Have you tried this?

May 27, 2010 10 Replies

I just could not face one more 9-patch or panel or whirly-gig quilt. Could not. Wondered if I needed inspiration or competition or guilt or something to get me back going. Decided a challenge of something new would maybe help. Oh boy. I've just put together a kaleidoscope. (help me, SpellCheck!) Now this is fun. NOT one of those of a Egyptian paisley hieroglyphic excruisiating print. Just Charlie Brown. Peanuts. Snoopy. Woodstock. I've made 3 blocks. None are spit-spot perfect. Two to go and I just might get it right on one of them Next time you're bored or in the humdrums, try a kaleidoscope. If you really really screw up, Jill's precious furry faces need a quilt too. Polly



Finally. SpellCheck has thrown up her hands and run away but I think you can follow my post okay. Polly

Photos, woman, we need photos! I thought a kaleidoscope (you spelled it perfect, btw) was something you put together with mirrors and a little tube and bits of colored glass. How does one go about making a Charlie Brown/Peanuts/Snoopy kaleidoscope? Is there a pattern? If so, where did you find it?

Sunny not really needing a challenge but curious

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"Sunny" wrote ... Photos, woman, we need photos! I thought a kaleidoscope (you spelled it perfect, btw) was something you put together with mirrors and a little tube and bits of colored glass. How does one go about making a Charlie Brown/Peanuts/Snoopy kaleidoscope? Is there a pattern? If so, where did you find it?

Sunny not really needing a challenge but curious

I can see why spell check would throw up her hands - you have included some doozies here! However, for all those future times when I know you will be using it >g< after 'hieroglyphic' it is 'excruciating'. Funnily enough I have used the word three times already this morning!!! . In message , Polly Esther writes

Before you look at the nuts and bolts of 'how to do', please make a trip through Paula Nadelstern's work (I'm sure there is loads of Internet space devoted to her kaleidoscopes - sorry I don't feel quite up to look for you at the moment). Once you have seen hers, then you will be 'driven' - not merely inspired! . In message , Sunny writes

That was a test, Pat. I was just checking to see if anyone was paying attention. =) Yes. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. What is excruciating you 3 times this fine morning? Polly

"Pat S" wrote

Polly Esther

Mine is not quite ready for prime time - might never be. I clicked around and found a crib quilt sort of kaleidoscope block at Avalon Bloom. Maybe, maybe this will get you there - or you may wind up with the zip code directory for Montana. Polly

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"Pat S" through Paula Nadelstern's work (I'm sure there is loads of Internet

Polly, Check out these Stack-N-Whack directions! If you layer your fabrics with the designs right on top of each other, they're easier to cut than "fussy-cutting" them.

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ME-Judy

Four patch posey is fun too! almost like SnW but with 4 squares. same concept. amy in CNY

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