MONTH 1 Share Your Progress

[Helen W.]

I found a couple collections at Marcus fabrics that I would really like to use for this quilt. Problem is they
don't come out until later in the spring. So right now I am making a couple sample blocks to try Lynn
and Barbara's techniques but won't actually begin until about June. So I plan to do Dee's Kona Cotton BOM
in the mean time. Here are a couple pics of the fabrics I plan to use for Laurel Ridge. HelenW

[Helen W.]

Lynnanne, So nice to have you back on the forum, it has been a while. Are you doing Laurel Ridge?
I plan to do the Kona Cotton BOM with Dee Christopher (Live) while waiting for the Marcus collections that
I want to use to be manufactured. I am doing the 18 inch blocks in Kona Cotton as 6 inch blocks.
Don't need another larger quilt. Should be fun. Just using stash scraps not Kona Cotton. Are you still in Italy? HelenW

[Sharon F.]

I love the Marcus fabrics you will be getting later. Worth the wait.

[Sandy M.]

Oooh! Love those fabrics!

[KayeT]

Yeah! Month 1 is done, trimmed and put away. Like the tips and advice from both Lynn and Barb.

[Pat D.]

Well I finished on day 5 - somehow I made twice as many as requested!.
I guess I mis-read something. Once I discovered my mistake I decided that I'd go ahead and finish them - hoping that I could substitute the extras for other places in the quilt. It looks like that might work out.
I'm happy to put it away for awhile while I quilt my "Rugged Coast" quilt. (A bit more my normal style)

Thank you all for sharing, I enjoy looking at everyone's work.

[Barbara B.]

There are 52 of these in the quilt so you are now ahead!

[Sharon P.]

Tada..it’s so nice to have a relaxing fun project…instructions are awesome!

[Shirley S.]

I have only used this technique to block blocks for a group project, it is very accurate, but I always feel like I’m providing an Acupuncture treatment!

[Barbara B.]

I am trying this technique too.

[favono]

I plan to use fabrics from my stash, going for a scrappy look. I have not yet managed to finish a BOM within the planned timeframe, but that does not mean I do not plan to finish the quilt. Let's see how long I can keep up for this one

[Lynnanne]

Lynnanne, So nice to have you back on the forum, it has been a while. Are you doing Laurel Ridge?
I plan to do the Kona Cotton BOM with Dee Christopher (Live) while waiting for the Marcus collections that
I want to use to be manufactured. I am doing the 18 inch blocks in Kona Cotton as 6 inch blocks.
Don't need another larger quilt. Should be fun. Just using stash scraps not Kona Cotton. Are you still in Italy? HelenW

Good idea Helen to make a small quilt! I did both Color My World and Homeward Bound 60 and 50% smaller. I’m trying to do this new BOM in the original size because I want to make a bedspread. Yes, I’m still in Italy and am using fabrics I already have and some that I was able to find here. Lynn

[Ellen L.]

Month 1 blocks done! I love the various golds in the Grandmother quilt, but will be using batiks with a summer feel. And there will be flamingos.

[Lynnanne]

Nice choice of colors!

[sewskeel]

Month 1 done

[Lynn W.]

It is sew much fun for me to go on the forum each morning and see your creativity. I love seeing the different fabric choices and look forward to seeing many, many gorgeous quilts. Well done by everyone. You make me proud!
Lynn Wilder

Barbara, omg thank you for all of the great information. I just finished reading your blog post for month 1! So helpful!!

[Laura C.]

My first month finished!
I may go back and iron the last 2 seams open to flatten more. Some of the seam intersections are very bulky.

[Jo Anne]

Month 1 blocks! I am using my stash to make a fall quilt. Love this block!

[lehab375]

I finally got around to getting my blocks sewn. I'm sending a photo of my fabrics using the number of fabrics needed for the granddaughter spring version. I'm not thrilled with how the color came out as I took the photo in a room without a daylight bulb. Now that I've pulled some out, I can't get them lined up good enough to take another photo in another room. They are in the order they are listed on the fabric requirements page of the instructions. I tried to send my photo of both blocks, but I had to crop the original photo as it wasn't showing both of them on my screen. Now I have 2 photos, 1 of each block. Unless, of course, both blocks show up on the first photo once I click send on this comment! I am using batik fabrics - some from my stash and some I bought new.

Linda

Looks great

Month 1 completed. Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks from Lynne and Barbara. A goal for me this year is to work on my precision. I am using the thread suggested (Quilters Select for top and bottom. My fabric is a pull from my stash and is various Tilda fabrics.

[Barbara B.]

Those red dots are a fun background!