When I first started quilting I never played with the top tension thread. I left it on default all the time.
I ran...
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Latest Forum Posts
Collapse
-
Well, I am way behind, but I finished Month 1. I took a picture of both the front and the back. I pressed the seams open...
-
Month 4 Done!!! Now I am planning a butterfly border. HelenW
Click on photo to enlarge -
Helen, I am REALLY struggling with Monopoly thread breaking every 12 inches or so of stitching on my appliqué quilt. Does...
-
I use bias maker a lot- read directions, not too hard to master and very handy
-
I can underwright your fanny motto
-
Cool idea to incorporate applique Blocks!
-
Very interesting your corners!
-
Your blocks are beautiful. What a fun quilt. HelenW
-
Love your play on words Susanne! To me it looks like it could use a splash of a different
color for contrast.Something... -
I forgot to post the photo of my blocks of month three.
I don't know why, but I coud not edit the post, so I uploaded... -
Last month I was busy with other projects but now I've sewn any block of this quilt and can't wait to start with appliqueing...
-
All my log cabin blocks done! Now back to month 2 and 3
-
I'm using warm brights in each block with blue accents. Trying out the navy fabric for sashing.
I was nervous... -
I could use some ideas for making my circle more circular. It needs “improv”-ment.
-
I love the look of your solids. It really sharpens the block patterns.
-
Thank you Helen. I'll probably buy this as it seems to be the only option
-
I am not sure I am in the correct space, but I want to purchase a new Bernina. How do I get a certificate from Alex Anderson...
- Loading...
- No more items.
Trending Forum Posts
Collapse
-
Home from the Maine Quilts show where my Color my World quilt, rename ‘Home,’ received 3 ribbons. I’m overwhelmed...
-
Well, here it is, the end of 2022, and I finally have finished my 2021 BOM quilt! I apologize that the photo is not centered....
-
Hi There,
I hope you can help me. I know I'm very late in getting to this point but life is finally allowing... -
I'm quite behind on my BOM, but now have all the tall buildings of the outer ring done. I would like to add some house...
-
Hi all.. I am behind in my Color My World and just starting the skyscrapers... Does anyone have the finished size (with...
-
My quilt is finish
-
For anyone paper piecing, is your quarter inch a tiny bit larger? When I’m trimming up the finished building, I line...
-
I decided early to do paper piecing instead of the wax…I’m more comfortable . However, I have a few questions…anyone...
-
Will we have access to the Color My World videos after December 31st? I can't seem to find info on this.
-
I am BRAND NEW to the Quilt Show and fell in love with this pattern. I downloaded all of the instructions. My concern is......
-
I'm a new-ish star member and would like to download the "Color My World" pattern...but I can't find where to...
-
See how I quilted Color My World and the added surprise quilting in Wendy’s border:
https://bbquiltmaker.b... -
Hello - I know someone has solved this problem...I seem to remember a question arising when we put the inner circle together...
-
Cap'n John showed me a new feature--you can see all the photos posted on any particular topic--at once.
Open... -
I know Barbara has reminded us to download all files prior to the end of the year. I finished my downloads today and decided...
-
Please use this topic to share your FINISHED top or quilt here. This will make it easy to see all the great quilts everyone...
-
Sunday Sew and Sews met today. Pam R. came up with a brilliant way to make One World—she used striped fabric!...
- Loading...
- No more items.
Background fabric by border
Collapse
This is a sticky topic.
X
X
-
-
-
-
Filter
-
Administrative
new posts
-
Background fabric by border
In Sarah's Introduction and Fabric Requirements document she says she has provided a breakdown of BACKGROUND FABRICS by the 5 specific borders. She did not. Enough of you have begged for it so I did it.
Be sure you use her sketch of the 5 various border sections so you know what I am describing. She names them DIFFERENTLY here than she named them on the Show.
These are exact measurements for cutting Width of Fabric--you want extra for shrinkage or unhappy cuts.
BORDER 1 Center of quilt 19"--get 5/8 yard minimum Months 1 and 2
BORDER 2 HST border 33"-- get 1 yard min. Months 5 and 6 NOTE: in month 6 you will make ALL the star blocks for the remaining quilt, some are used in BORDERS 4 and 5
BORDER 3 Wide border with Birds 38.5"--get 1 1/4 yard min. Month 7
BORDER 4 HST border 28"--get 1 yard min. Month 10
BORDER 5 Outer pieced border 28.5"--get 1 yard min. Months 11 and 12--remember. the stars were made in Month 6--if you want ALL the background fabric the same in the outer border you will need a half yard more.
I hope this satisfies those who want to PLAN their backgrounds to be different fabrics.
