tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post1156500379749482841..comments2024-03-18T10:06:02.935-05:00Comments on Civil War Quilts: 3 Seven SistersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-8029356523293833072011-03-07T09:46:02.414-06:002011-03-07T09:46:02.414-06:00hi together..
at first Barbara thank you so much f...hi together..<br />at first Barbara thank you so much for this pattern.<br />I found your blog saturday night and now I have finished the first three blocks.<br />I glue the stars with "wonder under " on the fabrics..because, it is a 4" block and also I don't want to wash this quilt..it would be a wallhanging.Claudia Hieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218322043602999526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-61862409765940156522011-02-09T20:11:47.429-06:002011-02-09T20:11:47.429-06:00I have purged my quilt book collection many times ...I have purged my quilt book collection many times when I came to realize that I really wasn't going to make any of the quilts in some of those books. But this Civil War book that I bought when it first came out is still on my bookshelf. I just love it and all the stories. It's a keeper!Shakerwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793734053680624536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-5256731539470091922011-01-27T22:20:40.491-06:002011-01-27T22:20:40.491-06:00I have not clue on how to applique, I have tried, ...I have not clue on how to applique, I have tried, read and practiced... I just cannot get the hang of it... But I will try this block....Alberta Gal, Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629858949585438997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-814610350573319942011-01-20T15:18:31.659-06:002011-01-20T15:18:31.659-06:00I'm curious why this block measures 8-1/2"...I'm curious why this block measures 8-1/2", when the other two were 8". Did I miss a step or was that an error? OR will many of the steps be different sizes. I want (hope) to get this right the first time. Can you clarify, please?Sherrylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722745639364300062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-3424893590500669972011-01-16T13:05:36.746-06:002011-01-16T13:05:36.746-06:00What a beautiful block! I'm going to teach my...What a beautiful block! I'm going to teach my 2 sisters the reverse applique' method for this one. It's a bit easier for beginner applique'.Aunt 'Reenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204447436613555757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-9495775571270156822011-01-16T09:43:09.350-06:002011-01-16T09:43:09.350-06:00I too, plan to fuse my stars... maybe not historic...I too, plan to fuse my stars... maybe not historically accurate but fun, easy and I can embellish the edges with some fun stitching!<br />Thanks Barbara!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921544819744622547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-56158894181938741892011-01-16T06:41:37.932-06:002011-01-16T06:41:37.932-06:00I'm not good at needle turn applique, but used...I'm not good at needle turn applique, but used the fusible web to do my block. I have a "how to" on my blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-9466829779052155622011-01-15T20:21:06.314-06:002011-01-15T20:21:06.314-06:00Thanks Barbara for a great history and free patter...Thanks Barbara for a great history and free patterns. I'm so thankful and thought that you must have put a lot of work each week to do this. I just want you to know that your effort is appreciated by me. I will use double applique for this block. It will be fun! I sent you the photos my first blocks I hope you got them - Hugs NatNat Palaskashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591758405112517434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-45685311868523021122011-01-15T20:00:02.802-06:002011-01-15T20:00:02.802-06:00I just finished Seven Sisters and I used reverse a...I just finished Seven Sisters and I used reverse applique for the stars. I'm really enjoying the weekly surprise and challenge. Thanks Barbara.Sharon Surman Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764087854208832960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-68010019484656190742011-01-15T16:55:01.797-06:002011-01-15T16:55:01.797-06:00No one should be afraid to try needle turn appliqu...No one should be afraid to try needle turn applique. It is EASY and so forgiving of mistakes. There are any number of websites with directions to help, but nothing helps like getting in there and doing it. There are other applique methods that work equally well. I quilted my great grandmother's seven sisters pieced quilt, and it will be a joy to make this block in the applique version. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-56304363252263734082011-01-15T16:13:30.451-06:002011-01-15T16:13:30.451-06:00any 56 block quilt from another century is going t...any 56 block quilt from another century is going to have to include applique blocks. i knew this would happen and applaud Barbara for not wasting any time. i have done steam-a-seam applique. but simply could not use that method for this quilt. so while i decide which fabrics to use. and so i don't fall behind. i'm just going to trace the design and stitch over it with perle coton. <em>i would only advise doing this if you have completely prewashed your fabric.