Here is my August BOM> I decided to shrink the block to use in my 368 block project (linkedin my signature) and it shows, lol. doing group paper piecing like that is even harder and shows EVERY mistake at the smaller size.

Wnen i did the quilting for the QAYG style of my project I didnt like the initial stitch in the ditch - because i missed the ditch several times. So, I added a decorative feather stitch to the rays. Now, I rather like it. I enjoy the less perfect blocks I so often wind up with. It will be enjoyed for years to come.

Thanks for the inspiration!

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beautiful blocks everyone.

Whew! Got 'r done. I'm finally caught up again - on this one, at least! Love everyone's blocks! You can definitely feel the heat! lol

What a pretty combination of color's & fabric's you have chosen to put together for you August 2012 Calendar BOM!! :D I love your feather stitching around the yellow rays. It really sets them off. I also love polka dot fabric of all kinds. What a clever block you have made to fit in with your project. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us today!!
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Congratulations on being caught up!! :D It is a great feeling to get done so early in the month, isn't it? Your Exploding Star for the month of August turned out really great. I love all of your color's & your work is beautiful. I am so glad you have shared with all of us today, thank you so much.
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This one was fun! I love Paper Piecing, but I would not do a whole quilt with this block! One was enough..

missgigglewings..............I love how your Exploding Star block for August 2012, turned out too!! :D The batik fabric in the center is very pretty & your other fabric's go so well with it. What great choices. I also thought it was a fun block to make, but like you I don't think I would want to make a whole quilt with just this one block. It would be a work of art, but to much work for me!! Thank you for sharing with all of us today.
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August Expoding Star BOM
 

My Exploding Star - sent a text pic to our daughter this am.. here reply ..What is that one called? her answer -- Great Name :) Mom
Judy in Phx, AZ

Judy.............WOW!! :D Your August Exploding Star block is wonderful!! :D I think your daughter got that answer right too!! :D The colors you have put together are just awesome. It just makes me feel so warm looking at it. I love the batik fabric's, they are great. Everyone is doing such GREAT JOB & I am so proud of all of you. Thank you for sharing with all of us today. We all just love SHOW & TELL picture's!!
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Judy your block is gorgeous! Great fabric choices that give it a "WOW"!