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My healing mat needs a good clean. Some of the cutting marks have material etc in them. What is the best way to clean it please. X
Judy replied: 5 Aug 23 at 18:00
Thank you. I will let you no how I get on. It will be nice to have it back healed and looking clean ! ????
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Hi all. Does anyone know if the Doll House kit is still available? The directions and the list of fabrics etc ARE on here, but I?m interested in the kit. I?m also very interested to know, if it is available, how much it costs. Thanks folks, Judi
Adele replied: 3 Aug 23 at 17:02
Hi Judi no Debbie only made so many up for her website
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Hello everyone, unfortunately there were two errors published in the latest block (Peach Cobbler); we're very sorry about this. Please take a look at the amended instructions: https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/block-of-the-month-2023-block-8-peach-cobbler Any problems do let us know on info@halfyardsewingclub.com
HYSC replied: 4 Aug 23 at 16:17
We have checked and if you have cut the fabric for the incorrect original pattern piece: "there should be enough to re-cut the squares to the correct size in Block 8. After that, FAB7 is only used in Block 11 which requires 1 x 5 1/4" square, 2 x 2 7/8" sq and 2 x 2 1/2" sq."
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No question but just saying I have been in the club since it began and I thoroughly love it. I love to watch the programmes on Wed and Sat and all the banter that goes on, keep up the brilliant work. lots of love Olive Ann Jones (OHJAY) xxx
Laura replied: 10 Aug 23 at 21:35
Yes I love to see the comments too?I hope you have made a start on your pincushion ?let me know xx
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Hello - just an update, the six 2 7/8in squares in FAB7, for Block 8 of the BOTM quilt, should be converted to 7.5cm squares, not 6cm squares. The project is being updated now.
HYSC replied: 4 Aug 23 at 16:17
We have checked and if you have cut the fabric for the incorrect original pattern piece: "there should be enough to re-cut the squares to the correct size in Block 8. After that, FAB7 is only used in Block 11 which requires 1 x 5 1/4" square, 2 x 2 7/8" sq and 2 x 2 1/2" sq."
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Just cutting latest block for quilt out and think there is a miss print. It says six 7/8 squares in fab 7 , should this be six 2&7/8 same as the wW.
HYSC replied: 4 Aug 23 at 16:17
We have checked and if you have cut the fabric for the incorrect original pattern piece: "there should be enough to re-cut the squares to the correct size in Block 8. After that, FAB7 is only used in Block 11 which requires 1 x 5 1/4" square, 2 x 2 7/8" sq and 2 x 2 1/2" sq."
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Sorry it?s me again about this months block of the month the photo on step 5 is wrong for the middle row when you look at finished block I see my unpicked coming out
HYSC replied: 3 Aug 23 at 09:07
Hi Adele - we are looking at this now!
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I'm confused. According to the newsletter the projects that are coming down this month are Maddie and Robyn's Christmas outfits, but these are both from November 2020 and the other two projects are from 2019. Shouldn't it be the laptop bag and draught excluder that are coming down and need qr codes?
BW replied: 3 Aug 23 at 18:07
Ah , that makes sense, I thought it was me being daft.
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Where can I find the video for stained glass pillow?
HYSC replied: 2 Aug 23 at 09:06
Hi Margaret https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/projects/august-2023-stained-glass-crazy-patchwork Scroll down a little and the video is on the page.
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Not a question but just noticed for the first time this evening how wonderful the colour and design symmetry is with our block of the month quilt. If you look at the photo of the finished quilt and compare the end of row and opposites on the diagonal it's so clever, almost like colour negative images if that was a real thing!
Jillian replied: 11 Aug 23 at 15:50
Yes, I'm only appreciating the design now too. It's very clever!
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I'm way behind with our block of the month, haven't started any have just downloaded the instructions for July and August. I haven't started the wadding or sashing or anything, though I did download the instructions. I know that I can catch up in September. Anyway. I was dismayed to see that the July block is EPP as I have arthritis. I think I will probably just do a completely new block as it's the centrepiece. Has anyone else done this? I can machine sew gently curves like 1 and 13 or do corn HSTs or whatever in the corners using the same colours. What is everyone's opinion please?
Brenda replied: 2 Aug 23 at 10:43
I?ve really enjoyed making this and I am pleased with my results until I started July. I?ve never done EPP before and it was a bit tricky to get the curves right. It?s turned out a bit lumpy so I might try again. I?m not too worried if it goes wrong again I will just use another design and hope it turns out ok. As Barb says it?s our quilt and we can choose which design goes where! August is cut out and ready to go????
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FAO: HYSC When Debbie?s lives are broadcast on this website will we be able to interact with her via comments as we currently do on YouTube and Facebook? (I watched back her live from Sunday on this page earlier which was very convenient as I missed it live on Sunday)
HYSC replied: 4 Aug 23 at 16:18
Hi - yes there is a chat window that you can interact with!
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Where do I find details of the competition mentioned? Can?t seem to find a link anywhere!!
HYSC replied: 1 Aug 23 at 16:07
Hi Linda - there are two competitions open at the moment over on the Blog - https://www.halfyardsewingclub.com/blog Game of Gnomes and the August competition.
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I made a wonky house door stop. So pleased with it, I entered it into our local country show. Bowled over to win first prize ????
Jan replied: 1 Aug 23 at 16:44
Thank you
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Where can I get the binding for this mths project thanks
Gillian replied: 2 Aug 23 at 00:28
I bought mine from Amazon this morning (around 7am as I can't wait to make these ones!)
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Hi would it be possible for someone to check the material instruction for this months block of the month it says six 7/8 inch (6cm) squares of Fabric 7 I don?t think this is right or is it just me
HYSC replied: 1 Aug 23 at 11:31
Hi Adele - good spot! Our editor is sorting it out now!
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No Question, I would like to just show you this bag I have just finished. My first time of using Bosal and metal rings. So pleased with it. The pattern is a download with additional tuition on one of Debbie?s videos.
Blodwen replied: 3 Aug 23 at 19:17
Thank you for your nice comments. It was fun to make, I shall certainly be making more bags with the Bosal.
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Hello everyone, I know the answer before I ask it, but a dressmaker has confused me with this statement "in order to take body measurements correctly you don't wear underwear ". I was always told to wear underwear, for the correct size. Sorry for sounding like a idiot but am I correct Thanks Helene
Bev replied: 1 Aug 23 at 17:29
Crikey. I bought a mother of the bride outfit from a local specialist shop and they had a professional seamstress (French) who needed to do an alteration to the length, bust and shoulder straps. I went into the cubicle with the bra which I intended to wear. She started tugging at me, swore fluently and told me to come back when I had bought an xyz type bra! She was right and it fitted me beautifully. I can just imagine her reply to measuring with no underwear :0 :) :)
