Old Chinwag Craft Board Block Swap 2007

Sometime in early 2007, the Craft Board quilters got together and organised a Block Swap. We had to design and prepare enough blocks to make a quilt for ourselves, provide the first block completed and send the package on to the other crafty people in the swap.
We each completed a block in everyone's set.
My quilt was for my grandsons' bedroom in my home. I set a theme of teddy bears and boy's toys.
Most of these quilts have been finished for some time....... but.... I could not make a decision on how to do mine until recently.
I learned so much in that year and can't thank everyone who was involved enough! My applique skills are much improved.
So, thank you ♥
Sewinggilly123
Nanarener
Nelson333Nelson
T Hugs
Billngrace
Patcher246
Tasfleur
I have also sewn the labels of the blockmakers onto the back of the quilt, behind the relevant blocks.
I made mine into a quillow, a quilt that folds into a pillow, so one of the blocks is on the back of the quilt and when folded into it, becomes a pillow.
My 3 yo grandaughter looked at it and said "Gran, that is brilliant" and that is a good recommendation, so I have to thank everyone who was involved.
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Old Chinwag Craft Board Block Swap 2007

This is the I Spy Quilt I am going to attempt one day.

http://quiltingancrafting.com/2009/08/i-spy-kids-quilt/

It is not so ''orderly'" as the sashing on the first row on each block alternates between top and bottom.

I think I like that non orderly one, I find if they are too orderly, I get bored with them and they become ufo's.......
now, you have all the stuff, when are you starting?:8}
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kids_plus_me,

I have been browsing backwards through this thread to find some inspiration. I just want to say that I love the clothes you made your daughter, they are just gorgeous, I missed seeing them before.
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I found this fantastic site with freemotion quilting designs and tutorials. I love it....and am busy looking at all of the designs...and avoiding the quilt I am supposed to be doing.....
http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/
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Thanks Karen have book marked that 🙂
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You are welcome! 🙂
Magic bobbin washers, has anyone heard of them or used them?
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No I haven't but will look them up now....sounds interesting.
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Ok...I've never had a problem with "backlash" or "bird's nests" and they sound a little gimmicky to me but I'm not a quilter just a dressmaker.
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I think I might get some, I have problems with them....when quilting freemotion.
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I have been busy......
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Still have to layer, quilt and bind.
Attic Window block but I am calling it Ocean Windows.
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