MONTH 4 — Ask Questions Here

[Alice]

Alice, What a fabulous feathered star. Played with it in EQ8 so you could see if you like the colored border. HelenW

Yes EQ8 is a time sink…
I figured out how to print to pdf using pdfwriter. But you are right, taking a screenshot is easier and faster! Below is what I currently have. I tried adding border around center block, rotate 45 degree so the block is on-point, etc. Too many options!

[Helen W.]

Alice, You hit a HOME RUN with you personal variation of Laurel Ridge. Just beautiful.
You must be familiar with similar type software to be able to use it so well so quickly.
It took me forever but it sure is fun. Now if they could make the applique part of EQ8 more
user friendly. HelenW

❤️ this version

[Lynn W.]

Beautiful design, Alice! Well done.

[Jane B.]

If we messed up with a fabric cutting is there any way to get a bit more?

[Barbara B.]

Not from The Quilt Show. You have the exact name of each fabric so should be able to find sources online. The Quilt Show never had yardage, the kits were cut by an outside company.

[Norma H.]

I did the same thing, and was able to replace the fabric by using the fabric no. and doing a search. I found what I needed from a shop in MO.

I haven’t received pattern 4 yet. Where do I find it? Patterns 1-3 came right to my email.

[Barbara B.]

The newsletter still provides the direct link. Go to BLOG to find earlier newsletters.

The patterns are under LEARN/2025 BOM. Month 4 was released March 28

[Vicki H.]

I cut my strips and then starch them. They became distorted. Any tips

[Helen W.]

Vicki H, How distorted are they? Can you post a picture? You might be able to block them back to
correct size and shape. Also, when you iron your wet fabric, go up and down to prevent stretching it.
If you rub across the strip that distorts it. Another idea if they are not too bad would be to draw the
stitching lines on the back of the strips so the finish size is 1 inch per strip but the seam allowance is off, which would not matter because
it would not show. Just stitch on the line. You would need to pin line to line on the two strips
you are stitching. HelenW

[Janet M.]

Strips are 1.5, seam is .25, but strip doesn't match .

[Barbara B.]

Did you measure the page to be sure it is printed correctly?

[Helen W.]

Janet, My guess if it is not your printer as Barbara suggested, it might be your cutting or seam allowances. Measure each piece in your strip. The first and last should measure 1 1/4 inches wide
and the two middle ones should measure l inch wide. You said your 1/4 inch seam allowances are
correct. Double check to see that the bottom seam allowance is also 1/4 inch, the fabric may have
shifted while you were stitching. Let us know if you figure out the problem. Other quilters might
run into the same problem. HelenW

Good morning Barbara and Lynn! Today I saw something in my email about reading a book today. So I thought I would begin to read the chapters of he Laurel Ridge Story. I was curious where these chapters came from. Are they from an actual book if so what is the title? Have a wonderful day and THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for all of the work you do to make this BOM sooooo much fun!!!

Hugs Lori M

[Barbara B.]

I don't know the answer to this, Lori. Lynn is very busy preparing for her Retreat this week so look for her answer in a week or two.
So glad you are enjoying Laurel Ridge!

[Lynn W.]

Dear Lori,
Thank you for asking. I'm drawing the chapters from my own imagination and my real-life experience of growing up in a very small town in a remote location in California. The characters are real people who I remember meeting and having interactions. Of course, I'm adding my own spin on the narrative and this month I introduced a soon to be love interest. Stay tuned for more about Lexi, my pretend Packhorse Librarian.
Take care,
Lynn

Thank you so much for your quick response. Have a awesome day!
Lori M