How many BOM's are you doing?
#1
How many BOM's are you doing?
As a relatively new quilter, the 'block of the month' concept is somewhat new to me. While I have been sewing since I learned how in sixth grade--many, many years ago--I just recently finished my first 'real' quilt top [it's at the LAQ's right now!!...should be getting it back SOON--can you tell I'm excited??].
Anyway, I saw on here that there was a 'BOM', and decided to join. It's the 'calendar year' BOM, and I have already learned paper piecing, which I did not know before!
Then I saw the Craftsy BOM...so I decided to do that one, too.
And just this week I discovered the "Hello Sun" BOM, and those are just too darn cute, so today I made the January and February blocks. These are rather fun to do, as they incorporate kind of 'crafty' stuff other than sewing.
So I am doing three BOM's, and just wondered who else is doing multiple ones.
Oh, and while reading QB, I saw the 2011 BOM--the house one--and WOW, are those ever cute--I want to do those, too! Too bad I just joined, or I would've had those all done already.
Anyway, I saw on here that there was a 'BOM', and decided to join. It's the 'calendar year' BOM, and I have already learned paper piecing, which I did not know before!
Then I saw the Craftsy BOM...so I decided to do that one, too.
And just this week I discovered the "Hello Sun" BOM, and those are just too darn cute, so today I made the January and February blocks. These are rather fun to do, as they incorporate kind of 'crafty' stuff other than sewing.
So I am doing three BOM's, and just wondered who else is doing multiple ones.
Oh, and while reading QB, I saw the 2011 BOM--the house one--and WOW, are those ever cute--I want to do those, too! Too bad I just joined, or I would've had those all done already.
#2
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I am doing one this year. I must not manage my time as well as others so I limit myself. I work 40+ hours a week, help my daughter with her two young boys while she is in school, church, and a husband.
#3
Well, you certainly have a lot more on your plate than I do!! If I did all that you do, I probably would not have time to sew at all!
#4
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I did the same thing when I first started quilting a few years ago. I've been sewing since I was a kid too but quilting is very different. I think at one time, I had 3-4 BOM's going and a couple are still not finished. I enjoy doing BOM's when I know I'm going to learn something new.
So have fun. If you can keep up with multiple BOM's, go for it !!
So have fun. If you can keep up with multiple BOM's, go for it !!
#5
So far only one - the Quilt Story one here on our board. But I also do a swap with my daughter's group and am looking for a couple more to keep me busy. Am thinking about doing one with Rhonda. I love sampler quilts the best because I don't get bored sewing the blocks. I'll have to check for a couple more and see about joining them.
#6
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Location: Coastal North Carolina
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I am doing the Craftsy BOM and I just stumbled upon a blogger who is showing how to hand sew 6" quilt blocks she is on week three. So I am going to try that also. (I think the site is whynotsew.blogspot.com).
#9
I am currently doing 2:
Cotton Club from Marcus
Penny Mat of the Month - LQS where I work
I have a couple from last year that still aren't finished:
Aunt Grace Circle of Friends - Vickie Bellino of Bloom Creek
Patriots in Petticoats - Common Threads Quilting
And, of course, I just signed up for another (starts in June):
Vintage Rouge - Vickie Bellino of Bloom Creek
Oh, and I have 3 Buck-a-Block (Thangles) tops that need to be quilted yet.
I think I'm addicted...
Cotton Club from Marcus
Penny Mat of the Month - LQS where I work
I have a couple from last year that still aren't finished:
Aunt Grace Circle of Friends - Vickie Bellino of Bloom Creek
Patriots in Petticoats - Common Threads Quilting
And, of course, I just signed up for another (starts in June):
Vintage Rouge - Vickie Bellino of Bloom Creek
Oh, and I have 3 Buck-a-Block (Thangles) tops that need to be quilted yet.
I think I'm addicted...
Last edited by happyquiltmom; 02-22-2012 at 04:33 AM.
#10
I, too, am doing three block-of-the month quilts. I started with the Crafty BOM. I am doing a mystery BOM and Merry, Merry Snowmen. I enjoy BOMs because I learn new skills. I am especially enjoying the Snowman blocks because they have lots of needle turned appliqué which I had never done. I hope you will enjoy your BOMs as much as I am enjoying mine. I am making some other quilt tops also. The BOMs give me a nice break from my regular quilting.
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