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Title: Block of the Month - May - Twist and Twirl
Post by: Iminei on May 02, 2017, 11:55:03 AM
So Ladies here we are gaily tripping into May....
The month of May Blossom, May Day, May Flies and Maypole dancing...

And I am going to take you through to this months block

The Twist and Twirl

https://goo.gl/photos/Beu8r1dK393w3dKx6 (https://goo.gl/photos/Beu8r1dK393w3dKx6)

I will be making this alongside you as I attempt a Monochrome single quilt for my niece!
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Sandra on May 02, 2017, 13:54:29 PM
Oh, that's lovely!

It looks complicated though and I'm going to struggle to decide on fabrics and to decide how big it's going to end up.  -<
It clearly needs to be of a certain size so you can see the spiral twist effect.

I definitely intend to give it a go.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 02, 2017, 13:56:05 PM
Ooh that looks lovely I can't wait to get started!  :loveit:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 02, 2017, 14:01:03 PM
Excellent ladies,

Any questions don't hesitate as I will be right there sewing along with you!
When I come back from work I will cut some more WOF for the squares...

Who knows I may even put some yardage requirements on the BOM tut !
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 02, 2017, 14:05:24 PM
WOF  ??  Remember I am new to P&Q  :|
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Sandra on May 02, 2017, 15:12:26 PM
WOF  ??  Remember I am new to P&Q  :|

WOF is width of fabric.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lantana on May 02, 2017, 15:15:29 PM
WOF  ??  Remember I am new to P&Q  :|

Width Of Fabric.

(We have secret handshakes too but for that knowedge you have to go through the rigorous initiation  ;) )

Lanty  :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 02, 2017, 16:48:44 PM
Correctomundo Ladies

WOF = Width of fabric, meaning craft cotton which is usually 42- 44" (with selvage) wide
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: twopence on May 02, 2017, 17:02:22 PM
Ha ha Imi, I was just saying to OH that I need to practice HST's as I need to make flying geese for one of the blocks of a quilt that I won all the fabric for from British Patchwork and Quilting at the end of last year.  Just what I need to conquer.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: supergran on May 02, 2017, 21:28:09 PM
Now, Iminei, stop it. Just stop it! I've just been to Kate's today and bought fabric to make a sofa throw using the arrowhead block, and now you've been and gone and shown me this! I'll have to go back to Kate's now for some more delish stuff. What a shame.  0_0
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: maliw on May 03, 2017, 16:36:34 PM
Something else to do when I get home. Thanks Iminei.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 03, 2017, 23:29:44 PM
Width Of Fabric.

(We have secret handshakes too but for that knowedge you have to go through the rigorous initiation  ;) )

Lanty  :vintage:

Thanks Lanty  :o  ><

Thanks all, I really should have known that, or at least worked it out  duh!
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lowena on May 04, 2017, 10:26:39 AM
Ahhh... but have you worked out the handshake yet??  :ninja:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 04, 2017, 19:58:50 PM
Ahhh... but have you worked out the handshake yet??  :ninja:

This one? 

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7TPzzQse5ROPpnYQ/giphy.gif

 :ninja:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 04, 2017, 20:51:57 PM
Or could it be this one.....
https://youtu.be/ddM7kJ9xQfA (https://youtu.be/ddM7kJ9xQfA)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 04, 2017, 23:01:11 PM
Or could it be this one.....
https://youtu.be/ddM7kJ9xQfA (https://youtu.be/ddM7kJ9xQfA)

Hahahaha  I love Monty Python, that's a cracker of a handshake!! :ninja:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lowena on May 05, 2017, 09:42:43 AM
Nod ,nod, wink, wink, say no more....... :D
I'm away from Sunday, so will give the block my attention when I get back....however......don't hold your breath for my getting it done I hate quarter square triangles with the fervour that I like hsts  :D
I've only managed January's so far, so I think I might just concentrate on the Mystery quilt and gibe the BOMs a miss  :ninja:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 05, 2017, 11:04:46 AM
Low.... you wanted this tut  !!!! :devil:

Now don't let me hear your'e not going to try it! :angry:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lowena on May 05, 2017, 13:33:01 PM
I obviously didn't look closely enough  :| didn't realise it was qsts  :|  :ninja:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 05, 2017, 17:09:03 PM
They're not QST's Low, I don't know what they are ... but someone will...

and they are fiendishly easy to make! I've made 'undreds of em ....

