2/22/10

My Blocks for René


Here is my first block for René. I knew she wanted traditional crosses and I kept thinking about the crosses I see whenever I travel in and around the Blue Ridge Mountains. So, I attempted to make my own paper-pieced pattern. I must say that I felt like I was back in math class with my pen and graph paper! I am unhappy with how wrinkly this one looks, I am blaming it on the starch because it didn't look like this when I had only pressed it and the second block doesn't have starch. It really looks better in person.


This one was my second block. I considered leaving it only 9 inches and not bordering it because I wasn't sure René would want a border like this, but then I thought, she can always undo the border. I would have tried some cream...but I didn't have enough left.
Hope you like them René :)

2/19/10

Mail Call...

I have received blocks from Ruth, Wanda, and Geri. The blocks are beautiful. Thank you so much :)

2/18/10

Another Block done

Here ya go Rene....more blocks for you!! If you want more pictures look at my blog :D
Rene's Blocks

My blocks :D

2/17/10

Done

Yeah Donna I just finsihed! I will put in the mail tomorrow!

2/8/10

Finished!


I finished it! This photo is with the paper still attached.
I really enjoyed the process and loved learning a new technique.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt!
Thanks to everyone for your advice and help. It was a great learning experience.
Geri

2/6/10

January Block


This was really great fun and a stunning block. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Nancy

2/5/10

January Block


Here is Donna's block. I see that it needs a good pressing in this picture, but I did press it before I sent it off, although I'm sure it will need it again when she puts her blocks together. Donna, my dh just LOVED this block and I enjoyed putting it together. I think what is so fun about these Bee's is that I am trying things I don't think I would have attempted on my own. Can't wait for the next one :)

2/2/10

Rene-January

I decided I wanted Improv Cross Blocks
Inspiration...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40237352@N06/galleries/72157622910682844/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40237352@N06/galleries/72157622967892992/

I collect crosses and have them all over my house…
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Those are just the ones I have have out…there are several more that I haven’t found a place for since the move.
Can you see why I am choosing cross blocks???

This is the block that I have designed…
The rough draft (very rough)
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and here is my block after being drawn out in EQ6…
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Here is my Diagram and Paper Piecing Foundations…
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Designing the Block and Foundations Pieces was really fun :)
Here are my block pieces…
oops, I forgot to take pictures of all the block pieces I had after getting them sewn and cut out…there were about 22 pieces all together.
here is the back of the block after sewing the pieces together…
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here it is the front (paper still on)
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and here it is after removing the paper, starched and pressed (It got a little stretched from removing the paper) But over all I am very pleased. It is the 1st time I have ever designed something myself, so I am just thrilled that it came out and it looks the way I had imagined it would :)
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I am going to make a few more sample blocks too :) The next ones will be a little simpler!
I hope you have as much fun designing and making the blocks as I did.

Here are a few pic of me getting the fabric ready... 
After washing...what a mess!























I will put them in the mail tomorrow :)
Rene

2/1/10

Round 2?

Does everyone have Donna's block finished? Are we about ready for round 2? I almost have everything ready to mail, but don't want anyone to get overwhelmed. Let me know :)
Rene