Kona 2025 BOM Speed Round

[Kristin G.]

Discuss the Kona 2025 BOM Speed Round project here!

[Helen W.]

I enjoyed Dee's introduction to Kona Cotton 2025 BOM. When she said the blocks were 18 inches but you could make them
smaller I was thinking, this would be the perfect opportunity to try out mini mosaic technique by Paula Doyle. So I drew up
6 inch blocks and plan to give it a try. Paula had a show (2307) with one segment about mini mosaic and she has a classroom segment
under LEARN. I drew up the first block and plan to use scrap fabric with a black background. I drew the blocks in EQ8 and just used
the solid colors to make the mock up blocks. I plan to do Laurel Ridge BOM when the Marcus fabrics come out
in the spring that I want to use. So right now I am just making a few sample blocks to learn Lynn and Barbara
recommended techniques. HelenW

[Helen W.]

Made my first 2 little blocks. Having a bit of a problem not cutting points off. The 6 inch blocks sure are cute. HelenW

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Change of plans; trying an applique idea. It is the picture on the right. I knew someday I would use
some of those small scraps of fabric I always save.

[Kyla V.]

It took me a while to find my box of Kona cottons since I had to move them so that I could decorate for Christmas. I also found some Konas in a box with no label - I can't remember for which project they were for but I think they are perfect for this quilt.
(See Pictures Below)
The first thing I did was copy the pattern and enlarged it-easier to see and make notes on it. I was orginally go to resize it to 9" squares (half-sized) but some of the pieces were too small for my liking, so I decided to resize the blocks to 12". I orginally was going to use different colors of gray for the background but instead I am going to use the gray layer cake. I am, though, going to make the sashing black. Finally, I think I am going to face the quilt using Joe Cunningham's technique. I have never faced a quilt before, so this should be interesting to see how it comes out.

[Helen W.]

Kyla, Love the colors and all the creative ideas you are using to make it your own. Should
be fun. HelenW

[Helen W.]

What I have done so far. HelenW

[Lynnanne]

Helen, they’re cute! I may try this too

[Helen W.]

Thanks Lynnanne, It is a fun little distraction since I can't start the Laurel Ridge until the fabrics come out that I want
to use. It will probably be early summer. Plan to make the quilt the 62 inch size that Barbara Black posted on her blog.
In the mean time I am working on another BOM by Bonnie Sullivan called Folk Art Sampler. I change some of the stuff
in the blocks to give it a little more country look. HelenW

[sue t.]

where do i find the new class i can't watch on saturdays and haven't been able to find the shows on facebook or utube