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ktgfhOkdcb0YClpJdW26hhpNyZ38ddoQzzsty73020s_9Co9Jmc-unAb15Mwdg-DlgKNvKSremUS6mn7sKr57TqXb7ZJSn2IuexPOb4hU0NOgLookfTfOb_weA8sxzToCM06lV53cJ9eTcpjvd5XE5Szwci23K7dLE69hsaEx-W-QCJxL7WmXYnobqZIcdskC-vgFvHZz_0hvhcwgujrzTLlbSUBefCniEjxsKiRLgZhgiRBLWedSC3Taa7YtnpiccGeCq35FfdLArs9ryqLRYI7jEpr-_SRhUfqgJVRIi3vFFBhJ4rxKpXK29iMZE4TjGy6CowbbY18xPyPcsdHFRYrkf722UqzZ8SozAop0rEEc0amgueJoJdCb_lpuYRXgC09024lXqfPpOrfjBa6_qrv1IIDMPLUCuLZwImJUP37PDIKUimthL6ySdzQl_pna-o6-hNTO5RnJmbbhACZMF2IcSioOQhq0Js-e0Iw6vkRUkGab-BD2QBZJagwrVXKEYAu2dAZdDn-eBSMeseHVT30dCa_53QkzdrszJCUMOKItpXD-rkhlkVVn4aTqyl5TmDHy8ll_dW9hADRHMc23ICGSaWGyYyF2FCJxIEL7LzIL_9KaPw7_r-0Q_XEHiKnyKN4miRkDQwETsPZ6w4xGDzPzNkl2xoO-cPq=w479-h638-no)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 05, 2017, 17:28:23 PM
Just a couple of questions before I start, if you don't mind, Iminei.  Does the background fabric need to be a solid?  Do you have any advise for choosing a focus fabric, if using colour? 

Tia   <3
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 05, 2017, 18:19:19 PM
Does the background fabric need to be a solid?

No not necessarily; a blender, a mottled, a small tone on tone, a small patterned ...
you want the spirals to sing and shine !

Do you have any advise for choosing a focus fabric, if using colour?

I struggled hugely with this for my workshop;
I bought some batik especially, but didn't like it enough and found when rummaging through my batiks the perfect one...which I had just enough of. In fact one of the 4" squares was two cut off pieces joined!! but I defy you to find the two triangles cut from it!!!

You could use a dark of the colour chosen ie...reds...choose the darkest mottled red you can find (thinking Makower here) or a B& non directional

Slap some pics up if you need an opinion!
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 05, 2017, 18:29:09 PM
Thanks, Imi.  I'll have a look in my stash (and then buy some).   :flower: <3 :flower:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 05, 2017, 19:21:09 PM
I'm thinking of orange.  What do you think?
Could the focus fabric be blue?
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 05, 2017, 21:40:41 PM
Those are all really gorgeous

Go with your heart and your vision ..... I am!
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 05, 2017, 23:03:46 PM
I'm thinking of orange.  What do you think?
Could the focus fabric be blue?

I Like that Pearl.  :fabric:  But my like button is not working  :(
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 06, 2017, 12:06:56 PM
Progress report

Not sewn together yet but...

photo 1 - something's not quite right

photo 2 - more what I was going for
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lowena on May 06, 2017, 12:10:23 PM
Good colour choices Pearl  :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Ploshkin on May 06, 2017, 15:30:46 PM
Photo 1 with the blue strips probably would have worked if the black and red swapped places.  It needs the darker one in the 'ribbon' for the illusion of a shadow in the twist. 
Your colours are lovely.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 06, 2017, 16:42:55 PM
Lovely stuff! I wont post it into The BOM HOF until its a finished piece, OK?

