Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

It will be OK Francie... don't overthink it. I'm new too so mine will be on the backs right along with yours... LOL. But seriously, maybe something we send will end up being someone's favorite. The paint chips actually make it easier, because you have the right colors there in your hand and you can pull matching fabrics from your stash more easily. Maybe we should all do paint chips! Bonnie Hunter uses them for her mystery quilts every year, so I am used to using them.

I can't wait to start... only two more days to know how many will be in our Opal group. I wanna make blocks!

Originally Posted by Libster

Don't panic, Francie. You'll do just fine. It's not complicated at all. You choose the block you feel comfortable making with well constructed seams (1/4") and the correct size block (12 1/2" unfinished). Just try your best to use colors requested by the fabric owner. It can be as simple or as complicated a pattern as you're comfortable making, your choice totally. Don't stress, just relax and have fun with it. For me, getting a 12 1/2" block size is the most important aspect of the whole process. Any pattern that I choose, I always make a block for myself first to be sure it comes out right.
You've just got "first time" jitters. That'll pass quickly when you have the F8s in hand and begin. Don't forget pictures. We LOVE them! If you run into a snag or have a question, just ask, someone on here will always get back to you pretty fast.
We all had our first Boom so we all understand. Smile!

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

It will be OK Francie... don't overthink it. I'm new too so mine will be on the backs right along with yours... LOL. But seriously, maybe something we send will end up being someone's favorite. The paint chips actually make it easier, because you have the right colors there in your hand and you can pull matching fabrics from your stash more easily. Maybe we should all do paint chips! Bonnie Hunter uses them for her mystery quilts every year, so I am used to using them.

I can't wait to start... only two more days to know how many will be in our Opal group. I wanna make blocks!

Originally Posted by Kassaundra

If you can do a Bonnie Hunter block you have NOTHING to worry about!

Originally Posted by travelinggramma

YEA - finally got my fabric ironed and cut, instructions printed and all bagged in my old baggies with my name on it. I have been hearing that people are sending 20 - but I thought we only need to send 19??

Originally Posted by francie yuhas

Good night nurse! This is sounding complicated! I fear I won't live up to the standard...guess I'll see my blocks on the backs of all the quilts..

Originally Posted by Libster

Don't panic, Francie. You'll do just fine. It's not complicated at all. You choose the block you feel comfortable making with well constructed seams (1/4") and the correct size block (12 1/2" unfinished). Just try your best to use colors requested by the fabric owner. It can be as simple or as complicated a pattern as you're comfortable making, your choice totally. Don't stress, just relax and have fun with it. For me, getting a 12 1/2" block size is the most important aspect of the whole process. Any pattern that I choose, I always make a block for myself first to be sure it comes out right.
You've just got "first time" jitters. That'll pass quickly when you have the F8s in hand and begin. Don't forget pictures. We LOVE them! If you run into a snag or have a question, just ask, someone on here will always get back to you pretty fast.
We all had our first Boom so we all understand. Smile!

Originally Posted by Kassaundra

Oh no not complicated at all, every fabric will have general guidelines for color / fabric included w/ the fabric, so you can refer back to it easily w/o having to "memorize" it all. Most all color requests will have an "easy" option, like for mine not everyone has teal blue in their stash, so there is the option of wow fabric.

I generally start w/ the "no brainers" the ones who want wow or black, unless inspired by a specific idea.

I LOVE the design aspect so usually do many different blocks, but making the same block or two is perfectly lovely and fine, they end up looking different w/ everyone's fabric and colors, besides they are all going to different homes so they are getting a unique block.

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

It will be OK Francie... don't overthink it. I'm new too so mine will be on the backs right along with yours... LOL. But seriously, maybe something we send will end up being someone's favorite. The paint chips actually make it easier, because you have the right colors there in your hand and you can pull matching fabrics from your stash more easily. Maybe we should all do paint chips! Bonnie Hunter uses them for her mystery quilts every year, so I am used to using them.

I can't wait to start... only two more days to know how many will be in our Opal group. I wanna make blocks!

Originally Posted by Kassaundra

If you can do a Bonnie Hunter block you have NOTHING to worry about!

Originally Posted by Janice McC

All will be well. Ultimately, you are just making blocks that you think your fellow members will like. Most people will add color requests so just try to keep those in mind and make a block you will enjoy making.

Originally Posted by moonwork42029

Except for me... I'm a mean grouchy pain the the patootie to deal with.... I'll tell you "no" on everything and make you toe the line!

I did one of those "tests" on facebook the other day to see what NCIS character you "are". LOL I got "GIBBS"...not a single person in my facebook family/friends argued that point. Kinda made me tear up with happiness until I thought... is that one of "Gibbs rules"? l.. Almost had to bop the back of my own head.