Originally Posted by Winstin07 (Post 1381259)

Here is a link to see some of my work.

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...esignssewsweet

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55 (Post 1376711)

I was a quilter in my former life (before I hit my head...one too many times). I was taught by several Amish ladies in Shipshewana, IN & learned old school: Piece by machine & quilt by hand till your fingers bleed! I've been lurking for awhile & got the courage to add my :twocents: this morning.

I have some suggestions on construction. The 10" X 10" white square blocks should be cut from the same bolt of fabric if possible & sent to those who want to do a block. If one person cuts the blocks then they will be sure to be pretty much uniform. That will help greatly in assembling the finished product. Also there needs to be 1/4 inch left around the edge for sewing them together. So it needs to be decided if the blocks are to be cut @ 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 that would give a 10" finished block or 10 x10 that would give a 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inch finished block.

I helped with quilts for our church, Relay for Life & our Girl Scout Service Unit. When it came time to assembling & quilting we had to do alot of adjusting of the blocks that came from everyone. It really helps the finished product if all items are uniform to start with.

How big do you want it? Wall hanging, Full size, Queen??

There is iron on transfer paper for photos. You have to run the transfer through a printer to get the photo on it & then iron it on the fabric. I've seen it at WalMart & Staples.

As for color, what color are Yorkies? There's Black/Blue, Tan/Gold, White, Chocolate, Red, Silver....ooh, pretty basic...not too colorfull. Punch it up with whatever moves you. Variety of color to accent your beautiful babies. Whoever ends up with the finished blocks will use a border & backing to bring it all together.

Sounds like a fun winter project.

Originally Posted by Winstin07 (Post 1381251)

I love making quilts. I am a little confused, are we not choosing our own fabric for the square? Are we limited to one square. My favorite quilts to make are memory quilts. I have actually designed scrapbook like pages before they go on the quilt. I would however, suggest that if pictures are being put on it to tie knot it. I have seen quilts with pics that have been quilted and it really ruins the look of the picture block. When people want my quilts quilted, my mom and I simply follow the seams of the quilt and blocks. That way it does not interfere with the pics. I also keep the squares no bigger than 8 inches. If people want pics on the quilt, they could be sent to me and I can transfer them for everyone . After a couple dozen quilts, I have it down to a pretty good science. I only use one type of paper because I do not like the rest on the market and I use one particular fabric.
Do we need someone to sew the quilt together and add the batting and backing? I would be willing to do that.

Originally Posted by Sharonandtink (Post 1381892)

I think that she has more experiance with the photo quilting then I do. I think that it would be a great idea.

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie (Post 1374481)

I think that would be awesome. Of course, I don't sew, but I'd buy a raffle ticket to win it!

Originally Posted by Sharonandtink (Post 1381892)

I think that she has more experiance with the photo quilting then I do. I think that it would be a great idea.