BUT remember the 1/2 squares of the twist will only be on the top and bottom of each block, I think you may have those on the side in some of your blocks!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/g5ntKpx4X-e8G0Adw2VwAcugp-jFsj7OAHxenzh51Z1p_b6MG1pMZhTlZrO9LDkpiX0MWJcJbuhFXOurwjrBBGpVG_FI62oPzYlbhrAYfCeyZsTMtwqRooQX-RggVE10EneK1dgAzKbAh51U_T1HGl8hMGXormGfETFWzFYTOyoh3o3kp2EMopjeZXdKgPBHGppgDTl4wOb4qJc8x6FsKPpQdIlxFBB9U-vYjWEi8KSYnaWH1FlGUvu3PFzUvVlMaLfwycve-KjMB8QjMUsk59Yexfpa0gkWv486iL8cHP3oYFp-_Su5Fj0jDYTfPJuxed1AzE-uBNBbmauzppxGu5oUI7nPdPMmXZqEQJiJ0-cR5355pmLEKjvlvvMQrD9KmkIXsxcKybQytwGyWy1RBPAr0zjwj5o9zkPd5HcqbtcXNM1127F7ywMSomo8tfOK8w4E4cacXnMhSdTtv1tvIJN7kl9Xxunr9dCHpGNQeCnvEzjsHCJlINrRK6z8jjiqIBFGU1UiWAkgiHNvGIi8JSSvVkA1EmoW8Yz9TsqIHLMu_WcmDgecZrr29TW11gKcSi8U9E2AbG-DAVuys5sgXoN9f4oQjcdrOKNjlH_Kg0jIDesnE9o4G16CZbRvcSHeG7_mjo7icSiEndu-Vowek4ilxprO5InhFTVl=w479-h638-no)

Its a bugger to figure out until it clicks into place...

Yes, If I were to use a feature fabric, in say Red, I would make the twist a (much) darker red or Red pattern.

I think the fact that the blue was 'darker' than the red is why the second pic works better!

With the Spiral Child, I chose a batik that had a lot of the colours I was using for the twist.

And, as you can see, in the B & W version I have chosen a black with white outlined stars for the twist,
so not quite a solid...

but as ever there is going to be a twist on this particular Twist and Twirl
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 06, 2017, 16:48:20 PM
Thanks for your input, Plosh.  The problem I have is that I don't have any more of the blue in photo 1, so if I went with photo 1, I would need to track down more or swap to the other blue.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 07, 2017, 17:38:03 PM
Well I have been busy.....

What do you think?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FVGntSrVv8GdHEJsdZ5mFCu9LZ1QUcboADGyrBPdXUDTIgROtgb2MvAh7fTHft8zduRJTL5F_g5QgeMz52-cMuEX6zo3MneVtlsoXF_15x8QyFZnWd2NTw32916IUPiZTKtuC_p58MeSSuxA0esKkvXrsxqcJcHMSFWzntxfy85FVR3t4AuRIifm4whbHydZxaU-7JSpzaNGYF_iQ1TooNGIr62mBCwYfUmxLw-GocWmwSUYY99fddfS-r0MXVj1O-0DU5_Ejsuq3hmP_fcVIG8OSUHYM5w0vCCb5Sd_bc02byHUfm7-AGOwVojkrNH14D0mmChkVVykNiHbjNeme8WOmm1odNj660sro1cevPhwMpqGaq6n4zAgPcXehgP5G2PAKL0xdpRvHTbuD4Z40_CZIlg1BAjXhxeF1fW1bmu-KqIYJ4Pm6Yv9KHikbqMnP9n8hb65jPvAQp3cw86NbkXkC-YcmDEdepOpTQ6OLzJ1RhrnHcbVSSHhL3eEQWBIKw6qwZrgarEwgQmHV7uule5ZRHnzPh3q5rQXUnImqANY2rev8CpfKbIi3HJHVwyRAswxJ2C986jzuFqqIMBSIY1L7UXlwN02hOhW5JX7war53zmO6FLDhVy-Z0kkWp70NDYR1ktHl3nrp5qXMeYCePZO57NPePpbh9MA=w479-h638-no)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 07, 2017, 18:18:52 PM
Wow!  Imi you certainly have been busy!  They look wonderful so precise.  :snip:  I haven't looked at the tut on this yet.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 07, 2017, 18:43:59 PM
I was going to add random red blocks .... but errrm you know me and random!!!

I plan on putting white strips between the rows...maybe getting incrementally wider from a centre point...
which will of course enable me to QAYG it!!

And I have a quandary......please help me.

My life has not been like most girls as my mum died when I was 15 and family life basically ceased soon after.
I was on my own and by the time I was 19 I was living by myself in a flat ... with a double bed.

