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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Block of the Month - Block 1 - May 2016  |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 10:08:34 PM
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Each month a new block (or two) will be posted and a new thread will begin for each new month. I hope many of you will join in and we will have a lot of new quilts in 12 months or less.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR QUILTERS:
When sewing the 1/4" seam, be sure to use a scant 1/4" seam to ensure your blocks end up 12-1/2" before sewing the completed blocks together.
For beginning quilters - here is a link to a webpage that explains what quilters mean by "finished" and "unfinished" block sizes. http://quilting.about.com/od/stepbystepquilting/a/What-Does-The-Term-Finished-Size-Mean.htm
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I am choosing my block(s) for May early - and yes, I am choosing 2, because you can either do one of them or both of them. For the beginner quilters I chose one that is super easy and another one that is a tiny bit more complicated for the more experienced quitlers.
The first is Nine Patch Variation. This is all squares, no half-square triangles, and uses 3 colors or all scrappy. For beginner quilters, you can make the center 9-patch center square another 4-1/2" square to simplify, if you want.
http://www.quilterscache.com/N/NinePatchVariationBlock.html
The second is Mr. Roosevelt's Necktie. I have used this before and it turns out nice in 2-3 colors or scrappy.
HINT FOR BEGINNERS OR OTHERS: For the single 3-7/8" square in steps 1 and 2 that the directions say to cut in half, I find it easier to make those squares 4" instead of 3-7/8". First draw a diagonal line corner-to-corner on one of the squares, put the two squares right sides together, and stitch 1/4" on each side of the drawn line. Then cut apart along the drawn line, press the squares, and trim them up to 3-1/2". I hope this helps.
http://www.quilterscache.com/M/MrRooseveltsNecktieBlock.html
Have fun with this. Thanks for joining in. Let's see your squares when you finish.
And if I have confused anyone, please let me know.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that." |
Edited by - quiltee on May 01 2016 09:44:12 AM |
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 05:04:40 AM
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| Hi Linda, and we are off...... |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 07:22:25 AM
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Got it and we are off.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 09:22:13 AM
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Yee hawwwwwwwwwwwww!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 09:30:40 AM
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Ok. I'm all set! Printed off the patterns and read the directions. I hope to try both! I can see that choosing a pattern will not be difficult since visiting the site.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
Edited by - forgetmenot on May 01 2016 09:34:38 AM |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 1:19:54 PM
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Mine are cut out, now just need to get to the sewing machine!!
Denise Ann |
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 2:15:49 PM
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| Wow, Denise ou are fast! I am still mulling over fabric choices. |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 3:01:45 PM
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Most likely I will never be this fast again. Stuck inside with bad allergies.
Denise Ann |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 3:44:52 PM
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Wow, Denise! Those are great! Feel better soon!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 4:52:12 PM
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Thank you Judith! I'm sure things will calm down eventually. Or a little rain will settle things down.
Take Care
Denise Ann |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 01 2016 : 6:50:21 PM
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Wow you were speedy Denise Ann. Those are pretty. This is exciting.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 8:31:31 PM
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Love your blocks, Denise. This is going to be such a fun swap.
Marilyn is going to choose our block(s) for June.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - May 02 2016 : 05:30:44 AM
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Whoah, Denise you speedy girl! They are really nice, great colors. I'm excited a nervous to be starting this journey! :)
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2016 : 06:54:25 AM
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| Hi Denise, love your blocks. I like how you did the dark and light on the nine patch variation, changing a fabric selection LOL |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2016 : 5:20:43 PM
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Thanks Linda for hosting the BOM. This is going to be fun, I can use up some of my stash, Most likely won't put a dent in it!, Thank you Marilyn, Julie and Amy. Amy don't be nervous, it will be fun!
Marilyn, looking forward to the blocks you decide to pick!
Denise Ann |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 06:52:32 AM
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Working on a phone for this is hard.
Here are my 2 blocks purple is my thing right now.
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
Edited by - gramadinah on May 03 2016 07:43:59 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 06:59:56 AM
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Oops, Diana - we can't access that link. It should have posted the picture for us to see. Can you edit that post and try again please?
You are another quick block maker. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 08:17:54 AM
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Diana, those are so pretty in purple!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 09:27:09 AM
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So pretty in purples. I love the background fabrics. Are they batiks?
I have my grandtwins here Mon-Thurs and they are home-schooled. I am not getting much of my fun work done because I have to keep on top of them. LOL! I will try to make my blocks this afternoon and post pics.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on May 03 2016 09:28:30 AM |
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 10:22:43 AM
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| Diana, beautiful and in my favorite color! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 10:26:50 AM
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Purples are one of my favorite fabrics, too!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 10:34:25 AM
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They are Batiks the whole quilt will be batiks.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 11:03:17 AM
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That's so neat! Can't wait to see them all. Are you going to sash it?
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 2:09:55 PM
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Linda I will have to wait and see about sashing.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2016 : 5:47:30 PM
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I've just finished my blocks. I remembered I had some fabrics that a friend brought to me from Germany that I had never used. They are mostly reds, whites, and blues, so I am using them plus some of my R/W/Bs. Many of the ones they brought are stripes, with a couple plaids, so I really have to be careful how I cut some block patterns. LOL! (NOTE: The red here has small white polka dots that don't show up in this picture.)
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on May 03 2016 5:53:24 PM |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Block of the Month - Block 1 - May 2016 |
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Block of the Month - Block 1 - May 2016
