Hi guys. Just a quick clarification, the fabric I included can be used but it doesn’t have to be. Any color that you think matches and keeps the read of the block on the “light” side is great. Here is a picture of the fabric that is going to make the “dark” blocks with for an alternating block quilt.
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I was excited about this sparkly material when you first posted it. I had a stiletto heel shoe pattern tucked away just for it. Then I read your note - and I have a soft spot for the Shriners. So I changed it up - and put on a purse for a pocket for her. I didn't sew the button on - it will be in the pocket for you to do after quilting. I hope the pocket won't make an issue in quilting it - but I couldn't resist. The purse handles are sparkly silver. Enjoy

Pam I love your fabric - both of them.
Kass - It always amazes me how you can see those posys in the fabric. Great job - and I know you are having fun!!

TG, your block for Hav4boys is inspired! Love it!

I also finished Hav's but mine is, as always, more traditional. It's a Goshen star with three colors. Hav, I hope you'll be happy with it.
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The background is white but it shows up more cream in the photo.

So many beautiful blocks on display this weekend! I've made my first few -

Hav4Boys, this one is for you and I hope you like it..
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LStew2212 - this one is for you, and I hope you like it :)

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I have a few gifts that I must finish up and get in the mail before I play with more blocks but will be checking-in to admire everyone's work!

NanaKathy55 - Sending an abundance of prayers for your daughters strength during this medical episode!

TG - your Shriner's Purse is incredibly creative and over-the-top adorable!

Pamela - All of your fabrics are so pretty - look forward to seeing your blocks come together into a quilt!

Kass - Spectacular B'stone blocks! Eager to see your finish on TerriAmn's too!

Janice - All of your blocks are picture perfect :)

Oh my - Hav4boys - three in a row!! Each will be playing well with each other- each unique -can't wait to see this one

All the blocks look amazing ladies. I am sewing but started on the sooner group first and then I will go to this one.

I have been working on the summer block swap quilt top. The reason I’m including it here is the quilt includes two boom blocks. Were these blocks yours? I wrote about making this quilt top in this post https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...ml#post8211644
now I can start on the boom blocks.

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I love my block, It's perfect. Thank you. All the blocks are looking great.

Travelinggramma, that pocket on the block is great. Thinking outside the box. I love it.

I recognize the two boom blocks by the flip flop fabric. Neither block is mine, but I saw mine in the boom quilt you posted a while back. Your quilt is very happy, and summery. I see you went w/ plain sashing to built all the sizes to the same. (from the other thread)

Actually the blocks were not all built to the same size. That’s what made it so difficult. I’m glad they look regular enough to fool the eye.

the blocks coming out are amazing. They are inspiring to me. The points are perfect. The color choices blend well. I’m learning all about new patterns. Some of them I think I could do! It’s great to see the beautiful blocks from the newbies Mrs. Merkle. Janice I’ve never been in a swap when you were able to participate. Your blocks are amazing.

Hav4boys these blocks do go together very well. I think I may have to rethink what I’m going to do with that fabric.

Kassaundra I love watching the process you go through to get to your blocks. You’ve inspired me to try similar methods, on a beginner level. Your blocks are so artistic, original and perfectly pierced.

Nanakathy I’m thinking of you and your daugter. Let us know how she is.

Wow lots of great blocks and a fun summer quilt MJP

MJP love your non traditional blocks and would love one of your non pieced blocks.

Terri's block is on hold until I get to the fabric store for the orange fabric, but I have mocked it up w/ paper and am pleased w/ how it looks.

So I am now working on Klaw's, b/w/g which seems very modern to me, so I am working on a very modern illusion block. Drawing the pattern out has been obnoxious, but that way the confusing errors were made on paper not fabric.

MJP your summer quilt is beautiful, I enjoy a quilt that keeps the eye's moving as your quilt does!

Such pretty finished blocks being posted, always so much fun to see everyone's creativity.

I've already got a non traditional idea for your fabric Terri. :)

Every boom there are one or two blocks I threaten to get "lost in the mail", Klaws, yours is one this boom. I love how this turned out. (Gary says it looks like a Japanese flag) (Don't worry so far all that I have threatened have made it to their new homes safe and sound!!!! lol lol lol )

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Wow! Kass, Your creativity is amazing. I'm trying to make my simple blocks as accurate as possible but someday, someday I'm going to move into your wonderful creative arena :) Beautiful block! And I can imagine how you'd like this one to 'get lost in the mail'!

Making the simple ones accurate is exactly how to start, you will get there, just don't be afraid to try new skills.

Fantastic Kassandra

Kass, I absolutely love, love, love my block! Thank you so much! It's awesome!

Kass, did you design this one completely on your own? It's mind-boggling, mesmerizing, meticulous, magical, and a whole bunch of other alliterative adjectives I could come up with.

