Boom 30 - Autumn
09-23-2023, 02:49 PM
#553
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mn
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First block is for Sewbiz, Amish Star. Second is for Hav and the third is an updated version of my original block for Reba. I read an article on making modern blocks and it suggested cutting apart your original block, add another color or background color and sew to both parts you cut up. Hope this fits better with your modern blocks.
09-23-2023, 03:23 PM
#554
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
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Busy Friday night and Saturday morning.... three down and one in progress with an additional block on the cutting mat for tomorrow afternoon.
1. Reba's frosty snow men (the white has fine little sparkles like snow on a sunny day)
2. Janice McC's frosty snow men dressed for cold weather (the white has fine little sparkle threads like snow on a sunny day.
3. Terriamn (First of two using this focus fabric. No sparkles in this block.
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Hope these please and fit in with the other blocks in your collection.
1. Reba's frosty snow men (the white has fine little sparkles like snow on a sunny day)
2. Janice McC's frosty snow men dressed for cold weather (the white has fine little sparkle threads like snow on a sunny day.
3. Terriamn (First of two using this focus fabric. No sparkles in this block.
)Hope these please and fit in with the other blocks in your collection.
Last edited by WMUTeach; 09-23-2023 at 03:28 PM.
09-23-2023, 03:25 PM
#555
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WNC
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Terriamn, Love the Amish Star for SBG. It’s a favorite. Also, Love all those colors you used in Hav’s block. I’ll switch out the pic for Reba.
First block is for Sewbiz, Amish Star. Second is for Hav and the third is an updated version of my original block for Reba. I read an article on making modern blocks and it suggested cutting apart your original block, add another color or background color and sew to both parts you cut up. Hope this fits better with your modern blocks.
09-23-2023, 04:06 PM
#556
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
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WMUTeach - did you want Americana or Patriotic? I though Americana but I might have missed a post. I think my block could go either way - but can always change it.
I do enjoy getting double F8 s - it allows me to use more in one block where a favorite pattern needs it. And pushes me when it is a pattern not in my comfort zone. I must say that I modern is getting easier!!
On Long Island for the week - and already have been to a great Italian restaurant having Eggplant Rollitinni , and Chinese where my family all passes it around so we get variety! one week of eating all the things I can not get anywhere else in the country!
I do enjoy getting double F8 s - it allows me to use more in one block where a favorite pattern needs it. And pushes me when it is a pattern not in my comfort zone. I must say that I modern is getting easier!!
On Long Island for the week - and already have been to a great Italian restaurant having Eggplant Rollitinni , and Chinese where my family all passes it around so we get variety! one week of eating all the things I can not get anywhere else in the country!
I just took another look and saw your block for me TG. It fits the Americana theme well. Thank you.
Last edited by WMUTeach; 09-23-2023 at 04:16 PM.
09-24-2023, 03:52 AM
#558
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Portage, Michigan
Posts: 7,606
Yes, snow bears for Janice McC not snowmen. I am mumbling something about the mind and the eyes and the fingers not working together. Finished one more block last evening but will wait until I get a couple done before I post. I looks like most of my sewing will be done on the weekends. Teaching on two classes at the university seems to be eating up my weekday time or leaving me in computer over load and a bit of a slug during the my normal sewing time. On the other hand the two classes will help me pay for a kitchen remodel. Hip hip hooray!
Off to church, a potluck and a Zoom with my students this evening. Enjoy this beautiful first Sunday of autumn everyone.
Off to church, a potluck and a Zoom with my students this evening. Enjoy this beautiful first Sunday of autumn everyone.
