tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173324569791590906.post4995229132054019196..comments2023-11-05T11:33:28.627+00:00Comments on American Quilter in Ireland: Slàinte!!!!!Anne Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00168414225954211294noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173324569791590906.post-47279678147275530712008-10-18T01:49:00.000+01:002008-10-18T01:49:00.000+01:00Dear Anne Marie,Don't attempt to stretch the block...Dear Anne Marie,<BR/><BR/>Don't attempt to stretch the block. It will only cause you grief. I second the idea about adding to the inside of the red narrow strip. It is worth a try. Otherwise you could add an outer border, but that would draw attention to the problem. Frequently this problem occurs in block exchanges and I( add sashing with an addition of the same fabric to the outer perimeter of the non-conforming block.<BR/><BR/>When in the US, remember to pick up the tools of the trade, too. I would suggest several fusibles, a surgical seam ripper, Thread Heaven, Clover's white marker, metallic gel pens... if you have trouble finding them in Ireland(Good for marking dark fabrics. Also the French company Bohin has a new ceramic making pencil that was the hot item at the last Quilt Market. The HP photo transfer sheets are great, too<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your time back in the United States.<BR/><BR/>Ireneisishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453741469584491665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173324569791590906.post-7992053349458179272008-10-15T21:53:00.000+01:002008-10-15T21:53:00.000+01:00oh! I am in tears just reading this. You know, I h...oh! I am in tears just reading this. You know, I haven't breathed in a moment of my favorite blogs in weeks and this eve, I thought I would take a sec and peek around and see who and what I was missing...and here you are sounding my horn!! Well I couldn't do all this without ya'll. Here's to many more quilting friends and feats in Ireland! xoSherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317106385044365076noreply@blogger.com