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Title: March's BOM - Courthouse steps
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2020, 09:08:27 AM

Well here we are at the Second BOM of the 2020!

There will be Twelve 12" blocks for this years BOM:
Some months you will have two blocks to make and some only one.

In October I will guide you through layering and quilting your blocks
and in November I will take you through  assembling them, using a QAYG method,
into a fabulous lap or cot sized quilt (or even a series of comfy cushions.)

And everyone who finishes the year with a completed quilt (or full series of cushions)
will receive an exclusive The Sewing Place Prize Winners Badge

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I have chosen a monochrome theme with pops of colour for my quilt,
you may choose whatever colourway/theme you like ...
Brights, plains, patterns, pastels, neutrals ... the choice is yours!

For our second month I have chosen a close cousin to the first, the log cabin block.
We are still working with strips and squares
but its all good practice to get you used to cutting and squaring up

MARCH (https://photos.app.goo.gl/8Keqx1xBwVzaFfLm7)

As ever when you click on the link, select the first picture,
and click on the i icon to bring up the destructions
on the right side of your screen.

Do read through The Basic Basics Thread (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,9262.0.html) before you start.

Please post pics of your blocks each month and at the end of the year I will compose an album for the archives

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 01, 2020, 11:05:31 AM

Cripes! Decisions decisions! Do I do a big one or four minis?!?!?!?! -< Or both?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!  :o

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 01, 2020, 11:23:17 AM

Do as you're told @wrenkins like a good girl.......where's the

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 01, 2020, 11:42:13 AM

I'm gonna Lowe.  :angel: I'm thinking big one for scale and then minis for laughs.  :S

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on March 01, 2020, 11:51:11 AM

 :angel: is still there @Lowena - she's just shuffled along to the right to make room for the party smileys.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 01, 2020, 12:51:47 PM

Wow - that looks tricky!

Will need thought . Mind you I haven't done the 1st BOM yet. Need to get a move n  now  am more mobile

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 01, 2020, 13:19:58 PM

Quote from: wrenkins on March 01, 2020, 11:05:31 AM

Cripes! Decisions decisions! Do I do a big one or four minis?!?!?!?! -< Or both?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!  :o

I thought this month would be easier as I have the fabric but now I have to make a decision about which colours to use.  :S  I see some colouring in in my future.   :)

I love the minis though.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 01, 2020, 13:27:53 PM

Usual crappy picture quality but here's mine. Didn't realise either that it didn't include all the colours and nearly put two more on! Moron's right!  0_0  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2020, 15:14:09 PM

Beautiful Wrenkies, just beautiful!

Ive been sorting Aprils out today ... its nice!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 01, 2020, 15:18:26 PM

Youre not keen on Courthouse Steps @Lowena, well its not my favourite block either ....

but peeps have to learn to walk before they can run and have fun with HST's and the like ....

Also I spied this Fabulous cushion cover which is courthouse steps with clever colour placement
 
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and yet might attempt it, tho' not in my monochrome theme.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 01, 2020, 15:36:12 PM

I wasn't being awkward @Iminei and I have made two blocks.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 01, 2020, 15:37:53 PM

Closer look at one of them
They need a good press ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on March 01, 2020, 18:05:27 PM

Wow, you guys are FAST!!! I will get on with this a bit later in the month - got an equinox thing to sort first...

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 01, 2020, 18:09:10 PM

I found it a bit  :\ too @Lowena but needs must. That cushion is luuuuurvely with it's clever placement of pattern and colour.  :loveit:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 02, 2020, 19:22:12 PM

Yes @wrenkins I'm glad I made the blocks after all....it wouldn't do to fall at the first hurdle  :D
I'm not sure why I'm making 2 per month  -<

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on March 02, 2020, 19:35:56 PM

I think you're doing mine as well, @Lowena  ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 02, 2020, 20:16:14 PM

Only if you like rainbows @Acorn  :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 03, 2020, 10:26:45 AM

No work today so thought I’d set to the BOM, having spent most of Sunday overthinking it.  Well, my sewing machine has other ideas.  I think it’s protesting after a weekend of sewing at the retreat and six hours at the sewing day this weekend.  It’s going for a service tomorrow.

I do have 1 1/4 inch strips and a plan.  (Of course I’m doing the mini Version.)

(https://i.imgur.com/7A3cmQxm.jpg)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: LouiseS on March 03, 2020, 16:07:49 PM

I wasn’t brave enough to try the mini version but maybe later in the month I will give it a go.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 03, 2020, 17:41:05 PM

Verrrrry nice Girls ... you're giving me inspiration to carry on ...

Next months is done (already!!) and rather nice, if I say so myself, Moving onward from strips!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 03, 2020, 18:36:47 PM

I had a go at the mini version this afternoon. Thought I knew what I was doing! Ha! Went charging ahead and realised I'd sewed too many strips around each block, so there's going to be some unpicking tomorrow. I'm usually good at reading instructions but obviously this time I didn't look closely enough. ><

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 03, 2020, 21:36:39 PM

Can’t decide on mini or big block. I was thinking that the big block would go better with the January log cabin, but the mini ones would be more of a challenge  :[

You are all so fast, although I’ve been a bit obsessed with my Project Linus quilt.  Yes, I know there’s no rush, but once I start I’m always keen to get on and see how the blocks look together. I have all the PL blocks and sashing done now, so should have time for this soon. :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 03, 2020, 21:41:26 PM

Quote from: Sheilago on March 03, 2020, 21:36:39 PM

Can’t decide on mini or big block. I was thinking that the big block would go better with the January log cabin, but the mini ones would be more of a challenge  :[

Those were my thoughts exactly @Sheilago but I've made courthouse steps quilts before so I thought I'd have a go at the mini ones. They're more interesting but I tripped myself up. :S

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 03, 2020, 23:03:23 PM

I have just read through the tut and what a clever way to square off before opening  :) I didn't expect that, thanks @Iminei.  As a relative newbie to P&Q I not yet made a courthouse steps block but always admired them, they look clean a neat. Can't wait to start this month  :vintage: :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: WendyW on March 04, 2020, 01:33:47 AM

Just finished mine. As last month, I did one with each of my solid colors, and decided to do one each of the sizes. I've never done courthouse steps before, and didn't like the look of the block with some full "diamonds" and some halves, so I changed it up a bit. I really do like the pillow @Iminei  posted so apparently it is one of those blocks that is best shown off in multiples, not singulars.  I did much better with my scant 1/4" this time. My blocks came out just a shave too big- just enough to trim off a few threads on each edge.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49616277582_c2faf154da.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iAqoHL)BOM 2020 Mar (https://flic.kr/p/2iAqoHL) by CraftymamaMN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/craftymama-mn/), on Flickr

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 04, 2020, 10:02:23 AM

That is lovely @WendyW .... I wish I had laid out my foursome like that!  ><
Do you want a job?!

