givio

Here are the February blocks from my friend, Julie. Like a lot of us, she's having a hard decision on what fabric to use for the fussy cutting on the March block. She recently found a stash of fabric on the cheap, so she has some new fabrics to look through that might help her. Plus, after seeing my March blocks veering off from the proposed pattern, she got ideas about doing the pattern a little differently too. It's her first BOM. She thought she had to do all the blocks as directed. I said to her-- "Why?" lol

sewbizgirl

That's right... not like we are turning them in for a grade! She can make them any way she wants. Julie's star blocks are pretty.

Duckling

Thanks for the encouragement. I was beginning to feel like a D student on this March block rather than having fun. It is so good to see the variety of outcomes with the same "assignment" and that keeps me motivated to learn new things.

sewbizgirl

I think you are doing fine, Duck... A+++++

Duckling

Finally got march blocks done.

Duckling

Givio and SewBiz Here's the other march block I like best.

givio

Duckling, Wow! That's dramatic! I have crocuses blooming in the back yard and the hyacinth and daffodils will be next, and that's when the early tulips will be popping up too.

givio

Yes, your second block will blend better with your other blocks. I like that one better for how it will mix with the first two in your top.

But there's nothing wrong with the darker block. It's very nice.

sewbizgirl

Great blocks, Duckling! I have to say I love the first one best. It has such a pretty center.

Blueridgebeverly

Beautiful, Duckling! Both fabric choices are perfect for this block.