BOM Squad check in.

[Sandy L.]

Welcome Molliesmom! You won't have anything to be nervous about with this group... we cover a full range of experience AND expertise, as well as techniques, so you'll quickly learn there's no "right" or "wrong" and in a world like that, you can't screw up! There's been lots of advice and info on the applique, so I expect the same will happen when we move to piecing and quilting!
Florence

[Sandy L.]

I am just beginning to make this quilt. I am new to this site and sort of new to quilting. I have worked on a couple of church quilts for auction but this will be the first large quilt made by me alone. I made my grandaughter a small sunbonnet sue quilt and fell in love with applique. I am nervous but enthusiastic. I think I will be fine until I have to put it together at the end and then it might be panic time!!!

Welcome to the forum and the BOM. We have all enjoyed the process as you will. Jump in and join at any point. By the way......I am a Molly Mom

[jimmie w.]

I read all of the posts but I am new to responding. I do raw edge applique on my block of the month. I figure they won't be washed that much. I also did samples and washed them 5 times or more and they all looked fine. Has anyone heard of The Cotton Theory (Fold and Finish Procedure) by Betty Cotton? When you use her procedure you quilt each block and them put them together. When you are finished you have a reversible quilt. It is beautiful and easy to do. I have bought her book and her DVD and they are very good. I wish Alex and Ricky would have her on the show.

Jimmie

[jimmie w.]

Hey Molliesmom welcome to the group.........I just started a couple of months ago and this is a great group. If you have a question be sure and ask and you will get several answers.......Sandy, I love your tulips, neat idea matching them to the vase......I just downloaded my July pattern and hope to get it done by this weekend......This really is like a monthly applique bee......

[jimmie w.]

Welcome molliesmom and mimi62.....I am starting the BOM this month too. I will be doing raw edge applique and have July's block ready to cut the pieces. Looking forward to it.

Dana in Olive Branch, MS

[jimmie w.]

And a big welcome from me too! It's always fun to meet someone new on the forum and to have a 'look' at your profile quilts.

Mim62- the quilt you are holding in your pic-I was just looking through that book at a quilt shop. It is really darling!

[jimmie w.]

Welcome to the BOM Jimmie, love your quilted jackets.

[jimmie w.]

Thanks. I've enjoyed making those jackets. I just cut up a man's XL sweatshirt and quilt the fabric on them and them put them back together. I'm trying to figure out how to put my block of the month blocks in my profile, my son-in-law put the other pictures in my profile. I may have to get him to show me again. I did'nt retain.

Jimmie

[Lynn K.]

Maybe you should say, "I didn't Retayne!"

[Lynn K.]

I am still her ladies. I was without internet service for a month. :evil: I am sticking to the original colors.

Sheryl

[Carla G.]

Welcome back to the BOM Squad Sheryl!

Carla

[Carla G.]

Seems like somedays, the only thing I "retain" is fluid! :shock: :lol: LOL!

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

[Judy M.]

Lynn and Jimmie, I didn't "Retayne" either! :lol: I need help posting my blocks (I'm still on May--life has been hectic). My daughter posted all my quilts and we live 60 mi. apart. She does it all so fast that I can't catch on! Anyway, I'm so glad we have some new BOMERS joining us! Judy in Torrance

[Judy M.]

My 16 year old daughter just helped me upload a photo of my blocks. It's a bit fuzzy, but adequate. I still have not added my berries. She's already asked for this quilt. It's on my profile.

Beautiful weather in Western NY. Nancy

[Judy M.]

Nancy, your blocks are really beautiful. I'm drawn to the darker background ones. The colors pop so much.

Dana in Olive Branch, MS