Glad you like it.
Zozee, thanks and yes I designed it myself. I've been toying w/ the idea for a week or so rolling it around in my head and then worked it out on paper to make sure of the exact sizes since I was going to use basically the whole F8 w/o any room for error. The grey circle was a last minute addition b/c when I was designing it I forgot Klaws had the extra fabric piece she wanted used.

One or two others may get this block too since I have the size and technique in my head right now.

Klaws, Thank you for the virtual quilt show tour. The swirly soft triangle one with the build up of texture and color is so beautiful close up.

Great blocks everyone. I started today and hope to get some pictures posted soon.

Can you make me a salad with these? Very cute and fun. I got your eggplant fabric and am thinking of what to do with it.

At first I didn’t recognize any of them as ones I made. This is the first swap I participated in on Quiltboard. I signed up right after I joined. Then I saw it, up in the top row. I made the block with the fresh green peas, they are standing up on end in the combination with other blocks.

It reminds me I need to get mine assembled too. Very summery and warm.

Gary is right, that is the first thing I saw was how similar it looked to the Japanese flag. The optical illusion is stunning.

Kassaundra, your block is amazing. nice job

Kass, I have no words. You are our resident genius of quilt blocks.

Wowsers Kass, the optical illusion in that block is just incredible!

Amazing block Kass. AS someone who loves math, I love seeing what you come up with.

Darcy after I put the quilt together I realized I had those peas the wrong way. I decided to keep them that way. The Amish always make sure there is one mistake in their quilts. Something about only God being perfect. I decided that was my Amish mistake. The hundreds of other mistakes in the quilt were for the galloping horse method of quilting I use: It'll never be noticed on a galloping horse and that's the only kind I ride.

Since I spent so much time designing the last 3D block, I really wanted to use it w/ other fabrics. I learned something in my latest block. To get the best impact it needs contrast in value as well as color (I thought color value contrast would be enough). I made a block w/ that pattern for Vikki, the 3D elements aren't as prominent, but instead of concentrating on that I am choosing to think this block is looking at a moonrise w/ twilight sky through a slatted window.

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Wow Kassaundra! Thank you!! ;)That is beautiful!! It could easily be a wall hanging! Your talent is truely amazing!!

Kass, I can absolutely see the moonrise in the twilight through a slatted window.

Kass, two amazing blocks. I love the image of the moon rising in the second one. It always amazes me how the same block can look entirely different with different fabrics. Such a fun lesson in color and creativity.

MJP, Your summer quilt is great. I have my summer blocks sitting in my "someday" pile. I hope to start doing some quilting myself (rather than pay for LAQ) so that might be one of my first attempts. I am sure I will also make the Amish proud. Can't you just vision some Amish grandmother coming up with that story to cover up her mistakes? I always tell my students that I make mistakes in my notes on purpose to make them have to think and question. They buy it for the first week or so.....

It is snowy and 6 degrees here in Wyoming today. We have actually had a pretty mild winter so I guess it is our turn. With it being a holiday, it is a perfect day to sew. I have a wedding present quilt I'm in the middle of, but I hope to push it aside for a bit and work on some blocks.

My youngest son (24) has gotten in the habit of giving quilts I make to his friends when they get married. I think it is really special that he appreciates the quilts so much, but dang he is at the age where he knows a lot of people getting married. I told him that between the time and cost, I might have to sit a couple out.... so for his birthday, all he wanted was for me to make his friend a quilt. He knows the way to his mother's heart!

Happy President's Day everyone!

Wow! Your moonrise is equally as gorgeous as your 1st block!

Sometimes subtle (low impact) has it's place vs a high contrast color/value. I'm going to pay closer attention to the options as I select the companion block fabrics. Some of the fabric combinations sent strongly suggest a preference of one vs the other.

I'm enjoying the whole learning process here - thank you all!

I find high contrast, bold, dramatic type color combos easy. I struggle w/ the low volume type combos. Before my first boom I had NEVER done any low volume work, these ladies have caused me to stretch those particular muscles, it is still pretty hit and miss for me. I have made some so low volume they are mute!!!! lol lol lol

I agree 100% with Kass, high contrast is easy for me. Low contrast is way out of my comfort zone and the colors ladies ask to go with their fabric has been another real learning curve. Sometimes I see the color requests and I think what in the world are they they thinking. Even after completely the block I haven’t been sold. Then I see their blocks together and go Wow they had the vision to see that combination.

Kass your second block in low contrast is just as intriguing as the high contrast.

I'm inclined to the bold, dramatic high contrast combo too - I like the 'wow factor' but also wonder if it's easier to envision the final result when you're planning the process? I'm not confident (or accurate) in seeing the results when playing with the lower volume/contrast. However, I must say I've seen exceptional quilts made this way.

Love the idea of playing with all types of fabric here :)

Kass - loving both of your creations. Thinking my produce would look good through the slats of a fence? HMM
You are a true illusionist.