Lstew2212

Thank you, I am soooo ready to sew. The hard part for me is finding the right pattern to start with. I am excited. This will me my first block swap. I love the piecing part.

Muse&Sew

Here's my 1st set of big blocks, a fun log cabin. To the side is the twist bat block. Let me know if you think I should choose a lighter background.[ATTACH=CONFIG]419573[/ATTACH]

Lstew2212

I think both blocks are great. Nice job. Kinda gives me ideas. Thanks

moonrise

How cute! I love both of them. I got 2 sets finished tonight, but don't have a photo yet. Both are applique'.

I tried to order more Steam A Seam 2, but can't find it ANYwhere. I went to the manufacturer's website, and apparently there was a manufacturing issue they're working to correct. It just says to check back soon, with no date given.

What does everyone else use for applique? I tried HeatnBond Lite, but it just doesn't seem to stick as well for me as Steam A Seam 2, and it's harder to use (at least for me).

I figured out the freezer paper method (finally), and used it for the sets I made this morning, but inside corners are nearly impossible to do without leaving a raw edge.

owlvamp

Very cute blocks. Love them all!

moonrise

Here are some photos of the sets that are finished so far.

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Above: I found this fabric on Fabric.com. It's called Nevermore (after the Edgar Allen Poe story, I suppose), and it's got all kinds of spooky things on it. It was a little larger scale than I was expecting, and I didn't want to chop it up too much, so I just added borders to it. They're 12-1/2" blocks.

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Above: I used the freezer paper method to applique the circles onto the background. They're 6-1/2" squares. I fell in love with the swirly kitty fabric! Wish I'd bought more of it.

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Above: Lastly, here are some dresden fans made from a striped Halloween fabric. The coordinating fabric is a purple blender, but it kind of looks blue on my screen. The background is a black blender fabric with gold glitter.

Two sets to go! I'm still trying to decide what to do on those. One will likely be a traditionally-pieced block made from two different owl fabrics, but I don't know what pattern yet.

Muse&Sew

Very creative, fun, blocks moonrise! Love them all!

moonrise

Thanks! How many swappers are signed up so far?

wanda lou

Moon I am loving all your blocks.

Lstew2212

Just out of curiosity, what sizes are your blocks. I have my patterns picked out, but I would like to know the general size of everybody else is thinking of.