tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post4461513714890549624..comments2024-03-21T03:18:33.752-04:00Comments on mangofeet: A new star and a plan for Jackgaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09208168224439515489noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-64333362203503392112021-11-30T09:37:26.952-05:002021-11-30T09:37:26.952-05:00Jacks Chain is my nemesis. I've made all the ...Jacks Chain is my nemesis. I've made all the 9-patches. I cut out and marked the background triangles and hexagons. But, when I have tried to put them together, nothing matches up at the intersections. I'm so impressed with how your blocks are coming together. I think the 9-patches will get used in something else and the background pieces will go in the scrap bin. There are too many other things I want to make to spend time being frustrated over something I've obviously made the wrong sizes. I'll just sit back and admire your work. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-51219570382924802892021-08-17T21:46:25.251-04:002021-08-17T21:46:25.251-04:00I love your new RSC Star blocks. Squirrels be damn...I love your new RSC Star blocks. Squirrels be damned! But that Jacks Chain gives me hives. I’m so glad it’s you making it, not me. I know it’ll be awesome!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-77209956953853801522021-08-17T18:42:04.393-04:002021-08-17T18:42:04.393-04:00What a cute new block. Adding a fourth and fifth f...What a cute new block. Adding a fourth and fifth fabric sounds even better. I tend to cut flying geese a bit larger and trim or use the method that makes two at once.<br />Still love Jack’s Chain. I’ve admired it for decades so you’d think I’d have made one by now.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-3388266149331560442021-08-17T09:47:37.188-04:002021-08-17T09:47:37.188-04:00The new block is so sparkly, Gayle. And good plan ...The new block is so sparkly, Gayle. And good plan for Jack's Chain. (I'm thinking of ball-and-chain metaphors to describe your progress with that one.)Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-4527246261122934102021-08-16T14:33:31.493-04:002021-08-16T14:33:31.493-04:00The star blocks turned out great, what a nice patt...The star blocks turned out great, what a nice pattern. I have a Jack's Chain languishing in a box. I cut out all the pieces, made all the nine-patches, I even marked all the seam allowances so I could piece it by hand. . . and there it sits. I'm going to blame it on the weather.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-60230117415881937572021-08-16T10:13:06.736-04:002021-08-16T10:13:06.736-04:00I've always wanted to try those framed stars. ...I've always wanted to try those framed stars. Yours are SEW pretty with aqua included for the RSC, Gayle! Congrats on making some progress on Jack, too.The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-87107093817459535222021-08-15T09:28:23.240-04:002021-08-15T09:28:23.240-04:00Thank you, thank you, thank you! My Jack's Ch...Thank you, thank you, thank you! My Jack's Chain components have been languishing for over six years as I was unhappy with the sewing of my final construction. Your C-shapes seem so obvious now, much better than my apple-core and hexagonal units! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401775114315133138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-3422347782628013642021-08-15T09:02:15.882-04:002021-08-15T09:02:15.882-04:00That’s a pretty darn cute star block! And trimming...That’s a pretty darn cute star block! And trimming 4 at a time geese isn’t difficult when you have a Quilt in a Day ruler! You go girl! I’m adding that on to my “star blocks to try” folder “ grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-82493761746936591082021-08-14T20:18:15.696-04:002021-08-14T20:18:15.696-04:00"One block", she said, "Just to tes..."One block", she said, "Just to test the pattern". Sure, Gayle, one block. ha ha ha! But it's a cute block and I need to make a red, white and blue block for next month's quilt group meeting, so maybe this star block would work. Just one, though. I always oversize and trim, whenever I can. I love the look of Jack's Chain, but I think it would drive me nuts (well, nuttier, I guess).<br />Pat<br /> MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-72469446029017813072021-08-14T18:01:59.482-04:002021-08-14T18:01:59.482-04:00Love the new star block and I was tempted until yo...Love the new star block and I was tempted until you started talking about cutting down Flying Geese blocks! Yay for the Jack's Chain plan! I hate it when quilts stare me down!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-66675476170537979262021-08-14T17:13:11.870-04:002021-08-14T17:13:11.870-04:00Now why did you have to go an show me a new star b...Now why did you have to go an show me a new star block????Wanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-36546906242843768912021-08-14T16:53:15.543-04:002021-08-14T16:53:15.543-04:00The stars are great, and I'm always in favor o...The stars are great, and I'm always in favor of any method that makes things easier. Four at a time geese makes so much sense. Love the yellow and turquoise together!