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July lotto 2023
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July lotto 2023
Valerie - 4
Maryz - 6
KathyR - 4
Chriss - 4
Tina - 4
Maryq - 7
Welcome aboard all. Posting a bit early as many go on vacation and we can't have Mary making shirts!
We will be making Pat Sloan's Summer Soiree block. Here is the link:https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/2021/ ... oiree.html
It is a simple block to make but easy to get turned the wrong direction. So this month we are practicing "paying attention and reading directions!" Yes I tend to look at pictures and not read.
Things you need to know:
Use batiks please. I have posted some samples. You can tell a batik as it feels different (don't know how to describe) but it is the same on both sides of the fabric. No front and back. If you can see a distinct front and back it is not a true batik. Backgrounds can be neutral or as is common with batiks some color in them. Please see picture. Color is most often a marbled look with light color. This is okay but make sure the color matches with your color part of the block.
I squared up the half square triangle and pieced square before sewing the block together and the blocks came out right at 12 1/2 inches. I also swirled the seam on the back so it will lay flatter.
Please note how the blocks, depending on how they are put together are going to make a secondary pattern. As always, if you have questions please ask. I can share if someone wants to play and doesn't have batiks. Just let me know.
And have a safe Fourth of July!
Maryz - 6
KathyR - 4
Chriss - 4
Tina - 4
Maryq - 7
Welcome aboard all. Posting a bit early as many go on vacation and we can't have Mary making shirts!
We will be making Pat Sloan's Summer Soiree block. Here is the link:https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/2021/ ... oiree.html
It is a simple block to make but easy to get turned the wrong direction. So this month we are practicing "paying attention and reading directions!" Yes I tend to look at pictures and not read.
Things you need to know:
Use batiks please. I have posted some samples. You can tell a batik as it feels different (don't know how to describe) but it is the same on both sides of the fabric. No front and back. If you can see a distinct front and back it is not a true batik. Backgrounds can be neutral or as is common with batiks some color in them. Please see picture. Color is most often a marbled look with light color. This is okay but make sure the color matches with your color part of the block.
I squared up the half square triangle and pieced square before sewing the block together and the blocks came out right at 12 1/2 inches. I also swirled the seam on the back so it will lay flatter.
Please note how the blocks, depending on how they are put together are going to make a secondary pattern. As always, if you have questions please ask. I can share if someone wants to play and doesn't have batiks. Just let me know.
And have a safe Fourth of July!
Last edited by WeSignificant on Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:34 pm, edited 5 times in total.
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- purrfect-lady
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Re: July lotto 2023
Yay, July!! A great excuse to put off shirt sewing for a few more weeks!!
- Marilynsgrammy
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Re: July lotto 2023
Yay, I'm ready and will start digging for my Batiks this weekend.
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- gershwin64
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Re: July lotto 2023
Oh that's really pretty Valerie! I'll have to see what I have for the white part in batiks.
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- zfatcat
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Re: July lotto 2023
Welcome everyone. Really excited to see this block into a finished quilt.
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Re: July lotto 2023
Valerie!
Yeah!! I can dig out my batik box!!! MAYBE if I find a machine to borrow while I'm in AK... I can work on those... and maybe even mail from there! No promise though!
Yeah!! I can dig out my batik box!!! MAYBE if I find a machine to borrow while I'm in AK... I can work on those... and maybe even mail from there! No promise though!
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Re: July lotto 2023
Yea Mary, I am of the thought that you need to ship you a machine to Alaska that you can leave there. Bet they have nice Batiks in Alaska.
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- purrfect-lady
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Re: July lotto 2023
I have made six blocks. And it’s true what Valerie said – watching placement is the key with this block, but I love the effect of all the blocks together and the bright colors of the batiks.
Directions say to square up the 6 1/2 inch HST’s but if you do not do this, it will give you a little bit of extra wiggle room in case your 12 1/2 inch block runs a tad small
Directions say to square up the 6 1/2 inch HST’s but if you do not do this, it will give you a little bit of extra wiggle room in case your 12 1/2 inch block runs a tad small
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