Boom 23, Night Owls 3 month group
08-17-2019, 04:33 AM
#401
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Connellsville Pa
Posts: 1,766
Hello all, I haven't started on my blocks yet, but before I got my package, I did sew two for myself. Also, I started a medallion quilt with a stamp panel.
My tan did not work on this block. It is too busy and just blends into the block:
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This one with cream fabric came out better:
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Finally, here is the start of the medallion quilt that is now on hold until I get my boom blocks done:
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My tan did not work on this block. It is too busy and just blends into the block:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]616142[/ATTACH]
This one with cream fabric came out better:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]616143[/ATTACH]
Finally, here is the start of the medallion quilt that is now on hold until I get my boom blocks done:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]616144[/ATTACH]
Busy this morning and into the afternoon sewing and making the first of my BOOM 23 blocks. My first block went pretty well until I stitch part of it front to front. That of course required a bit of frog stitching before I could finish the block I was making. My second block went well until the end when I looked at colors that should have match and it looked so not right that I was grateful to have enough fabric to make an entirely new block that came out just right. So I decided right then and there is this happens again who ever's block I am making will get both blocks!
I got up early this morning and was able to make a single block before I get dressed and off to the farmer's market. I MUST get some tomatoes and cucumbers to get them canned up for this winter. Right now I am thinking how blessed I am to have a couple months to get these blocks done. I was able to get another block done this morning and maybe later in the day (depending on how much cooking I get done). Here is what I finished before 8:30 am this Saturday. Sorry about the shadow on the picture. It really is much brighter and the cream is very light.
08-17-2019, 05:50 AM
#402
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 26,348
There's nothing wrong with using the same block again in another person's fabric. A few times we have had swappers who made everyone the same block, but they all looked different due the different fabrics.
08-17-2019, 06:48 AM
#403
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 487
Thank you both for such amazing blocks!
08-17-2019, 06:57 AM
#404
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Philomath, Oregon
Posts: 2,076
It’s not uncommon for people to make several of one block for boomers if they feel it’s the block for their fabric.
Thank you Queenbarbiej, I love it! Yummy bright candies, so cute!
08-17-2019, 09:48 AM
#406
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Middlebury, IN
Posts: 1,484
I have a dumb question, but wanted to check. When we send our fabric it is requested that we use fragrance free soap...I'm good with that, even rewashed the fabric I've pulled for the blocks. So the question is, what about using starch/or alternative? I've gotten in the habit of starching fabric for blocks because they cut and sew so much better. So is it okay? I use unscented Best Press...do you make your blocks with or without? Look forward to the responses.
08-17-2019, 11:02 AM
#408
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 3,776
Some ladies use starch, some don't. Your preference, so far. We're a pretty easy group to get along with. Janice does stress nothing with a strong scent because it can trigger breathing problems for some people. I've received blocks done both ways. They've worked fine for me. I think the most important thing to remember is to pre-wash your fabrics because some can not take the chemicals in the unwashed fabrics. It affects the breathing and allergies.
08-17-2019, 12:34 PM
#409
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 1,485
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