Lucia my gorgeous niece, the intended recipient, turns 21 next March. She currently splits her time with her mum and dad in Nottinghamshire (single bed) and in University digs in Italy (single bed) (Did I mention her dad is Italian?!)

The quandary is .........Do I make this as a single or a double ???
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 08, 2017, 08:53:06 AM
While a single would be more useful to her atm, in the future, a double would probably be.  Therefore, I'd make it a double. 

Please could you explain what you are going to do with the strips and how that means you can QAYG? 
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 08, 2017, 10:02:48 AM
http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,992.0.html (http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,992.0.html)

I would be able to limit  the bulk of the quilt passing through the harp by quilting it in 2, 3 or 4 strips and joining them afterwards.

Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: maliw on May 08, 2017, 16:53:05 PM
I would be tempted to make a double or a small double but not as small as a single if that makes sense. Something she can wrap herself up in if the need arises or sit flat on a bed/or as a throw on a sofa.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lantana on May 08, 2017, 17:34:58 PM
I've never actually made one (although I'm thinking of the idea for the African Animal quilt I'm doing) but how about a quillow? It would be ideal for any sofa surfers that young people get a lot of these days. It can still function as a quilt but the neat truning into a cushion keeps it a bit more versatile.

Otherwise, yes I agree with what others have said, go for the double but not a huge one!

L :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: supergran on May 09, 2017, 19:02:41 PM
I managed this today. Not sure about the colour but it was the best I had on hand. Does it look right to you? I'm not sure about it.  :S
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 09, 2017, 19:16:07 PM
Love your colours, SG. <3
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 09, 2017, 19:43:01 PM
My "like" button isn't working yet.  But yes, I think it looks great!!  Well done! Colours are lovely.  :snip: :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lantana on May 09, 2017, 19:51:28 PM
My "like" button isn't working yet.  But yes, I think it looks great!!  Well done! Colours are lovely.  :snip: :vintage:

Mine neither .... but consider it liked     I've given you a thumbs up instead supergran  :)

L :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 09, 2017, 20:00:16 PM
That is truly fabulous......

Off you go ... into the BOM HOF...

:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: supergran on May 09, 2017, 20:03:27 PM
Wow, thanks everyone. <3
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 11, 2017, 07:01:30 AM
Come on everyone.... Where are your blocks ?


(https://media2.giphy.com/media/1Zbeweu52ZaQE/giphy.gif)


Is there anybody oooouuuttt there ?????


Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Ploshkin on May 11, 2017, 09:09:15 AM
The weather's been too good but some wet days forecast and the fabric is sitting there waiting.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lantana on May 11, 2017, 13:06:48 PM
Haven't got back into sewing since last weeks visitor mojo gone walkabout.

L :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Sandra on May 13, 2017, 12:53:50 PM
I've made a few strips of the May block... more as an experiment to test colours and patterns to see which might work best. I don't want to make a full quilt at the mo.

(http://i.imgur.com/iDDPcpfm.jpg)

It's a lovely block but it's soooo difficult to choose the right fabrics to get the best effect. I think this works ok...I'm quite happy with this.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Ploshkin on May 13, 2017, 13:14:25 PM
I think those work really well Sandra.  The first thing I saw was a twisted ribbon.   It's one of those things that a b & w image or looking through one of those red things would confirm if you were unsure.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Sandra on May 13, 2017, 13:26:36 PM
Thank you, Ploshkin.

I always find it difficult to decide on the 'right' fabrics to use, and this one seemed more difficult than usual due to wanting to make sure the twist worked properly.

I really like this one.
Iminei's are lovely but I especially love how she used the fabrics in the colourful one she made.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 13, 2017, 14:05:49 PM
That is truly splendiferous Sandra...

Works fabulously!!!

Off into the BOM HOF you go

:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Cheesecake on May 13, 2017, 16:06:53 PM
Here is mine, started it last weekend but been busy so glad to find a little time to finish it today.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 13, 2017, 17:56:43 PM
Good job, Sandra and Cheesecake.   0_0
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 13, 2017, 18:19:24 PM
Wonderful....

