Saturday, 24 January 2009

More stash accumulation - these ones I need help with. published 25.01.09

Not that I am offering to share you understand but tech help.



I went and played at the fabulous 'HobbySew' in Echuca (can't get a link to fire up but I have a photie somewhere I shall post when I find) and I bought a pack of squares.





Two packs actually. One was a Moda pack and possibly the other one was too. I can't remember and have thrown the wrapper out but they are very beautiful, non?






My problem is - what do I do with them?





Do I join them all together randomly? Sash them with plain coloured strips? Cut them up along the lines of a traditional pattern?





Are they ready to use straight away or must I wash them first? I just don't understand!





Although DestructoBoy and I had a pleasant evening laying them out in different patterns :-)





Sylv was quite impressed, she returned home the next day with a present for me! These clever small people living a sweet little retro life





and a pack of squares to match!





If only I knew what to do!
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12 comments:

  1. Rhiannon25 January 2009 at 18:35

    I have no idea about washing, but definately assemble them in the most random design possible, as such a lovely mix of designs deserves that kind of treatment!

    x

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  2. Kitty25 January 2009 at 18:42

    Those squares would make a wonderful quilt - the fabrics are all so gorgeous. If you put a plain sashing between it would possibly 'highlight' the fabrics more than if you don't? But that's just me ... what do I know?

    x

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  3. Maxine25 January 2009 at 19:02

    Hmm.. I know what you mean - I'm having the same problem with my bunch of squares right now! This lady is always a source of inspiration http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com

    and I bet she'll give you tips on washing too!

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  4. Locket Pocket25 January 2009 at 20:12

    Mucho Yumptiousness there Trash! I would cut them all in half and then sew them together in a random brick pattern - then you don't have to worry about matching any seams!

    Locket xxx

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  5. Jodie25 January 2009 at 21:25

    man this is looking more like a craft blog everyday Mrs.....

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  6. Liesl26 January 2009 at 02:08

    Great fabric. Not much help from this novice on what to do with them though. However, I did ask about pre-washing on my blog recently too (after shredding my first bundle of FQs) and the overwhelming opinion seemed to be no!

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  7. CurlyPops26 January 2009 at 11:10

    Hmmm I have no idea either. I say join them all together in a lovely random pattern and I wouldn't bother pre-washing but that's just because I couldn't be bothered!

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  8. Gina26 January 2009 at 11:28

    Sort of thing I would buy and then not know what to do with... guess that's not much help is is???

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  9. Mrs Moog26 January 2009 at 11:57

    I think the Locket woman's idea is actually extremely sensible.

    Going for a lie down now to get over the shock ;-)

    Moogs xxx

    p.s. gorgeous fabrics Trashy!

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  10. The Caked Crusader26 January 2009 at 14:11

    ooh, I'm having vicarious stash enjoyment!

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  11. Mama26 January 2009 at 17:33

    I sent a little pressie to wonderwoman and she may be willing to share it with you (for a price).

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  12. Mama26 January 2009 at 17:35

    Actually, why not send them to Locket to fix something up for you; I'd say it is the least she could do to repay you for that fab Aussie trip!

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