Month Two Ruffled Roses

[Robin G.]

Wow! Annis, your tiny blocks are amazing!! Diane, good idea about the Stable Stuff -- think I'll try that, too. And Geneva, have a wonderful fabulous trip! We'll all want to see photos when you get back!

[Margo C.]

I know it's gotten lost in the shuffle, but there are a couple of ideas about starching in this forum topic including a couple of ways to make your own:

http://forum/i-need-quilting-related...shable-markers

[Dawn S.]

Annis, I am in awe! And I love all of those little left over HST! I was keeping back one of every combination HST that I have made for the big exchange, and BECAUSE OF YOU, they have now been cut in half, then halved again. You have inspired me to think mini for a furure project! I'm loving it!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Annis C.]

I was keeping back one of every combination HST that I have made for the big exchange, and BECAUSE OF YOU, they have now been cut in half, then halved again. You have inspired me to think mini for a furure project! I'm loving it!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

I haven't cut any yet but still plan on doing so. Now that I hear we're getting some signed blocks there may be a few I won't be able to cut. I was wondering how they would fit on my quilt, then remembered the border so they will go at each corner. Alex on the top left because she's left handed, Ricky on the top right, Edyta on the bottom left and I guess I will have to sign one of my own for the bottom right since I'm making the quilt. If I get any more signed ones I will have to get more creative with the border.

[Annis C.]

I spent hours today, cutting fabric for the lattice border. I cut and cut and cut. :roll: Then I practiced sewing a few together. As I have not paper pieced in years.....I proceeded to sew a few backwards....I folded a couple underneath each other, accidentally sewing THOSE to each other.....and on and on. I think I threw out a total of about five...but I did finally get the hang of it. I sewed a total of about 20+ squares...........YIPPY!!!! However, it took me most of the afternoon...oh my. :roll: There is always tomorrow! :lol:

[Annis C.]

Been there done that ;~)

[Constance G.]

Does anyone have a good recipe for Homemade Starch? :shock:

Thank you!

Here's the link to Diane Gaudynski's starch recipe>
http://dianegaudynski.blogspot.com/2010/02/starch.html

[Annis C.]

I just took a second look and the seams on my lattice border are twirled the same way as Margo's. My mistake. I was thinking counterclockwise but was looking at the front side of the block, not the back. I'm getting a lot done on the computer on these icy days, but I'd rather be sewing. Maybe I will find time this weekend.

[Margo C.]

Does anyone have a good recipe for Homemade Starch? :shock:

Thank you!

And apparently it doesn't even have to be cooked! http://www.ehow.com/video_4409888_how-starch.html

http://www.diylife.com/2007/08/16/di...aundry-starch/

[Margo C.]

I made starch last night. I used the boiling of water and adding cornstarch to that. I will try it today. Thank you for the help!

[Margo C.]

I have a question: On lattice border, when I sew paper-pieced blocks together, should I place them in certain colour order or just randomly? I will use different fabrics than original patterns though.

[Margo C.]

Place the lattice however YOU want it!! On Sue's version, and both of mine they are just randomly placed until they looked pleasing.

If you want to do a color thing with them, you might try something like I did with the flying geese units in the 2009 BOM Stars for a New Day.

If you click on the photo twice you can see a larger image:

[Margo C.]

I haven't started on mine yet, but boy, the information that's already been posted! The questions I already had have been answered already.

[Margo C.]

I haven't started my ruffled rose YET....but wanted to know how you'll sign you names in your handwriting...techno challenged here....i think it is so kool.....peg

[Margo C.]

Peg,

Margo has given us step by step instructions even us techno challenged can follow. Go to the forums menu and go down the list of forums until you get to "Forum Questions & Suggestions". The very first topic is how to add your signature.