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Old March 15th 06, 02:31 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Gotchya.

Karen, Queen of Squishies



Karen,

I'd like to sign up too.

Hanne in London



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Old March 15th 06, 02:36 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Debi, I got an automated response from earthlink to make a request to be
accepted by you. No problem, I've done this before. But when I followed
the link to do so, I got an error message. What do we do now? This is what
it said -

ERROR: Unable to process Allowed Sender request.
We're sorry. Because your original message to the recipient is no longer
available, we cannot process this Allowed Sender request. Your message may
have expired, or the recipient may have accepted or deleted it. You may wish
to resend your original message, and check your email shortly thereafter for
a new Allowed Sender Request message.
If the recipient chooses to allow email from your address, the message(s)
that have been intercepted will be delivered immediately, and any future
messages will be delivered without delay.



Karen, Queen of Squishies


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Old March 15th 06, 02:46 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Polly Esther wrote:

Somewhere, there are more guidelines for participating in a hug - such as
making a block 6 1/2 if that's what's asked for. The hug's mama may launch
in to 'kill' mode if she has to figure out how to put a 5" block in with the
others.

Having now made five HUGS myself, this is probably THE
most important "rule" to my way of thinking. I **always** ask that
blocks be sent untrimmed so that I can use my ruler to trim all of them
to size. I know many of you think this is silly and that rulers are
"close enough" but trust me -- they aren't. Putting a HUG together is a
LOT more work than just doing a regular quilt of the same size. I truly
LOVE doing them but since it's not a quilt that I have planned and laid
out, it's just more work. I can't start the layout until I get all of
the HUG blocks, either (but that's just me).
On Little Mike's HUG (which I took to DH's work tomorrow and will be
delivered today) there were a number of blocks that were trimmed to 6.5"
-- it just wasn't *my* ruler's size. There were also several that,
while sent untrimmed, were rather "wonky" and ended up smaller than 6.5"
when I trimmed them. Because these blocks were smaller, I set them on
point and added HSTs and cut them to 8.5". Now, this was OK but it was
one more step that I had to take. Actually, I liked the idea of having
some blocks set on point so I did the same to a few other of the 6.5"
blocks that DID measure right with my ruler :-)!
Here's the second part of the size story..... Once I had all the
blocks, I determined the finished size of the layout which was a large
center square surrounded by 6" blocks surrounded by a 5" border
surrounded by 8" blocks etc., etc., etc. I had counted the 6" blocks
and had enough to make the quilt 30" on each side. With the 5" border,
I would have 40" on each side and the 8" blocks would fit right in!!!
OK -- I start trimming the blocks to size using MY ruler and end us with
those blocks that were too small. So, I not only had make them 8.5", I
had to construct additional 6.5" blocks to take their place. See what I
mean by more work? Please understand that I am not trying to be "mean"
about this. I just want to point out the difficulties of assembling a
HUG from blocks that are just a teensy bit too small. I probably
wouldn't have such trouble (I know many of you HUG Moms don't get crazy
like me) but I am anal about making sure everything is ***exactly*** the
same size right from the start.

Really try to use the colors asked for. Kate and I will always wonder
exactly what level of 'cheer' was requested for our hugs but Heaven knows
they are dazzling happy.

ALL blocks sent -- regardless of color or size or skill
should used in a HUG. The colors for this latest HUG were autumn shades
and purples. Well, there were blocks that bore absolutely NO
resemblance to any definition of autumn or purple. They were used
anyway :-). I don't mind the odd wonkily colored, I just have to have
it balanced by another wonkily colored block :-)! Here again, it just
makes the whole assembly a bit easier you can provide the colors asked
for or something relatively close.

The signatures on the hug blocks mean a lot; do it even if it gives you
the trembles.

If you really, Really, REALLY don't want to put in your
signature, put your initials. Even more important to my way of thinking
is to have your location -- just city & state (if USA) or city &
country. This lets the recipient actually see where all of the HUGs
came from and brings them such joy!!

If you can spare it, send a dollar or two with your block. Being the
hug mama is expensive.
Put your block in a zip bag with your mailing label taped inside just in
case the post office stamper goes berserk, and, before you put the bag in an
envelope, clip one tiny corner off the bag so it will lie flat.
I feel like I'm missing something, not an unusual feeling for me. What
did I leave out? Polly


I would add that it is a good idea to let the HUG Mom
know when you have sent your block. I keep a list of who *says* they
will send a block and then note when the person says they have actually
sent the block and then check the name off the list once the block is
received. I also start a Webshots album so that I can scan the blocks
and everyone gets a chance to get a look at them. It's a much fun for
me as it is for everyone else and it seems that most people appreciate
the gesture.
I really do enjoy making HUG Quilts. The challenge of putting all
those disparate blocks together in some semblance of order appeals to
me. Besides, it makes the recipient SOOOO HAPPY that just about *any*
problems I encounter are worth the trouble :-)! CiaoMeow ^;;^
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Old March 15th 06, 03:36 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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There's been a lot of good info in this thread. BUT!!! I don't want new
HUGgers to get scared off, thinking that there's no way their block is good
enough. It is. Trust me on this. Yes, do your best, but then send it.

