52 #25557

Duffy OFFLINE Posts: 57 Thank you received: 16	Thanks all of you. It is so nice to recieve compliment on ore Quilting bee. Lot of Love from Belgium Duffy
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01 Sep 2008 21:55 #25314

musicalstitches OFFLINE Posts: 50	Duffy, very cute inset on this month's BOM!!
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31 Aug 2008 14:53 #25207

PattiSure OFFLINE Posts: 793	Duffy, I too am an admirer of your work. I LOVE your handbags and totes and am dreaming of making my own machine cover. Good job on your BOMS
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31 Aug 2008 13:40 #25202

MargaritaW OFFLINE Posts: 705 Thank you received: 42	Duffy Your July and August blocks are great Margarita in Auburn, CA
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31 Aug 2008 09:41 #25194

florence OFFLINE Posts: 562	IF I had to pick one that was easiest, I'd say February. Good luck and welcome! Also re: backgrounds, there's at least one, maybe more that have been pieced for a really nice effect! Florence
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31 Aug 2008 09:12 #25192

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sanann wrote:

I have a couple of questions. I would like to learn needle turn so thought I would try one of the BOM's. I have downloaded them. Is there any particular one that y'all though was a bit easier than another? I guess I will go with majority rule. Also, as a general rule did you use the same background for each block? I've looked at a lot of the pics that y'all have posted and they are so gorgeous and so very different. Thanks. Sandi in FL

Glad to have you join us, Sandi! Choosing your background fabric is a personal choice. Some of us have used the same or similiar fabrics, and those who purchased the original "kits" are using some of the same fabrics, but basically, anything goes. Choose something that makes your hear sing!
As for needle-turn, I don't know if you are aware, but I have posted some tutorial photos of my needleturn blocks, starting with January. The way I do it is obviously not the only way to make needle-turn blocks, but it works for me, and I've tried to include some different tips for each month. If you are new to the technique, start with album #1 and see if it helps. You will also find ALL of the BOM blocks that have been posted on TQS shown by the month! Maybe seeing them all together will help you decide on what kind of colors you want to work with. It's truly inspirational! You can also always access the web site from my profile page!
SEW LONG!!
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31 Aug 2008 09:04 #25191

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I have a couple of questions. I would like to learn needle turn so thought I would try one of the BOM's. I have downloaded them. Is there any particular one that y'all though was a bit easier than another? I guess I will go with majority rule. Also, as a general rule did you use the same background for each block? I've looked at a lot of the pics that y'all have posted and they are so gorgeous and so very different. Thanks. Sandi in FL

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31 Aug 2008 07:25 #25186

linmcquilter OFFLINE Posts: 228	Duffy, I love your work! And kudos on the inset in August's block - how perfect! And I noticed the rose fabric on the flowers on the July block. You sure do great work. Enjoyed looking at your works-in-progress, too. Ricky meets Laura is wonderful - they'll both be impressed!
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31 Aug 2008 07:25 #25185

Stinki OFFLINE Posts: 234 Thank you received: 3	Duffy..... how pretty ur blocks are and I love the quilts, especially the Gipsy Waltz. Sandy, I really like the outlining on ur block.... hmmmmmm do I want to tackle that or not now?! Carla
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31 Aug 2008 06:10 #25181

maggieszafranski OFFLINE Posts: 694	Duffy, another great block! Love your vase inset! Maggie in E. Central Illinois
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31 Aug 2008 06:08 #25180

maggieszafranski OFFLINE Posts: 694	Sandy, great block! The outlining does just add a special touch. I see your mariner's quilt was featured on the home page (or was it the newsletter)! How cool! Maggie in E. Central Illinois, who just realized I mailed off a baby quilt without getting a picture of it. Rats! Now the new parents will have to send me a picture of it with the new baby! Darn LOL!
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31 Aug 2008 06:05 #25179

maggieszafranski OFFLINE Posts: 694	Carla, love your block! The glitz of the beads is fabulous! Maggie in E. Central Illinois, who enjoyed 3 days off, now back to work.
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