Thank you Janice for my block. I have no problem with that small seam. I'm sure it will disappear when it is quilted. :)

I routinely piece my own blocks if I run short or make an error but try not to for other people. I’m happy it’s ok with you. Thanks!

It’s a great kluge. It’ll never show with the quilting.
The points match perfectly. That’s always amazing to me.

Its sunny and raining. We have a double rainbow outside.

Traveling grandma. Did you like the idea of some of us making jars for you or would you prefer all different styles?

Oh yes! The beautiful blocks are starting to appear :)

While awaiting fabric, I've been busy playing lots of Words with Friends just hoping for the opportunity to try Kluge or Kludge.. sooner or later I might have the letters to try :)

You are free to make anything you desire! There will never be two blocks exactly the same, and everyone will be getting different produce! Thanks for asking.

Kludge: we finagle or Rube goldberg

Hi Annie,
I've got family in MI. What part are you?
Vikki

Wow..beautiful blocks..hope everyone is staying warm..we are gonna warm up this week in Ga..next week in the 70's..crazy weather..its a wonder that we all get sick

Pretty blocks Janice!

very cold here and can't wait to receive your fabrics to begin making blocks

Today mjpEncinitas's package arrived and Lstew2212's yesterday. Only one more! I've received from those whose names are in bold print.

AnnieQuilts
Bibliostone
Cheesehead
Darcyshannon
Hav4Boys
Jaba
Janice McC
JayneW
Kassaundra
Klaws
Libster
Lstew2212
Marcialee
mjpEncinitas
NanaKathy55
PamelaOry
Terriamn
TheMerkleFamily
TravelingGramma
VikkiM

Thank you!

Made myself a block today. It's Tile Star Remix from the Ultimate Quilt Block Collection by Lynne Goldsworthy.

Ooh, I like this one very much! Nice job!

West Michigan - Grand Rapids

Have you ever been here? Where are your friends?

Really like that star block. In Boom 20 one of your first blocks was also one I wnted to try.

I remember someone in that boom mentioned how much they liked stars. Maybe you or Kass?

Terri, this morning I sort of stumbled over a TV show where a woman was having vertical sleeve surgery. I was glad to see she did very well and later ran a marathon. Hope it works as well for you.

Beautiful block, I love the flower print fabric

It was probably me. I love making star blocks. Stars and antique blocks are my favorites. Most of them are not complicated as long as you sew a consistent 1/4" seam and press after sewing each seam. IMHO, pressing each seam as I go makes all the difference in the way my blocks look and measure up.

Annie
 

Thanks Annie it's good to hear positive feedback

QUOTE=AnnieQuilts;8203952]Terri, this morning I sort of stumbled over a TV show where a woman was having vertical sleeve surgery. I was glad to see she did very well and later ran a marathon. Hope it works as well for you.[/QUOTE]

Libster, you are the queen of stars! Most of the time I keep that in mind when I make yours, not always, though. :). I agree about pressing. Like you, I press after every seam. I tend to sew my seams a little too scant so I must check them and adjust when necessary to get proper size. Now I also weight each set of pieces I press with an old metal cookie tin filled with flaxseed. It cools them fast and sets the seam well. It only adds a few minutes to each block. While the pieces are cooling, I’m prepping something else.

That’s what we want to hear! Positive news. So Terriamn, we’ll look forward to your first marathon! [/QUOTE]

Annie,
Yes, visited several times. I was born there though was raised in Nevada . I have family in southern and northern MI. Headed there this summer for a family reunion in Hillman.

One more I made for myself today. Using my scraps up.

I've enjoyed seeing the early blocks. During this time, I have been finishing up some quilt tops.

These balloons are from boom 20.
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Sugar skulls from boom 21: I could not find the brighter pink that I planned to use. Not real happy with what I chose, but it is done now.
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My t-shirt quilt for which I have been collecting zoo t-shirts for some time. We enjoy visiting zoos around the country.
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And finally, my Bonnie Hunter mystery quilt from a couple of years ago. It is smaller than she made so have I lots of pieces left over. Since I changed some of colors, I called it Sunset en Provence. Trying to decide if I should add a purple border, or just use a purple for binding.
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Bibliostone those are great quilts. I’ve never seen a T-shirt quilt with so many great T-shirts.
Oh libster I think I’ve been sending you modern applique blocks. You’ve given me a good excuse to make a star block! I’ll remember to press often, which I usually do anyway.