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195401144486416881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-25689658508773919932021-08-14T16:01:36.677-04:002021-08-14T16:01:36.677-04:00That's a pretty star! Of course you had to *t...That's a pretty star! Of course you had to *try* one, or maybe even more than one. :) I love the 4 geese at a time method, and it's perfect for when you need 4 that are the same, too. I also love seeing your Jack's Chain progress! That's such a great design!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-56681705541226747722021-08-14T15:37:10.575-04:002021-08-14T15:37:10.575-04:00Playing is always fun. Jack's chain is one of ...Playing is always fun. Jack's chain is one of the one's that is on the list. Actually had the pattern in my hand and packed it away again. Maybe one day?Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640003667513907210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-81649379524862879892021-08-14T14:24:44.435-04:002021-08-14T14:24:44.435-04:00you're my hero... of course I like everything ...you're my hero... of course I like everything you made. I wanted to make a jacks chain for donkey years, and that star is up my alley too. Thanks for thinking like I do, 7/8ths No stinkin way! LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-30775587994088162152021-08-14T14:19:50.085-04:002021-08-14T14:19:50.085-04:00Instead of worrying about starting a new quilt, tr...Instead of worrying about starting a new quilt, try the Cathy in IA method of saying “I found this bag of blocks I started sixteen years ago and…” Then you can get hugs and kisses from the UFO crowd and start as many as you like.Sally Trudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412466214275694996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-21168532326187797752021-08-14T11:30:52.326-04:002021-08-14T11:30:52.326-04:00I agree with you, the star needs to be tested. Sin...I agree with you, the star needs to be tested. Since my Ohio Star quilt is "almost" finished, maybe I could start another star quilt. Hmmm! It is so tempting! Love what you did with the aqua and all. I always go big and trim down when I have to make flying geese units. The four-flying-geese-at-once method is not for me either. When the rulers start showing 3/8" bigger than just a cute little line, maybe I'll use that method but not before. Haha! I love, love, love Jack's Chain. All those Y-seams keep me away from it though. So I'll just admire yours, and your perseverance. You rock, girl! ;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-38285225996849524512021-08-14T09:52:40.951-04:002021-08-14T09:52:40.951-04:00Love the new star and agree with you on the geese....Love the new star and agree with you on the geese. Even though I used most of my 9-patches in another quilt, I still have my Jack's Chain project box staring at me in the quilt room. Some day ...Libby in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709701255260085505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-86968138418658036402021-08-14T07:33:46.388-04:002021-08-14T07:33:46.388-04:00a great plan that keeps jack from staring you down...a great plan that keeps jack from staring you down...LOLcityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-28518420487014117732021-08-14T05:21:52.501-04:002021-08-14T05:21:52.501-04:00I love the new star, very pretty. When you said y...I love the new star, very pretty. When you said you had a plan for Jack, I thought of Jack the ripper immediately. I thought maybe you wouldn't be needing him anymore and got rid of him! Good plan for your Jack's chain. That is still on my list of quilt to be made! Happy stitching!Gretchen Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-58212447164357446702021-08-14T01:15:30.508-04:002021-08-14T01:15:30.508-04:00I too would have had to change those detailed meas...I too would have had to change those detailed measurements, I hate it when there is a<br />1/8th" or 7/8th" mentioned - I walk away!! Great idea of yours for changing things.<br />It's always good to make a start with a new quilt, even though you may a dozen or so already on the go! Jack's Chain is looking luscious!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-61333048990616248052021-08-13T23:36:04.212-04:002021-08-13T23:36:04.212-04:00Starting new quilts seem to be a trend. I love tho...Starting new quilts seem to be a trend. I love those new blocks!Cynthia Brunz Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493041529014071142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-13447840094930695002021-08-13T20:33:01.460-04:002021-08-13T20:33:01.460-04:00I love the look of Jack's Chain, but it does l...I love the look of Jack's Chain, but it does look like a pain to assemble. Good to have a plan so you know where you are going with it.Vireyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464838238295059335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104148299938856670.post-57622393755987486862021-08-13T20:17:03.991-04:002021-08-13T20:17:03.991-04:00Oh, I can see why you had to try a couple of those...Oh, I can see why you had to try a couple of those Stars. (Now I may have to try one or two and use some nine patches for the star centers since I'm looking for different ways to use nine patches.)<br /><br />And I've made two Jack's Chains w/o a design wall. I used a construction method similar to the one at Quilter's Cache. That may help???<br /><br />https://www.quilterscache.com/J/JacksChainBlock.htmlCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.com