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A different sort of project
Posted on April 12th, 2010 2 commentsI am excited to be working on a different kind of project right now- a group quilt to benefit Italian Greyhound rescue. I have done a lot of raffle quilts in the past, but this will be my first time doing it as a team effort. I am terribly excited about it, both artistically and as a means of raising money for the breed which is dearest to my own heart. As of today, April 12th, we have 26 volunteers signed up. I am hoping that there will be at least forty of us who will be joined in on this project together, all working as one for the little hounds.
Here is a photo of a group quilt I found online which is the loose model for our quilt. Our theme will also be hearts. This is a nice quilt, but my ambition is to make our quilt considerably larger and more elaborate- a real jaw dropper.
Fifty blocks from all over the United States and beyond.2 responses to “A different sort of project”
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I just wanted to add that your artwork is fantastic. You capture the essence of the dog. The portraits are so moving!!
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June McBride May 11th, 2010 at 16:10
Gwen,
I cut out the paper pieces and measured and due to the printer shrinkage factor the finished block will be like 4inches. I am not sure how to remedy this. I know I can take the pattern to Kinkos but don’t know how much to enlarge it???
Have been trying to find an alternate heart block that finishes out at 5-1/2 inches but no luck, the ones I find are 6-1/2inches with 6inch finished block.
I haven’t read the other comments but maybe there is a tip/suggestion there, so sorry if this is a dumb questions.
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June McBride May 11th, 2010 at 16:15