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Please use this Topic to show your Spinning Spools work.
Thanks!Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
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Here are the first blocks, made from silk ties that belonged to my dad and his brother.
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I use a pool noodle for storing strips until I need themComment
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Time to Quilt Spinning Spools redesigned in EQ8. Just having fun playing around. I have way to many projects that are not finished to take on another one, but fun to just dream. HelenW
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This is adorable Helen! I might use your idea and do something similar. I, too, am discouraged with the new forum. I thought the old one worked really well. Or maybe we were just used to it so it was easier. -
I have this sewing machine pattern and I am going to calculate the percentage to reduce it to fit in the center. Well actually I think I will enlarge the the full little line drawing in the pattern to make it fit. I have also thought about using pencils to color in the areas to look like fabric piecing, or doing paper piecing. Love your ideas for the flowers. Do you mind if I use your idea? -
Was going to comment on the first one, but scrolled down and saw this. Love it!
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I decided at the last minute to make Spinning Spools but only if I used fabric I already had. I found a few squares of patriotic fabric and went from there. I don't know where my border is going because I used every scrap of the patriotic fabric.Comment
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"Time to Quilt Spinning Spools redesigned in EQ8. Just having fun playing around. I have way to many projects that are not finished to take on another one, but fun to just dream. HelenW"
HelenW - I like what you have designed. It will make a great wallhanging for a sewing room. I tried to make comment on your post but it won't allow me to. I know I have used the "Like" button but I can't do that either.Comment
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Sandy F. Thank you. I too have been going thru a lot of frustration with the website. Sometimes it works other times nothing.
I made the sewing machine as a Christmas gift for a quilting friend. When I saw Alex's pattern for spinning spools, it just seemed
like a natural add on for what I did with the sewing machine. I am currently working on Color My World, still working on Afternoon Delight, and finishing up Hook Line and Sinker. So it wall probably be next fall before I play around with the design. Love being able to try out ideas in EQ8. Still have a lot to learn there too. HelenW -
Sandy, You mentioned that you are finishing up A to Z BOM quilt. I went to the forum on it and no pictures.
Would love to see some pictures of your quilt if you have time to do that. HelenW
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I decided to use my own fabric. Some is from previous projects.
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Sandy F, When you said you were not sure what you would do with your patriotic spools, I thought they might look great if
you got a patriotic panel and use them as a border. Would look great on the 4th of July. HelenWHelenWComment
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I had not thought of that but what a great idea. I had thought about doing red, blue and gold stars on an off white border. I need to import my blocks into my EQ and play. Like you I have many projects in progress. I'm not doing this years BOM but I am determined to finish my A-Z Ewe and Me this year. I have finished 2 Tee Shirts so far this year.
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Gayle B, I played around with your idea of piecing strips. Use the pieced strips as the strips to make the blocks. I drew it in
EQ8. I went with variety of colors for the appliqué semi circles that give the spool shape. Would make for a cheerful kids quilt. Just playing around. HelenWHelenWComment
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