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 Location: Chattanooga, TN
Registered: Jan 12, 2004
Posts: 1123
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Happy Mother's Day Dreamers!
I had a wonderful visit from Adele who stopped in Chattanooga on her way home to GA from OH yesterday. During her visit we talked about doing another Quilt of Dreams for the 2009 DH winner. Nanatoo & I had to do MANY extra blocks for the '07 (reversible) and again for the '08 Dream Quilts. We had thought the '08 would possibly be the last quilt, due to lack of interest and participation. If you wish to do a quilt; I think an EASY "Rail Fence" Block with Grape/Wine themed fabrics and colors would be suitable for the Wine Country DH! This is YOUR project, your gift to the DH winner. So, here's a poll . . . . This message has been edited. Last edited by: solidgoldancer, ~ ♥ ~ Always Dream A Little Dream! RELAX . . . God's in Charge! www.e-design-it.com/DH08Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH07Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH06Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH05Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH04Quilt |
 Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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Hope that you had a great Mothers Day too,I did But I would had loved to been able to see my oldest daughter and my grand babies to,she live's in Kentucky and she was'nt able to come down but I got to talk to her on the phone.Got to see my youngest daughter and my grand babies from her,My whole family
 Had a nice Day This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kathy in Alabama, |
 Location: Whittier, California
Registered: Mar 23, 2005
Posts: 3809
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I will really do my best to do some this year. I really enjoyed the one i made a couple years ago,and thank you for helping me out the past two yearss.
Judy *****Catch the Excitement***** ******Dreams and happiness to all my MB friends****** ~ ~ ♥ ~ ~♥ ~ ~♥~~ a flapjaw and a Sheltie collector avatar fan Real Friends Believe in Your Dreams |
 Registered: May 01, 2008
Posts: 13
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Hey SGD
 My vote is in!Here's some examples of Rail Fence Quilts Think vines & grapes Too Busy but a good example Basic Fence Rail ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #1 Pesky Cat #1 Sassy Cat Shredding wallpaper & kicking litter Cat Feb.14, 2003 Curiosity killed the cat.......7 lives left! |
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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Hey Mue,yeah i was the first to vote,thanks for the sight.I've never quilted before do you know if we put the backing on to or do we just make the front(one layer)like I said never quilted before like to give it a try and can we hand sew? Dont have a sewing machine.
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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Hey SolidGoldDancer have you ever watched that dance show that was called Solid Gold dancers.Those dancers could realy dance I loved watching them wish they would bring that back on.If you want to go to photobucket and look at my Artwork,Kathyinalabama,passwrd is Kathysartwork.
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 Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Registered: Jan 02, 2004
Posts: 5871
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I, for one would like to see the DH Quit continue but, that is easy for me to say as someone has been kind enough to make my block for me and include it on the quilt...last year one was made for Lady-D also.
I will be more than happy to send some cash for this service, for myself and Lady-D! Just let me know!! And as ALWAYS, THANK YOU!!! ~♥~ ~♥~~♥~~♥~ Confucius say: "Wise man never play leapfrog with unicorn". Also : Don't drink and park - accidents cause people". |
 Location: Northern California
Registered: Aug 17, 2004
Posts: 3723
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Can it be really simple, like the last one in Mue's links with just 3 pieces? Maybe the top and bottom rectangles in the (same?)purple/green/grapes/wine theme fabric and a white rectangle in the middle for the signature?
I'm thinking with everyone genuinely participating, this pattern could get awfully busy. Signatures would be running both north/south and east/west. ~♥~♪~♥~ "We are the music-makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams." |
 Location: sw Ar. on OK line {Proud member of BMB crew}
Registered: Jan 03, 2007
Posts: 204
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If its really simple I would try to make my own block,I think maybe others might also.I would like to see it continue however it's done.The quilts in the past are true works of art.
Still dancing!!!!! |
 Registered: Mar 01, 2005
Posts: 4037
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Just got a new machine and I am ready to make as many blocks as you need this year SGD.
I think it is a great design and love the wine country theme. |
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Location: Chattanooga, TN
Registered: Jan 12, 2004
Posts: 1123
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Thanks for the links, Mue, I hadn't seen those. Here is the one I was thinking we could use for instructions, if there's enough participation.
EASY Rail Fence Block If everyone follows these simple directions they can make 4 little Rail Fence blocks at a time! You can use the middle "rail" to sign with you avatars or signatures. Yes, KiA, that show (Solid Gold Dancers) is where my screen name comes from. When I was younger and was asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, I would answer that I was "going to be a Solid Gold Dancer"! Nursejudy, Lindi, Ark1, these are SOOO simple, you can almost do them w/your eyes closed. And BigD, you and LadyD will always be part of the quilts, even if you don't sew! We'll just see if enough Dreamers want to get involved! This message has been edited. Last edited by: solidgoldancer, ~ ♥ ~ Always Dream A Little Dream! RELAX . . . God's in Charge! www.e-design-it.com/DH08Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH07Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH06Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH05Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH04Quilt |
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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They can be real simple ones and some that is'nt,and the tallented ladies that put it together,place them accordingly.
