I am already planning on adding some pieced blocks between the center blocks and the outside border, and then a second border to make the quilt larger.

hi jl, let me know what size blocks & i' ll adjust for you

I have completed the corner blocks. I am posting them here. But they are all raw edge applique, nothing done by hand, so I am not that quick! I also did not do the funky roses.

Wow really pretty....I'm still in the "thinking about it" stage!

Looking good. I'm just starting to do the leaves. (sigh)

Beautiful! I'm a new quilter and have never used batik fabrics but they are lovely. I just might have to order some.

LastGrandma: Did you use all batik fabric for your blocks, including the background? Do you know a reasonable place online to buy batik fabrics? Your work is beautiful!

Be sure to wash those batiks a couple of times. Sometimes they still bleed after that.

they are beautiful, love the colors, great job

They funky roses are just an option to learn a new technique..
please. Feel free to do your block & quilt any way you choose.

I just like. To show different techniques as a. Teaching method... when quilters. Pay for. A. Class I want. Them to get their monies worth.

Fabric.com. offers. Fat. Qtrs. Packages at a good price, & that might be. A good. Start for the. Flowers & leaves on this. Quilt

Thank you for the compliment. Yes, all the blocks are using up my scrap batiks. Many bought several years ago...nothing purchased online. Don't ever want to buy "cheap" batiks, (or any material)! Also, never pay full price for a material -- wait (if you can) for a good sale, or use a coupon!

The background material is NOT a batik. It is a very lite brown with gold flecks in it. Thought it would be a slightly flashy backdrop for my 'modern' Baltimore Album!

I love how it is looking. I picked out my fabric for the four corner blocks but am still deciding if I want to be brave and try the ruching technique. My friend Connie is saying to do it but ...hmm. I don't know. LOL.

Love the new center block and swag border. This pattern is just getting better and better.

Nana, glad you like it, everyone seemed to like the tutes, so I decided to add the swag so you cann choose which flowers to use.

Where do I print the patterns with the new swag border? If we don't want to add that do we stick with the original pattern?

I love how it is looking. I picked out my fabric for the four corner blocks but am still deciding if I want to be brave and try the ruching technique. My friend Connie is saying to do it but ...hmm. I don't know. LOL.[/quote]

Bonnie -You know you WANT to do it.

Bonnie -You know you WANT to do it.[/quote]

I will if you will Dee.....and I won't forget if you say yes, I'll remind you. hehehe

I will - it's just not going to happen very soon. Got too much to finish first for deadlines.

Swag border will be next month, if you don't want to add it then you will stick with the original.

Center block finished :)

Nicely done! Which method did you use? I couldn't tell but that is probably be because of my eye problems right now. :)

My block this month is on hold for another week or so until my eye straightens out a bit more.

Hi BinniFeltz
Thank you I use the buttonhole method applique. Hope you are feeling a little better i am now recuperating from surgery came home last night from hospital, it's good to be back home :)
Have a good day

I love the red vase. It really brightens the block.

Thank you PokerDive the vase is actually combination of Orange Brown yellow etc. :) I am waiting for some bright Batik fabric from USA maybe next week i should have them.

Wow! Very pretty..love the colors!...can't wait to get started on mine....

Thank you rudiemom have fun with yours i know i did with mine. :)

Thank you rudiemom have fun with yours i know i did with mine. :)

Be brave have a go it's easy to do i tried it with a piece of fabric first while listening to TV :)




Bonnie -You know you WANT to do it.[/quote]

Oh my, I didn't even notice the swag but, I LOVE IT!!!!! Thank you for sharing your talent.

It's been tooo quiet,, hope that means everyone is busy working!!

You gave us quite a chore this month with 4 blocks so I think that yes we are all busy. I am still working on the leaves. :-D :lol:

I'm with you on this one. I'm working on the leaves. I have about half of them and then my eye gave me problems again. Had to set it aside. I'll get back to it after a bit.

Getting ready to begin...had some other projects to finish.

haha, kids are off for the weekend...that slows even us Grandmas down. I am just preparing to cut the backgrounds, but had to doublecheck the measurements. Am loving this project .

Glad to hear all you elves aare busy! Idle hands get you in trouble. I' ve been working a machine applique lap quilt for my bed. I still have too finnish a lighthouse block for Gwenny,,, we did an extra swap last month & I need to get it out to her.
so I haven''t started our block for next month, but it will be easy so yooou have time to work on the 4 blocks this. Month.

Background is cut ready to go but i am still waiting for my new Batik Fabric to arrive :( i am like a cat on hot bricks hahah and not very good at being patience specially when it has to do with quilting, will let you know soon as i am off and running.
Have a good day Ladies and Gents :)

I am working on 3 projects at a time right now, and have 2 more that need starting really soon...like before the end of the month. So....I may have to wait until April to be working on this month's block...and there are 4 to do!!! Oh my, oh my!!! :-(

So glad you are recuperating well!!!

Thank you me also :)

I have all four squares cut and pattern traced and leaves all ready to applique on. I took today off to go to the Florida Folies so will catch up tomorrow.