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  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    The long pieces can be cut from strips--there are multiple cuts of most fabric so figure out the best way to get sizes needed...
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    I know in the overall directions you told us not to cut strips, but this section seems like strip cutting might make sense....
  • PIECING SEAMS IF Necessary
    With fat quarters or when using your stash that might have smaller pieces that full width of fabric, it may be necessary...
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    No problem. Glad it was a simple fix.
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    Thanks Barbara, I thought I read the instructions carefully but missed that. Sorry
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    Follow step 13 in the instructions. Cut the 6.5” squares in half. The long side is the edge that is sewn to the corner....
  • block trim of month 2
    Great save!
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    I am cutting my fabric and for the corner triangle and line 11 says cut 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 square. That wasn’t big enough...
  • block trim of month 2
    Problem solved. With great dificulty and creative tapping. I removed pieces 9, 10 and 11 and replaced them with s larger...
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    I’m having the same issue with not enough fabric in the Print version of Game On for Block 2. Leafy Scrolll fabric was...
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    There is enough of Gray Blue with Dots and Granny’s Apron Blue for those pieces, although you do have to piece a couple...
  • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
    I also have not enough fabric for the month 2 leafy scroll piece 3 & 4 and gray blue with dots piece 5 & 6 and granny's...
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    Information on diamond borders

    New blog today gives lots of information on piecing the Diamond borders:

    [url]https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2022/09/gpdu-month-10-diamond-borders.html[/url]
    Barbara Black
    Huntsville AL
    https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
    "I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
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    Thanks for the additional info Barbara! This has all been very helpful. If I were being granted wishes, I would also wish they would post the month 10 patterns today so that we can get started. We have lots to wrap our heads around for this month. Thanks so much for everything!
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      Barbara B. commented
      09-29-2022, 10:22 AM
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      Connie, I have requested that. Keep an eye open.
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    Thank you so much!
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      MONTH 10 is up today, September 29, 1 pm. central time. Watch the videos, read the blog, before you begin.

      Facebook LIVE for MONTH 10 is tomorrow Friday September 30, noon central time. Available on YouTube as well.
      Barbara Black
      Huntsville AL
      https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
      "I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
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        The long pieces can be cut from strips--there are multiple cuts of most fabric so figure out the best way to get sizes needed...
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        I know in the overall directions you told us not to cut strips, but this section seems like strip cutting might make sense....
      • PIECING SEAMS IF Necessary
        With fat quarters or when using your stash that might have smaller pieces that full width of fabric, it may be necessary...
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        No problem. Glad it was a simple fix.
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        Thanks Barbara, I thought I read the instructions carefully but missed that. Sorry
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        Follow step 13 in the instructions. Cut the 6.5” squares in half. The long side is the edge that is sewn to the corner....
      • block trim of month 2
        Great save!
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        I am cutting my fabric and for the corner triangle and line 11 says cut 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 square. That wasn’t big enough...
      • block trim of month 2
        Problem solved. With great dificulty and creative tapping. I removed pieces 9, 10 and 11 and replaced them with s larger...
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        I’m having the same issue with not enough fabric in the Print version of Game On for Block 2. Leafy Scrolll fabric was...
      • MONTH 2: ASK QUESTIONS Here
        There is enough of Gray Blue with Dots and Granny’s Apron Blue for those pieces, although you do have to piece a couple...
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        I also have not enough fabric for the month 2 leafy scroll piece 3 & 4 and gray blue with dots piece 5 & 6 and granny's...
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