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Week 1 of sew along

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mepeace2
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Week 1 of sew along

Post by mepeace2 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:56 am

WHAT IS THE FIRST BLOCK I AM HAVING MARYQ POST ?



DING DING DING WE GOT A WINNER Congratulations Valerie Your prize will be in the mail sometime this week. I must say congrats on paying attention Name of sew along Tribute to El

I am looking over the blocks you have made they are all beautiful. They are your own . Good job . I am hoping I will see more. But you ladies have got the idea.
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WeSignificant
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by WeSignificant » Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:32 am

I am waiting!

I am going wuth Log Cabin as that is how Eleanor got her start!
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!

maryq
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by maryq » Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:24 am

Oh Valerie.... You are so Smart!!!

Okay.. Here's Katy's block....

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And here is mine. I decided to do something a little different... I'm not normally a huge fan of batiks, but when I went to the fabric warehouse and saw all these gorgeous bright colors... I couldn't resist!

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Okay everybody... Ready........... Set...........Go..

Have fun..... don't stress... if you need help just give a holler!

WeSignificant
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by WeSignificant » Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:20 am

YEA! I think I will go scrappy

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And just to keep it all in the family, the red rose fabric is from through the seasons line I believe.
A Friend is God's way of making sure we never walk alone!

QuiltGram8
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by QuiltGram8 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:49 pm

Is the block suppose to have 5 colors, or 6 colors? Katy and Maryq have 5. Valerie has 6.
Do we just do whatever size we want?
I will look for the directions.
I am still deciding. Boy, your contest sure went fast!
Vel
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WeSignificant
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by WeSignificant » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:56 pm

Vel I prefer the thinner logs. You can make yours however you want
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QuiltGram8
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by QuiltGram8 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:48 pm

I don't have her pattern, but have made this block in Lotto, I think, not sure. Also, I have watched El's show on TV and it's also on Facebook under her videos.
I saved it to watch again. She cuts her strips to 2 1/2", so I will have to see if I have some lights and darks.
We are so busy this week trying to get settled in and cleaning our campsite. Have to buy mulch, plants for my pots, etc.
Going to give this a try, but don't know if I will keep up with the rest of you. ๐Ÿ˜‰
Vel
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maryq
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by maryq » Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:13 pm

Valerie, my goodness you are fast!

Velda, I used the directions in Elโ€™s book. โ€œ Fabulous 40โ€™sโ€ and I bought he log cabin ruler, which made it so much easier for me to get my strips right. But you can sure make this with 2.5โ€ strips too, as long as your block will square up to 12.5โ€ to match the others we will be doing. Just do what ever works best for you :D :D

Canโ€™t wait to see what yโ€™all do

QuiltGram8
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by QuiltGram8 » Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:32 pm

That's what I was waiting to hear. Finished blocks are all 12 1/2". Ok, I will try
HUGS, ๐Ÿ’• Vel

TeresaK
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Re: Week 1 of sew along

Post by TeresaK » Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:46 pm

Oh My - I am with Velda. Please give the width size EACH STRIP should be plus the size of the CENTER. I do not like to cut and end up not getting 12.5" at the end.

If you go with El's 2.5" Strips and make her block you will end up with (I believe) 14.5" block.
Looks like I will need to dig out my books :) :) :)

Blocks are beautiful!!! Definitely LOVE the Colors and the Fabrics. Valerie's (Cut at 1.5"???) and Maryq's (Cut at 1.75"???) colors are brilliant while Katy's are a lovely Soft Springtime.

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