Month 1 -- show your progress here

[Judith A.]

I really like your fabric choices!

[Sandie T]

This has been Fun! And I look forward to learning so much while working on this quilt. Sandie

[Shelley S.]

[Marilyn M.]

My chimney, door and windows are needle-turn appliqued. I've just finished "constructing" 21 houses from another of Sarah's patterns "Coming Home", her 2019 Online BOM, which has been languishing half-finished since May of that year. The myriad of chimneys, doors and windows from that pattern were all appliqued, so I chose to use that method on this block as well, but cut back on two windows. Just using stash/scraps. The background fabric looks rather bland, but it is a soft beige with white lace design.

The journey begins for Homeward Bound. I want to use the roof color as the middle star. Falling in love with this and using colors I don't usually use.

[lholzhu]

Yep, I am one of those done with this month’s block. I decided to practice and make some of the zillions of stems for this quilt.

So what have I learned:
1. Make sure your green fabric does not fray, or it might drive you crazy.
2. Change your rotary blade…crisp cut is important for these small strips.
3. Sarah’s instructions are great!
4. I will make these when I finish month’s directions, so they are at hand.
5. While small, they are not impossible if you are slow and patient.
6. When cutting, don’t stop! Make one smooth cut.
7. First time using Hera and will not be the last!

I look forward to using them and see the tricks for appliquéing them.

Take your time and enjoy the process.

Happy Quilting!

[Helen W.]

Finished month one, I went with a "Woodland" theme so have a gnome/fairy house appliquéd in the middle.

Linda, Your quilt is going to be darling. Love the Woodland theme. Can't wait to see more.
Helen

My start

[Paige]

[Linda Lee]

Finished month one, I went with a "Woodland" theme so have a gnome/fairy house appliquéd in the middle.

Reposting with the completed month! I went with an ombre purple with stars for my star points, and found a red and white stripe in my scrap bin for my stems! Going for a Valentine's theme with red/pink/purple color palette.

[Susan M.]

I like your background color. I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished.

[Susan M.]

That bear is too cute!

[Susan M.]

My first Quilt Show BOM. Here’s month 1. I’m doing mine scrappy, picking fabrics as I go, but it will generally be a different black-and-white for each sections background, and then bright colors for the main pieces.

[Helen W.]

Pam, What a great idea. I bet this is not the only creative idea you put in your Homeward Bound quilt. Looking forward to what you do in the months ache. Really like the fabrics you chose.HelenW