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| quiltee |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 10:08:34 PM
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." |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 05 2016 : 2:48:25 PM
That's great, Christy! Love your fabric choices.
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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| Christy925 |
Posted - Sep 05 2016 : 2:11:12 PM
Finally I've started. First 2 finished today.
Farmgirl Sister #2315
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildThymeCreations?ref=pr_shop
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marketwoman45/albums |
| NikisMom |
Posted - Jun 28 2016 : 12:57:01 PM
Love how your blocks turned out Sherry |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jun 26 2016 : 2:00:03 PM
Love your blocks, Sherry!
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 |
Posted - Jun 26 2016 : 09:27:54 AM
Jill and Sherry, your blocks turned out great!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| sweettea59 |
Posted - Jun 25 2016 : 6:30:31 PM
 
Got my blocks done last month, just had some trouble posting. But here they are.
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
| quiltee |
Posted - Jun 16 2016 : 05:47:57 AM
Your blocks look great, Jill! Glad to have you join in with us.
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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| katmom |
Posted - May 29 2016 : 10:34:12 PM
luv seeing your blocks ladies,, keep posting photos... I am 'in spirit' sewing along side of you... :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| quiltee |
Posted - May 29 2016 : 8:14:21 PM
June blocks have been posted in a new thread. Please take a look and post your blocks when you are done.
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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| quiltee |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 11:08:38 PM
Please join in, Sherry.
Marilyn will be posting the next pattern(s) in a separate topic. Keep watching.
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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| NikisMom |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 6:34:09 PM
Wow, the month flew by! Can't wait to see the next one! |
| Beverley |
Posted - May 26 2016 : 5:12:50 PM
Can't wait for the next one!! Who's picking this one?
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/ |
| sweettea59 |
Posted - May 21 2016 : 2:49:48 PM
So Linda it not to late to join in on all the fun you girls are having???
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 21 2016 : 12:29:41 PM
Love the blocks Sara and Amy. Good jobs!!
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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| Denise Ann |
Posted - May 20 2016 : 6:27:52 PM
Sara I love your blocks! Mine are far from perfect, but we notice our own flaws more than others. I always remind myself nothing in nature is perfect. Also if I whine enough about the mistake I make my sister will sometime fix it for me :)
Amy, I love your blocks!! So cute.
Jill I love the colors and the sunflowers!
So fun to everyone's blocks!
Thanks Linda for organizing this BOM
Denise Ann |
| jillyd |
Posted - May 20 2016 : 09:29:34 AM
Well, I finished my first block. It was more challenging than I had expected. I had to unpick several times and one corner still isn't quite right. But I think I will go on and try the second pattern. I'm really liking the challenge of learning something new. Thank you for getting this started.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
| quiltee |
Posted - May 18 2016 : 08:31:37 AM
LOL! The 4-7/8 and 3-7/8 -- well, really any of the 7/8" blocks, are usually because you have to add 3/8" to the finished block size you are using to make the proper half-square triangle size when making them out of 2 squares the way I told you to do. AND in the cases of these square sizes, I almost always make the blocks 1/8" larger - to the whole inch size, make the half square triangle blocks, press them, and then trim them down to the proper size. Now I've probably confused EVERYone! 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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| NikisMom |
Posted - May 18 2016 : 06:27:31 AM
I agree Marilyn and Denise Ann. I tripled check as it seemed to me an odd size. Always amazed how it all comes together. |
| Denise Ann |
Posted - May 18 2016 : 05:44:40 AM
Marilyn
the 4 7/8 and 3 7/8 blocks always mess me up.
Denise Ann |
| Christy925 |
Posted - May 18 2016 : 03:03:49 AM
I haven't been able to start yet :( Maybe this weekend. I'm anxious. Every one is looking great!
Farmgirl Sister #2315
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildThymeCreations?ref=pr_shop
https://www.flickr.com/photos/marketwoman45/albums |
| TexasGran |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 8:59:02 PM
I think it was the blocks that were 4 & 7/8" or 3 & 7/8" that tripped me up.
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 |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 3:16:13 PM
Oh, yeah, Marilyn! Measurements are very important when making quilt blocks. And so are your 1/4" seam allowances. All the blocks in a quilt have to be the same size - or a smaller multiple of the largest size. LOL! If you are working with 12" Finished blocks, they are 12-1/2" with the added seam allowances. Other blocks that you can use, depending on the placement, would be 3-1/2", 4-1/2", and 6-1/2" (all unfinished sizes).
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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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 17 2016 : 07:38:29 AM
It was funny, last Tuesday Hadlee and I drove to Glen Rose to help a friend. While I was drawing the pictures she needed, she got out her quilting rulers and measured my blocks. Wow, that was an eye opener.It is amazing that if you cut 1/3" too much...It does not fit correctly. I will admit I cut the pieces for a couple of blocks at 1:00am in dim light...never again. What a wreck. But she was kind and seeing I had already rescued one, she told me to go on and continue. It is a kids quilt, so hopefully they will like my pattern, as long as it comes out right in the end.
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 |
Posted - May 16 2016 : 09:06:59 AM
LOL! I am trying to provide "insight" into some aspects of quilting for those who are new to the craft. I'm happy they are being helpful to you and others.
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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| saram |
Posted - May 16 2016 : 08:56:26 AM
Ok now Linda, you made me realize what my hang up with quilting has been about all these years. I've been quilting like my 3 yr old grandson colors---with childlike abandon for the outcome, and absolute passion for the process. Now that you have verbalized the lesson I need to work on I feel very challenged to grow up and learn some REAL quilting skills!! Thank you !! Those are exactly the kind of "words of advice" I was looking for!
Sara |
