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Connie Hadba 05-31-2009 09:34 AM

Hi everyone,

I've got two blocks for you this month - one for those who like paper piecing and one that uses hst.

For you paper piecers (these patterns intimidate me, but I admire them anyway) there is Random Orbit
http://www.quilterscache.com/R/RandomOrbitBlock.html

To practice piecing half-square triangles and a bit more, try out Housewife
http://www.quilterscache.com/H/HousewifeBlock.html

I'm having major back problems so have not been able to sit at my sewing machine long enough to whip these up. I'll have the pictures of mine ready at a later time. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to seeing what all of you make of these blocks.

Happy quilting everyone.
Connie

patricej 05-31-2009 10:00 AM

well now! two great blocks to choose from!!! :thumbup:

time to dive into my stash to go shoppin'!!! :P

SulaBug 05-31-2009 11:41 AM

I am chosing the Housewife block.
With my Christmas fabric, this will be
a great challenge. Hope to share it with you,
soon!! :D

sewjoyce 05-31-2009 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by SulaBug
I am chosing the Housewife block.
With my Christmas fabric, this will be
a great challenge. Hope to share it with you,
soon!! :D

Wow, SulaBug, can't wait to see that block done in Christmas fabrics!! That will be just gorgeous!

boomwooshblahh 06-01-2009 11:33 AM

I think I'm gonna try the Random Orbit block. I know a lot of people don't like paper piecing, but I actually find it easier than a lot of other methods... I always mess up when I have to cut pieces a certain size. I'll have to look through my stash and decide which fabrics to use.

ai731 06-03-2009 02:58 PM

Hi,

I've finished my Housewife block, where do I post the picture of it? There doesn't seem to be a thread for pictures yet - should I start one?

Thanks!
Jan

(I'm new - this is my first BOM for this group!)

thimblebug6000 06-04-2009 06:23 AM

Oh yes, please do start another thread for the pictures would love to see yours.

boomwooshblahh 06-04-2009 11:17 AM

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I did the paper pieced Random Orbit pattern...

It's not perfect by all means, but from a distance I like it.

boomwooshblahh 06-04-2009 11:50 AM


Originally Posted by boomwooshblahh
I did the paper pieced Random Orbit pattern...

It's not perfect by all means, but from a distance I like it.

Oops, meant to post this in the Picture thread.. sorry!


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