12 single girl sewing.

2.22.2011

Well I didn't find any template plastic last week but what I did find instead worked perfectly for making my templates!
Plastic dividers that you normally put inside of binders!  It's thick, clear plastic that is easy to draw on (I used a Sharpie) and cut out, and the best part is that you get 8 sheets in one package.  I spent $3.88 on this pack and there were other options that were cheaper, although not as thick.
I spent a night tracing and cutting while watching TV and it was much less painful than I expected.  Last night I cut two of each fabric (I am planning on switching up the order of the fabrics to add all 36 into my final quilt).
 The actual sewing part went really quickly.  I sewed all 8 quarter rings...
and I've started sewing them to my background fabric.  I hope to share the finished block in the next day or two!

12 comments:

  1. Looks great! Can't wait to see the final product!

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  2. Wow, it looks wonderful. I'm excited to see how it all comes out!

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  3. I love the colors and patterns of those fabrics together! Can't wait to see the whole thing come together :)

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  4. Great idea to use plastic dividers! Its going to be super pretty.

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  5. That is coming together quickly! I;m making myself finish at least five WIPs before I start this one! Love seeing all of them come together though!

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  6. so tedious, but wow is it going to look good.

    :)

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  7. Do you keep track of how many hours you spend working on your quilts? I can imagine this one is going to take a lot!

    Looks good so far :)

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  8. I LOVE your idea of the plastic dividers! Your pieces look great..so neat and orderly!

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  9. you are off to a great start! this quilt is going to be just wonderful!

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  10. HOW clever of you! How are they coming along???

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  11. Your Single Girl Block is so cute and you shared such a great tip (my motto is spend your money on fabric, not supplies) I linked to your post here
    http://quilting.craftgossip.com/?p=7595.

    Warmly,
    Scarlett Burroughs
    Quilting Editor, Craft Gossip

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  12. Great idea!! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

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