april stars ?

[Margo C.]

I just tried to download the corrected version of the April block and I get the message "the file is damaged and cannot be repaired". Can somebody check this out?

[Denise L.]

I just tried to download the corrected version of the April block and I get the message "the file is damaged and cannot be repaired". Can somebody check this out?

I just checked it and it seems fine. Try exiting out of the site and then going back in.

denise

[Margo C.]

It worked fine for me this morning, Elsie. If you are still having trouble, sent a note to the Contact link and have Guru Bob check on it for you.

[Margo C.]

I don't have to explain why the paper foundation would otherwise be shaped like the State of Utah.

Can someone clue in this poor befuddled British lass? :?

Whats wrong with Utah and its shape? ( has it been eating too much and put on weight :lol: ) or are you just being 'stateist'

Rosemary from ( Gods own county) Yorkshire, England.

[Margo C.]

I don't have to explain why the paper foundation would otherwise be shaped like the State of Utah.

Can someone clue in this poor befuddled British lass? :?

Whats wrong with Utah and its shape? ( has it been eating too much and put on weight :lol: ) or are you just being 'stateist'

Rosemary from ( Gods own county) Yorkshire, England.

Rosemary, Utah is a square with a corner square chopped out. Nothing wrong with the state, Sue was just making a comparison to it! But we do tend to be "stateist" (that's part of what fueled our Civil War).

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

[Margo C.]

I am so happy that my piecing dont look like Norway :lol: If it looked like utah I could manage to deal with it :wink:

[Margo C.]

Have not started on Aprils stars but my saw tooth are look better I am trying to get them got up Happy

[Margo C.]

I'm thinking when using a controlled palette, I could probably use it in another star. After reading this thread, I'm so glad I did not get started working on this!

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

I feel the same way! I'm still struggling to finish March, because of time restraints, so haven't printed out April yet.

[Linda N.]

I just finally got working on my April border stars today. After spending time wondering why my cut fabric didn't match the paper pieces, I decided to check the forum. I'll have to print out the corrected sheets to see if it works now. It sure would have been helpful to put a notice in the daily blog about the mistake or did I miss it. This quilt is challenging but it certainly is making me pay attention and be more accurate than I've been in the past.

[Linda N.]

I finally got started on April's stars yesterday. Note to self and everyone, don't use a directional fabric as your background. I used a light grey with a very teeny tiny stripe, that is VERY noticeable up close and personal if not all running in the same direction! I am going to have to sew some more half-square triangles to finish out April, and then make a decision. Do I continue with this fabric, or get another. I am also toying with the idea of making two wall hangings rather than one large quilt. More information to follow!

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

[Linda N.]

Hi Maggie,

Thanks so much for sharing your tip about the directional prints. I've learned that it's best to check the forum before I make my blocks to take advantage of the lessons learned from the early birds. I really appreciate all of you who take the time to share.

Nancy

[Susan B.]

Another discovery... I have a cheap paper fax machine that makes copies, however, those copies are inaccurate. They were off enough that I decided to check them by holding them up to the copy from online. Whew...saved. Those blocks would have been a mess!

[Kath C.]

I knew i should have checked here as soon as i realised there was something wrong.
oh well all sorted now!!

Have cut all the fabrics just need to start sewing tonight

Well at least i'll have started them in April :lol:

Kate