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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Starting a Block of the Month (BOM)  |
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 08:14:09 AM
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| Thank you Linda, I am thinking to use one pattern in all and make the rest with my stash. |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 09:41:07 AM
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When is the cut off for joining and when are we going to start? Just wondering and you did see my question, When are "we" going to start so put me in and I would be happy to pick a block. Wow linda this is a good idea....
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/
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 10:37:57 AM
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Oh man I would love to do this....but....I don't know if I would manage to get the blocks done so...I'll follow and try and we will see what happens :)
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275
February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month
http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 3:35:23 PM
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Sobyn -
You are making them for yourself, so there is no set deadline. Please join in.
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 22 2016 : 3:46:57 PM
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LOL! Glad to have you, Beverley. It starts with the first block on May 1. But you can finish the blocks at your leisure. LOL! Thanks for joining.
I will post in the original thread a list of when people will be choosing blocks, so you know ahead of time and can plan. 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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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2016 : 3:48:52 PM
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That's a great idea, Julie. I am trying my best to use my stash for these.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2016 : 9:17:16 PM
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Linda,,, I 'sew' wish I could join in your BOM,,, but alas,,, I know it would just be another UFO for me... that being said,, I am going to peek over all of your shoulders and Whoot Whoot you gals each time you finish a BOM...
Have fun!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2016 : 10:27:02 PM
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Sounds goid Grace peek all you want
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 26 2016 : 10:49:39 PM
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To answer someone's question about the fabrics for the Vintage Farmgirl's quilt, I love bright happy colors like Lori Holt. I have some of her fabrics and tons of my own. You can go on her website to see what the blocks look like. Happy quilting everyone.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 12:07:53 PM
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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 one that is a tiny bit more complicated.
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."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 12:09:54 PM
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Question for all!
Would you prefer if I start a new thread each month so as the year progresses we have can easily find each month's block(s) and our results? If so, I will copy my May blocks post to another thread. Be sure to "Subscribe" to the post(s). This might make it easier to follow each month separately.
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 - Apr 30 2016 : 12:19:56 PM
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Linda, I'm excited about doing this! Yes, I think doing a new thread each would be very helpful. 
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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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 2:28:59 PM
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| Hi Linda, too funny, Mr. Roosevelt'so Necktie was one I was going to choose! Looking forward to starting my blocks. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 10:03:54 PM
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Oops! Sorry, Julie! I didn't mean to step on your toes. LOL!
I will start a new thread, so be sure to look for it and "Subscribe" to 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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Marti732
True Blue Farmgirl
398 Posts
Marti
Breckenridge
Michigan
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 8:12:43 PM
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wow, this looks like so much fun, please may I join?
Marti
Farmgirl #2684
Friends are sisters we choose with our heart. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 10:16:11 PM
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Marti -
Be sure you start looking for and Subscribing to the monthly threads for the BOM postings. Thanks for joining.
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
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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saram
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
Sara
Biggs
CA
USA
521 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2016 : 9:22:50 PM
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Linda, I'm gonna give this a try. I think of myself as an art-quilter (a fancy way of saying I'm not patient enough to try to measure perfectly so I just wing it!) but it looks like I don't have anything to risk by joining, since we're just swapping photos and chat. And the Lord knows I could quilt across my whole hometown with the fabrics I have collected! Count me in!
Sara
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 09 2016 : 05:23:40 AM
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Welcome, Sara!
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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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2016 : 4:47:32 PM
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Is it too late to join? I've done a lot of sewing clothing, but only a couple of little quilted projects. This sounds like a manageable way to learn a new skill.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2016 : 04:36:16 AM
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Welcome, Jill. You can jump in any time. Since you will be keeping these blocks, you can make any you want. Please go to the Block 1 post to keep up. I will try to post little helpful hints along with the pattern(s) each 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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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
729 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
729 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2016 : 2:56:40 PM
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That's great thanks. I have a collection of fabrics that I bought a few years ago with a quilt in mind. I'll use them.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 08:18:16 AM
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A lot of us are having fun with this BOM. We'd love to have more farm girls join in - you keep the blocks you make, so you can make a quilt or wall hanging or table runner when you decide you have enough. Make the blocks in your own colors.
It's never too late to join in. You can catch up with all the blocks posted so far (it started in May) by going to the BOM threads for each 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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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 09:40:42 AM
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Oh I so want to join in. Time is very precious. I can always look and maybe sometimes find the time to make.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 9:03:50 PM
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So glad to have you, Marie. Check out the Blocks 1 and 2 threads and join in any time.
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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Stitching & Crafting Room: Starting a Block of the Month (BOM) |
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Starting a Block of the Month (BOM)
