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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Starting a Block of the Month (BOM)  |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 4:31:46 PM
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I am starting a block of the month (BOM) for anyone interested in making a new quilt. There will be no swapping involved; you will make the block in your own colors and keep the blocks you make. You can make as many or as few of the blocks as you want, and you will have a very nice quilt whenever you decide you have enough blocks. I will post ideas for different ways to sash and/or put together the blocks.
Here are the guidelines:
1. Once a month someone taking part in this swap will choose a 12" finished block pattern from www.quilterscache.com, where there are hundreds of patterns available. On this page (http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html) you go to the alphabetical listing of quilt blocks, where the block size is given for each, or a bit further down the page you can view pictures of blocks and go to the pattern link so you can copy it and post here. Please just make sure it is a 12" finished block. There are over 60 pages of blocks pictured.
2. On the first day of each month, the person choosing the pattern will post the link to the pattern page and the name of the pattern on this thread.
3. You will make this block in your own colors or themed fabrics, because you will be keeping the blocks you make.
4. As soon as you finish the block, you can post pictures of your blocks here so everyone can see what you are doing and we can see the differences in the fabrics people are using for their quilts.
Here are 3 BOM quilts I have made from blocks chosen by people in my small quilt group the past 3 years.
This was made for my boyfriend for Christmas last year. I made all the blocks using all brown fabrics in my blocks. I put the 12 blocks around a panel I purchased at a quilt shop. I did not sash the 12 blocks, but added a small brown border around the panel to make it conform to the size of the blocks. Then I added a piano key border at the top and bottom to make it a rectangle instead of a square, and then added another border to make it larger.
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I made this quilt in 2014 from the 12 blocks people chose. I used all blue and white fabrics from my stash (my mother's favorite colors). I sashed this quilt in blue with white corner stones and added a blue border.
In 2013, I used 1930s fabrics for all my blocks and added 8 more blocks I had previously made to make a larger quilt. This is one I have been finishing up for my UFO merit badge. LOL! I sashed the blocks with a multi-color dots pattern fabric and added a red with flowers print border.
I hope many of you will join in on this BOM. Please also let me know if you would be interested in choosing a block and I will assign you a month. I will start with the first post of a block on May 1.
Links to each month's blocks:
May 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=73928
June 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=76029
July 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=76135
August 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77228
September 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77342
October 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77449
November 2016 - http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=77584
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
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 6:19:55 PM
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I am in!
Denise Ann |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 6:57:45 PM
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WONderful, Denise Ann. So glad to have you join us. Would you be willing to choose a block for one month?
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
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2016 : 7:46:42 PM
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Those quilts are beautiful, Linda. I especially love the bottom one, very Springy colors.
Please sign me up.
Yes I will choose one or more if needed. There are so many pretty ones on that web site.
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 - Apr 14 2016 : 07:58:48 AM
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Great - I hope we get quite a few farmgirls to join us in this BOM.
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 - Apr 14 2016 : 09:05:36 AM
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I am in PLEASE.And will be happy to pick a block.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 11:44:54 AM
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Welcome, Diana.
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
1010 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 12:15:03 PM
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I would love to join in, but I've never made a quilt before. I'm a pretty experienced sewer with garments and home decor stuff. I really want to learn to quilt. What do you think, Linda, should I go for it?
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 12:30:20 PM
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I'm in. However, please make me one of the last to choose a block. I still have to complete my heart fabric quilt. No other swaps (other than this one until finished).
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 - Apr 14 2016 : 12:35:16 PM
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Amy - this would be a great way to start. Most quilt block patterns are just squares and triangles and combinations of the two. And there are very easy ways to do them all. They look complicated, but they are not. I can help you with that. If you have been sewing clothes and home decor, quilting will be a cinch. Just choose some fabrics you'd like to make a quilt out of or go scrappy. Mine will be scrappy.
Sounds great, Judith. Welcome.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 12:43:36 PM
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My little quilting group is in its 4th year, and this is one thing we keep carrying through - the BOMs. I am using MaryJane's Once Upon a Chicken fabrics for this year's BOMs. Here is what I have so far.
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
1010 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 6:18:06 PM
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Ok, Linda, I'm going to go for it, and I'm super excited! Thanks so much!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 6:47:01 PM
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Glad to have you join us, Amy.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 7:34:32 PM
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Linda,
I would be happy to pick a block! But which one... what a dilemma!!
Denise Ann |
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2016 : 06:05:28 AM
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Linda,
Those blocks are so cute.
Denise Ann |
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2016 : 6:55:42 PM
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| Hi Linda, I am a beginner quilter like Amy, but would love to participate. I am thinking this would be great for my vintage camper. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2016 : 9:55:47 PM
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Julie and Christy - Glad to have you join us.
Julie - You can find lots of vintage camper fabric. I got a fat quarter of vintage type lawn/beach chairs today at JoAnns that would go with them.
Everyone - You can start collecting fabrics that you want to make your quilt with.
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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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2016 : 10:12:04 PM
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Linda, your quilts are beautiful. I can't do anything until I finish the 125th anniversary quilt for the Minnesota state parks. Then I want to start my vintage Farmgirls quilt.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2016 : 10:13:13 PM
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Sounds like a neat quilt, Bonnie. What type of fabrics will you be using for the Farmgirls 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."
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 07:12:48 AM
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I have been wanting to do a BOM for a while but they are so expensive. Soooooo this sounds great for a scrap quilt. Please sign me up.
Donna Farmgirl Sister #1487
Wheather therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 07:33:49 AM
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With everything going on in my life right now, adding one more thing to my life is not smart... so I'll say maybe :)
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 08:06:25 AM
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Sounds good, Shannon. The pattern links will be posted, so just join in when you can.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2016 : 08:07:22 AM
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Gotcha, Donna!
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
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2016 : 4:35:44 PM
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| Shopping for fabric, one of my favorite things to do. My fabric store had a large quilt fabric sale, need to get over there and start the hunt. As a beginner, suggestions for yardage? |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2016 : 6:08:16 PM
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Yardage depends on how many different fabrics you plan to use. If you are going to make the 12 blocks, it will take at least 1 yard of 3-4 different fabrics, and you will probably have enough left over for a few more blocks. I usually make mine from my "collection" of fabrics and make them scrappy.
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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Starting a Block of the Month (BOM)
