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04-20-2010, 03:29 AM

#281

granny216

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Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: New York

Posts: 463

Oh my gosh...I just love the block. Snowmen still fill my heart from childhood. I can't wait to get mine finished (and it will be hard to let them go) so I can get many different ones for my wonderful quilt. Should we or should we not post pictures until we get some back? Would love to see what others are doing.

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Originally Posted by Belles

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Originally Posted by CraftsByRobin

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Originally Posted by jeanettegoodall

I put my blocks in the mail today. Now i can move on to my next project...paper pieced frogs for my grandson's quilt

I would love to see pictures ... anyway you all could share the photos or are you all not doing that until folks receive their blocks?

CraftsbyRobin, I finished one block for the Snowman or woman or children or family swap. For two years I was BOM for my guild and one year I had calendar blocks for the year. This Snowoman was for January. However, the guild blocks were 10-inches finished. Since our swap is for 12-inches finished, I had to figure a way to introduce another 2 inches, plus seam allowance. I came up with an attic window setting. She is Snowy Quilter, rushing to turn in her last block for the swap. I see her through my sewing room window. I hope my block gives you some ideas. Belles

04-20-2010, 07:08 AM

#282

Belles.hold

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Join Date: Jun 2008

Location: Hickory Hills, IL

Posts: 437

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Originally Posted by pvquilter

Belles:
The quilt block in the snowman's hand, is it fabric or an actual quilt block. CUTE!!!!!

It is a fabric that that was popular about 8 or 9 years ago...a group of Amish quilts displayed on a white fence. I cut out a 2.5" and 3.0" "quilt" and put a back on so it can be 3-D. I have a couple of dozen such small "quilts", so each participant in the swap could receive a different "quilt". When I satin stitched Snowy Quilter's mittens, I inserted the finished 2" x 2.5" "quilt" under the mitten. I tried to purchase small blue or brown buttons for her eyes, but neither Joann's or Hancock's near me had small enough buttons of any color. I might try Hobby Lobby, because satin stitching those small blue circle eyes is a test. Also, I'm going to shorten her "Pinocchio" nose.

Based on the absolutely affirmative feedback I received from all the wonderful people on the board, I will make the other 11! I hope the swappers who receive her will be pleased. Belles

04-20-2010, 07:29 AM

#283

jeanettegoodall

Junior Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: St. Albans, West Virginia

Posts: 162

I would certainly be pleased and proud to own one of your beautiful blocks as I am sure everyone else in the swap will be also.

04-20-2010, 07:45 AM

#284

HisPatchwork

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Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Georgia, USA

Posts: 799

me too!

04-20-2010, 07:49 AM

#285

crafterbarbara

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: Masonic Home. Union City, Ca.

Posts: 311

What is "freeware"

04-20-2010, 10:42 AM

#286

gramqlts

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Arkansas

Posts: 686

Hope I get one Belles.....love it!!!

04-20-2010, 12:24 PM

#287

CraftsByRobin

Super Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Posts: 1,123

I so wish I had joined ... but not enough time or experience doing applique

04-20-2010, 07:01 PM

#288

OdessaQuilts

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Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Somewhere near the water in beautiful Michigan

Posts: 772

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Originally Posted by crafterbarbara

What is "freeware"

Barbara,

When I use the term "freeware", I mean stuff that I can find that are not specific "patterns" to purchase, but are free images that I can use for myself without getting into trouble and stepping on creative toes. There are no "copyright" issues to deal with that way.

I hope that answers your question.

Odessa