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Title: Octobers Autumnal BOM - Cathedral Petals
Post by: Iminei on October 01, 2018, 10:38:36 AM

As the leaves start to fall and the evenings close in

Here is something to keep you occupied ....

Octobers BOM (https://photos.app.goo.gl/obHwMrUjoa5WsMeV9)

I have no idea what this block is called so will welcome any suggestions

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Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on October 01, 2018, 11:47:49 AM

It's beautiful...

(https://media.giphy.com/media/lz9lPkqddgoec/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on October 01, 2018, 11:49:01 AM

Its also surprisingly easy!!! Try it!

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: fajita on October 01, 2018, 13:44:00 PM

That looks like fun.
Maybe.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 02, 2018, 06:16:48 AM

I know it as Cathedral Window. Variations abound. Yours is lovely.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on October 02, 2018, 08:11:07 AM

If its a CW its a very far removed variation!

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lilian on October 02, 2018, 20:14:50 PM

@Iminei this block is stunning! I want to make it, and will try.  I am in the middle of a blouse atm and still have the Owl to make. :o) :vintage: :vintage: :vintage:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Deafoldbat on October 03, 2018, 19:08:51 PM

@Iminei It may be called Secret Garden.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Sandra on October 03, 2018, 21:25:50 PM

I've made a start on mine, and I really like it. It goes together very quickly.  :)

It's going to be the finishing off which will take time...deciding how to quilt it.

A really lovely block.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Sandra on October 05, 2018, 10:06:31 AM

Not very...(not in the slightest) Autumnal in my colourway.  :)


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


Sorry the picture's a bit squiffy.

Enjoyed doing this one. Thank you, Iminei.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on October 05, 2018, 10:17:10 AM

Very nice!  I reckon that represents the middle of a hot summer.   0_0

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on October 05, 2018, 10:22:36 AM

Beautiful Sandra ... run along and open up the BOM HOF now ...

:angel:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on October 05, 2018, 10:25:38 AM

I've been thinking that you could also reverse the block ... 

Use the patterned fabric as the background and a crisp white or old black for the interior ... might have a play with that later!

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Ploshkin on October 05, 2018, 11:15:56 AM

Sandra, those colours are just gorgeous and as for your quilting ......

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Sandra on October 05, 2018, 13:30:11 PM

Oh, Ploshkin... :|  I'm blushing now.. thank you.

I'm not a quilter. I'm ok bunging bits of fabric together. I think this is the first time I've tried to quilt a decorative shape/motif onto something.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lowena on October 06, 2018, 09:52:11 AM

Not a quilter @Sandra .... wash your mouth out!! You are, and it is lovely  <3

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: wrenkins on October 06, 2018, 11:46:05 AM

I  :loveit: all your blocks @Sandra. You have a great eye for colour. (and your "non-quilting"!!!! is very neat and precise).  <3

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on October 06, 2018, 14:13:21 PM

think this is the first time I've tried to quilt a decorative shape/motif

and you succeeded brilliantly!!!!

Did you use your WF? of FMQ ???

You can do wonderful things with simple shapes and a WF!

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Sandra on October 06, 2018, 14:37:23 PM

A walking foot!? Lol  0_0
FMQ....Ha,ha,ha......

I don't have one. I've never tried using one and they're expensive to buy, aren't they? It'd be £99 for my old Bernina machine.  :o...(according to Jaycotts)
I can't justify spending that much money....how often would I use it? I'm not a quilter.  :P

After seeing how Iminei cut out a shape to stitch around...( Ah..that's how it's done)... I had a look through my patchwork books to find a shape suitable to fill the space...traced it off, and stitched around it.
It was actually a flower for applique, but it looked good, and filled the gap nicely.
I've got a few nice variegated threads stashed away...just in case.

Thanks, everyone for your comments.  :)  It's a lovely block, and ever so easy. Do try it. I'm sure you'll be surprised at how simple it is.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Kenora on October 06, 2018, 21:32:41 PM

If this is the first time you've tried a decorative shape from a template @Sandra - you've done an amazing job. It looks lovely.  <3 I know what you mean about a walking foot for a Bernina being expensive - they're at least £100.  :S I was lucky - mine came with my machine and I love it, but if you're careful you can manage quite well without - you just need to go a bit slower, as I'm sure you know. My problem is keeping my lines of stitching straight (or curved, whichever) - they always seem to go their own way, no matter what I do. Never mind, I really want to try this block when I can.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: maliw on October 16, 2018, 16:45:23 PM

Here's mine.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on October 17, 2018, 09:17:16 AM

Loving the decorative stitching,  Mali,
It was easy wasn't it ??