Also, don't think that you have to make a block for every HUG request that
comes in. Do the ones that you can... don't try to do everything and
overwhelm yourself. Know that sending positive thoughts is good, too.

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"Queen of Squishies" RisingStars @ KarenTucker.com wrote in message
news:JSDRf.26630$oL.17963@attbi_s71...
There has been a minor flurry of new huggers signing up since Annie
wonderful post about the after affects of having one of her own. So while
I'm at it, is anyone else interested in joining the Hug list?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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but some of us are looking at
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Old March 15th 06, 04:00 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Also, all three times I've been a HUG mama I have gotten squares of
fabric in the chosen color(s). Plain 6.5" squares of fabric, not pieced
or appliqued blocks, because the person wanted to physically participate
but just couldn't manage a "real" block at that time, for whatever
reason. And each time that particular square of fabric fit into the HUG
perfectly.

So, even if all you can manage is one HST or a 4-patch or just a plain
square, there is always a need for those in HUGs too.

Anne in CA
annerudolph AT comcast DOT net
"It's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got." -- Sheryl
Crow
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frood wrote:
There's been a lot of good info in this thread. BUT!!! I don't want new
HUGgers to get scared off, thinking that there's no way their block is good
enough. It is. Trust me on this. Yes, do your best, but then send it.

Also, don't think that you have to make a block for every HUG request that
comes in. Do the ones that you can... don't try to do everything and
overwhelm yourself. Know that sending positive thoughts is good, too.

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Old March 15th 06, 04:34 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Since Patti S encouraged me that my blocks would be "good enough" (even
though they are not perfect), please include me on the Hug list.

Queen of Squishies wrote:

There has been a minor flurry of new huggers signing up since Annie
wonderful post about the after affects of having one of her own. So while
I'm at it, is anyone else interested in joining the Hug list?

Karen, Queen of Squishies

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Old March 15th 06, 05:24 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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if hug blocks had to be perfect, I wouldn't be sending any. LOL

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Mary
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"Phyllis Nilsson" wrote in message
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Since Patti S encouraged me that my blocks would be "good enough" (even
though they are not perfect), please include me on the Hug list.

Queen of Squishies wrote:

There has been a minor flurry of new huggers signing up since Annie
wonderful post about the after affects of having one of her own. So
while
I'm at it, is anyone else interested in joining the Hug list?

Karen, Queen of Squishies



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Old March 15th 06, 06:23 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Okay, gotchya in!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Since Patti S encouraged me that my blocks would be "good enough" (even
though they are not perfect), please include me on the Hug list.



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Old March 15th 06, 11:38 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Absolutely! In a Sampler Quilt ... and every
Hug is a Sampler ... one needs some restful
blocks to compliment the complicated blocks.
PAT

Anne in CA wrote:

Also, all three times I've been a HUG mama I have gotten squares of
fabric in the chosen color(s). Plain 6.5" squares of fabric, not pieced
or appliqued blocks, because the person wanted to physically participate
but just couldn't manage a "real" block at that time, for whatever
reason. And each time that particular square of fabric fit into the HUG
perfectly.

So, even if all you can manage is one HST or a 4-patch or just a plain
square, there is always a need for those in HUGs too.

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Old March 15th 06, 11:59 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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No diseases then - alcohol will make them nice and sterile!

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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shazrules/my_photos (same as website but
quicker)

"nzlstar*" wrote in message
...
from all i've ever heard they are mostly full of alcohol.

jeanne
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"WOK- the ancient art"
http://www.frappr.com/rctq Put yourself on the RCTQ map!!!

"Taria" wrote...
some days by about this time I need to smile. Thanks for helping
Polly. I hear those tourist are generally a tad high in fat.....
Taria

Polly Esther wrote:
If anyone needs a gator, they need to speak up soon. It's almost time

for
Spring Break. Bless their hearts, they're always eager to bring a

tourist
home for dinner. Polly


"frood" wrote in part, HUGs have a magic all their own that bring

the
blocks together. Sometimes they need gators.





 




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