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Hi ladies,
Ok, so I've been thinking about this for a little while. I came across Quilts of Valor a few months ago.
I am just a beginner at quilting so I know it would take me forever to make one on my own. I thought it might be nice to invite the ladies of 4Real to work together to make a quilt to ship to them.
Although, I doubt it would be done by Easter; maybe we can start it as a corporal work of mercy for lent?
Who's interested?
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Absolutely, count me in. I may need some hand-holding.
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I'm in 
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Erica Sanchez wrote:
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Well I'll hold your hand but mine hand is likely to be sweaty.  The only quilt I have made so far is a small one I made for my daugter's favorite
stuffed bunny.
Sweaty palms aside I'm pretty excited.
I guess we will probably have to agree on a fabric and pattern.
Any preferences?
I did sent an email to an online fabric shop in hopes that we can get a donation or a reduced rate on fabric. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. If they say no I could try my nearest quilt fabric store and maybe ship fabric myself?
I dunno I've never done this before. I guess we can just wing it.
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What do you guys think of this one? It looks pretty easy. I like easy to follow pictures 
I'm still waiting to hear from the online fabric store. If I don't hear from them in the next couple of days I'll try the quilt shop that is near here.
I'm still hoping that more people will want to join us.
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I did secure a 10% discount for the fabric 
I've done that math and have an order planned out. I just want to be sure you are still planning on helping before I place the order.
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Oh that's such a touching thing. I have quilted before children, and sent in patches for sympathy quilts. But I don't do it regularly, our home is relatively small and I don't have a sewing niche/nook so it entails getting everything out. I would like to help though even though I'm from Canada. It will take me longer to ship, is that ok, mail is a little bit slower and likely take two weeks to get there.
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Grateful in VA wrote:
I did secure a 10% discount for the fabric
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I'm not sure if this would work for me. Are you meaning you would mail fabric to people? This would take too long I think to send to me, not to mention the cost to ship to Canada. If you are okay with having me chose my own fabric at my local Walmart I can certainly participate.
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That is an idea to consider- we could choose a color theme and then make the blocks without all the fabric being the same. Sometimes that adds interest to the quilt.
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asplendidtime I would love to have your help.
Quilts of Valor are pretty picky about the fabric quality they will accept. They want quilt shop quality cottons.
I don't have a difinitive plan yet. I'm still figuring out the details. I have to go pick up my kids from school. They have CCD tonight. Tuesdays are busy here. I'll try to do some brainstorming and get back to you tonight.
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My Dh has generously volunteered to take on CCD and pick up something for dinner 
I kind of had a loose plan based on the quilt pattern I linked to above.
I had an idea to buy a fat quarter bundle and extra yardage from the same collection to complete the quilt top, the backing and make the presentation case.
This was the bundle I was thinking of going with.
My original plan I thought that would be easiest way to get everyone coordinating fabric at the 10% off price. I wonder if it would be faster for everyone to place their own order and have it shipped directly to them?
FYI Here
is QOV's fabric requirments.
Thoughts?
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I like both the pattern and the fabric (being very partial to stars...  )
I can understand their strict requirements after reading the link.
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Grateful in VA wrote:
My original plan I thought that would be easiest way to get everyone coordinating fabric at the 10% off price. I wonder if it would be faster for everyone to place their own order and have it shipped directly to them?
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What I meant to say was my original plan was to place the order myself because I thought that would be easiest...
Sometimes the brain works faster than the fingers can type.
If you guys PM me your addresses I'll see if I can place the order and see if they will break the order up and ship it seperately. The order has to be called in to get the discount anyway.
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I decided to check out the quilt shop a few towns over today. They didn't have the same fabric as the one I linked to, but they had nice fabric. They offered me a discount too. I took them up on their offer.
I'm ready to divy up the loot and ship it. I just addresses...
Yes, I'll happily ship to Canada too.
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Thank you for doing this! I will pm you my address. I am actually a bit nervous. :) I can have my kids help!
Would you let me know what the cost will be and send your address via pm as well. :)
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Ok, I'll send a pm.
I spent the morning cutting the fabric into fat quarters.
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Erica, your mailbox is full.
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Ohhh- got my fabric in the mail, and I love the prints!
Can't wait to get started making my blocks
When my dd was sick, she received a blanket made by some very nice ladies in PA. She still treasures that blanket- a bright, cheerful yellow.
There is just something extra comforting about a nice blanket/quilt during dark times.
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Hi, do you have room for one more to make a square or two.
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Sure do!
pm me your address and I'll send some fabric.
This is the block that we are doing.
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