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Saturday, March 22, 2008
Since I'm half way done with my large socks, I'll give you a peek at what I've been up to. All of my socks look like this, but the backgrounds will vary between the 3 that I have cut. How is everyone else doing?
I did this one last night watching television and I'm surprised at how quickly it went. I had navy thread on a needle from a binding that I finished the night before, so that's what I used.
Well, one down and 59 to go, right? This one will be one on mine as the background isn't quite big enough without a bit of the selvage. Also, it's been a long time since I did hand applique and wouldn't want anyone else to have to have my first ones.
100% Cotton Prewashed fabric brushed cotton acceptable, please no heavy flannel. Backgrounds are to be cream/beige of a primitive look... No white on white or white on cream, avoid "painted" fabrics... Socks to be homespun, country, primitive types (plaids, stripes, checks and graphics) NO NOVELTIES - NO BRIGHTS. Blocks maybe hand or machine appliques. If using fusables, please window pane the fusable. All methods should remove sock fabric behind toes and cuffs. Do not trim blocks One "set" of blocks = 2 small blocks and 1 large sock block. All blocks should be in the same direction as the book. Please use your book for reference. Do not sign your blocks! Debbie S. has offered to help me make a label that will include all swappers signatures. Please include a note with your signature and city/state or what ever you would like on the label. DUE DATE: August 25th with a pre paid postage envelope.