Yes, that cushion cover is smashing isn't it ... I think you'd have to start from the centre out and keep a close eye on your colour placement ...

and it will only work with high contrast colours ... I tried a small bit with the B&W theme and it really doesn't work :(

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 04, 2020, 11:35:56 AM

Ooh thank you for posting your photos @WendyW  :flower: My blocks have come out exactly the same as yours but I thought they were wrong. Now I don't have to unpick them - I can use your layout. Result!  :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: WendyW on March 04, 2020, 14:09:14 PM

If anyone else wants to try my alternative for the small blocks, I suggest making the center square at  1.75" instead of  2". My last layer of each color ended up just enough narrower to be visibly smaller, though the casual observer would probably never notice.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 04, 2020, 16:14:45 PM

Probably a silly question @Iminei , but I am just working on the March block and it is going to be 12.5” without sashing, whereas the Feb block was 9.5” without sashing. Are the blocks going to be the same size as each other to make into a quilt or are these blocks intended as tutorials on the individual block type and then it’s up to us to adjust sizing if we want to make them into a quilt?
I’m just wondering whether to add extra coloured strips to my Feb block to make it 12.5” without sashing.  -<

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 04, 2020, 16:18:35 PM

Mine are all 14" without sashing @Sheilago and I kept measuring  :D :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 04, 2020, 16:39:14 PM

Here is my first attempt at the big square. I’m trying not to buy new fabric, but I think there’s not enough contrast with these  >:). I like scrappy quilts and try to use as many bits as possible from my left overs box, but I think I might have to buy a few more mid blue fqs. I’ll  have a go at the small ones and try to get more contrast .

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 04, 2020, 17:37:56 PM

I didn't bother unpicking my blocks as I liked WendyW's layout. I'm quite happy with the finished block although it will require trimming a tiny bit to make it 12 1/2" square. :)
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I'm going to leave the trimming until all the blocks are finished. Then I'll know what I'm aiming for.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 04, 2020, 17:49:27 PM

Gorgeous, Kenora.  I love all of your fabrics.   :loveit: :loveit: :loveit:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 04, 2020, 17:52:31 PM

Thanks @Pearl - the colours in the picture are a bit over-saturated. I used my phone to take the photo. The blue is actually purple but you get the general idea. The final quilt is certainly going to be bright! :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 04, 2020, 20:41:08 PM

Oh dear, I’m confused. I don’t think precision cutting tiny blocks is my thing.

@Iminei , I’ve got to the bit when you add a light strip to 2 of the blocks and 2 light strips to the other 2blocks. Before this I had 4 blocks with 2 light and 2 dark strips and they measured 5.5” x 5.5”. I thought once I’d added one strip more to 2 of them, those would then measure 6.5” x 5.5” and the other 2 would be 7.5” x 5.5”, but that doesn’t tie up with what you say. Have I strayed from the path somewhere?  :\

Time to stop for the night , I think! :drink: |O

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 05, 2020, 06:23:43 AM

I am just working on the March block and it is going to be 12.5” without sashing, whereas the Feb block was 9.5” without sashing.

@Sheilago  MY Log cabin block in February worked out to 8 1/2" and I then added a background border as I really couldnt be a*** to go round and round any longer and I had run out of fabrics going darker and lighter    :(

But I did suggest that to make it a FULL size log cabin to keep going! I may yet revisit mine and make it full size!

Now if you want a full size 12" Log cabin, you would continue with TWO more rounds of logs.

For a Full sized 12" block;

Using the traditional method of one Dark fabric, one Light fabric per round ...
You would need to cut FIVE different Fabrics in both Dark and Light.

For a Full sized 12" block;

Using my two different dark fabrics and two different light fabrics per round ...
You would need to cut TEN different fabrics in both Dark and Light.

I, however, am going to stop here and add a 2" border of my chosen background fabric for all this years blocks ...
A lovely woven grey by Pepper Cory fabrics ... its extra wide too!!!

I am trying to get all the blocks to work out at 12 1/2" as far as I can ... but you know me! -<

BYW I dont think your CS blocks has a problem contrast wise at all Sheilago, you have cleverly placed fabrics with least pattern opposite each other and the more patterned fabrics opposite eachother ... I think thats genius and your quilt is going to come out very country chic!

@Kenora ... What can I say ... its gorgeous, the colours are inspirational !!
Could I have a whole pic of the big block too?

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 05, 2020, 06:50:28 AM

@Sheilago regarding March's Mini blocks ....

Unfortunately I got carried away making this and forgot to take pics at that point so its perfectly ok to get confused.
This is also the reason the blocks look so shabby from this point on as they have been unpicked from a completed block, so have been rudely manhandled!!!

For the CS to join up in the mini version we need an odd amount of strips ..

Instead of sewing together TWO complete blocks... which would mean having 3 light strips next to 3 light strips which would make a great clumpy mess. (If you imagine the top two blocks in the pic below sewn together you'll see what I mean)
 
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2wOe8GEUeBg3FsG-ESivhbF8Mj3IIW4cIjXAnwhcxY7nSbCTdlvERghUF5AatSEso8ety-3JzE-jliVBRvLNIKZWpx8SpOAFrkjGWrdZaCB9hcFxult0SmsoxF5SPH29KwmTS3iYwsM8lTKp4bt6-Xd_PteUyZo1pTtuqkl3Mc_PHY6R1AOphHitZfT_nimDReDHGj64pOwaY4ruKUC9Ozk2qE1HRsvtGRKrDM0LHVUAqX52cAHZhE2qs2tlksKpndaQESyuiZeuiPGXGA6jYBvtg9OifTwh9EzAQCSOAnEk1LUy3LBrhegTfBM8DtXQLUhwU8aHr9LV7_NxsjWrCyOFkVJUMHnur7A_rS-dXdA7Y3olBw-ouXhRqj8o-t8bVR3QSx2PiXQCrlxhv_HUhmgceV4WjG0idP1zGNFcDDZxtnsI7aMarSw734I9uAlH3Ghw_-SFxZgXl-q86uuPhJkpcNIPksMiJyPaM7Y1MoWguWvuoK22yZk_hSNmEx3vqgkAlsAfvR8O3u3xz0ACgqFS0NfEKvHsd9_7tCpSChVW_VeEHFISFIiX9Mb17GWMqSEoGy4HeYaR1wG6GQPlEUBl8lkBUvNHisDv8beM-81YgfPE649m3uN6XEapDzv-YGDUCSPpP4Gh2FpxiuvtKiO-GCVexly5EjDLJtOpZwpgwqPPzNMKdXV8eAnRkNGGrwIB5bqLMZVz-6GhpOlnvCUa4q4IdG-HtXz24yOsA=w840-h713-no)

We need to have one middle light strip with two light strips either side ... To achieve this, one of the blocks has to have an uneven amount of strips to the other.

