Pumpkin is working But I am playing on my I pad to get size smaller. So far not much luck. Grrrrrr

Testing on size

Sewbiz here is my fabric for pumpkins

Hi Boom sisters,
I just got back from a five week van (99 Ford Econoline) trip, visiting National, and State parks and my four grandkids. My husband and I hike, bike and kayak. We usually do two things a day My favorite is when we kayak and bike. I came back 5 lbs lighter and in great shape. I am an exercise physiologist, who specializes in Fall Prevention so this is a bit of a dream vacation for me.

My favorite parts of quilting are FMQ and raw edge applique. My boom sisters have helped me improve my piecing tremendously. I’ve decided to make art quilting a priority so when I’m not doing boom blocks, I’ll be doing art quilting and of course finishing up my UFO’s.

I’m working through the book The Perfect 100 Day Project. It turns out my perfect project is snorkeling in the morning and working on art quilts in the afternoon on a Caribbean Island. Anyone want to join me?

Mary Jo

MJP Me me me, I love the Caribbean and most of all snorkeling

That sounds like a perfect project for me. I'm in! Which island do you want to hang out on? I'm easy if it has great snorkeling options! My husband and father may get annoyed if I disappear on them..... Maybe I can drag them with me!

MJPEncinitas, I’m in, too! It all sounds wonderful and I’m not fussy about the island. 😀 Love snorkeling but you’ve got to watch that sunburn on the backs of the legs. Don’t ask me how I know.

I went ahead and made my first block this evening. It’s one of my favorites and it’s spot on for size. What a relief since I’ve spent the last year on 6 inch finished blocks. This one looks huge! Tomorrow I’ll make one with a white background and a color or maybe two.

Hope everyone has a pleasant evening.

Janice I love your block, what is the name and where do you find the pattern, if you don’t mind my asking

Hi Terriamn. Hope you are doing well! The block pattern is one I believe I got from Bibliostone years ago (she might have posted it online) and I don’t know the name but she probably can tell us.

Duckling, great block, I’m excited to make a block to represent Ukraine.

mjpEncinitas, I started art quilting last year and made a wall hanging of Monument Valley. We visited there in the spring.
I love the Caribbean islands, my favorite sport is snorkeling. I would love to get my scuba certification.


Janice McC, great block.

I need to get my fabric photos posted. Will do that this evening. I need to go get ready for work now.