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by pldc 03 Jan 2014 ( edited Jan 05'14 03:23 )
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Here is my 4x4 of Sue's octagon. I changed the original to fit the 4x4 hoop & then added the egg basket. Someone said we have the octagon fever & I agree but I think it's contagious LOL This is such a versatile block I just love it. I did a fancy stitch from my machine all the way around the lines, I changed my mind after the first line but this way it looks nice on the backside too

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Comments (17)
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
+7
this is such a great pattern & it uses very little fabric for this one I used 1.5 inch strips plus the batting & the back so very little fabric & it is so pretty I am hooked! If you have one of these tiny iron things then I would recommend using it to press after each strip is added. I have a thermal pad that I place under the hoop & then press while it is still on my machine then when I am ready to do the next one I remove the pad & then stitch the next colour on. I pressed after each strip was added & I have a very nice flat finish. A very handy little tool that I have had for over a year & never even took out of the package until I started doing the twists.
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by highlandermom 03 Jan 2014
I also used mini iron on ones I did. They are great for small projects.
by theduchess 03 Jan 2014
I have a tiny regular mini iron(TARGET-$10.00)it's perfect. Love it!I keep it close by. Covers a little more space than this type.
by pldc 03 Jan 2014
this was sure a handy little gadget I thought I would never use it but perfect for small bits!
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by KCowden 03 Jan 2014
+7
I am going to have to find that 4x4. You did really good with the different stitch! Love this!!!
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
thanks Sue Dewsbury designed this lovely twist pattern & has graciously offered it here so if your interested send her a pm. Hugs ***
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by highlandermom 03 Jan 2014
+7
Your still twisting wonderfully. Looks Great!
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
Reminds me of twisted sister a rock band I think? LOL thanks Mary this is such a fun block
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by noah 03 Jan 2014
+6
Well for twists this looks pretty nice and the color is oh lala lala:):)hugs
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
lol so glad that you like it, hugs ***
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by modo 03 Jan 2014
+6
très beau
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
merci
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by chefin 03 Jan 2014
+6
very nice
like your eggsbasket
where you get it
hugs micheline
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
thanks Micheline, I am sorry but it just says redwork in my files? I have had it for a long time.
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by jofrog2000 03 Jan 2014
+5
It's so cute! You sure are going to town on this. Good start for the year.
Jo
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
thanks so much, Jo they are so much fun to make! hugs **
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by shirley124 03 Jan 2014
+5
Well done Lorayle. Hugs Shirley
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
thanks so much, hugs **
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by clawton 03 Jan 2014
+5
very nice
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
thanks so much, hugs **
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by lindaromatz1 03 Jan 2014
+5
I love this....could someone be kind enough to tell me how to contact "Ms. Sue" I would love to have this design....thanks so much....Linda
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by pldc 03 Jan 2014
http://www.cuteembroidery.com/9505001_octagonal-placemat-mugrug-por-this.html
by pldc 03 Jan 2014
thanks Linda, hugs **
by wendymay60 05 Jan 2014
The design with Instruction are on 'My Garden Embroidery Designs'
find here LINK 'http://www.mygardened.com/index.p...;product_id=3047' Colour theme is Red,Black & white
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by capoodle 04 Jan 2014
+3
I do like the decorative stitching that you have done. The print fabric is also very pretty.
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by pldc 04 Jan 2014
thank you very much Anita, hugs
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by spendlove 04 Jan 2014
+2
That looks great - wasn't it a bit fiddly that small? I've done 130 x 180 for the hexagon so I might try smaller.
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by pldc 04 Jan 2014
Not too bad I had cut strips ready that were about an inch & a half...........perfect for scraps. it is really quite a nice versatile block Sue, you must be quite pleased & if not you should be! It is quite fun to make & to see what cuties do with it too! Thanks again hugs ***
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by sonjapotgieter 04 Jan 2014
+2
Well done...This is Stunning!!!Love the fabric
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by sewilso 05 Jan 2014
+1
Very pretty fabric!!! Love the extra stitching!
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by wendymay60 05 Jan 2014
0
The design with Instruction are on 'My Garden Embroidery Designs'
LINK below 'http://www.mygardened.com/index.p...;product_id=3047' Colour theme is Red,Black & white Multy sizes
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by oaro 05 Jan 2014
0
you did great job
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by darlingwife 05 Jan 2014
0
I must agree.... This is very contagious... I just love these. Nice job! Love the purple.

Linda