So if you took one of the TOP blocks and sewed it to one of the BOTTOM blocks you will get the desired effect.

As for measurements at the stage shown above ...

The TOP blocks should measure 6 1/2" x 5"
and the BOTTOM blocks should measure 5 3/4" x 5"

Because we have yet to add the DARK strips to the top and bottom of the block which we are adding as continuous lengths instead of two strips after we have joined these ill bred units together!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HiaWbwszpiwE8bssTGG3KsuWeEGxlJBSgU6zDr7Qz2aAOZK0Ts6JJ20THHVFVXwU4ibkQfyAvcTROhXdEEQ53FvJ6SP0Q-xEoDZPStNP7-M1jxPxXfEaNmoUmzq7Hl-et-JG5U3kBP-CpBcLOvr2Bja-UYOrYHKdW1l_hb_ssclyD6gOC9CMH40uLWiRTJo_GB7axLMaQK2chYrpRcCDY5Cux9f1N29cZ4Nh7Yu73ZP3RNtNIG7EMm3Vn3RuDoeeAb_TBXyxmVFElOXVyDmTVxnL2dz2ilwjxlhFBpbwE-MX5TzGI6Q1PaF1kdzvlmwwatwSg7mmQO_m1N1b6NI_ZQ-cf9BGL6Th0hzXANGsdT_ZGSKJeYSQx2uC8boGoRjQXCCZrveg2UOowPRR99iF_Z9pWb-uVsIKBXBHjCjJ3BG98kJ-8b6tezZO7aRHANRzzovbQmYeB4E3HIr6uv5d__ZiyW6z1wPuVPwFRaTtQ27dOutaEp_0SqrGlxzxsdYa6nFi1OotVPTOnKSQ2pIEaivErOJCvOCXLG3F4dgf65ZUgGrvPv46scH92dMS4sqN39iVs-ffHIidPJc6RmFvq9qNme1p-NrP-KyDu3UQIjxLNcT4JpzLw3c08x-gMAbQy_yU-nEqL1G5OEdAM5vWX4ZuIRhr-dYEklYScSpIALe-FXb-BNATMt3reTIJT3tJpOpDMZKu_3Y5A3i49F-kQ_MZu2Bg81SUBIdPE2YVWg=s713-no)

If you were to make a quilt this way .. well you wouldnt ... this is done this way solely to make one  block of almost 12 1/2" sq.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 05, 2020, 07:28:54 AM

I was peering closely  8) at that beautiful cushion and that's how it is constructed. Veh clever placement.

I'm loving everyone's different versions of this.  :loveit:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 05, 2020, 16:47:10 PM

Thanks @Iminei . I am not used to following instructions as I tend to see things I like online and then just try to copy them. I’ve not learned many short cuts ( like strip piecing) apart from when I’m doing half square triangles and probably do some crazy things when I try to work out myself how to make a block. That’s why it’s been an interesting exercise to do the BOM. I know , from the Bagathon, what a lot of work tutorials are- so thank you! :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 05, 2020, 17:58:15 PM

Quote from: Iminei on March 05, 2020, 06:23:43 AM

@Kenora ...
Could I have a whole pic of the big block too?

@Iminei - did you mean this block?
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I didn't make the large CS as I thought we were able to choose either of them.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: WendyW on March 05, 2020, 19:43:06 PM

Quote from: Kenora on March 05, 2020, 17:58:15 PM

I didn't make the large CS as I thought we were able to choose either of them.

You are correct. You were to choose one. I'm a chronic overachiever.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 06, 2020, 10:29:11 AM

@Kenora ... No ... a pic of the Single CS would be nice

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 06, 2020, 11:01:10 AM

@Iminei - see my comment above. I didn't make the large CS as I thought we could choose which one to make. Was I wrong? >:)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 06, 2020, 11:19:20 AM

Absolutely you can choose, was I looking at your log cabin then in the first pic you posted ..?? let me go look.

I was ... D'OH!  :facepalm:

During the coming months there maybe two different blocks in one month (to get the twelve in) ....
or I might show you two versions of one block (as in this month) ... and its your choice which to make!

Apologies for the crossed wires ... just looooooving your colourway!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 06, 2020, 11:23:35 AM

Thanks Iminei - loving the Tut's and taking part. :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 06, 2020, 19:46:27 PM

Ha... not my finest hour, this March BOM.  :facepalm: I think the centre squares would have had to be smaller , as someone suggested, to get this layout to be 12.5” square. I lost patience and my outer strips are narrower.....
Who says they all have to be the same size?! :P  At least the colour contrast is better and finished quilt will only be for my spare room. I’ll keep the quilt police out of that room!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 06, 2020, 19:49:09 PM

very nice @Sheilago  :) I've not started mine yet  :\

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 06, 2020, 20:08:12 PM

Thank you @Lilian , I think you are being kind! :|

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 06, 2020, 21:17:24 PM

It's fine @Sheilago - mine was too big as well. I'm going to trim it when I've finished all the other blocks. :) Love your colours too. :flower:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on March 07, 2020, 16:11:04 PM

Have finished my March BOM. Same colour combination as Feb.
It's turned out 12.25 ins square, I think my quarter inch seams are a tiny bit generous. I blame my wonky eyesight!

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Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 08, 2020, 10:50:35 AM

Thats beautiful ... and if I do say so myself, the green batik is perfect!

Make a note on the block about its size and when we join them place your joining strip a sliver over the edges of the block and use the edge of the joining strip as your guide ... Well I know what I mean  :[

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on March 08, 2020, 14:11:35 PM

The green batik is, indeed, perfect @Iminei  :D 

I have searched about on the internet for the same or very similar but no luck so far. Still, I may be able to use my fabrics differently on the next BOM when I find out what it is and eke it out to use on the majority of the blocks.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 08, 2020, 16:25:24 PM

Lovely colours and fabrics @FloBear !  :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 08, 2020, 17:14:39 PM

There was a goodly amount of the green batik, Im sure there will b e enough.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on March 08, 2020, 17:18:41 PM

There is a good amount indeed, but if I use it on the big bits every time I might run out. Still, Who Knows what is planned for later in the year!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 08, 2020, 17:20:07 PM

Who indeed ....

