Hello!

January 2011, this group will begin the journey through "Pieced Applique: Intricate Blocks Made Easy" by Penny Haren. She has several books so be sure you get the right one. There is a photo of the book at the bottom of this page. You do need to buy the book. This is a friendship group with no teacher... just friends playing, learning, and laughing together.... the technique and patterns are in the book.

We all will be making our own blocks to keep, but pacing ourselves together, 1 block per week. We can compare notes on the hard parts, and enjoy seeing photos of other quilter's blocks.

Proposed Schedule: (This is the date to begin each block. You then have all week to make it and hopefully post a photo sometime before the next week begins.)

January 2, 2011: Read the first part of the book pg 1-27. Make 3 Foundation Blocks: 6-1/2" Foundation Block, Four-Patch Foundation Block, and Nine Patch Foundation Block.

January 9: Half Square Triangle Foundation Block, Pinwheel Foundation Block, and Kaleidoscope Foundation Block.

January 16: Quarter-Square Triangles Foundation Block, Set on Point Foundation Block, and Bright Hopes Foundation Block.

January 23: Catch Up Week.... be ready to start the "real blocks" next week.

January 30: Laura's Cathedral Window, page 52.

February 6: Patrick's Spotlight, page 54.

February 13: Rosellen's Cross, page 58.

February 20: Advanced Liberty Star, page 62

February 27: Indiana Puzzle, page 68.

March 6: Catch Up Week.

March 13: Chain of Diamonds, page 70.

March 20: Rising Star, page 72.

March 27: Prosperity, page 74.

April 3: Michael Squared, page 76.

April 10: Nosegay, page 78.

April 17: Catch Up Week... between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

April 24: Barb's Spinning Star, page 82.

May 1: Blazing Star, page 84.

May 8: Rolling Star, page 88.

May 15: Shirley's Star, page 90.

May 22: Starlight, page 92.

May 29: Catch Up Week.

June 5: Kaleidoscope Star, page 94.

June 12: Royal Diamonds, page 98.

June 19: Snowflake, page 104.

June 26: Facets of Jenn, page 106.

July 3: Virginia Snowballs, page 110.

July 10: Catch Up Week.

July 17: Bird's Nest, page 114.

July 24: Chris's Compass, page 118.

July 31: Sarah's Star, page 120.

August 7: Bill's Bright Hopes, page 124.

August 14: Slashed Album, page 128.

Congratulations to us all... We did it!!!!

I love the blocks on the cover of this book!! What size are the blocks that we would be making? Are they all 6" finished blocks?
I am seriously contemplating this :D:D:D

The blocks finish at 6". Then there is a design idea in the back of the book to make these blocks into the centers of 12" star blocks.... optional. Also the book advises you to go to www.landauercorp.com for alternate quilt settings and also for downloadable templates for this book.

I am getting excited about this. Just putting a schedule together means that I really am going to work/play through this book and not just let it sit on the shelf!!!

hugs, Jupiter

Thank you for the explanation and the references to the other site :D:D:D
I have gone online and checked out the book... I can say that I am 90% certain that I will be in on this with you :D:D:D
Now.... to figure out my fabrics, I think I will have to go with at least some batiks :D:D:D

This looks like fun, I may do this, also in batiks. By January my life should be setting down a bit and I can commit to something!!! I actually think I have this book.

I will do this!! I need to get the book.
Sorry can't do!!

Ordered the book yesterday...I'm so excited...a new book to look at while I recouperate and an excuse to fondle and plot out the fabric.

For each block, there are photo of 3 different fabric ways.... including one in batiks! The batiks are nice but do not really provide any stripes or fussy cut-able spots. You might want to read the beginning of the book before buying fabric.

hugs, Jupiter

I'm in! I just ordered the book :-D

I just ordered the book... Looks like fun! Need to stock up on my batiks - I think these blocks would make a beautiful wall-hanging in batiks!

I like how you gave us the catch up weeks - thanks for making a thoughtful schedule... :D

I think I am going to join this group.

I just ordered the book (and 3 Kenny G cds....groan) so I can read it and be ready. I also thank you for the thoughtful schedule and for posting this now so we can be ready after the Holidays.

I am tickled that just overnight we have built a group.... so many of us already!

I was thinking that by putting in some catch up weeks we could all stay fairly well together. Life sometimes just gets in the way. I am glad you like the schedule.

hugs, Jupiter

It's hard to believe...I ordered the book yesterday morning and it arrived this afternoon...awesome. I am looking forward to this little endeavor.

can anyone join in? Or is this for more experienced quilters? I would like to give it a shot! anyone recommend where to buy the book? Amazon?

I just ordered mine from Amazon.com. They usually have the best price and the quickest delivery.

I'm not very good with applique, but I'm willing to give this a chance. It will be fun to do with everyone and get some advice as to how to be better at it I hope.

I just ordered one from Amazon. Im looking forward to this!

