Here are the first two blocks of "Checkerboard Flowers,"

http://www.storyquilts.com/html/chec...d_flowers.html

which is a block of the month I've been working on. I got the first block "Winter Roses," and then two weeks later, I got the second block "Crocuses Up." I was behind before I ever got started. Fortunately, I'm all caught up now. (I'll probably get another one tomorrow.)

I finished the "Rose" block several weeks ago, but didn't post it because the borders were wrong. I had dark squares butting up against dark squares and light against light. I thought about it, compared it to the pattern picture, etc., trying to figure out what I needed to do to fix it. Finally, I ended up just taking the borders off and resewing them. Ordinarily, I'm not that fussy about my blocks. As I get better at quilting, I expect more from myself. I knew that would stick out like a sore thumb if I left it as is.

I hope you like my blocks.

Very pretty. I love them both. I wish I could do half as well as you.

You did a beatiful job on both of these blocks :D:D:D

Those are pretty. Very unique.

They are absolutely beautiful. More, More.......hahhaha, goodwork!

Blessings,
Ruth

Both blocks are beautiful. Love your colors.

I love your blocks. Very pretty......and striking!

I like that. It is going to be beautiful when it is done. Keep showing us your progress.

Was this a BOM with the fabric included? My favorites are floral quilts. I have a couple BOM patterns if you are interested. One is "Welcome to My Garden".

Sorry, I had not clicked on the link you provided. Answered my own question. Like most BOM kits, there are always a couple blocks I'm not crazy about - not talking about your great quilting, but the patterns provided in the set. I just do a little adapting if I'm not completely satisfied with a particular flower pattern.

such beauitufl blocks!!!!! I am green with envy,, wish I had the knowledge to do these!!!! Im still learning regular blocks!!!!

Very pretty, thanks for sharing!

beautiful, you did a great job

Beautiful blocks!

Oh, those are beautiful blocks!

What a fun and clever way to do the flowers, pinking the edges. I love your blocks and the pattern...

Great blocks. That is going to be so pretty when you are done.

very nice. I hadn't seen thses done before.

Yes, fabric was included. I think I have Welcome to my Garden. Will have to check to be sure.

Yes, I'm a little nervous about how this is going to turn out because I'm supposed to wash it so the edges will fray. Hmmmmm. It might be cute, and it might be a disaster.

Oh, it's really so simple. If you can trace, you can do this. Just read up a little in a quilting book. You'll see it's easier than you think.

I don't know if I've welcomed you yet so.........welcome (again) from southeastern Michigan!! I really love your pics! I never thought of pinking the edges for applique! That's a really clever idea. ;)

What a clever idea! This would make great wall hangings to donate to the church's fair. :thumbup:

They are both so pretty! Did you pink the edges or did they come precut that way? I love the colors...It will be so pretty! :thumbup: :D

I pinked the edges. The pattern instructed me to do it this way and I've sewn 1/4-inch from the edges. When the quilt is washed, it's supposed to ravel at the edges like a rag quilt. Hope it works.

SOOOOO cute! And I LOVE the colors! Great job!

I think they are beautiful blocks & a beautiful quilt!! Keep posting as you go & let us see the finished quilt. :D

They're both charming! Can't wait to see the next installment!

Very pretty blocks!

I like the pinked edges on the flowers!!

The colors are so vibrant. Love your flowers.

Wow,beautiful

Very beautiful.

Those are beautiful1!!!

Oh, thank you so much for your kind comments. The fabrics were included with my BOM, and so I can't take credit for them. They really gave me PLENTY too.

Beautiful colors. I especially like the pinked edges. Gives them real character. Can't wait to see more.

How pretty!

Oh I agree very pretty...I wish I had more patiences to create projects like yours.

Soooo pretty! Love these!

love the blocks, is that rick rack for the stems on the top one