Certainly not me!   :S

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on March 08, 2020, 17:20:49 PM

Hehehe

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 11, 2020, 17:12:29 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/y828BwhW/DSCN2791-1.jpg)

Not too sure about my choice of yellow fabric shades but I have it now so will use it.
Who knows adding other tone down colours in future blocks - if they should calm it all down, all depends on the furuture blocks

As it is a long time until April I may have a go at the small ones

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 11, 2020, 19:53:47 PM

@Bjay I like the yellows it's a lovely colour block  :)  I am staring mine tonight  :ninja:  :vintage:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 12, 2020, 09:32:59 AM

Next block uses your background colour!  ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on March 12, 2020, 10:01:05 AM

Oh dear.  I'll have to go shopping...

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 12, 2020, 10:41:59 AM

Yes Girls you DO need a Background fabric, as for most blocks ...

Whether this is a neutral, dark or light is your choice ... I'm using the soft Pepper Cory grey .... but you do need  something that will bring all the blocks together

As for the joining strips ... that may well be your background fabric or maybe just a small print with the background colour as the ground.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 12, 2020, 12:48:53 PM

Oh
I am unsure about what colour to have for background/sashing - I was pondering a green background as the centres are green but whatever I have it will have to be bought as mostly I have scraps

I had also thought a sort of dark mustardy colour.
Obviously I need to make my mind up (https://yoursmiles.org/msmile/think/m1708.gif)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on March 12, 2020, 12:59:47 PM

I'm thinking green for my background, but as I haven't properly decided on my other colours yet I'm a bit at sea.  I do have some appropriate cream fabric, but I don't think it would work with any of the possible colour schemes.

Hmm.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 12, 2020, 14:16:17 PM

I find the colour choice the hardest part of quilting. :\ And it's made even harder by the fact that I usually have to rely on ordering online - the colours on my laptop screen are just not reliable. I've received some very strange fabrics in the past! This time I stuck to white, which you'd think would be easy - but, no, it's not. There are so many whites. I think I have just enough for a quilt but time will tell. I might be scratching around for a suitable white by the end of the summer, and I definitely don't have enough for all the joining strips. Will have to put my thinking cap on. :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 12, 2020, 16:31:59 PM

Oh I do agree. I ordered some dark - I thought black - fabric for these blocks. When it came it was a yukky green. I will try to use it.
I have been looking today online and am wary of ordering fabric for the background in case I have gone for the wrong colour again  :(

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on March 12, 2020, 17:37:33 PM

I imagine there are some website that allow you to order samples, Bjay. That might help while you're unable to go browsing.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 12, 2020, 18:57:42 PM

Well I've found a colour I like - a scrap in the stash - no idea where it came from but I will try to match the colour

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 13, 2020, 06:48:17 AM

No such thing as yukky green! Nat right @Lowena?  0_0

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 13, 2020, 08:18:20 AM

A very, very dark whatever colour fabric actually makes excellent background or border fabric for something with a lot of that particular colour in it ...

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this dark sludgy green border (Stonehenge range of fabrics) was the perfect choice for a border for The Village (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ziqdiLfSsQKnwmrh7)

Edited to include url for correct album!  :facepalm:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sewbee on March 13, 2020, 08:30:46 AM

Quote from: Iminei on March 13, 2020, 08:18:20 AM

A very, very dark whatever colour fabric actually makes excellent background or border fabric for something with a lot of that particular colour in it ...

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this dark sludgy green border (Stonehenge range of fabrics) was the perfect choice for a border for The Village (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ziqdiLfSsQKnwmrh7)

That is really lovely! Is it part quilted and part appliquéd?

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 13, 2020, 08:42:15 AM

Click on the album, on an individual pic and then on the i icon (top right corner) and you should get descriptions up

It started out as a 3D block of the month,
that became a simple fun kiddie cot quilt
that evolved into a tribute for our much missed Vegegrows   :'(

Lots of applique, lots of quilting and The Original Elvis cut his (embroidery) teeth on it!!!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 13, 2020, 09:37:45 AM

@wrenkins  :devil:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 13, 2020, 10:34:45 AM

@wrenkins  :devil:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 13, 2020, 11:51:48 AM

That is lovely - I usually love greens but the one that arrived just was not nice.
The picture is lovely.

How much yardage would be needed  for a background for whole fimished quuilting or don't you know yet?

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 13, 2020, 13:45:50 PM

This is my March BOM. I haven't decided on the border/background colour yet  -<

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 13, 2020, 15:49:32 PM

Ooh, @Lilian, that is so perfect and beautiful- I’m envious!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 13, 2020, 16:47:40 PM

Glorious Lilian .. just glorious!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 13, 2020, 18:21:45 PM

Thank you @Sheilago and @Iminei I am :| now.  I tried really hard to get it right first time . :) :vintage:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 13, 2020, 18:28:40 PM

I never get it right first time ...  :P

which is why you sometimes see pics of fabrics that dont appear in the final block ...  -<

please remember that for Aprils block ...  ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 13, 2020, 18:34:32 PM

Oh dear @Iminei  :o  :S  :[

That's why your tutorials are so good :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Kenora on March 13, 2020, 18:34:48 PM

Looking forward to April's. :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 15, 2020, 15:37:54 PM

March

(https://i.imgur.com/BQUsvoKm.jpg)

Not sure about background fabric.  Thinking of continuing with the Alison Glass theme:-

(https://i.imgur.com/SqCb4I3s.jpg)

or a different spot

(https://i.imgur.com/LUhmZtZm.jpg)

or something like this

(https://i.imgur.com/gmeGIv5m.jpg)

or something else.



Eta - new photo with border.  It is much straighter than it looks, honest.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 15, 2020, 16:17:36 PM

I like the middle one but you know how it works with your blocks better than I do ...

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on March 15, 2020, 18:56:20 PM

I like the middle one too, I think the first may be too dark and detract from the block and the last one too light to show them off. The colours might not be showing true on the screen Your decision though  :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: coffeeandcake on March 15, 2020, 18:58:24 PM

I've been looking at everybody's March blocks and think I need to start again  :'(

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 15, 2020, 19:21:17 PM

You’re right, @Lilian , the first one is too dark.  I’ve ordered the other two.  Thanks, @Lilian and @Iminei .

