SHOW AND TELL--Your Blocks

[Linda N.]

I finished the fourth applique block today. After seeing last month's blocks, I decided to make a change to how I will be using my stash fabrics. This meant remaking last months Shoo Fly blocks and I still have to remake last month's busiest block in order for it to match my new changes. Yes, I'm making it scrappy, but I need a bit more order to it than most

[Ramune T.]

Deb from Toronto
Thank you very much! Helen W had asked about what applique techniques were being used, and my note to her on January 31st (message #146592) describes what has been working for me thus far. Each block has been either a skill refresher or a new learning experience

[Heather G.]

Your blocks are fantastic! you are so positive and encouraging, you must be a teacher! Thank you for your great insight and color sense.

[Laura L.]

My February applique blocks are done.

[Judith A.]

Laurel,
Your blocks are beautiful. What applique method are you using?

Judy

[Freda C.]

I decide to do all of my shoo fly blocks. Totally scrappy from my stash. Also completed the applique blocks using the appliquik tools. All hand appliquéd. That took quite awhile! But I’m happy with the end results.

[Freda C.]

I decide to do all of my shoo fly blocks. Totally scrappy from my stash. Also completed the applique blocks using the appliquik tools. All hand appliquéd. That took quite awhile! But I’m happy with the end results.

[Laura L.]

Needle turn applique. I use freezer paper on top.

[Laura L.]

I am now working on my Shoo fly blocks.

[Helen W.]

I am working on my last Feb. applique block. This has been a fun project. I am practicing my skill for needle turn and glue stick
seam turned applique, even though I am using my machine stitched raw edge fused technique for the actual blocks that going in the quilt.
HelenW

[bpalluzi]

I have finished my 4 applique blocks for month 2. I am really enjoying the applique. I have some projects I was nervous about doing as they were all applique, but now I'm looking forward to doing them. I have to work a bit on getting the pieces not to move when I am fusing them down (I'm using double sided fusible). The small circle on one of the blocks is slightly off center. I guess it will make it really scrappy. I particularly like how the double blanket stitch looks with the 80wt thread on raw edge applique. Now on to the Shoo Fly blocks. I'm hoping to finish all the remaining Shoo Fly blocks before the end of the month. We'll see!

[Donna N.]

I finished the January blocks. The applique blocks haven't been trimmed to size yet.

[Barbara B.]

Glad you figured out how to post. Photos don’t appear in the preview.

[Margo C.]

January and February appliqué blocks with all nine of the Shoofly blocks.

[Barbara B.]

They all look great, Margo!