betty.tolliver@yahoo.com: Hi Sandy, If short on the 4 1/2 " squares would it hurt the design to make it shorter than 81"? I usually make throws in the 60" square give or take a few inches.
Hi Sandy, If short on the 4 1/2 " squares would it hurt the design to make it shorter than 81"? I usually make throws in the 60" square give or take a few inches.
Betty, I'm sure that would work but I can't tell you how many squares to eliminate at this time because I haven't put my top together yet. I'll see if I can figure it out from the directions and get back to you in a few days.
Southwest Florida
Marilyn B: Hi Sandy, thank you again for leading us. Could you make sure they post a pdf copy of the instructions so I can download and print so that I have a copy by my cutting/sewing tables please and thank you.
Hi Sandy, thank you again for leading us. Could you make sure they post a pdf copy of the instructions so I can download and print so that I have a copy by my cutting/sewing tables please and thank you.
Thanks for bringing this up. I will send QCA Mandy a note since this is her first MQ and she may not be aware of the PDF file.
Am I understanding that the background fabric can also be scrappy, just so I maintain balance between the values of background and 2 1/2 inch squares
If I am using fabric from my stash for the 2.5" squares how many different fabrics should I use?
Pat Badder: I got 2 yards of the light material and did not have enough for squares I was short 16 squares. I ended up calling Missour Star Quilt Co, and talked to a representative and explained my problem. they took care of it for me and is sending me an additional 1/4 yard of material to finish my squares for the quilt. The jelly Roll will make more than enough 2 1/2' squares. i got 16 to 17 squares per strip and we only need 628. I will have some extra ones to add to my stash.
I got 2 yards of the light material and did not have enough for squares I was short 16 squares. I ended up calling Missour Star Quilt Co, and talked to a representative and explained my problem. they took care of it for me and is sending me an additional 1/4 yard of material to finish my squares for the quilt. The jelly Roll will make more than enough 2 1/2' squares. i got 16 to 17 squares per strip and we only need 628. I will have some extra ones to add to my stash.
I got my kit yesterday and after seeing that some of you are running short of the background fabric, I called Missouri Star and the person I talked to said that they are aware of the problem and will send out 1/4 yard extra at no charge.
dardar: Am I understanding that the background fabric can also be scrappy, just so I maintain balance between the values of background and 2 1/2 inch squares
Dardar,
I think you might want to keep your background all the same and keep it subtle. If you make it too busy or scrappy I don't think your blocks will stand out and you will loose the pattern.
Mary Tucker: If I am using fabric from my stash for the 2.5" squares how many different fabrics should I use?
Hi Mary,
The more different fabrics you have the better. I had 35 different fabrics and wish I had used more. If you look at Pat's fabrics in the media section of this group, those are the ones I used.
Sandy - I have lots of 2 1/2" squares from previous projects my question is how light the background should be?? I try to use some fabrics from my stash and wonder what to use?? I have some medium blues and some mint green which is very light.
Zsofia
Zsofia: Sandy - I have lots of 2 1/2" squares from previous projects my question is how light the background should be?? I try to use some fabrics from my stash and wonder what to use?? I have some medium blues and some mint green which is very light. Zsofia
Zsofia,
Anything you have in a light color should work well. Especially if most of your small squares are medium to dark fabrics with a few light squares mixed in. Just pick something you like.
Sandy H.: Zsofia: Sandy - I have lots of 2 1/2" squares from previous projects my question is how light the background should be?? I try to use some fabrics from my stash and wonder what to use?? I have some medium blues and some mint green which is very light. Zsofia Zsofia, Anything you have in a light color should work well. Especially if most of your small squares are medium to dark fabrics with a few light squares mixed in. Just pick something you like.
Thanks Sandy. I will get the lighter fabric out.
I have lots of 2 1/2" squares already on hand. Do you think I should color cordinate or anything goes as long as it contrasts
with the BG? I plan on using one fabric for the BG.
Nancy L
Nancy L: I have lots of 2 1/2" squares already on hand. Do you think I should color cordinate or anything goes as long as it contrasts with the BG? I plan on using one fabric for the BG. Nancy L
Nancy, anything goes. The more variety you have the scrappier it will be. And a one fabric backgound is good.
If we are using jelly roll strips, are they washed prior to use? I would think not because of the possibility of distortion. Am I correct?
Denise,
You are correct. They aren't prewashed, and shouldn't be prior to completing the quilt. If I use unwashed fabrics in my quilts, I just take care to wash them in cold water and dry on a low temperature. So far, it seems to work just fine and I haven't had any problems with distortion or shrinkage.