I bought a Carol Doan (I think --- I need to double check) quilt book and decided I needed to try to make the stars in that quilt for this BOOM. MJPEncintas gets the first one of the stars. The book was published before standardization of templates came around. The first pass on the block was too wonky. Out came the seam ripper and I read through the introduction where she suggested that putting a dot on the corners of the template will help keep everything lined up properly. Sure enough! A few more trials and errors and I think I am ready to send this one in.
Rebaquilts, I found lots of denim colored fabrics in my stash to make this block. The gradations of denim worked well with the blocks you sent. I do like this pattern but I may applique another dark denim to give you a stronger four-patch in the corner look. This is a Quilt Block Galore pattern.
Annaquilts, I loved this scarecrow and am very happy to tell you all that it comes together very quickly after you cut all the pieces. I did not embroider eyes. What color would you like the eyes to be? I am hand embroidering, not machine embroidering. Or do you like it without a face? The pattern came from one of the Farmer's Wives books.