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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azure to the rescue!!
on my praccy piece, i did a ¼in seam, but the corners don't sit right when i turn over the binding.

i should try another prac piece, with a ½in seam, see how that goes...

azure can you recommend any particular youtube vid's??? there must be millions of them...
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OMG, 3 links in the time I typed my reply - you're an angel, thanks azure!!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttCy7KsokhM
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I trhink it is easier with a half inch seam, seems to sit better. JMHO
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right-o - ½in seam is my homework for tonight...

thanks
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I trhink it is easier with a half inch seam, seems to sit better. JMHO

yes, gives a nice fit. 🙂
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this one has a really annoying bird but is quite clear with instructions if you can stand it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt-DeDuJWkU&feature=related


I LOL'ed azure - I thought when you used the word 'bird' I thought you meant aussie slang for lady, not an ACTUAL bird!!

The video where the lady talks about the snout was a good one
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I LOL'ed azure - I thought when you used the word 'bird' I thought you meant aussie slang for lady, not an ACTUAL bird!!

The video where the lady talks about the snout was a good one

:^O no, I really meant a parrot, lol. Hope it helped you!
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I'vve watched them all now azure - thanks again for the links...

Now back to my praccy piece... I'm determined to get it right.!
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az, I watched all the youtube links, but still have some troubles...
Today I went into a shop local to me with my praccy piece. The lady in there was not paying attention to what I was asking her, instead she was just trying to sell me some gadget or other that I didn't need, if she had only looked at what I've done already.
So I'll go to another shop tomorrow to get some ACTUAL advice...
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