Re: Old Chinwag Craft Board Block Swap 2007

dancing*with*daggers · ‎27-02-2010

rosie, that's gorgeous!!!

Now I am guessing that in order to quilt you need what....one of those green boards, a cutting wheel, ruler....what else (apart from the obvious) lol.

Hey if I did start would you girls help me?.....and keep me motivated.

yes some pics please karen.

I feel inspiration coming on!

I have to get the redecorating done on my house before daughter, SIL and bubby move in for 6 - 9 months, but while they are here would be good to be able to shut myself away and do something creative. Certainly can't renovate with a little one here.

BBL:-)

rosieglen · ‎27-02-2010

Would love to help you, Dancing.

Yes - you need those things of course - and there are lots of us will help you along the way.

You can get some lovely oriental type prints in black and red too. Just make sure its 100% cotton.

azureline** · ‎27-02-2010

There is that Rosie with the good colour eye agai!!! That is so nice Rosie, I love it!
Dancing, my very first quilt was made with scissors and a pencil..... not recommended and I could not believe when I got my first $10 cutting mat from the cheap shop (still have it) and a ruler and cutting wheel. Great investment and I use them for everything, even....hemming!!!

chuk_77 · ‎27-02-2010

hey guys, I want to start one (a family history one) Basically it will have picture of something that represents each member of my family. Done with a transfer.
How do I go after that. Hand sew (ahhhhh) machine? I've done a bit of googling and saw how to make the squares but how do you sew it all together?
Am I way ahead of my abilities?

azureline** · ‎27-02-2010

You can handsew or machine sew them together.

chuk_77 · ‎27-02-2010

Is there a trick to making sure all the squares line up neatly?

azureline** · ‎27-02-2010

woops, sorry
That sounds lovely chuk! It will be special.
Try these
http://www.ideas-for-quilting.com/
and quilterscache
both good beginner sites (and experienced, lol)

chuk_77 · ‎27-02-2010

thanks karen looking now:-x

azureline** · ‎27-02-2010

Is there a trick to making sure all the squares line up neatly?

:^O
Sorry, that is a struggle for me! Accurate cutting and accurate seams make it easier. Nothing is meant to be perfect. 🙂

azureline** · ‎27-02-2010

Everyone has different tips to help.
Mine are:
cut accurately.
measure twice, then cut once.
pin everything, especially intersections.
try not to be too self critical, someone will love it.
and something I have never been able to achieve....... always complete a project before beginning a new one.......:8}