Boom 34 Roses
09-08-2025, 06:28 AM
#412
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Alabama/Georgia line
Posts: 516
Sorry for any confusion, everyone. I try to make 2 blocks from every fat eighth. It's a challenge to myself. The first is always rule-compliant at 12.5 inches, using the colors requested. The bonus block may be something using a mix of my fabric (like my yellow with GramE's purple) or something I tried that didn't work out ( like Cheesehead's 9 inch block). I could have easily added my dark green or white as a border to make the bonus block meet the swap's 12.5 rule but it looked too dark to me when I tested it. She may prefer a white or red border to fit her vision. Anyway, I included plenty of the green if she wants to use it. I will try to be more explicit in later posts. Again, I apologize for any confusion.
On another note, the Christmas green that I used was printed in 2008 according to the selvage. It surely isn't my oldest fabric. Can you tell what you have in your stash?
Have a great day, everyone 😀 😊
On another note, the Christmas green that I used was printed in 2008 according to the selvage. It surely isn't my oldest fabric. Can you tell what you have in your stash?
Have a great day, everyone 😀 😊
09-08-2025, 06:55 AM
#413
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WNC
Posts: 10,708
Funny you should ask about our oldest fabrics. I still have pieces from my very first official quilt from about 2000. I ran across it the other day and laughed at myself. Should use that one up.
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Sorry for any confusion, everyone. I try to make 2 blocks from every fat eighth. It's a challenge to myself. The first is always rule-compliant at 12.5 inches, using the colors requested. The bonus block may be something using a mix of my fabric (like my yellow with GramE's purple) or something I tried that didn't work out ( like Cheesehead's 9 inch block). I could have easily added my dark green or white as a border to make the bonus block meet the swap's 12.5 rule but it looked too dark to me when I tested it. She may prefer a white or red border to fit her vision. Anyway, I included plenty of the green if she wants to use it. I will try to be more explicit in later posts. Again, I apologize for any confusion.
On another note, the Christmas green that I used was printed in 2008 according to the selvage. It surely isn't my oldest fabric. Can you tell what you have in your stash?
Have a great day, everyone 😀 😊
On another note, the Christmas green that I used was printed in 2008 according to the selvage. It surely isn't my oldest fabric. Can you tell what you have in your stash?
Have a great day, everyone 😀 😊
09-08-2025, 07:27 AM
#414
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WNC
Posts: 10,708
I just looked at your blocks and mine is not similar to the one I was thinking of. I should have checked again before posting. Am very happy you like the block and thrilled you’re finally getting your fabrics!
09-08-2025, 10:23 AM
#415
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 12,231
What a beautiful blocks everyone is making. I always check in the morning if new ones get posted. I miss being in this swap but hopefully next time. I just ran into pictures of BOOM 8, I did not realize I had started before that. Sew much fun.
09-08-2025, 12:02 PM
#418
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mn/ Winter Texan
Posts: 7,435
Funny I just saw a salvage strip from 2000 but know I have some older than that.
Not sewing as often as usual the back and shoulders are screaming. Then hubby asked me to just hold up some parts up of the shed he was assembling. Ahhh I am not 6’2” like you dear, had to find several bricks to stand on and everything went well. Sure there will be some different muscles hollering from holding things above my head.
Janice very pretty block for Cheesehead.
Cheesehead glad your package finally found you.
Made 2 blocks will post a little later. Right now I have a pretty good headache from fasting and not drinking enough clear liquids
Not sewing as often as usual the back and shoulders are screaming. Then hubby asked me to just hold up some parts up of the shed he was assembling. Ahhh I am not 6’2” like you dear, had to find several bricks to stand on and everything went well. Sure there will be some different muscles hollering from holding things above my head.
Janice very pretty block for Cheesehead.
Cheesehead glad your package finally found you.
Made 2 blocks will post a little later. Right now I have a pretty good headache from fasting and not drinking enough clear liquids
09-08-2025, 12:04 PM
#419
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WNC
Posts: 10,708
Hi AQ, good to hear from you! We’ll have our next Boom after the New Year. If you check-in with this thread, you should see the announcement. I joined Boom 9 or 10 and have been here continuously in one capacity or another since. You’ve got me beat! Hope you are well. What are you working on?