Can you show us what you’ve done so far, @coffeeandcake ?  It might be salvageable.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: coffeeandcake on March 15, 2020, 19:41:59 PM

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Here it is. I think I probably need to do all purple
for 2 sides and all one of the other colours for the other two sides. I basically chose the wrong colours for my February block I think.
I would really appreciate any advice that anyone can give me. ( Choosing fabric for dressmaking is easier)
Edited to say that the colours shown in the image looked very washed out. 
I'm just going to start again with this one.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 16, 2020, 16:22:32 PM

I really like your purple sides, @coffeeandcake and your February block was lovely.  I'm rubbish at colour so feel free to disregard my opinion, but for me, the floral fabric on the non-purple side doesn't sit right, probably because it has purple in it.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 16, 2020, 16:32:38 PM

I think Pearl is spot on with her analysis of Coffeandcakes block ... the purple flowers belong with the purples

But, just like me ... use that one as a practice block .. I really wouldnt like you to see how many blocks I make for each one you see.

If you're short of fabric, I'm assuming that's the Large CS block ???...
unpick carefully, iron ... maybe with spray starch and if you're not happy to reuse as is,
trim down to use for the mini blocks.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 16, 2020, 17:49:19 PM

I agree with the others @coffeeandcake . It’s a lot of unpicking, but if you replace the purple floral blocks with a neutral plain-ish fabric,it will look lovely. :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: coffeeandcake on March 16, 2020, 18:42:16 PM

Thank you so much Pearl, Iminei & Sheilago. That is really helpful so I'll have a little play in the next few days.  I don't mind the unpicking (used to that :S) but I have enough fabric so I'll probably start again anyway.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Ellabella on March 17, 2020, 11:59:19 AM

Had a bit of a meltdown this morning, not like me at all.  So hied myself off to the sewing room and followed Imi’s intructions and feel so much better now!

Must decide on a border fabric and get it ordered whilst I still can.

 :hug: :hug: :hug: to all who need them.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 17, 2020, 16:07:13 PM

Beautiful Ella, very simple, very striking!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 17, 2020, 16:19:28 PM

I ordeed sashing/boder fabric yeaterday. I just couldn't make up my mind so I ordered 3 and will decide when rhey arrive!

Hurry up April

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 19, 2020, 17:02:09 PM

Fabric has arrived - lovely greens
Now which one shall i use as background?

(https://i.postimg.cc/MT2H8cZZ/DSCN2792-1.jpg)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 20, 2020, 07:50:43 AM

My preference would be the middle one as you need it to be consistent in values to showcase out the blocks rather than compete with them .. the batiky one for me (and you know I love batiks) is too dominant with the dark splotches.

Lovely fabric tho' xxx

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on March 20, 2020, 08:25:44 AM

I agree with Iminei - I think I have some of the middle fabric in a different colour, and it's nice fabric.  If it was the backing I'd say the one on the right, I think.

Your quilt is going to be lovely and summery - like a sunflower.   0_0

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on March 20, 2020, 08:55:20 AM

Done! And this time the measurements work!  :P

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 20, 2020, 09:01:09 AM

Lovely! 

And I have just finished Aprils' Tutorial and you will be pleased to know Girls, that its not strip led!

I might just add a lil bit of homework for you too!  :devil:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on March 20, 2020, 09:08:29 AM

Scuse me miss, seeing as we are stuck at home miss, and if we don't sew we have to do h****work or clean out cupboards...and given the confinement...would it be possible to get the April BOM early?

Pretty please?  :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Celia on March 20, 2020, 09:15:43 AM

NO NO NO please don’t put Aprils up yet I really want to do the March block but somehow I haven’t, I know if you put Aprils up I will feel as if I am falling behind and give up.  I really do need encoring net with getting into quilting especially now.

Of course I am only teasing it is of course your quilt along and you must do what you want, I just want to say thank you for all your hard work I really do appreciate it @Iminei

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 20, 2020, 09:20:12 AM

It will go up in APRIL darling! Panic ye not!

But I might give peeps the extra 'homework' if requested!
Its not something that will leave other peeps behind!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on March 20, 2020, 09:24:52 AM

Quote from: Iminei on March 20, 2020, 09:20:12 AM

It will go up in APRIL darling! Panic ye not!

But I might give peeps the extra 'homework' if requested!
Its not something that will leave other peeps behind!

I could live with extra homework ... as long as nobody calls me teacher's pet  :devil:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 20, 2020, 09:29:34 AM

I was thinking maybe a pre construction or  pre quilting homework as I have done neither to any extent. Some QAYG practice or something??? As demonstrated by my mug rug efforts, my skills are seriously lacking in these areas.  :S

Of course if we were really good swots students we could do a BOM or two from previous years.  8)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on March 20, 2020, 09:34:31 AM

Quote from: wrenkins on March 20, 2020, 09:29:34 AM

Of course if we were really good swots students we could do a BOM or two from previous years.  8)

I am currently trying out May 2018 as I wanted a woven-effect block. I think I have finally worked out the correct sizing (4 attempts later!) and now need to plan the colours to go in my hall. Not a swot, not really Miss  8)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Ellabella on March 20, 2020, 10:47:09 AM

My head hurts!

I need more fabrics if I do all the blocks  this year and I don’t usually buy quilting fabrics on line but as I’m not going anywhere for the foreseeable future, needs must.

I’ve just spent ages on Doughty’s site and am getting nowhere. Too much choice makes me indecisive.

What other sites should I check out?

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 20, 2020, 10:57:40 AM

https://ohsewcrafty.co.uk/
Always knitting and sewing (https://www.alwaysknittingandsewing.co.uk/index.asp?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrvvgm6Ox4QIVkxx9Ch0Plwi3EAAYASAAEgK0W_D_BwE)
Cheapshoptiptree (https://www.thecheapshoptiptree.co.uk/product-category/patchwork-fabrics/craft-cotton-co/)
https://www.calicolaine.co.uk/

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 20, 2020, 11:25:50 AM

Pelenna Patchwork

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on March 20, 2020, 11:26:49 AM

The fabrics I posted yesterday were from Doughty's - great customer service. I agree about the choice though, too much   I looked in  New Year sale and Purse Friendly sections first - gave me enough for ideas

I wouldn't mind some homework as i am hobbling up the walls at the moment :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 20, 2020, 11:36:49 AM

Doughtys P&B fabrics are very good. My lurid pink is from that range. Plush Addict have free P&P on at the moment.  :angel:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sheilago on March 20, 2020, 14:51:30 PM

Wool warehouse have a good range of fabrics,with quite a few fabrics on special offer usually. Free delivery over £25 too and normally very quick.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on March 20, 2020, 16:01:57 PM

Quote from: Lowena on March 20, 2020, 11:25:50 AM

Pelenna Patchwork

What I like about this site is you can choose fabric by colour, i.e. see all the blue fabric.  Excellent customer service too.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Celia on March 23, 2020, 14:21:42 PM

Done it managed to do my March block not sure it will go with February’s but I am not worried at the moment

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: RJR_38 on March 24, 2020, 07:14:51 AM

Quote from: Iminei on March 13, 2020, 08:18:20 AM

A very, very dark whatever colour fabric actually makes excellent background or border fabric for something with a lot of that particular colour in it ...