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

:angel:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: maliw on October 17, 2018, 21:24:34 PM

It is an easy block yes. I didn't actually quilt it but did the stitching as if it was quilted.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: StitchinTime on December 02, 2018, 18:27:41 PM

I can get to my sewing machine again and so have started playing catch up again. I’ve not quilted this block but have done a bit of decorative stitching.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on December 11, 2018, 15:06:19 PM

Finally... I'm more pleased with the block than the photograph.   -<  The thread I used for quilting is variegated - this one:

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0225/9227/products/MADEIRA_2142A.JPEG?v=1492834221)

and it goes very well with the inside fabric, but the camera won't show the colour - I guess because it's rayon.  (And yes, it's machine embroidery thread, not quilting thread - I'll be hiding behind the sofa from the quilt police.)

Anyway, here is the block:

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Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lowena on December 11, 2018, 16:30:50 PM

Very nice....I wish I were creative  :ninja:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on December 12, 2018, 09:10:50 AM

Yeah @Lowena , I wish you were creative too .... >:)

Very nice indeed Acorn, and wasnt it an easy one to do???
Lovely quilting, I love my variegated threads ...

and belated congratulations to StitchinTime for her wonderful block too ....

Run along to the BOM HOF now .....

:angel:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on December 12, 2018, 10:17:15 AM

Yes, it was really nice to do - I thought the folding of the curves would be a pain, but it was just really pleasing - and very easy.

Wonder if there are any biscuits left...

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: StitchinTime on December 12, 2018, 10:55:16 AM

@Acorn There's not many biscuits left because I snook into the HOF while @Iminei wasn't looking and ate a few.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on December 12, 2018, 12:33:58 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Nm8ZPAGOwZUQM/giphy.gif)

I won't tell on you...

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lowena on December 12, 2018, 13:26:57 PM

I snaffled the Garibaldi's  :P

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Bogwoppit on December 13, 2018, 19:51:02 PM

Oh no! I'd hoped there would be a Garibaldi or two waiting for me. Got to get the school Xmas fair out of the way before anymore sewing. Its my first big event as pta treasurer so plenty of panic about if there are enough 50p's.

Really looking forward to trying this block.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Cheesecake on December 31, 2018, 17:44:53 PM

Last BOM 2018 completed!!  :toast:
Lovely block and not as fiddly as I expected it to be.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on December 31, 2018, 18:14:00 PM

Yay Cheesecake!  You did it!!

Now come and grab some food at the BOMHOF party while there still is some.  Lowena's eaten all the Garibaldis, but we can do a lot better than that!   0_0   :cake:  :toast:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Ploshkin on December 31, 2018, 18:53:32 PM

Well done @Cheesecake

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: StitchinTime on December 31, 2018, 20:01:01 PM

Congratulations, @Cheesecake - done with hours to spare.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on December 31, 2018, 20:04:36 PM

Brilliant! You are a STAR!!!

Pull up a chair in the BOMHOF and get the fizz down you ... Happy New year Girls!

 

:angel:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Bogwoppit on January 14, 2019, 23:05:58 PM

Another one down. I might add some more another day but now it is 11pm and there are only 7 hours before a small person wakes me up.
This and the boat one had felt scary until I got going. Then I couldn't stop!
There can't be many left that I haven't done now.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Iminei on January 15, 2019, 09:12:52 AM

Blimey Bogwoppit!!!! Thats a surprise!

And verrrry nicely done too!
Cant you just see this block as a fresh blue and white quilt ????   I can ... Oh bugger!   >:)

Run along and see if there are any biccies left in the BOM HOF now ...

 

:angel:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lowena on January 15, 2019, 09:43:45 AM

The Garibaldis have gone  :devil: as have the Jammie Dodgers  :devil:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Bogwoppit on January 15, 2019, 12:46:35 PM

Just like the biscuit tin at home. Nevermind I'm used to surviving on broken rich tea and the corners off custard creams.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Acorn on January 15, 2019, 12:50:40 PM

I thought I'd hidden the jammie dodgers.   ><

Looks like there are only fig rolls left now.   :(

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lowena on January 15, 2019, 13:04:32 PM

There's no hiding place secure enough where me and Jammie Dodgers are concerned @Acorn...... :ninja:

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Bogwoppit on January 15, 2019, 15:53:30 PM

I missed out on another jammie Dodger today - I was asked to go into school and help today. Not in the classroom, in forest school. Not only did I get cold and muddy but there were exactly the same number of biscuits as children.

Title: Re: Octobers Autumnal BOM
Post by: Lowena on January 16, 2019, 10:08:55 AM

Oh no!!! Jammie Dodgers ( closely followed by Garibaldis ) are the only biscuits worth fighting over  :ninja: @Iminei  or @Pearl will replenish our stock...... don't leave it to me or you'd never get any  :|