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Block of the Month - Block 4 - August 2016

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quiltee	Posted - Jul 29 2016 : 08:16:11 AM 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. You can join in at any time. We'd love to have you! ***************************************** I am posting the August blocks a couple days early because I am going out of town and may not have access to Internet. This month Amy (SongSparrow) chose our block(s) for August. You can either do one of them or both of them. Both blocks have been around for a long time. She also chose a 3rd block and I will call it the Challenge Block. It has a LOT of half-square triangles Remember to use scant 1/4" seams when making these blocks. For the beginner quilters she chose the Contrary Wife block, one that is very easy, and looks great. This will work very easily with stripes and plaids. The first block is called Squares Upon Squares. There are no triangles in this block - it is very easy. Here is the link: http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SquaresUponSquaresBlock.html And the other block is called Tennessee. http://www.quilterscache.com/T/TennesseeBlock.html Helpful Hints for Tennessee block: Again, this block is similar to those we have done with half-square triangles. I suggest you make the half-square triangles as we have done on a couple patterns so far, by making individual squares instead of the strip. You can cut 5" squares of each of the fabrics you use instead of 4-7/8" and sew as shown in the pattern. NOTE: In my blocks I did not use triangles of 6 different fabrics, I used only three and made the half-square pieces the same on both sides of the block. The challenge block is called Annie's Choice, and the link is below: http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AnniesChoiceBlock.html This block is entirely made up of half-square triangles, so be sure to watch your 1/4" seam allowances and make the starting squares 4" instead of 3-7/8". Your blocks should measure 12-1/2" square when finished. As always, have fun with these blocks and please post your blocks so we can all see what fabrics you are using. It is amazing that a different fabric choice or placement of light-dark fabrics can often really change the look of the blocks. If you have any questions about the instructions, please ask here or email me and I will try to help you. 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 - Jan 18 2017 : 08:18:34 AM Me, too! Any color goes in a scrappy. I also take smaller scraps and just keep sewing them on to each other until I get a larger piece, iron them, and then cut out 4-1/2" squares with all kinds of scraps in them. I have them in a box, and when I get a LOT of them I will sew them together and make a really scrappy quilt. Ill try to take some pictures of the squares and post them. 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."
Denise Ann	Posted - Jan 18 2017 : 05:20:20 AM i love scrappy quilts! Denise Ann
quiltee	Posted - Jan 16 2017 : 05:03:11 AM But, Christy - that is what Scrappy Quilts are made of! 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."
Christy925	Posted - Jan 16 2017 : 02:28:37 AM Love them. Wishing now I would have planned mine a bit. I closed my eyes and picked fabric from my scraps lol Farmgirl Sister #2315 http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildThymeCreations?ref=pr_shop https://www.flickr.com/photos/marketwoman45/albums
quiltee	Posted - Jan 15 2017 : 7:54:25 PM Great blocks, Denise! 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."
Denise Ann	Posted - Jan 15 2017 : 6:33:39 PM I finished the 2 blocks and one of the challenge blocks. Denise Ann
quiltee	Posted - Sep 10 2016 : 7:16:12 PM WOW, Christy! You are really getting caught up quickly with these blocks. Love the colors. Can't wait to see them all put together. 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."
Christy925	Posted - Sep 10 2016 : 6:47:40 PM My August blocks Farmgirl Sister #2315 http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildThymeCreations?ref=pr_shop https://www.flickr.com/photos/marketwoman45/albums
quiltee	Posted - Aug 30 2016 : 4:41:23 PM The September blocks are up now. Please take a look and choose your fabrics. Let's Quilt!! 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."
katmom	Posted - Aug 30 2016 : 12:45:46 PM Wowzers! they all look sooo Koolieo! >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
quiltee	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 9:13:10 PM Julie - Your block choices are next. Do you have yours done already? I need to make my versions of your choices tomorrow so I can post them. 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."
NikisMom	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 4:35:35 PM Nice cowgirl block Linda!
NikisMom	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 4:34:22 PM Get blocks Sherry, love the calicos.
forgetmenot	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 3:21:37 PM Wow, girls! Your blocks are beautiful! "Some day" I'll catch up! Farmgirl sister #3926 "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon
HealingTouch	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 1:07:11 PM Nice blocks one and all. Love looking at them! Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Darlene Sister 1922 God first, everything else after! When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?" When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
quiltee	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 12:27:19 PM Here is my version of the challenge block, fresh off my Featherweight. Now on to the September blocks. 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."
quiltee	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 12:02:39 PM Love them all, Sherry. Great job! Your challenge block is super. I've got to make the challenge block still - I have leftover half square triangles from a quilt, so will use them to try the block. NOTE: The challenge block was one of the first ones Amy sent me, and I asked her to choose another for our newer quilters. The more pieces you have, the more seams there are, and the more chance of a block that is too small. I also need to make the September blocks so they are ready to post. I may post the patterns a day or two before Sept 1, IF I get them done. LOL! September will have 2 challenge blocks. 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."
sweettea59	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 09:11:24 AM And for my challenge block Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true. Sherry Farmgirl #2215 www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck
sweettea59	Posted - Aug 29 2016 : 09:08:15 AM Yea! I made it before the end of the month. Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true. Sherry Farmgirl #2215 www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck
quiltee	Posted - Aug 20 2016 : 7:05:45 PM WOW! Great blocks, Julie! Great job! 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."
Christy925	Posted - Aug 20 2016 : 3:09:41 PM Loving show and tell :) I better get busy! Farmgirl Sister #2315 http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildThymeCreations?ref=pr_shop https://www.flickr.com/photos/marketwoman45/albums
NikisMom	Posted - Aug 20 2016 : 2:34:43 PM And last but not least, block 3....
NikisMom	Posted - Aug 20 2016 : 2:33:44 PM A cooler day to do some sewing...block 2
Denise Ann	Posted - Aug 19 2016 : 9:15:09 PM Beverly That is a really cute block. I need to get mine sewn, they are cut out but waiting to be sewn. Denise Ann
NikisMom	Posted - Aug 18 2016 : 6:10:56 PM Beverly, lovely block in my favorite color! I need to get working on my other two blocks. It has been so hot and humid here, I have not felt like doing anything. This weekend it will be cooling off.

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