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this dark sludgy green border (Stonehenge range of fabrics) was the perfect choice for a border for The Village (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ziqdiLfSsQKnwmrh7)

Edited to include url for correct album!  :facepalm:

@Iminei I know you said this started as a BOM - do you know where from as I have been looking for something like this!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: coffeeandcake on March 24, 2020, 08:05:59 AM

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Finally done!  I feel a bit happier with this now.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 24, 2020, 08:26:03 AM

Perfect ...  :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Celia on March 24, 2020, 09:29:25 AM

@Iminei i am a bit worried looking at mine should I have used more colours to get the effect, I am happy to do another now I know how,

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 24, 2020, 13:25:44 PM

@Celia , I think yours is lovely ...
the fabrics especially so ... you can always inject a it of colour into other blocks?!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Celia on March 24, 2020, 13:32:48 PM

Thank you  Imi The colours are a bit stronger in real life, I will cry on

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Ellabella on March 24, 2020, 13:34:41 PM

Quote from: Celia on March 24, 2020, 13:32:48 PM

Thank you  Imi The colours are a bit stronger in real life, I will cry on

Oh Celia please don’t cry :hug:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Celia on March 24, 2020, 13:39:50 PM

 Opps sorry just blame the auto correct but at least it made me laugh  :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: RJR_38 on March 27, 2020, 06:29:19 AM

@Iminei did you see my previous post asking about the source of your wonderful village hanging?

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on March 27, 2020, 07:31:41 AM

@RJR_38 That entire masterpiece came out of Imi's head!  :o and was done in remembrance of one of our founding members Vegegrow who passed away two years ago next month. It is truly a work of love.

Vegegrow (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/board,78.0.html)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 27, 2020, 07:47:19 AM

Heres The Village (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ziqdiLfSsQKnwmrh7) in all its glory...

And heres the block of the month (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,3639.0.html) that started it all.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: RJR_38 on March 27, 2020, 20:49:24 PM

Thank you to you both! I read that it ended up being a tribute piece to vegegrow. It was only because Imi also mentioned it started as a BOM that I wondered. It truly is spectacular!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 28, 2020, 09:14:27 AM

Thank you ... I was literally finishing the Quilting the Saturday before I had to take it up to FOQ (2018) on the Monday!

That was the hot summer I had a broken foot and pretty much ALL i did was work on it inside as it evolved.

My then husband came down from the deck at one point to find me tearing the quilt apart as something had gone wrong ... He grabbed it from me and legged it upstairs with it, where of course I couldnt follow ... to give me time to calm down ... which I did.

In fact there are TWO places where it has been 'reconstructed' ... one where the embroidery went awry and one where I tore it ... If you can find those places ... I will send you a prize!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 31, 2020, 11:58:03 AM

Please miss! Please,,miss,me......as March has gone on FOR EVER can we have the next block today as early as you can possibly do it........00:05 would be lovely  <3 <3

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on March 31, 2020, 14:25:12 PM

I agree with @Lowena, please miss!!!!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on March 31, 2020, 18:59:02 PM

Its all ready for release tomorrow morning Girls ... and its Lovely!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on March 31, 2020, 19:13:14 PM

Might not be enthusiastic as an worrying about my son....just when I was feeling ok. I'll try to get it done though

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on April 14, 2020, 16:19:00 PM

Done another one!

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The camera has washed the colours out a bit - there is a lot more definition and graduation than the photo shows.

And look at this!  I'm not sure I've ever had a block match up to its size straight away with no trimming before!

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Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on April 15, 2020, 08:06:55 AM

Lovely Acorn, Run along now but I think you might find the biccie tin in Marchs BOM Hall of Fame empty  :\

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sandra on May 16, 2020, 18:17:58 PM

Courthouse steps block for March.  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/hQv0vgZl.jpg)

Couldn't bear to leave any of the colours out, so doubled up on them on each 'step'.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on May 17, 2020, 08:45:17 AM

Wonderful! As Im shooing all these blocks into the BOMHOF at the same time I can see how they look together and the answer is SPEC ... (see what I did there?) tacular !!!!

:angel:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: bec on June 04, 2020, 08:09:26 AM

Thanks so much to everyone who left encouragement after my first attempt (February). It really was a balm to spending a lot of time producing something I wasn't happy with.

My ruler and rotary cutter arrived and compared to tape measure and scissors I feel like I'm living a charmed life. Much less labour intensive and more accurate, even managed not to cut myself.  :P Much more pleased with this attempt, even if I did misread the desired strip width and end up having to do an extra step.

(https://i.imgur.com/zw3WLwJ.jpg)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on June 04, 2020, 08:44:16 AM

Another success @bec. You'll be caught up in no time at all.

...even managed not to cut myself... yet!  ;) If you ever watch any of the Missouri Star Quilt Company tutes you will notice Jenny's plaster on her right index finger. She either cuts herself regularly or she made 3000 videos in one day! (She's left handed).  0_0

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on June 04, 2020, 09:12:53 AM

Being left handed makes not a jot of difference when using a rotary cutter!
My LH friend, a fellow teacher, used to get really annoyed with other teachers for shaking their heads and saying sadly, 'Ah, but he/she is left handed.' She pushed to get LH scissors in school and was as good a self-taught calligrapher as any right-hander.
Flo hops down off soap box  :ninja:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on June 04, 2020, 09:36:39 AM

Well here's why I said it miss soap box. The cut is on her right hand! If she was right handed it would most likely be on her left!

...so take your soap box and stick it in the shed.  :hug:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on June 04, 2020, 22:54:31 PM

That is lovely @bec - told you  you would like the rotary cutter ...as for not cutting yourself, Wrenkins put it very well - yet!