I will not be providing more "advance" instructions. You will just have to be patient--it is a Block of the Month.Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord TennysonTags: None
- Stuck
- IP
- 14 likes
-
For those of us (me) who are worried they will mess up the 5 1/4 yds of Confetti Party Squares, would it be safe to make the first cuts in these increments? I know I should not worry because doing the math you have 4 7/8 yds of fabric listed and we have been granted 5 1/4 yds. 3/8 yd extra should cover any mis-cuts. Right??? :|
- IP
- 2 likes
Comment
-
Originally posted by donnamc View PostFor those of us (me) who are worried they will mess up the 5 1/4 yds of Confetti Party Squares, would it be safe to make the first cuts in these increments? I know I should not worry because doing the math you have 4 7/8 yds of fabric listed and we have been granted 5 1/4 yds. 3/8 yd extra should cover any mis-cuts. Right??? :|
AND one more good reason not to cut background now, as we get farther along you will have extra fabric left from previous months and may not need some of the additional cuts. If you cut now all that is wasted. It is such beautiful fabric I would want to save as much as possible and use all that I have cut previously.
Cutting them ahead can be a disaster and was one of the reasons I did not want to give out this info but bowed to several requests from those who want to use their stash and need to know how much they need by border area.Last edited by Barbara B.; 01-02-2023, 03:16 PM.Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
- IP
- 1 like
Comment
-
I noticed when I made the center square and connecting pieces for month 1 the background fabric shrank up more than the surrounding fabrics. I decided to preshrink the rest of the background. It actually shrank about 7 inches after washing drying and adding starch. Now what! Will I have enough fabric to complete my quilt?
-
Originally posted by murtha View PostI noticed when I made the center square and connecting pieces for month 1 the background fabric shrank up more than the surrounding fabrics. I decided to preshrink the rest of the background. It actually shrank about 7 inches after washing drying and adding starch. Now what! Will I have enough fabric to complete my quilt?
Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
- IP
Comment
-
Hi Barbara, thankyou for this page...Background fabric by the border. Very helpful. My confettie fabric should be here within a few days. I always prewash, so I still will, & now I'll only cut it Mo by Mo as you say. Good to know. And I'm glad to see the approximates on the following mos. Later. Oh, I did buy 6 yds...I'm sure I heard you suggested it. Oh, would you divide your 6 yds fabric for washing? Or just wash it all in 1 piece? TY.
- IP
Comment
-
I would wash it a one piece, opening it like a big sheet. I only use Express Wash for new fabric, as it's not dirty. It wouldn't matter if you cut it in half and washed as two pieces, 3 yards each. I bought 6 yards because I like whole numbers and I like the gray I bought so having extra isn't a problem.
-
Originally posted by myrat769 View PostHi Barbara: when breaking down the border measurements you gave the centre square as 19”. Could you please explain this. The hollyhock squares are 10”, the cone flowers are 6”, which adds up to 26”.
This is why I hesitate to provide information the designer doesn’t provide.
Simply follow the monthly instructions and don’t try to work ahead.Barbara Black
Huntsville AL
https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
"I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson
- IP
Comment
-
THANK YOU..... now I know I might change backgrounds if I want since don't have one yet and have used what I'm finding in my stash for now; but might be able to work with the parts done so far-lots of fun so far... House came out the correct size!! Thanks!!Last edited by BarbaraByron; 02-13-2023, 02:04 PM.
- IP
- 1 like
Comment
-
When I first started quilting I never played with the top tension thread. I left it on default all the time.
I ran... -
Well, I am way behind, but I finished Month 1. I took a picture of both the front and the back. I pressed the seams open...
-
Month 4 Done!!! Now I am planning a butterfly border. HelenW
Click on photo to enlarge -
Helen, I am REALLY struggling with Monopoly thread breaking every 12 inches or so of stitching on my appliqué quilt. Does...
-
I use bias maker a lot- read directions, not too hard to master and very handy
-
I can underwright your fanny motto
-
Cool idea to incorporate applique Blocks!
-
Very interesting your corners!
-
Your blocks are beautiful. What a fun quilt. HelenW
-
Love your play on words Susanne! To me it looks like it could use a splash of a different
color for contrast.Something... -
I forgot to post the photo of my blocks of month three.
I don't know why, but I coud not edit the post, so I uploaded... -
Last month I was busy with other projects but now I've sewn any block of this quilt and can't wait to start with appliqueing...
-
All my log cabin blocks done! Now back to month 2 and 3
- Loading...
- No more items.
What's Going On
Collapse
There are currently 1123 users online. 179 members and 944 guests.
Most users ever online was 20,162 at 02:06 PM on 02-20-2024.
Forum Stats
Collapse
Topics: 8,203
Posts: 154,902
Members: 25304
Active Members: 1,368
Welcome to our newest member, Lori Duplissey-loriduplissey.
Latest Topics
Collapse
Trending
Collapse
There are no results that meet this criteria.
Working...
X
Comment