Macybaby

Zozee- which block are you referring too?

The first is something I saw online and drew up in EQ8. it's quite simple as it's 1" finished strips with a 45 deg alternate corner. I cut them a bit long, sewed them and then cut the diagonal.

The second is called Wheel of Fortune and is in the EQ8 block library - but I did it in two fabrics instead of three. I also kept all my angles at 45 deg so I could use a large center block. It does mean the points don't go all the way to the edge at the sides. But with only two fabrics, they all look like they are floating anyway.

Janice McC

Oh my goodness! The Early Birds are singing! Absolutely beautiful blocks, everyone. Here’s my humble addition for Macybaby. I hope you like it.
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zozee

Macybaby, I was referring to the first one because I didn’t notice the label on the second. Both are very cool, but the first really caught my eye.

sewbizgirl

Oh, beautiful! This is one of my all-time favorite blocks.

Macybaby

Lucky me!! I was scrolling up and saw the block by Janice and though - wow!!! and then I see it's for me !!!

I love all the others too - it's so fun to see what everyone comes up with.

I've already picked out fabric for the next swap - while I was looking for grey, I opened up my tub of small prints I've been collecting for a log cabin quilt. I know I've got enough for several quilts, so it will be fun to use them for the swap. I've got over 30 different fabrics so it will be another that everyone gets something different.

I'm really bad when I get an idea and start collecting fabric - I always collect way more than I need.

Baking is going well, DH made a big batch of his great chocolate chip cookies, and I've got the carrot cake and the pumking bars done and the chocolate cake ready for the filling. The fudge is in the fridge cooling, and the Italian cream cake is in the oven.

I'm going to make the cream next, and then when Pumpkin bars are cool, I'll take them out of the pan so I can use it to make the chocolate pbutter bars. I only have one high side pan and I need it for them. I'm using parchment paper on everything so removing the cakes from the pans is easy.

the Peanut Brittle is last on the list. I like to watch music videos on my tablet while I'm stirring - takes 30-45 minutes to reach hard crack. I've found if I get the heat up and take less than 30 mn, the peanuts don't have near the crunch that I prefer.

Janice McC

Good evening, EBs. Well, happy to say today I feel almost normal. I'm still worried about the situation but thanks to a light sleeping pill, I'm getting more rest and my attitude has dramatically improved. I'm hoping it stays that way for a while. On to the Boom...

Macybaby, send some of those Pumpkin Gooey bars my way! Love the blocks you made for Terriamn, Hav, Mona G, GramE and Libster.

Moonrise, the heat in GA has been atrocious. I've got to believe it kept some of your possible buyers away, car show or no. Hope the next one goes better for you.

Jaba, what an amazing deal you got on your new machine. And love the blocks for GramE and Queenbarbiej.

Libster, another fun block for Terriamn's quilt.

I'm off to collect the pix from the other group and I hope to have all posted by tomorrow morning. Enjoy your Sunday evening!

jaba

Glad you're feeling better Janice, sure makes for a happier life. Not up to par today but am feeling better. I got 3 sewn so hope these work for you ladies.
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Libster lighting is not very good but these colors are very bright

Libster

Love my blocks, Jaba! Thank you. That black just makes those bright colors pop.

terriamn

Macybaby love all your blocks. The cat inside the cat appliqué is really fun. All your baking sounds delicious, hope you have good air conditioning so you don’t roast hole baking.

Jaba for not feeling well you produced even more great blocks.

Janice sweet block, it’s also one of my favorites.

I managed to complete 2 blocks and almost finished a third. After not sewing for long lengths of time this summer my neck and back are letting me know they aren’t happy.

Managed to leave both of my 12.5” square up rulers at the lake. Will have to square my blocks up next week.

Janice McC

Jaba, thanks! Amazing what some decent sleep will do. I hope you’ll be feeling well soon. Take it easy. And btw, love the blocks, especially Mona’s. That fabric is perfect.