Black & White FAN Block Swap

[pdjewelrylady]

Here it is! The very first block swap for 2011!! Don't wait, commit to playing and sign up now.

We will be making 10" FAN Blocks in Black & White prints with a bright color splash center - 1 block per each player.

These are Simple, Quick and Easy following Jenny's instructions for making Easy Dresden blades featured in the tutorials right here at MSQC. Our blocks are made using the following: Easy Dresden Ruler (you can get one in the shop), 10" square white on white fabric, a variety of 5 black and white print fabrics, a bright color splash fabric. Hand applique is completly optional! I will be machine sewing mine so you can too!! YAY!

Sign up by January 5th
Mailing date by February 25th

I hope we have lots of players - the blocks will be AMAZING all pieced together!! WHOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO

[Laura108]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

Count me in...
Hmm I have every color but black LOL
so not good I guess...since I said no more fabric til i use this..

[Tslave57]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

Count me in. What size blade did you make with the Dresden? And can the center be any color? And where do we mail our block when finished?

Teresa

[janluna]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

I was wondering the same thing. Is it a 5 inch blade? We send them to Suzi. Hugs, Jan

[pdjewelrylady]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

YAY!!
Sign up on the group page the blades are cut at 7.5" using the Easy Dresden Ruler - if you own this ruler, you own the directions to complete this block - it is printed inside the folder the ruler came with. i find the fast and best way, for me, to cut them is this - strip cut one strip from each fabric to 7.5" by wof. stack these strips CAREFULLY together making sure edges are perfectly aligned and then subcut by flipping ruler north to south. BE SURE YOUR STRIPS ARE EDGED PERFECT PRIOR TO EACH CUT!! you should get 18 sets of blades this way. the main white on white block is a 10" square - a white on white layer cake will work great and is why i decided to make these blocks this size or you can cut 12 of these per 1 yard of fabric with 6" left over so a 2 yrd piece and you will have 28 YAY!!

The center bright circle is 3.5" - i cut mine on a friends cricut

[janluna]

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Suzi what do you mean by sub cut? Can't you just sew them like the instructions and then put them on the quarter circle? Forgive me I don't understand sub cut cause I'm new to quilting. Thank you, Jan Is it still one block per person?

[janluna]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

Never mind I think. You have to flip the ruler right? It makes sense now if that's it. If not I'm lost again. sigh I know I'm a pain. Sorry. Hugs, Jan

[janluna]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

I guess I was hoping for a 5" blade cause then you can use a charm pack.

[pdjewelrylady]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

you are not a pain Jan !

and i am glad you are going to play with us this time! YAY!!!!!!

[ginampls]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

YAY!!
Sign up on the group page the blades are cut at 7.5" using the Easy Dresden Ruler - if you own this ruler, you own the directions to complete this block - it is printed inside the folder the ruler came with. i find the fast and best way, for me, to cut them is this - strip cut one strip from each fabric to 7.5" by wof. stack these strips CAREFULLY together making sure edges are perfectly aligned and then subcut by flipping ruler north to south. BE SURE YOUR STRIPS ARE EDGED PERFECT PRIOR TO EACH CUT!! you should get 18 sets of blades this way. the main white on white block is a 10" square - a white on white layer cake will work great and is why i decided to make these blocks this size or you can cut 12 of these per 1 yard of fabric with 6" left over so a 2 yrd piece and you will have 28 YAY!!

The center bright circle is 3.5" - i cut mine on a friends cricut

wow, this is a lot of math.. but i think i get it... when is the dead line???

[Blondie]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

wow, this is a lot of math.. but i think i get it... when is the dead line???

Sign up by January 5th
Mailing date by February 25th

[ginampls]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

okay,... i think i can handle that. got some great bright fabric..for centers.. and some black and white stuff.

[janluna]

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Mailing date is Feb 25th Gina.

[sewsoft]

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Does any one know how much of each fabric is needed for the 5 black/white fabrics? Do fat quarters work well for this (The Dresden part)? I'm sorry if my words are off, I'm having a off day...

[pdjewelrylady]

Re: Black & White FAN Block Swap

If cut carefully, you should be able to cut 36 blades from 1/2 yard of fabric.