QB Block-of-the-Month, February 2013 - Crazy Heart Photos
 

Made by fmhall2
check here for the instructions: http://www.quiltingboard.com/blocks-...ml#post5829194

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I think i will have to consider this a "prototype". LOL
I so rarely use satin or decorative stitches, my need to practice is waaaaaaaaaaaaay obvious.
Sewing over lumps with deco stitches turned out to be more difficult than i expected.:o

As with doing anything new, I will take the lessons learned from this one and try again.
Given all the lessons, i suspect it will be again and again and at least one more again. LOL LOL LOL

I guess i'll finish the intended mug rug ... but i sure won't give it to anybody i like. LOL LOL LOL

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Patrice, I really like what you did with it with the yellow background. It looks great.

I think it's pretty. You can "unlike" me and give it to me! lol

Patrice, I love the fact that you did yours on the yellow background. It looks so pretty. Thanks for letting me do this. Margie fmhall2

Oh wow, another month of having to bring my A Game. You guys are definitely keeping with the theme-- this looks like a challenge, but so fun!

I think I'll use different reds and whites.. oooh so excited!

Same here & this looks like it is going to be really FUN!! :D I am so excited to get started. Both of you ladies have given me great idea's, so I can get started. Off to pick out my fabric's. I will post my pictures as soon as I get it done!!!
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Here is my February block! Almost forgot how to do these, oh well, it is what it is and I am not changing it! I am using the background fabric in all, I hope, blocks for this year. I have another to use if I run out. Added ric rac around it to go for a crazy heart look.

Kathy, my goodness you are quick! It was just posted this morning, and you have yours done already! I have it printed out but haven't selected my fabrics yet, because I was gone most of the day.

Happy sewing, all!

That's because I don't work, was done with the heart this morning, appliqued it this evening. In between, cleaned the house, worked out, went shopping, out for a late lunch with the hubby, and taking care of the puppy. A very full day! And now a looooong wait for March to arrive!

Oh it is pretty, i can't wait to start it!

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Whew! Didn't come out exactly like the pattern, but man! That thing was a challenge! I need to finish the square out, but I feel like the hard part is over. :D

I did extra little stitches on the green dots and blue stripes in case my heart gets "broken" lol!

WOW!! Everyone's blocks are turning out amazingly wonderful & I love each & every one of them!! :D I have my block put together, but I am doing the embroidery work by hand, so I won't be able to show a picture just yet. I sure hope it turns out good!!
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Thanks for posting for fmhall2 that was so kind of you .. Love the yellows by the way ..

I like yours, Frenchfryqueen, with the larger pieces. I finished my first heart but don't really like it. I think I would like it better with less fabrics and larger pieces. Back to the sewing machine to try again.

ohhh, deez are purty! :)

made my copies, and ready to start. thanks so many things to do with this.Happy Valentines

I thnk I am inspired! Nice!

Feb 2013 BOM
 

Finished my block, I'm using the same color scheme this year for all my blocks. I'm going to put a crazy border on this, but have to wait to see what the other blocks around it look like. This was more of a challenge than I thought it would be, and I need to practice my fancy stitches. But it was a fun block to do.

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I used my silver metallic thread.. This is going into my mom's valentines quilt she's going to donate.

Ooh! Great blocks, ladies.

After some frustration, i managed to finish this block. I had more difficulty with this block than I've had in years; patchwork is just not my thing, I officially declare it. Thank you to Sheep for getting me over my hurdle. Now, I am off to buy another seam ripper, this one is dull. :)

This was fun, and I am going to make a quilt of all the blocks this year so I'm making them of matching fabric.
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I've just been looking through all of your blocks, and they all look great. I love what each and every one of you have done. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Margie

Everyone's blocks look great. Sapphire, we can't have too many seam rippers IMHO:D:D
Thanks Nelco for helping me out with this block.

LOL, SewExtreme!! I found that out. This is a fun BOM, I do like the challenge. :)

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Feburary BOM
 

Here is my BOM I had a good time making may have to make more.

Love your hearts and stitches Mamahen and Cz.

Diana I love you patriotic heart. Did you hand embroider the pretty hearts around it?

Cajun's Feb Block
 

Well here is my February block, thought I was being so original but Diana I see you beat me to the punch with the hearts around yours! Sorry didn't mean to copy! lol All these great imaginations on Quilting Board just make us all shine!

Hugs,
Cajun

No I did that with my sewing machine. Thank You

Oh Cajun I like your block too with all the reds so pretty. Just shows great minds think alike. lol

Ladies, your blocks are so beautiful!

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I love everyone's block they are so pretty all of them together would make an awesome quilt

I have finally finished my Crazy Heart block for February. This block was so much fun to make, I really enjoyed this pattern. Instead of machine stitching all of the little pieces i chose to do hand embroidery work, because I love to do it that way. I hope you like my block for this month. ENJOY!!
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I've finished! I had some confusion at first but think I got the logic of the PP. It's not going to win any awards but it's not bad, IMO for the first time using foundation piecing plus I got to use all the fancy zig-zag stitches on my dressmaker! I am soliciting tips for keeping the background from puckering with the satin stitch. I used stabilizer and that helped some but I wish it was flatter. Anywhoo...I'm calling this one "Blue Valentine".
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SulaBug, did you just turn your edges and blanket stitch or did you use any sort of bond facing? Your crazy heart is beautifu and I am just trying to think of the best way to attach it to my block.