Off you pop Cheesecake, into the BOM HOF

:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: supergran on May 13, 2017, 19:30:33 PM
I agree Sandra, picking the right fabrics is the hardest part of this block. You did a great job with yours though, it looks perfect.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Vegegrow on May 14, 2017, 20:59:25 PM
Not my most successful block... ran out of fabric  so made 3 different colour ways which I will hopefully make into a cushion ... all left overs from my recent quilts ... only had time to make them because I ran out of curtain lining for a customer order .. promise to try harder next month ... 2 weddings and a  couple of curtain orders allowing.. ><
 these are the first ones

attached photo.. hope it turns up the right way round
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lantana on May 14, 2017, 21:38:08 PM
It looks lovely to me Veg! Are you making the actual Wedding dresses?

L :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Vegegrow on May 14, 2017, 22:10:09 PM
No Lanty.. not these ones.. My nephew is marrying in early July .. have to alter the wedding dress and make dresses for My Mum .. done.. my daughter and myself ... pending.. and them I'm off to an indian wedding which I have posted about previously so pre wedding party evening dress .. Indian ceremony and wedding outfits for me my Mum and my sister.. I'm going to have to sort out a thread for all these...gulp  ><
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lantana on May 14, 2017, 22:36:43 PM
No Lanty.. not these ones.. My nephew is marrying in early July .. have to alter the wedding dress and make dresses for My Mum .. done.. my daughter and myself ... pending.. and them I'm off to an indian wedding which I have posted about previously so pre wedding party evening dress .. Indian ceremony and wedding outfits for me my Mum and my sister.. I'm going to have to sort out a thread for all these...gulp  ><

Quilting is going to have to take a back seat then! Looking forward to seeing your creations from the light side so to speak. I read through some of the posts on the wearabes threads  and I'm still in awe of you clever people. I like looking at the clothes other peope make but I'm very much a cord trousers knitted jumper sort of person. Feel uncomfortable in other stuff and wouldn't have a clue how to make something that suited me. Those discussions that you have on why a pattern doesn't work fascinate me. Ususally I've thought it's ok lol

Lanty  :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 15, 2017, 06:50:25 AM
Thank you Vege, very, very nice

and into the BOM HOF you go.....

:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Ploshkin on May 15, 2017, 11:02:38 AM
Miserable, wet day here today - perfect for guilt free bomming ....
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 15, 2017, 11:12:08 AM
guilt free bomming .

Love it!!!  :D

and off you toddle Plosh, into the BOM HOF you go....

 
:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 15, 2017, 13:42:18 PM
It's obviously the day for it, Plosh.  I was supposed to be going to my quilting class today but I'm having car trouble.  An ideal opportunity to catch up as I am a little several months behind, but I didn't.  I finished this instead.

The smudge at the bottom of the photo is the  :woof:'s nose.  She decided to have a closer look.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 15, 2017, 19:19:24 PM
So glad you girls are getting these done now

Superlative Pearl...

and into the BOM HOF you go

:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 15, 2017, 21:14:05 PM
I'm half-way through making this.  I only had time yesterday to cut out, I stitched the pieces today and am now pressing ready for final construction.  I thought I'd made a mistake when I sewed and cut all the triangular pieces...  but I hadn't...  phew.  Hopefully tomorrow mine will be done  :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: maliw on May 16, 2017, 16:57:25 PM
Ok here we go, this months BOTM. These have been sewn together into two strips but then I'm leaving them until we've done all the blocks to see what I can make. So sorry about the ragged edges.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 19, 2017, 20:28:25 PM
Finally finished my May B.O.M. I cut out more than I intended, after seeing 10 squares on the tute I just followed lol, I ended up cutting more to make a bigger piece! I used three fat quarters. 0_0  :vintage:



Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Pearl on May 19, 2017, 20:34:05 PM
Love your colours, Lilian.  Gorgeous. 
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 19, 2017, 20:41:40 PM
Love your colours, Lilian.  Gorgeous. 

Thanks Pearl, I have loved that yellow piece and not known what to do with it, until now.  :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Ploshkin on May 19, 2017, 22:06:12 PM
That works brilliantly Lillian.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Sandra on May 19, 2017, 22:33:18 PM
Lovely fabrics, Lilian. That's worked really well.

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 19, 2017, 22:43:34 PM
That works brilliantly Lillian.

Thanks Ploshkin, I have learned a lot from this one.  :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 19, 2017, 22:44:27 PM
Lovely fabrics, Lilian. That's worked really well.