Lx

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 04, 2020, 15:43:16 PM

And at last my courthouse steps, my least favourite block, I have to say. I was going to do the small version as well, but it's too hot to be faffing round with skinny strips. I may do it when it's cooler though.
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Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on July 04, 2020, 15:48:06 PM

Those are looking great @supergran.  :loveit:
I wonder why we have favourite blocks and ones that we dislike. I can't get stirred to start July because I hate Churn Dash with a passion. I've never made it so it's not the making I hate, it's the look of it and I've no idea why!  0_0 It just irritates me!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 04, 2020, 16:11:49 PM

I know @wrenkins , I dont know why either.  It's taken me ages to do log cabin and courthouse steps just because I dont like them. I dont mind churn dash. Take a deep breath and just do it then you can get on with one you like more.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: bec on July 04, 2020, 17:07:55 PM

Looks really lovely @supergran  :loveit:

I'm a big fan of your butterfly fabric as well

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 04, 2020, 17:17:00 PM

Thank you @bec   I like that fabric as well. I have it in red but there is nothing on the selvedge to say who manufactured it or any other detail.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on July 04, 2020, 17:44:28 PM

It's a Fabric Freedom batik. I have the magenta in my ebay basket.  :loveit:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 04, 2020, 18:43:45 PM

Thank you Wrenkins. I wonder if they still make it. I once had some in orange and yellow and that was lovely as well.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 04, 2020, 19:12:16 PM

I've just found it on a site called Cotswold Needlecraft. They seem to have all the colours, 14 or 15 of them at £2.49. Hmm interesting.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on July 04, 2020, 22:30:08 PM

I don't like log cabin or courthouse steps either. Don't mind churn dash at all

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on July 04, 2020, 22:49:50 PM

Quote from: supergran on July 04, 2020, 19:12:16 PM

I've just found it on a site called Cotswold Needlecraft. They seem to have all the colours, 14 or 15 of them at £2.49. Hmm interesting.

And their postage rates are very good indeed - free over £10 and it seems to be just £1 for orders below £10.  I'll let you know how quick their delivery is...  ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 05, 2020, 08:00:06 AM

Yes Fabric freedom Butterfly ball ??? if I remember correctly a gorgeous range ... Cotswold Needlecraft you say ??/

Supergran, that is lovely, the blue gives it an almost stained glass look, doesn't it?  ...

Neither Log cabin or courthouse steps are favourite of mine either BUT I did promise a BOM this year for absolute beginners and those two do teach you to be accurate with your cutting and piecing which really is the foundation stone of P&Q isnt it?

Lovely to see you catching up SG and I do hope you last the course as I really would like A prize winners badge to wing its way across the water to Spain (with me attached to it perhaps!)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 05, 2020, 09:05:31 AM

Oh you bad, bad girls .....  :o  ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 05, 2020, 10:58:23 AM

Who, us ???
 :ninja: :ninja: :ninja:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on July 05, 2020, 12:54:53 PM

Just found that Cotswold Needlecraft is only about a half hours drive away from here. May go for a trip at sometime  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on July 05, 2020, 13:05:53 PM

We're just doing homework Miss @Iminei.  :angel:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lowena on July 05, 2020, 13:09:16 PM

The dog are mine miss...honest  :devil:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 05, 2020, 16:44:28 PM

Yes! All of you .. .  :devil:

I too will comment on their delivery times ...  :faints:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 05, 2020, 16:47:30 PM

 0_0 0_0 0_0

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 07, 2020, 10:36:05 AM

Aaaaannnd we have a winner!!!!

From Ordering 9am on Sunday to Free delivery 10.30am on Tuesday ... That's service!

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Its not the print I thought it was ... This seems to be a lot bigger and I seem to have ordered waaaay more than I thought I did ... :rolleyes: 

The dark purple is a bit of a disappointment, there is very lil detail, just a solid mass of colour but Hey ... It's fabric !!!!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 07, 2020, 11:19:23 AM

Now that's what I call fast! And free delivery? Even better. I might have to do a trial order and see what it costs to send it here. Obviously it will take longer, but we are used to that.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 07, 2020, 11:29:23 AM

Ive been meddling in their checkout and looks like orders over £10 to Europe cost £5 delivery ... Don't know if that disappears over a higher threshold ... You could always give them a call/drop them a line and ask ???

The FREE postage on mine cost them £5.57 !!!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Flobear on July 07, 2020, 11:31:55 AM

Ooh, you wicked wicked woman @Iminei .

I have to say that's my favourite thing about the Dark Side - the huge of variety of fabrics one can acquire in a short time  ;)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on July 07, 2020, 20:40:04 PM

Waah!  I ordered mine on Saturday evening and it hasn't arrived yet.   :'(

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 07, 2020, 21:05:58 PM

I haven't ordered anything yet because I've  just heard of a craft and quilt shop fairly near. Villa Martin plaza @Iminei . I'm going to check it out Thursday morning. Here's  hoping they have lots of fabric. And things.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 08, 2020, 09:08:24 AM

Really ??? There only used to be bars. restaurants and golf shops there when I last visited ... which admittedly was in '91 !!!!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 08, 2020, 10:27:46 AM

@Iminei that's all there was last time I was there as well. Judging by the pictures I saw it's a good sized shop which surprised me, but photos can be deceiving. We'll  see.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on July 08, 2020, 13:54:42 PM

... and mine has arrived too.  Posted first class on Monday, so down to a PO delay that I didn't get it yesterday.

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Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on July 08, 2020, 14:08:17 PM

@Acorn Wow they are nice!  :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 08, 2020, 14:09:29 PM

They are certainly speedy. If Crafty Corner turns out to be  bit meh, I'll have a closer look at them . Enjoy your purchase, the fat quarters look lovely.  :loveit:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 08, 2020, 16:36:03 PM

@Acorn, Why were yours so prettily packaged ???

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on July 08, 2020, 16:45:09 PM

Were yours FQs @Iminei?  Maybe I got in first and bought the last of the prettily packaged ones!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on July 08, 2020, 17:55:08 PM

Visited Cotswold Needlecraft today.
A small shop absolutely crammed with all things needley. Only 2 people in shop at a time, and when I was in there was so much I think the best way to buy from them is online, There was was one person buying a complete set of fabric for a quilt  but she hadn't worked out yardage which meant there was hardly room to squeeze past
Not really enough room to browse
Most of stock was in boxes as it was so busy
@Acorn I love thoese colours - supa
Didn't buy anything

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 09, 2020, 19:43:43 PM

Visited Louise's Crafty Corner today. @Iminei VillaMartin is still a scruffy dump and the plaza is nothing to write home about. Full of bars, cafes, and estate agents and the craft shop was the only interesting thing there. It wasn't as big as it looked on the photos although there was a lot of stuff squashed into the small space. When I got there they were just starting a needle felting class and were making little bumble bees. I got 4 different fabrics and may have bought more if they had taken cards, but it was cash only. A lot of the fabrics were ones that I know have been out of production for some time, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but she needs to stock up on the necessities like cutter blades and rulers and general stuff like that. She did have Mettler thread though, which was good to see, and I will likely go back occasionally even just for that. Who am I kidding? Go into a fabric shop and come out with just thread? I don't think so!
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Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 10, 2020, 08:20:59 AM

Loving those fabrics ... Fabric freedom amongst them ...

Needle Felting class??? So no social distancing going on there? Yes I was always surprised at how down at heel the Villa Martin social area was ... for a super swanky golf club frequented by Mr W.