The very first line of the book's Introduction says "Welcome .....so that anyone - even a beginner can create perfect blocks..."

I am glad you are "in". We will help out along the way if you have questions. One thing I have discovered is that Quilters are usually very open to help anyone who asks.

hugs,
Jupiter

wow, that was quick!

I would like to join also and will check on the book at Amazon

Pat
homecaregiver

I ordered the book on Amazon yesterday - I just checked my order status - and it is out for delivery! I am going to receive it today!

That is super-fast. I can't wait to read through it this weekend!

I've not done this before. So I'm going to give it a try also.

iwould love to join in and will have to get the book...........thanks

I just ordered the book and will be joinig the group. I love applique.

Looks like an interesting technique. I ordered the book today, too.

Penny taught at the Nebraska State Quilt Guild meeting this last July. Everyone who took the class had a ball and learned this great technique. Saw her again in Des Moines in October and ended up with all of her books. Now my work is cut out for me. So far have 6 blocks glued but not stitched. Loads of fun though.

I am so happy that all of you want to play and are getting the book so you can start looking through it. Penny's book sales will be up this month! lol

I read through the front of the book a week ago and plan to do some fabric shopping online. I am hoping I find a co-ordinating set... one that has spots and stripes and flowers and swirls and .... anyway, ones that are from the same mfg's line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esxxeTZXpuk&NR=1

This YouTube link will take you to Penny doing a demo of Pieced applique. Remember, we are using the 3rd book.

hugs, Jupiter

I have 3 books by her (including this one), her way of doing these fancy little blocks are a blast....sew easy. I am thinking about following along with this one...I have not worked out this book yet....

I also saw her in person at my LQS, she was so funny and entertaining.

How necessary are the rulers shown on this site for making up the blocks?

http://www.landauercorp.com/aspx/sto...6&subcatid=252

First let me say that I have not yet made any of these blocks, so I may find out soon enough the reason to want a ruler with holes in it.

I thumbed through the book. The square ruler with the holes drilled into it are used to help you pick out a 'fussy cut' spot, and then be able to make a dot through the ruler to mark your edges. Remove the ruler connect the dots and add seam allowance to it before you cut.

I think if you have a 6.5" X 6.5" ruler you'll be fine with that. If you want to order one with the holes in it, the 6.5" size is what she is showing in the book.

I am going to start with what I already have. Its easy to add one on later if I need it.

Hope that helps some.

hugs, Jupiter

Hope it is not too late to get in on this group....just love to applique. Must order the book if it is not too late. Thx.

I have already made this quilt. posted on this site if you care to see it. I really enjoyed doing each and every block. it looks so detailed yet is easy to do once you learn the method. good luck to everyone and enjoy making it.

Rita - I found your quilt photos - you did a lovely job! The quilt looks so nice with the smaller blocks inserted into the 12 inch star blocks... I may need to rethink my plan to make a wall hanging with the smaller blocks and go for the full-size quilt!

Thanks for directing us to the photos! (Here is a link to her quilt: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-72444-1.htm ). :-D

Hello, I'm interested. I love trying new things and everyone on here are so informative. Best place to learn more about quilting.

Thanks Jupiter, I think I will go with what I have also. I'm hoping to get my book today so I can look through and get started on finding some fabric medleys.

MAGGIE ROSE: Jupiter very thoughtfully gave us the info early so we could read up. We aren't going to start till January. You have time...........;-)

RITA: Your quilt is gorgeous!! The colors are stunning!

I am really thinking about this. I live in a more rural area and don't have quilting friends so it would be fun to work with fun people and learn from them. Are you going to select a group of fabric and do all your blocks from that particular fabric?

I think I am going to pick a group of fabrics. The sample quilt on the front cover of the book is Bernartex"s Nuance line. I do not plan to use that same line, but it helps to think about fabrics that coordinate with each other but still are definitely different prints (.... not all the same swirl in different color ways.)

... Yes to floral, stripe, plaid, swirl, tone-on-tone that all go together. I've been looking at fabrics.com. There you can see whole lines of fabric together. I will probably buy from a local quilt store if they have what I want.

By the way, the book says that 1/2 yard cuts of 8 different fabrics is a good amount for this project. It may vary a bit if you do a lot of fussy cutting.

hugs, Jupiter

I ordered the book too! I'd like to play along.

I'm not a huge fan of applique, but since I'm nearing the end of the pieced and paper pieced blocks in my Dear Jane I better learn how to love applique fast! :)

I think this will be great fun.

Ok. I'm going to try this. I'm not a very good quilter. Yet. I've ordered the book today from Amazon. I'm pretty excited since this will be my first block of the month quilt.

Got my book today! that was really quick.

Yes, Amazon has been really quick at getting the book out. I spent some quality time with the book today when I should have been working... :oops:

The book is really lovely to look at and the instructions seem very clear - I love the spiral binding - I can't wait to get started! This is going to be great fun. Thanks for getting this organized Jupiter!