Bibliostone, I remember the hot air balloons! I see my block. All of your quilts look great. I think a purple binding would look great on that last one.

MJP, I love what you've been sending me! I can make stars, but I can't make your kind of applique. I'm happy with anything you send me.

Great job Bibilo - I especially like the hot air balloon quilt. The blocks look like they are just floating, like hot air balloons!

Wow with spotty internet haven’t been able to connect much. Sure glad I was able to see all the great blocks and Biblistones quilts. Love them all

Marathons ha ha ha maybe someday a 5 k but no marathons

Very hot here having to make sure I drink enough water to keep hydrated. Everyday there has been a fantastic breeze

Great quilts Bibliostone!

Biblio- your mystery quilt is awesome - so many little pieces. Congratulations!

I too am all about the iron when sewing quilt blocks. I press after every seam, and for some of my more unruly blocks sometimes starch after every seam! lol

Great blocks everyone, I think the block making has started much earlier in this boom then in most others, makes the waiting less painful. lol

Bstone, awesome job on the quilts. I see my sugar skull block. Those zoo Tshirts are some of the best I've ever seen put into a Tquilt. I don't think the En Provance needs a border unless you just need the size, binding alone would look good.

Wonderful block quilts Bibliostone! I like your Sunset En Provence too :) I've been playing around in EQ8 and preparing for some block making - woohoo!

Terriamn - Enjoy every ounce of that beautiful weather! And I'm sending all positive thoughts for your upcoming procedure!

Libster - your blocks are beautiful! I spied your fabric yesterday at the fabric store - it popped right out at me :) Can't wait to play soon - I favor stars as well!

I hope everyone is thawing out a bit - my DH is planning to sneak in a few rounds of golf the next few days while we warm up a bit.

Happy Superbowl Sunday ladies - I'll be watching for the commercials!

I’m glad you like stars Ms Merkle because I have a crafty class about perfect piecing. I’m trying to do a few challenging (for me) pieced blocks each boom. Boom 20 I did a Carrie Nation block. One of the four crafty practice blocks is a star. I was going to use it for Libster but she might get one of my odd applique blocks instead The class goes over exactly how to press, how to do triangles etc. I’ll be using the starch I bought on Kassaundras recommendation.

This is is going to be a fun boom.

if it’s not raining out today DH and I are going to head down to the beach, it’s a negative tide, to bike or walk. It’ll be empty during super bowl. We used to go the zoo with the kids when they were little. And it’s a quilting day!

enjoy your super bowl Sunday.

" I was going to use it for Libster but she might get one of my odd applique blocks instead "



Yea!!!!!!

mjpEncinitas - I love your idea to tackle a few challenging blocks each boom! I will certainly be doing that considering I'm only a quilter of less than two years. I make up for my lack of experience with loads of patience and starch so that my blocks are made as perfect as I can. Making last years BH ORL mystery taught me to sew, starch, press, trim, sew, starch, press, trim, repeat, repeat, repeat....

I recall seeing a previous boomer show her 'trial blocks' made to ensure she had the accuracy down before cutting into other's fabrics. That will likely be me this Boom :)

BTW - I will be over the moon happy with any block style that you make for me!

TMF- You can make yourself an entire quilt by doing trial blocks! It has been done. I usually have issues with amount of fabric - just how far can I stretch a F8, so I cut my practice fabric 18x10 and use it to make sure. And then there is my drawer full of orphan blocks that were off sized!

Today we went to the movies. Saw the documentary "they shall not grow old" . It was about the foot soldier during WWWI and used only original footage shot during WWI. At the end of the movie they explained a little on how they took old film and revitalized them.
Then I got my sewing ready for my Monday Quilters group. I try to bring something not too complicated since we do a lot of talking and not concentrating!!

If I am working on a block that I think will be close on the F8 fabric I get out the graph paper, one small block per inch and draw our the size and shapes I need to cut. If I am fussy cutting I make freezer paper shapes for everything I will need so I can press them to the fabric where they won't move. I often "squeeze an F8 until it squeels" lol lol lol