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My first Ohio Star (doin' the RCTQ shuffle)
Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely
a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca |
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Thanks, Karen. You're dancing in the moonlight must have been what kept me
up last night! ;-) Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca "Queen of Squishies" wrote in message thlink.net... Very nice! Love those pansies. Dancing in the moonlight for ya, Shawn! Karen, Queen of Squishies |
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Hi Jennifer,
I managed to end up with 2 accounts at Webshots and then tried to move all the pics back into one. I'll send you pics when I get home from work tonight. I'll be posting the next picture of the pansy chain that shows how I finally bordered (sp?) it too. Sort of a compromise design :-) Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca "Jennifer Hepworth" wrote in message ... Hi Shauna, I'd like to see your new quilt too but there isn't a picture for me - even your pansies have gone away. Your Dad's quilt is still visible though - the dragon isn't there either. Jpeg me if you like, same as before - please? Glad that your vacation was so pleasant. Jennifer in Ottawa |
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Thanks for the photos! It's a pretty quilt, and the label is a great idea. I
really like the colors in your Irish chain! Roberta in D "Shawn" wrote in message a... Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca |
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uh...... is that good or bad? Did you get a lot done? : P
Karen, Queen of Squishies |
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That's great, Shawn! And quit apologizing for not doing it "right"! Your
Ohio Star is just perfect! -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm de-fang email address to reply "Shawn" wrote in message a... Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca |
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Shawn, The quilts are really great! Congrats on finishing...can't wait to
also see the finished Double Irish Chain. Love those pansies. Thanks for sharing. Martha in IN "Shawn" wrote in message a... Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca |
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Looks perfect to me! She should LOVE it!
Ann "Shawn" wrote in message a... Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca |
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"Shawn" wrote: Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca It's amazing what a color change will do for a pattern, Shawn! This looks like a completely different pattern, and it's really nice. The label is great, too. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas http://home.earthlink.net/~s_foster |
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Shawn: Doing the Virginia Reel for the Ohio Star! It is a
delight, so forget about how other people do it ... your way is just fine ... just remember TANQP!!* PAT in VA/USA * = There Are No Quilt Police Shawn wrote: Just completed sewing on the label for MIL's lap quilt. This was definitely a speed quilt for me as I had it done in a week. It is the Ohio Star pattern but my version of it as I used up bits of fabric that I had. The directions I had called for three colours but I didn't have enough so I introduced a fourth colour, the light blue. Of course I managed to get some of my pansy fabric into it as well and that of course just 'makes' the quilt! I found the binding went on sooo much better this time. Followed the advice I'd read on here about measuring the middle of the quilts and cutting the binding to match and easing the quilt into it. Had no problem what-so-ever. I even hand sewed it down (gasp). Perhaps not the smartest thing to do - sitting in 85' weather with a quilt over your lap but what the heck. Click below for a picture of the label and quilt. I originally digitized the label for my DD quilt and decided to use it as my signature label just changing the wording as needed. Oh, you will get a peek at parts of DH too ;-) Now as soon as it cools off a bit I'll bring out the queen size to finish quilting. http://community.webshots.com/user/mslibra_ca Shawn -- mslibra www.cutcakes.ca |
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