Applique blocks from HE*&

Aargh.

A couple of months back I asked for advice about some applique blocks I
had from teaching. The background to one of the samples had faded;
likely from being displayed in a window or very sunny spot.

Well....I re-did the faded block. Then, I realized on another block I
had the colors of the leaves in a different order so I picked off those
darn leaves and rearranged them properly.

Determined to finish I began to sew a zillion (ok more like 152) 1 inch
finished half square triangles to sew around the blocks. I sewed and
sewed and sewed and pressed and trimmed and finally they are done!

Now the shop has called and wants me to teach that very same class. I
have taught that class for more than 2 years, I thought no one would
want a pattern that old.

sigh.

So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

marcella

Marcella,
First I'd do the latter, then I'd console myself with much chocolate,
then prepare to do the former even with telltale evidence all over my
face for the over-indulgence of the delicious confection.
(But don't forget to wash the hands thoroughly to remove all evidence
from the finger before proceeding).
Just MHO. (Hee! Hee!) That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Marlys in Indiana

"Marcella Peek" wrote in message
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Aargh.

A couple of months back I asked for advice about some applique blocks I
had from teaching. The background to one of the samples had faded;
likely from being displayed in a window or very sunny spot.

Well....I re-did the faded block. Then, I realized on another block I
had the colors of the leaves in a different order so I picked off those
darn leaves and rearranged them properly.

Determined to finish I began to sew a zillion (ok more like 152) 1 inch
finished half square triangles to sew around the blocks. I sewed and
sewed and sewed and pressed and trimmed and finally they are done!

Now the shop has called and wants me to teach that very same class. I
have taught that class for more than 2 years, I thought no one would
want a pattern that old.

sigh.

So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

marcella

"Marcella Peek" wrote in message
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So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

I have no idea what you should do, but I'm giggling at the mental image of
you throwing your hands in the air and howling.

--
Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
Queen of Fabric Tramps
http://www.kayneyquilting.com ,
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Marcella Peek wrote:

Aargh.

A couple of months back I asked for advice about some applique blocks I
had from teaching. The background to one of the samples had faded;
likely from being displayed in a window or very sunny spot.

Well....I re-did the faded block. Then, I realized on another block I
had the colors of the leaves in a different order so I picked off those
darn leaves and rearranged them properly.

Determined to finish I began to sew a zillion (ok more like 152) 1 inch
finished half square triangles to sew around the blocks. I sewed and
sewed and sewed and pressed and trimmed and finally they are done!

Now the shop has called and wants me to teach that very same class. I
have taught that class for more than 2 years, I thought no one would
want a pattern that old.

sigh.

So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

marcella


Howl. No, I think you should make a new block -- or use the faded one
-- for the class sample. Using the faded one will be a lesson in itself,
since you can point out what happens to fabrics exposed to too much
sunlight. Finish your own project, though! Don't take one of those
blocks to the shop,or it will fade, too! g
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

I vote for throwing hands in the air and howling - then make a new block ;-)
At least the thought of howling will help you chuckle while your stitching!

--
Bonnie
NJ
"Marcella Peek" wrote in message
...
Aargh.

A couple of months back I asked for advice about some applique blocks I
had from teaching. The background to one of the samples had faded;
likely from being displayed in a window or very sunny spot.

Well....I re-did the faded block. Then, I realized on another block I
had the colors of the leaves in a different order so I picked off those
darn leaves and rearranged them properly.

Determined to finish I began to sew a zillion (ok more like 152) 1 inch
finished half square triangles to sew around the blocks. I sewed and
sewed and sewed and pressed and trimmed and finally they are done!

Now the shop has called and wants me to teach that very same class. I
have taught that class for more than 2 years, I thought no one would
want a pattern that old.

sigh.

So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

marcella

This is what you get for not following my advice to stuff them in a bag at
the back of the closet.

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
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"Marcella Peek" wrote in message
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Aargh.

A couple of months back I asked for advice about some applique blocks I
had from teaching. The background to one of the samples had faded;
likely from being displayed in a window or very sunny spot.

Well....I re-did the faded block. Then, I realized on another block I
had the colors of the leaves in a different order so I picked off those
darn leaves and rearranged them properly.

Determined to finish I began to sew a zillion (ok more like 152) 1 inch
finished half square triangles to sew around the blocks. I sewed and
sewed and sewed and pressed and trimmed and finally they are done!

Now the shop has called and wants me to teach that very same class. I
have taught that class for more than 2 years, I thought no one would
want a pattern that old.

sigh.

So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

marcella

In article .net,
"Bonnie NJ" wrote:

I vote for throwing hands in the air and howling - then make a new block ;-)
At least the thought of howling will help you chuckle while your stitching!

--
Bonnie
NJ
Ok, maybe I'll howl but only if I can stomp my feet at the same time.

marcella

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Sandy Foster wrote:


Howl. No, I think you should make a new block -- or use the faded one
-- for the class sample. Using the faded one will be a lesson in itself,
since you can point out what happens to fabrics exposed to too much
sunlight. Finish your own project, though! Don't take one of those
blocks to the shop,or it will fade, too! g


The faded one is no more. Only the background had faded and I didn't
have enough applique fabrics for another block so I picked off all the
pieces and appliqued them to a new background.

This isn't the faded block shop. I was teaching the class at two shops
and I finished the edges differently so I know where the fading happened.

Shoot, this pattern just won't go away.


marcella

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"Kathy Applebaum" wrote:

"Marcella Peek" wrote in message
...
So.....do I take a block for the sample and put the project on hold or
make a new block so I can keep going or just throw my hands in the air
and howl?

I have no idea what you should do, but I'm giggling at the mental image of
you throwing your hands in the air and howling.

I can show you in person Thursday...unless I'm stuck home working on an
applique block ;-)

marcella

In article hJR2f.421658$x96.372389@attbi_s72,
"Marlys in Indiana" wrote:

Marcella,
First I'd do the latter, then I'd console myself with much chocolate,
then prepare to do the former even with telltale evidence all over my
face for the over-indulgence of the delicious confection.
(But don't forget to wash the hands thoroughly to remove all evidence
from the finger before proceeding).
Just MHO. (Hee! Hee!) That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Marlys in Indiana

Oh, chocolate! Now that is a very useful suggestion. I think I need to
go shopping.

marcella