Glad there's somewhere near you that has some fabrics available and as someone who's always chasing round after an out of print fabric, it could be very handy!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 10, 2020, 20:55:17 PM

No, @Iminei there was very little sign of social distancing in VillaMartin. The shop owner and the felting lady both wore masks, but the 4 or so class members didn't and they all seemed to be sitting too close for my liking. There was also no hand sanitizer available, so if I go again I will take my own. It was completely different to our town where almost everyone wears a mask and staff in the cafes all wear them and gloves too and the tables are widely spaced outside. The shops won't let you in without a mask and there is always hand sanitizer near the door.
It's actually mandatory to wear a mask if you cannot keep your distance and if you are caught without one on your person you can be fined.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sandra on July 12, 2020, 13:31:27 PM

Quilted this one a couple of days ago.

(https://i.imgur.com/Gz5HhFhl.jpg)


No.  -<  I've no idea why, but it just happened like this.
As long as the quilt police remain locked away, then I'm sure I'll get away with doing my own thing.  :ninja:

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 12, 2020, 20:15:25 PM

Fabulous ... Are you using templates for the circles, they look perfect!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Sandra on July 12, 2020, 20:26:08 PM

Yes. Templates...I drew around the end of a reel of thread and cut a couple of templates from that.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on July 13, 2020, 06:27:47 AM

Good Girl, Im glad some of what I say takes root!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on July 19, 2020, 21:39:12 PM

My first quilted one   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 17, 2020, 17:42:09 PM

I think I have the correct month - I know it's not the February one

More quilting

(https://i.postimg.cc/rwRw62P1/DSCN2941.jpg)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 17, 2020, 19:56:42 PM

I like that.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 17, 2020, 20:06:11 PM

I could show you the back if you promise not to comment about the ends.
The pattern is from the backing fabric

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 17, 2020, 20:12:04 PM

I would never comment on anybody's ends!   :o

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 07:22:14 AM

@Bjay  Loose ends ??? (https://goo.gl/photos/gGQm946WUhK1eWVw9)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 18, 2020, 08:49:21 AM

@Iminei  Iknow all that but if your machine does a cut and you find you have extremely short ends where possible i darn them in. but sometimes the ends are so short I can't even thread a needle

Thanks anyway
And I know I shouldn't rely on the snip off the machine, but I do!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 08:55:16 AM

Dont auto cut then Bjay ...

When you come to the end of your stitching, just raise the needle and presser foot, pull out the block and cut the threads longer.. Thats what I do.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 18, 2020, 09:05:51 AM

@Bjay  I don't have auto cut ( :loveit:) but if when I cut mine too short it drives me nuts. Not the lil threads, my stupidity.  :headbang:
I've now decided that I need one of these. (https://www.wish.com/product/5e86cf38696197003d06c12b?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=GB&_force_currency_code=GBP&pid=googleadwords_int&c=%7BcampaignId%7D&ad_cid=5e86cf38696197003d06c12b&ad_cc=GB&ad_curr=GBP&ad_price=2.00&campaign_id=6493229882&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrc603qSk6wIVwuvtCh3VUANrEAQYAiABEgLUmvD_BwE&share=web) My mum always used them for hand sewing because of her eyesight but they would work for wee teeny ends too.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 18, 2020, 09:12:47 AM

Quote from: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 08:55:16 AM

Dont auto cut then Bjay ...

When you come to the end of your stitching, just raise the needle and presser foot, pull out the block and cut the threads longer.. Thats what I do.

You mean the way I learnt before I had a machine with some gizmo's - I know that - after yesterday I've learnt my lesson :|  :D

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 09:19:59 AM

I use those a lot @wrenkins  .... but even they can be a problem if the threads are shorter than the needle ... the way to do it is to insert the needle (only a short distance as you still need to tug the threads through) and then thread the threads on to it.

36 PCS Elderly Needle-side Hole Blind Needle Stainless Steel Self-Threading Sewing Needles Threading Hand Household Multi-size Darning

Bloody Cheek!!!!

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on September 19, 2020, 18:51:21 PM

Replacement for March's block.  It's only 12" so will need a border.

(https://i.imgur.com/hE1dwcBm.jpg)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on September 19, 2020, 18:55:35 PM

Oh that's lovely. I wasn't going to redo mine.......sake @Pearl!  :thinking:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lilian on September 19, 2020, 18:56:43 PM

That is lovely @Pearl love the colours!  :)

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on September 19, 2020, 19:14:20 PM

Thanks, both.

Yours is lovely, @wrenkins .  No need to redo.  It doesn't stand out like a sore thumb like mine did.  I lay them all out and DD asked, "Why is that one grey while all the others are white?"  Good question.  Why was that?   :facepalm:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: supergran on September 19, 2020, 22:52:17 PM

@Pearl  because it is a sampler, and anything goes with a sampler. That's  my excuse and I'm  sticking with it!  :devil:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on September 20, 2020, 08:11:25 AM

@supergran, I am so happy to hear you say that - I am following the same mantra. I decided my BOM quilt was going to be made up of scraps and bits that I had and that an absolute minimum would be bought for the project - if any. As a result, I have run out of some scraps and had to progressively add others. I hope it will look alright in the end...if not, I will always be able to look on it proudly as a great many lessons learned....and then hide it from view in the laundry room, I guess.  :S

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: wrenkins on September 20, 2020, 09:20:45 AM

Mine will be hung on the wall in the spare bedroom. I might even put arrows on to highlight the low points and high points.  :laughing:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on September 20, 2020, 09:23:43 AM

Quote from: wrenkins on September 20, 2020, 09:20:45 AM

Mine will be hung on the wall in the spare bedroom. I might even put arrows on to highlight the low points and high points.  :laughing:

Well I guess that would be one way of quilting it.... :laughing:

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on September 20, 2020, 09:24:07 AM

I love scrappy, @Lisalou1965 .  The more the merrier.  I'm looking forward to the reveal of these quilts.  Like a virtual quilt show.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Pearl on November 15, 2020, 09:39:23 AM

March is quilted.

(https://i.imgur.com/uOJJ6Itm.jpg)

Eight down, four to go.

Title: Re: March's BOM
Post by: Bjay on November 15, 2020, 11:04:02 AM

Quote from: Pearl on September 20, 2020, 09:24:07 AM

I love scrappy, @Lisalou1965 .  The more the merrier.  I'm looking forward to the reveal of these quilts.  Like a virtual quilt show.

I don't know about anyone else but I have missed the excitement and awe of qulit shows. Not forgetting all the twiddly bits and advice available from stall holders. Mustmust have been at least a year since i visited one

our quilt display will be equal I hope