Libster

Janice, I would like WOW for the background and if someone wants to add another fabric to their block, I would love the lighter blue in my fabric. That's just a suggestion though, the maker is free to use what she prefers. I only expect one block from each lady. I'm sorry I've confused you.

Janice McC

Thanks, that's what I thought you meant but I'm glad I asked. I planned to use the blue also but my blues aren't quite right and my LQS didn't have the right color either. :-(

Libster

Just WOW would be okay.

Bee Beatty

This block is for Billi......called Carolyn's Star from Quilter's Cache. I had passed it over often when searching for new patterns....but this time....I thought ....why not? It's complicated, however worth it....and its trimmed to an exact 12 1/2 inch square. I was very happy with the finished block. Hope you like it! I love the block you made for me.

Bee

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Bee Beatty

Note: Sorry about the color distortion. My Sony digital camera doesn't want to play well with others. Still working on reducing the actual screen size of the photo. I save it 25% of original size in my Microsoft Paint program, but when I copy it over to QB it pops up giant as you see here. I have been successful in reducing the resolution...just won't save the actual size. Will try something else tomorrow.

Thanks,
Bee

Difergie

Love the block bee! Seen it but never had the nerve to try it! Looks great.

Billi

Bee it's beautiful you are much braver than I am.....thank you I am honored to be the one you decided to be brave with to try it.

terriamn

Bee very pretty block and it showcases Billi's beautiful fabric. Terriamn

Elisabrat

Billi post pictures in your facebook account then just copy paste here and it works great. no need to resize. I couldn't get them here any other way!

2 blocks to go! Janices and oh heck one more. pulled fabrics yesterday. yahoo!

that block within a block is wonderful. wow. you were indeed very brave! good for you!

Bee Beatty

Thanks for all the nice comments on Billi's block. I am especially happy that you like it Billi. Sometimes I start a block thinking its going to be a snap.....and whamo!...it makes me want to run away from the sewing room and go take a walk.

For this one...I was expecting the worst.....so I paid careful attention to the directions...and followed them step-by-step......with exception to the size of the original cut. I have learned something very helpful. Anytime I head into a complicated block with half and quarter square triangles or many small squares and rectangles - I now do two things:

1. I cut the original square of fabric 1/2 inch bigger than required in the pattern instructions. for example 2-7/8" unfinished square becomes 3-3/8". Using the 3-3/8" square, I cut on the diagonal in half and in quarters to make either half or quarter square triangles.

2. I cut the original squares and rectangles required in the pattern instructions 1/8" larger on the left and top side of the square than required in the pattern instructions, for example a 3-1/2" unfinished square would be cut at 3-5/8" x 3-5/8" to finish at 3 inches.

In short, I add 1/2 inch to each cut to make quarter and half square triangles and 1/4 inch to each cut to make squares and rectangles. I press and square-up after each assembly of any two pieces before going on.

Believe me, I am no expert and sometimes if I am really lucky, a complicated block turns out good....like this one. But I want to learn to make the more difficult ones, too. Thanks to all of you who have taught me so much!

Buzzy Bee for sure today