Hi Kelly G,
I have that red w/stars also :)

I'm in! You guys are FAST though! Maybe tomorrow I'll have time to do the blocks. I think I'll do the same colors so I end up with a wallhanging .... or something.

How often do you challenge?

They ARE fast! We will be watching for yours, QN! This one goes to the 20th of this month, and then - something a little different!

Is the challenge to re-arrange the pieces within the block to create a new block? Perhaps I misunderstood you.

Is the challenge to re-arrange the pieces within the block to create a new block? Perhaps I misunderstood you.[/quote]

The challenge is to 1. try a basic block using minimul (sp) colors. 2. Rearrange the colors for a different look. 3. Maybe flip the HST's to get still another look. I apologize for not makeing this clear. It is an example of pushing ourselves. Check out the previous blocks that so many have sent in - see? They basically are all the same block, but they look somewhat different.

This is a wonderful idea. I honestly hope you continue. I am so far behind on my stuff I can't join in right now, but I am going to start encouraging new members and especially newer quilters to experiment with this challenge. What a wonderful way to expand your thinking when you are in a rut or when all the fabrics of the current season only suggest one or two possibilities to you.

The old saying is "practice makes perfect" and doing challenges I believe will make everyone a little more comfortable about the craft. It makes us all "put on our thinking caps" and see with another set of eyes. Yes, as long as there are participators, I WILL keep this up. Hopefully with each block comes another hurdle that we may or may not try if there were no challenges.For those of whom cannot start immediately, I would suggest do go to the original block, and continue in order until you catch up - otherwise it COULD be overwhelming. Just have fun with it!

Where did you get the new avatar???
Really funny looking!

I googled wrinkled old lady and found this!! haha

and....here is my effort for the 2nd block challenge. I used up the tiny triangles left over from the 1st block...which is why they weren't so perfect and not all exactly the same size. (Yes I know that if I cut and measured in the first place they would be....but hey..this is a fun craft and I'm not going to stress about exact points - unless I want to enter some competition!!)
I'll probably use this piece on the front of the cushion I'm looking to make - once again - If I can find where the heck I put the stitched piece I finished last sunday... If not, I'll use block 1&2 somewhere together for another project...
(Yes, cutting the tails off the border before taking the photo would have been better....whoops!)

I like that you used the small triangles. I have a bag full of small HST from other projects that I plan to use "someday". Good job!

Here is what I've done for the 2nd challenge. Probably will only do one per challenge or I would fall too far behind in other commitments.

Wow! Another example of a different look with the same block! Good job.

Challenge #3, Have to have atleast 3 to do wall grouping of finished blocks, have 1 little hole that needs something in it. Unless were going to keep going ???
Thanks for starting have enjoyed so far !! :)

hm give me a visual example?? Are you saying do 3 blocks in a grouping?

no... just have 2 blocks done of 1&2 challenges, can finish and hang on wall or are we giong to do more. Know I can do by myself but has been fun as a group. :)

OK, here are my 3 blocks. I used the same fabric in all 3, just rearranged. I plan to make a table runner with these blocks. Then I will make just 1 block out of the same fabrics I used in the first block challenge and save them up for a baby or lap quilt (depending on how many we do as a group).

ooooooooooh aren't those pretty!!

I am suposed to be in the completeing, not starting, mode but this block looks so neat that I think I will just have to try at least one, or two, or three...lol.

I am suposed to be in the completeing, not starting, mode but this block looks so neat that I think I will just have to try at least one, or two, or three...lol.

Well, GOOD, Jenna in Georgia! We are watching you!!

:thumbup:

And, I am so excited I had to say it twice, LOL!!!

Pretty.....I like the colors

stichinwitch, Are we doing a 3rd? I have really enjoyed this challenge.

I loved looking at all the great blocks. Everyone did an awesome job!! I just don't have time to make any, as it is I seam to be collection more UFO's instead of finishing :(

To be honest, I hadn't heard from anyone in a long time, so I thought no one was interested anymore - but now---I will post 3rd Block Challenge today -OK! Thanks

http://www.azpatch.com/bom/bom2005/02feb05/bom05feb.htm

Here ya go! Choose the colors you like for this - instructions are right there - if you have ANY difficulty, please contact me! Have fun! Just do one block and use the FOUNDATION instructions!

Wow!....I like that block! Just learning pp. Can't wait to get one done and see what everyone comes up with.
Thanks!

Hay there you are..
Oh I like it !! didn't forget you, but did have enough time to make some balloons (wonder what for?)
Glad this Thread hasn't unraveled yet kinda fun !!! :)

Thanks for the website.

I'm not participating but I am enjoying watching. Great work all of you. I'm looking forward to the 3rd.

Woot!! I have never done foundation piecing so I will probably have lots of questions. I love learning new things.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-55523-1.htm

Make sure you check out the above link for the 3rd Block Challenge! - Have fun

Here is one for me, this is very interesting for me, I am just learning foundation piecing.
Kate

you did a great job Kat - and your choice of colors is very pretty! That would make a lucious quilt! We do need to put that on the 3rd Block Challenge - which I do not know how!