like have a boarder and then,the next row have the simple ones,and then the little less simple,and so on and so on.  Can we hand stitch?Would'nt mind doing a vinyard scene.Wine country,Yeah.Hey Solid Gold Dancer if I made a center piece and you had a lot of extra squares could they be two quilts?Like a extra small one to hang on the wall,or drape over a chair.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kathy in Alabama, |
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Location: Chattanooga, TN
Registered: Jan 12, 2004
Posts: 1123
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KiA,
The "center block" has always been done by me or Nanatoo because we "reproduce" the center block of the actual HGTV DreamHOME every year with "mixed media" (in fabrics, photos, fabric-painting, thread-painting and quilting). But, that's very nice of you to offer, thank you! The HGTV DH is the "center piece" of each Quilt of Dreams so the winner will always think of the DH and the MB Dreamers who made them such a great keepsake. Just click on the links below my name on this post to see the center blocks in each of the DH Quilts. njgal, this would be a great way to start using your new machine. Congratulations! ~ ♥ ~ Always Dream A Little Dream! RELAX . . . God's in Charge! www.e-design-it.com/DH08Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH07Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH06Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH05Quilt www.e-design-it.com/DH04Quilt |
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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OK thank you SGD I would have loved to dance like those dancers,I wish they would bring it back but I doupt that would happen.I totaly loved the last quilt the center piece and those flip flops were great to.Loved it loved it,would have loved to own it.
you ladies are so tallented,you all ROCK.How many blocks can we do?This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kathy in Alabama, |
 Location: ohio
Registered: Dec 31, 2005
Posts: 2160
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I have never made quilt blocks..but a friend of mine has offered to teach me. I am willing to make blocks, the last 2 yrs you ladies have been gracious enough to make one for me.
My turn to pitch in and help, this summer things should be looking up here at home. DH finished treatment last week! Please get the instructions to me and I'll put my Mom's good machine to work. Happy Dreaming. ~tjpug Pugs are like potato chips... you can never have just one!~♥~ warning: no pug was ever harmed during the making of this siggy line Proud Member of the Onghic/Caulking crew~ |
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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love your avatar tjpugmom.I have'nt ever made one either but it would be fun.I'm up to doing some squares.
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 Location: Lake Jackson, Texas
Registered: Jan 22, 2005
Posts: 628
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SGD, I would like to make an attempt at a square again this year and have mamawx8 do my name. She had to complete my frame around my square this year, but it did turn out beautiful or I will even donate money if needed.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: GreggCountyGirl, *Member of the K.E.W.L. Jewel Club* |
 Location: Braintree, MA
Registered: Mar 16, 2004
Posts: 104
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I would be glad to make some squares.
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 Location: South Central PA
Registered: Jan 09, 2007
Posts: 464
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I'm ready to help out with the quilt. All that went wrong last year (my Dad dying, Mom collapsing and ending up in a nursing home, all the paperwork for his estate and her admission, taking care of their house until it sold, etc.) won't happen again. I have plenty of wine/purple/magenta/dark green/verdant greens/deep sky blue, etc. fabrics just yearning to be a part of a quilt. I really like the first sample Mue posted. But, no matter, tell me what you want and I can start sewing.
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 Location: Batavia, IL
Registered: May 04, 2005
Posts: 774
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The quilt is the greatest keepsake of all in the DH because it is made by friends!
--Shelly ************ May your dreams come true...thanks HGTV for helping ours along! ************ Avatar courtesy of SheltieCollector...thank you! |
 Location: South of Somewhere
Registered: Apr 08, 2006
Posts: 480
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I almost wish it could be won separately from the DH; say a drawing for MB members only. That way we know one of us would win something!!
Med alert....allergic to drawn butter!! |
 Location: Florida
Registered: Jan 21, 2005
Posts: 2789
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SGD, I think it's because of the message board closing. Out of sight, out of mind. You two wonderful ladies have kept this tradition going the past two years by doing even more work yourselves. Maybe it's time to throw in the towel. |
 Location: Connecticut
Registered: Nov 13, 2004
Posts: 326
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I could handle some of these no problem. Just need to get my butt in gear next winter, or perhaps I should do it over the summer while I'm not in hibernation mode.
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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Sorry to hear about your Dad and Mom PAwoman,Things like that realy puts a load on you that seems to be to much to bare.Hard times,so sad
 My brother had a anurism three yrs ago that left him disabled,I lost my Dad two weeks after my brother had the anurism, lost an uncle on my fathers side a month after my father passed,both had heart failure.I take care of my brother and Mother,have ever since Dad's passing.Again I'm sorry for your loss,its hard to have a loved one taken,hows your Mom doing? |
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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Tipecanoe,love your avatar hehehehe Mohawk kitty
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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I agree and I'm sure that you kept yours,It's made with love
stich by stich This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kathy in Alabama, |
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Location: Alabama
Registered: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 574
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The poll,10% has run it's course.How can a dream run its course,if the quilt has run its course the dream home would have run its.
I think the Quilt is the most precious item in the Dream Home.I say it is a tradition and the tradition should continue. |
