tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post2209194086362133904..comments2023-07-14T07:02:59.044-07:00Comments on Homestead Hearth Quilts & Conversation: Marcus Fabrics Friends & Companions Designer Sew-AlongSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06111223180423891757noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-4467542559078184702014-08-25T12:21:01.959-07:002014-08-25T12:21:01.959-07:00Thank you! This block has always mystified me. Now...Thank you! This block has always mystified me. Now I know how to make it! Hooray!Carol Radcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657801714558685971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-55845063208454275712014-08-19T15:36:03.427-07:002014-08-19T15:36:03.427-07:00Got my block done! Loving this quilt along!Got my block done! Loving this quilt along!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126787809177453409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-8604537936274065452014-08-18T11:46:49.857-07:002014-08-18T11:46:49.857-07:00Love your block and fabric choices. I use the Eas...Love your block and fabric choices. I use the Easy Angle for most of my HST's. ~Kris~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04759188532950593072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-83977020828471308812014-08-18T09:47:13.254-07:002014-08-18T09:47:13.254-07:00Thanks for this sew along, I'm keeping up with...Thanks for this sew along, I'm keeping up with this and can't wait to make your block.Lizziebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558087344191941981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-46847733703778651012014-08-17T20:30:09.911-07:002014-08-17T20:30:09.911-07:00Love this block! I like to make my HST's with...Love this block! I like to make my HST's with two squares together and sewing down each side of a diagonal line and then trim to size. I have not used the point trimmer.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213712165843348158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-90041349449933131752014-08-17T14:29:17.327-07:002014-08-17T14:29:17.327-07:00I have NOT tried this point trimmer but I can see ...I have NOT tried this point trimmer but I can see how it would be a very helpful tool! My favorite way to make HSTs is to do it eight at a time and save any leftovers for a scrap quilt! Loving this SAL!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466709417592027635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-7048335823794989272014-08-17T13:01:38.730-07:002014-08-17T13:01:38.730-07:00Another wonderful block, but I'm having techni...Another wonderful block, but I'm having technical problems. I got an error message when I tried to download the PDF file and only got the first page. And my e-mail with the directions did not arrive. I've been unable to save it from the website. Help! Please!Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606140596973424074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-82541364623710388782014-08-17T12:01:48.621-07:002014-08-17T12:01:48.621-07:00Another great block, Sarah. This is an awesome se...Another great block, Sarah. This is an awesome sew-along. I love how the colors are coming together. My favorite way to do 1/2 square triangles is to put 2 squares together, sew a 1/4 inch from the center diagonal, cut and trim. By the way, I also grew up in Camdenton and your mom worked for my dad at one time. Small world! :) JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-62307768369168062662014-08-17T11:20:45.456-07:002014-08-17T11:20:45.456-07:00So happy with this Sew-Along. Have plenty to do al...So happy with this Sew-Along. Have plenty to do already, but this is 'just a little thing in between'!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747344490281813645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-73734618578455640072014-08-17T10:14:33.876-07:002014-08-17T10:14:33.876-07:00Great block, Sarah! I always try to cut squares f...Great block, Sarah! I always try to cut squares for my HSTs about 1/8" bigger so I can trim down very accurately. I like using the Spinning Stars papers too.Jacque Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684096424643271156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-31939445734538254262014-08-17T09:02:50.011-07:002014-08-17T09:02:50.011-07:00I just found your web site and have book marked it...I just found your web site and have book marked it. Looking forward to making this block.judy jHardin County Keepsakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713722304827086391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-21014617256351612312014-08-17T08:51:50.517-07:002014-08-17T08:51:50.517-07:00Please put a button on your blog that will take us...Please put a button on your blog that will take us to your store, thanks!Vic in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552281371631960555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-14617261880326538392014-08-17T08:49:12.794-07:002014-08-17T08:49:12.794-07:00Thanks for great instructions! My favorite HST met...Thanks for great instructions! My favorite HST method is to cut them two layers, right sides together with a triangle ruler. I use an old Omnigrid 96 with superb results.Vic in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552281371631960555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-51593672553823696202014-08-17T05:44:37.885-07:002014-08-17T05:44:37.885-07:00I'll paper piece them if I have to make a bunc...I'll paper piece them if I have to make a bunch out of the same fabrics Rachael Ferrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204418353008458196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-66018243980815322042014-08-16T19:15:42.050-07:002014-08-16T19:15:42.050-07:00I make half square triangles by layering two squar...I make half square triangles by layering two squares and sewing along both sides of a diagonal line that goes from corner to corner. I like them to be oversized, so they can be trimmed up with the Bloc-Loc ruler.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-26434071960871845562014-08-16T17:43:26.193-07:002014-08-16T17:43:26.193-07:00Love this block! Went together quick.Love this block! Went together quick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567495888318648814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-72658603414163876282014-08-16T16:30:59.427-07:002014-08-16T16:30:59.427-07:00I'm off to make block 3 this evening. I usuall...I'm off to make block 3 this evening. I usually make my HST by sewing on either side of a middle line. New ways are fun to learn, though. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00845360329965159111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-16923398311308729412014-08-16T14:11:07.335-07:002014-08-16T14:11:07.335-07:00Love the block! I usually make my HST starting wi...Love the block! I usually make my HST starting with two squares and sewing both sides of the diagonal. I make them a little larger than need and trim them down.Robin McGuirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452602954098283390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-50809542192421657332014-08-16T13:23:42.659-07:002014-08-16T13:23:42.659-07:00Block #3 went together like a dream! I also used t...Block #3 went together like a dream! I also used the two squares, diag. line method described by the other quilters. I really look forward to Friday each week. I'm having a lot of fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382618106931854047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-72352928501088218292014-08-16T11:25:09.284-07:002014-08-16T11:25:09.284-07:00I haven't seen the point trimmer, looks very u...I haven't seen the point trimmer, looks very useful. Beautiful block.Vicki Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06103971287652874987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-76144816810559534992014-08-16T10:00:43.850-07:002014-08-16T10:00:43.850-07:00The point trimmer and the fork pins are new to me....The point trimmer and the fork pins are new to me. Thanks for the demo and the chance to win.qltrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407348047394095448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-19680437444072074462014-08-16T09:40:35.395-07:002014-08-16T09:40:35.395-07:00So happy that a fellow blogger posted about this S...So happy that a fellow blogger posted about this Sew-Along, it is a wonderful way to get a project done!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939855614446303349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-85554931856966624002014-08-16T09:21:30.309-07:002014-08-16T09:21:30.309-07:00I cut my squares 1 inch bigger than the finished u...I cut my squares 1 inch bigger than the finished unit. I sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the diagonal, cut them in half and then trim to size.DebrafromMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922363662080528347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-39302184123623080382014-08-16T07:53:16.938-07:002014-08-16T07:53:16.938-07:00I have never done a sew along before and I actuall...I have never done a sew along before and I actually bought the kit for this one. I am so glad I did! I love fabrics and have enjoyed making each block.Dixie Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236199205728241049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996058977629604928.post-1887573774896703722014-08-16T05:53:04.614-07:002014-08-16T05:53:04.614-07:00I, too, make my HST larger and square them down to...I, too, make my HST larger and square them down to size. Love your block and visiting your shop is on my bucket list! This is lots of fun!jmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07392679633278992827noreply@blogger.com