</em>Messy Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527639608893848074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-6418448724460659532011-01-15T15:32:21.856-06:002011-01-15T15:32:21.856-06:00Since I am making two blocks a week, I posted a pi...Since I am making two blocks a week, I posted a picture of the original block and an easier version of the block, the easier version is pieced, buttons were used for the stars and it represents the first flag of the seven states or seven sisters that seceded from the Union during the Civil War.Rosemary Youngshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077070853771048780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-84937740070799877442011-01-15T14:59:31.459-06:002011-01-15T14:59:31.459-06:00I love the idea of using wool for the stars (I lov...I love the idea of using wool for the stars (I love wool applique)! Wonder if there will be more applique blocks?!Jacque Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684096424643271156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-88641618921863900432011-01-15T14:22:19.602-06:002011-01-15T14:22:19.602-06:00Thankyou Barbara, for the wonderful history and va...Thankyou Barbara, for the wonderful history and various links. I have checked in my copy of 'Civil War Women' and there are some basic techniques guidelines for applique of the stars in the Appendix. I will definitely give this one a go, as someone else said, it's the journey!Merilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017362688960778176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-64302209451968853732011-01-15T11:45:59.928-06:002011-01-15T11:45:59.928-06:00The block and history are just wonderful, time to ...The block and history are just wonderful, time to get started on my block. There is a lot of really good instructions in Barbara's Civil War Women if any of you need help with the appliqué with the stars.Rosemary Youngshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077070853771048780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-18342422488039724732011-01-15T11:38:56.838-06:002011-01-15T11:38:56.838-06:00I've printed the block using the pdf file. I w...I've printed the block using the pdf file. I will put the printout on a light box and with a washable pen trace the star shapes inside the star outline, then applique. Makes placement super easy. This block was a surprise, but then that's what it's all about. Thank you.Theresiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339972239662380594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-40905259769781223992011-01-15T11:09:12.082-06:002011-01-15T11:09:12.082-06:00This book will be available from LibriVox.org as a...This book will be available from LibriVox.org as an audiobook. Here is the link http://librivox.org/newcatalog/search.php?title=A+confederate+girl's+diary&author=&status=all&action=SearchVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099397025386914361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-18353414121520451002011-01-15T10:45:56.049-06:002011-01-15T10:45:56.049-06:00Thank you Barbara for the history behind the block...Thank you Barbara for the history behind the block. I am in the process of setting a hand pieced Seven Sisters quilt. You can see it at nonniescedarchest.wordpress.com I used Inklingo for the stars which are 6 pointed instead of 5 as Barbara uses. It was error and worry free. Do not be discouraged. Enjoy the journey. Barbara's knowledge of the Civil War and her willingness to share is invaluable.Charlseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053834409143300915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-63217608486007040092011-01-15T09:47:50.183-06:002011-01-15T09:47:50.183-06:00Im excited. And for beginners do a layered star-l...Im excited. And for beginners do a layered star-layer muslin wrong sides with your star fabric. Draw your star pattern and sew completely around star. Cut out with a 1/4 seam allowance all the way around, clip inside edges. Then cut a slit in the backing fabric to turn and then press. You could hand applique, fuse, or staight stitch. My first ever quilt was a wall hanging with hearts I made this way and I hand stiched them down, dont be afraid!Lucky Duck Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968961207550409189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-4530521678106807582011-01-15T09:29:20.364-06:002011-01-15T09:29:20.364-06:00I've admired but never thought I'd get int...I've admired but never thought I'd get into reproduction quilts. I love the story with the blocks. I'm jumping in. I can't wait to have a quilt representing history.<br /><br />Thank you so much for not only the patterns but all the work that goes into providing us the history! You are generous with your time and talent.FabricandFlowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307125497190752024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-71717992569778117312011-01-15T09:22:33.856-06:002011-01-15T09:22:33.856-06:00While I just recently found this site and I haven&...While I just recently found this site and I haven't done any of the blocks I wonder if some of you might consider doing this one with wool applique? It certainly would be much easier and you could make a separate wall hanging with it, just a thought. I love this site a look forward to trying a few blocks and checking out the links.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939855614446303349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-54603129550219546392011-01-15T09:17:50.037-06:002011-01-15T09:17:50.037-06:00Ohh, I think it is a little challenge this week! I...Ohh, I think it is a little challenge this week! I'll try it and I think it could be managed!! Pictures will be shown on flickr..Das Quiltmonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444298896121678289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-22868142187240222212011-01-15T08:50:55.986-06:002011-01-15T08:50:55.986-06:00I've jumped at the chance to do this quilt. I&...I've jumped at the chance to do this quilt. I've completed the 1st 2 blocks and this 3rd one will be a challenge as needle turn applique isn't easy for me yet but as I do these online things to enhance my skills I will have a go.Mad about Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544300326099671122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-16158911239946859342011-01-15T08:22:44.276-06:002011-01-15T08:22:44.276-06:00thanks so much for the history of this pattern, i ...thanks so much for the history of this pattern, i had never heard it before though i've seen the block often. What a courageous woman she was.pdudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372143874425562139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4281798505305352117.post-9859643557913150752011-01-15T08:20:57.994-06:002011-01-15T08:20:57.994-06:00The block this week is a wonderful surprise. Thank...The block this week is a wonderful surprise. Thanks for keeping it so interesting. I'm torn between reading more (thanks for all the links) or sewing!! Oh, I think sewing wins!Becky in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604950918235696443noreply@blogger.com