Sandra.
xxx

Thank Sandra  :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on May 20, 2017, 07:26:38 AM
Absolutely outstanding Lilian! Those fabrics show the twisting ribbon effect perfectly....

You know where to go, off into the BOM HOF with you

:angel:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 20, 2017, 12:02:36 PM
Absolutely outstanding Lilian! Those fabrics show the twisting ribbon effect perfectly....

You know where to go, off into the BOM HOF with you

:angel:

Thank you so much Imi, I really enjoyed this one and I wasn't sure how it would turn out!  I managed to squeeze it from the three fat quarters I had.  I must admit I adore this block.  :) :vintage:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lowena on May 20, 2017, 18:51:48 PM
Lovely work, Lilian  :flower:
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on May 23, 2017, 22:36:49 PM
Lovely work, Lilian  :flower:

Thank you Lowena  :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: rubywishes on May 26, 2017, 11:26:03 AM
 Just caught up with this.....Oooooooo lovely BOMs everyone; I really have to get my toosh back into gear  :'(
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: twopence on July 11, 2017, 20:03:23 PM
Finally got there with my block for May
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lilian on July 11, 2017, 22:07:13 PM
Beautiful block Twopence, gorgeous colours!     :vintage: :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on July 12, 2017, 06:07:08 AM
Beautiful twopence very well done!

Did you reverse the swirly FF fabric to get the pale colour??

How ever you did it ..... Off into the BOM HOF you go now......

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Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: twopence on July 12, 2017, 08:16:52 AM
No Imi, it was two complementing Freedom Fabrics.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on July 12, 2017, 09:54:04 AM
Oh, I didn't realise FF had a pale version ...
However they and the block are excellent Bravo you!
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: fajita on August 13, 2017, 14:49:19 PM
Bit meh about this one. Made my eyes cross. Pattern too busy.

Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on August 14, 2017, 10:52:11 AM
Yes Fajita, Im afraid your fabric choice didn't help you here.... in fact it reminds me a lot of those colourblind tests!!!

The background should have been a plain solid or blender in a completely different colour to the ribbon with the twist should be a darker shade of whatever you chose for the ribbon, if you see what I mean.

Im surprised you could piece it actually very confusing, but I bet if you used some different fabrics following the guidelines above and having a look at others blocks you would feel a lot less Nyeh about it!

Still it is a block of the month, so off into the BOM HOF you go ....

 
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Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: fajita on August 19, 2017, 16:35:45 PM
I had another go.
Better fabric choice this time.
My brain still finds it hard to twist.
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Lowena on August 19, 2017, 17:03:00 PM
That's really nice Fajita  :)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on August 19, 2017, 18:45:09 PM
That is so much better ... well done for persevering!

I often have duff first blocks due to colour/ pattern etc (they usually end up on the back if I persevere and make that particular block into something)

So off you trot into the BOM HOF ...again

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Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Ploshkin on August 20, 2017, 09:51:50 AM
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My brain still finds it hard to twist.
Do you mean hard to do or hard to see?
The 'twist' jumps out more when it is vertical because it is natural, like a hanging ribbon.  When it's horizontal it just looks like a row of shapes (which it is of course)
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: wrenkins on August 20, 2017, 10:24:53 AM

My brain still finds it hard to twist.
As plosh says look at it hanging t'other way and as I say...squint! It's very unattractive but it's easier to see tones and shading.  :ninja:  0_0
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: fajita on August 20, 2017, 15:45:08 PM
What I mean is, when I'm putting the bits together, even though I have the shapes cut out, and an example in front of me, I still have to trace the edges with my fingers to 'see' it's orientation. Very weird.

I do do the squinting. It makes a big difference to what you see. 
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: maliw on September 17, 2017, 18:02:15 PM
Given the size of some of the other blocks I've decided to complete this one and not use it as two pieces - if I do get to sew them all together!!!
Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: Iminei on September 18, 2017, 06:48:05 AM
Use it as two borders at the side ???

Very, very nice Mali

Off you go, into the BOM HOF with you ...

 
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Title: Re: Block of the Month - May
Post by: maliw on September 18, 2017, 13:52:51 PM
Use it as two borders at the side ???

Very, very nice Mali

I'll just have to make more then!!!!!!