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04-30-2026, 07:47 PM
#235
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These are two blocks I made today. The first is a Cross and Crown for WMUT. It makes me want to make a Civil War quilt. The second block is a Old Favorite block, for Hav. Give me a second to load the pics from my phone....
Last edited by sewbizgirl; 04-30-2026 at 07:53 PM.
05-01-2026, 03:33 AM
#237
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What a great morning to come here and see so many beautiful blocks! To echo SBG, they’re stunning! LAF, I love my block. I was hoping some of you would pull the vine color and use it and you did. Excellent!
I’ve got one more block cut out that needs an hour of sewing time this morning. I hope to post it later then I’ll be onto some others.
Have a grand day!
I’ve got one more block cut out that needs an hour of sewing time this morning. I hope to post it later then I’ll be onto some others.
Have a grand day!
05-01-2026, 03:59 AM
#238
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Connellsville Pa
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HAV4BOYS
This is called Double Sawtooth Star from McCalls Quilting 2015 block reference.
I swear a consistent 1/4" eludes me! I promise after a 10 year break from quilt blocks I am definitely humbled by my machine. For years I used my 1991 Pfaff 1473 that I LOVED. During mask making it almost died and I bought my current machine sight unseen and untried, boy what a new learning curve for this old dog.
Thanks in advance for "grace" with my inconsistent construction. These were definitely sewn with cursing but no wine.
This is called Double Sawtooth Star from McCalls Quilting 2015 block reference.
I swear a consistent 1/4" eludes me! I promise after a 10 year break from quilt blocks I am definitely humbled by my machine. For years I used my 1991 Pfaff 1473 that I LOVED. During mask making it almost died and I bought my current machine sight unseen and untried, boy what a new learning curve for this old dog.
Thanks in advance for "grace" with my inconsistent construction. These were definitely sewn with cursing but no wine.
Here are my block accomplishments for the day. Love all the fabrics available!
Hav- I am a sucker for polka dots, and these just made me so happy. I made a playful pinwheel block for you
LStew- I have never done a christmas quilt, so these cute elves were my first choice to play with. I chose a red fabric that kinda looked christmas star-like.
Moonwork - My husband was immediately drawn to your colors (and he is veteran, so I guess you chose well!). Hope this star works for you.
Sewbiz - I don't keep a stash of batiks, so I hope these blues add to your ocean feel.
Hav- I am a sucker for polka dots, and these just made me so happy. I made a playful pinwheel block for you
LStew- I have never done a christmas quilt, so these cute elves were my first choice to play with. I chose a red fabric that kinda looked christmas star-like.
Moonwork - My husband was immediately drawn to your colors (and he is veteran, so I guess you chose well!). Hope this star works for you.
Sewbiz - I don't keep a stash of batiks, so I hope these blues add to your ocean feel.
Lovely block, SewBizGirl.
Wow, beautiful blocks Moon, SBG, abd LAF. My favorite part of the morning is sipping coffee and perusing this thread.
As you make your blocks, remember to be sure you understand the requests. (Watch out for Hav’s as she does want white added to her two fabrics.) Any questions can be posted here or you can pm the person. (Incidentally, make sure your mailboxes aren’t full! I’ve had that happen a couple of times.) Shoot for that 12-1/2 size and unless the person asks for the scraps which seldom happens, you are free to keep them if you wish.
Got most of my lilies in the ground. Still have a dozen more to add but it’ll have to wait a couple days. Happily the ground was much softer after the rain. Thank heavens for small favors.
Hope everyone has a pleasant day and week. I’ll add the pix to the gallery shortly.
As you make your blocks, remember to be sure you understand the requests. (Watch out for Hav’s as she does want white added to her two fabrics.) Any questions can be posted here or you can pm the person. (Incidentally, make sure your mailboxes aren’t full! I’ve had that happen a couple of times.) Shoot for that 12-1/2 size and unless the person asks for the scraps which seldom happens, you are free to keep them if you wish.
Got most of my lilies in the ground. Still have a dozen more to add but it’ll have to wait a couple days. Happily the ground was much softer after the rain. Thank heavens for small favors.
Hope everyone has a pleasant day and week. I’ll add the pix to the gallery shortly.
I was looking at an old Boom thread and found this list of free block sites we used to post every Boom swap... Here it is, copied in its entirety:
Here is the list of the websites we like and use for block patterns, followed by some books that have 12" blocks. I will try and post these every swap.
https://www.quiltingdaily.com/free-q...ls-quilting-3/
https://www.patchworksquare.com/index.php
https://www.generations-quilt-patter...-patterns.html
https://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore46.html
http://www.delawarequilts.com/BOMs/index.html
Good books that many of us use:
Around the Block.... Judy Hopkins
Around the Block Again... Judy Hopkins
Once More Around the Block... Judy Hopkins
1000 Blocks book by Quiltmaker magazine
Tula Pink City Sampler (modern style)
Here is the list of the websites we like and use for block patterns, followed by some books that have 12" blocks. I will try and post these every swap.
https://www.quiltingdaily.com/free-q...ls-quilting-3/
https://www.patchworksquare.com/index.php
https://www.generations-quilt-patter...-patterns.html
https://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore46.html
http://www.delawarequilts.com/BOMs/index.html
Good books that many of us use:
Around the Block.... Judy Hopkins
Around the Block Again... Judy Hopkins
Once More Around the Block... Judy Hopkins
1000 Blocks book by Quiltmaker magazine
Tula Pink City Sampler (modern style)
Beautiful block.
LAF, terrific blocks, love your bright colors!
Hubby just informed me we are leaving this Sunday. For some reason Tuesday was the departure date in my head. We will drive to Paducah and spend several nights there and then off to Pace Florida to receive lots of hugs and smiles from great grandbaby. She is 14 months old already
Enjoy your day, I will be busy sewing
Hubby just informed me we are leaving this Sunday. For some reason Tuesday was the departure date in my head. We will drive to Paducah and spend several nights there and then off to Pace Florida to receive lots of hugs and smiles from great grandbaby. She is 14 months old already
Enjoy your day, I will be busy sewing
Another practice block for me.
It was a small block that I enlarged each piece to get to 12.5 square. Surprisingly it went together great. In the amall squares you can see where I flipped the orange and used the backside of it. Now that I know my measurements are correct, I plan to cut out a Boom fabric using this pattern
It was a small block that I enlarged each piece to get to 12.5 square. Surprisingly it went together great. In the amall squares you can see where I flipped the orange and used the backside of it. Now that I know my measurements are correct, I plan to cut out a Boom fabric using this pattern
Two more blocks but one won’t upload so far. WMUT when I think classic the first block that came to my mind was the Churn Dash, second was Ohio Star. Hope you like it
Sewbiz thanks for the delightful block!
On The farm yard fabric I sent any of the colors in the fabric are welcome
Sewbiz thanks for the delightful block!
On The farm yard fabric I sent any of the colors in the fabric are welcome
Hi Michelle! Good to hear from you. Don't be a stranger! Hope you do jump back in the next boom swap.
These are two blocks I made today. The first is a Cross and Crown for WMUT. It makes me want to make a Civil War quilt. The second block is a Old Favorite block, for Hav. Give me a second to load the pics from my phone....
These are two blocks I made today. The first is a Cross and Crown for WMUT. It makes me want to make a Civil War quilt. The second block is a Old Favorite block, for Hav. Give me a second to load the pics from my phone....
I hope to get to more of the blocks this weekend. It is supposed to be cold all weekend so no yard work.
