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[wendy w.]

I've been using Ricky's method of taming threads by cutting strips of press and seal and I've no more wild threads but don't know if it would work with keeping bobbins, I haven't enough bobbins to keep them.

[wendy w.]

That does it. inch:

I am sure that it was time that I was locked up in the 'funny farm' :silly: :side: . I've started my next piece of piecing. :cheer: 'So what' - you say

Bargello style - 'not a problem', you say.

With 1/2" strip piecing - 'bit on the small side for most of us, but hey not impossible', you say.

but here is the kicker :whistle: , it is 1/2" x 1/8" per piece hmy: :blink: - 'Yep, she's bonkers conkers(or description of your choice), and it is time to send for the men in white coats' you say.

And I am enjoying it so far :cheer: :P :woohoo:

[Lois B.]

I'm going to have get more pixels and higher resolution on my computer to see this masterpiece. Give me fair warning. I'll have to save my pennies to make such a purchase, but well worth it I'm sure. :silly: :woohoo: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: What we won't do just for eye candy! :lol: :lol:

[ANNE E.]

Rosemary ...yes I think you have lost the plot and the men in white coats are on their way.
Anne

[ANNE E.]

Rosemary, You are nuts but I can't wait to see the quilt that finally sent you over the edge! Pictures please.

Judy

[ANNE E.]

I can't wait to see it and if you still have hair left when you are all done. Good luck!

[ANNE E.]

Yup, incredible lady, but a bit nuts too. :dry:
Here's something to go with them, just to keep up your energy! :whistle:

[E.M. T.]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :silly: :silly: :silly:

[Catherine S.]

WOW Rosemary!!! What else is there to say? Be sure to post a picture when you get it finish. I can hardly wait to see it.

[Catherine S.]

Ok, go get your magnifiers - a small taster... :kiss:
This was the first start, I just got plain fabrics, thinking that patterns were rather redundant at this scale. Unfortunately the 'mid' purple was more of a dark purple, just a different shade and the jump between them and the light was too much.

This is the second start, and I am much happier with the colours, although the mid and light purple shades are darker than I would really wish.

The main problem with this I am finding, is having enough cut squares for a leaders and enders project to run alongside it :side: The bad news is that I don't have a clue of how to quilt it yet. :huh:
And the good news is that it will fit into the FoQ miniatures category of less than 30 centimetres square (approx. 12") :woohoo: So provided it is finished in plenty of time I will probably be entering it. Just need to check the closing dates for entries.

[Nancy R.]

It's wonderful so far, Rosemary! Can't wait to see it finished!!

[Nancy R.]

Rosemary,

I can't decide which of the two samples you've shown I like best. They are both inspiring.

Judy

[Lois B.]

I think it's great. Looks like beadwork! As for quilting, I think I might try machine quilting with the stitches as long as the pieces are wide having every stitch begin in one ditch and end in the next. Choose a thread that would offer contrast. Just an idea, but it's the only thing I could think of. Onward!! Keep at it!

[Rita C.]

Rosemary, barking mad! But I will look forward to seeing in at FoQ if I can make it this year. :cheer: BTW Lea McComas is teaching a one day workshop and giving some lectures too at FoQ. Sshhhh, don't tell everybody because then there won't be any places left for me if I can become free to go.

[wendy w.]

That's going to be beautiful you mad woman.