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Title: Augusts BOM - Bears Claw and Maple Leaf
Post by: Iminei on August 01, 2020, 10:34:02 AM

Summer is well on its way to over

and again we have a TWO Part Block of the Month ...

Both blocks are similar and use techniques you already know,

Remember, for the eager beavers amongst us, that all these blocks need to be  layered and quilted ready to assemble in the Autumn.

Tutorials for the various techniques are available in The Darkside Tutorial thread

Do read right through the AUGUST's BOM before you start!!!

So without further ado ...

Here we are at the SEVENTH BOM month of the 2020!

AUGUST's BOM (https://photos.app.goo.gl/JBRFRQsypXapdhvQ8)


There will be a minimum of 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 or Sew on Patch

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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!

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 before you start.

Please post pics of your blocks each month and by the end of the year we will have a fantastic album for the archives

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 01, 2020, 11:06:22 AM

Seventh? How come I have eleventy nine? :faints:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 01, 2020, 11:10:00 AM

Seventh Month Wrenkies  ... and you have umptyeleven because you're a clever lil Wrenkin giving yourself as many options as possible for your finished quilt!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 01, 2020, 11:54:43 AM

 :faints:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 01, 2020, 11:58:33 AM

Giving Pippin her pills will seem easy in comparison, @Bjay  ;)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 02, 2020, 11:08:22 AM

Are their no contenders for first past the post for this one then ???

Its been two days!! Good Grief, What are you all doing ???

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Pearl on August 02, 2020, 11:10:01 AM

Quote from: Iminei on August 02, 2020, 11:08:22 AM

Are their no contenders for first past the post for this one then ???

Its been two days!! Good Grief, What are you all doing ???

June's blocks.   :facepalm:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 02, 2020, 11:10:30 AM

 :o

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Sandra on August 02, 2020, 11:15:54 AM

Quote from: Iminei on August 02, 2020, 11:08:22 AM

Are their no contenders for first past the post for this one then ???

Its been two days!! Good Grief, What are you all doing ???

Not yet.  :ninja:

*Ahem*....I'm busy assembling the backing for my temperature quilt  :angel:  and I'm hand stitching a label to go on the back.  :)
I've just stopped to have breakfast. I've only got my surname to stitch and that bit'll be done.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 02, 2020, 16:54:09 PM

Quilting June's blocks, looking after sick dog, saving them for a rainy day, thinking about colours, etc......

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Sheilago on August 02, 2020, 18:48:41 PM

Quote from: Iminei on August 02, 2020, 11:08:22 AM

Are their no contenders for first past the post for this one then ???

Its been two days!! Good Grief, What are you all doing ???

Organising granddaughters 2nd birthday as daughter pregnant again and suffering hyperemesis again! Then walking up...and up a hill today. Was worth it at the top  :D

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: LouiseS on August 03, 2020, 13:11:00 PM

I really enjoyed this months and was determined not to fall too far behind!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 03, 2020, 13:12:12 PM

Aaaaaaand first past the post is LouiseS ... Bravo Darling, Bravo!

Can you go and open the curtains, put the kettle on and check if there are any squashed fly biscuits left (hahahaa)

 

:angel:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: supergran on August 03, 2020, 16:40:55 PM

I managed to get the first one done, in between my sister whatsapping me all afternoon, and my bedridden friend phoning me to go and help her. Which I did of course, although when I got there there was no problem apart from her wanting a cigarette. Hopefully I'll get the second one done in peace tomorrow, but I'm not counting on it.  -<
Oh, and I still hate scant quarter inch seams. The block turned out a scant 12 1/2 inches though, so not too bad.  :D

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Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 04, 2020, 18:02:47 PM

I've done the bear foot one - bloomin' ker-nackered after all that measuring and trimming - but nipped off a couple of points  :(  Have re-stitched but too weary and cross-eyed to unpick the titchy stitching at the moment!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 04, 2020, 21:00:55 PM

I saw this and had a plan. I wonder is that what I was going to write in my book... :thinking:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 05, 2020, 09:28:35 AM

Have you remembered yet, @wrenkins  ;)

Here's the first August one. It seemed a bit tricky-dicky and all that trimming has made my neck-ache much worse. May need to visit the chiropractor before tackling no.2  -<

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

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 05, 2020, 09:32:42 AM

Well the effort was well worthwhile @Flobear

Hie thee Hence to the BOMHOF with LouiseS and Supergran

:angel:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 05, 2020, 11:48:43 AM

I have introduced a new fabric this month. The lovely batik raindrops were going to be used but, from previous experience, I know that a one-direction design is a bit of a nightmare in HSTs and QSTs so went for something that could be any way round so as not to waste the raindrop fabric. I'm quite pleased with it especially as it was a bit of a punt a considered choice when I was shopping for a different project.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 05, 2020, 11:59:56 AM

And its PERFECT @Flobear ... congratulations!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 05, 2020, 15:53:05 PM

I've ordered more yellowand a sashing fabric.
Which firm does fat quarters please as a colour mix pack

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on August 05, 2020, 16:10:04 PM

Pelenna Patchwork

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 05, 2020, 17:32:52 PM

Just cut out my squares - I went for fussy cutting - whata mistaka to maka  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 06, 2020, 16:39:30 PM

Phew Just rewarding myself with some Garibaldi for trimming off the 2 1/2 ins HST's
More tomorrow I think - Garibaldi's and BOM

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: supergran on August 06, 2020, 17:06:17 PM

I finished the maple leaf block today but dont like it. I'll post a pic when I get my computer back from the shop. Yes, it's been.that kind of week!  :headbang:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 07, 2020, 18:07:39 PM

I've nearly finished the Maple Leaf - it's a right old slog, especially in this heat. I have the appointment with chiropractor on Tuesday  :[

The Pfaff foot control is still not working properly and the chap didn't return the power cable so I had to half-inch the one off the radio. I shall be Having Words   :S

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 08, 2020, 11:21:22 AM

I think I need a cupboardful of Garibaldis after this one. 60 bits just for one block  :faints: Safe to say I shan't be making this one ever again!  And the bloomin' thing's turned out 13" square  :S

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

One of the joins I did 6 times  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 08, 2020, 11:50:57 AM

The result is excellent though!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on August 08, 2020, 13:40:48 PM

Looks great @Flobear but I couldn't be a***d with something so fiddy

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 08, 2020, 13:47:42 PM

I've learnt that lesson the hard way, @Lowena  ;)

Tbh I would probably have left it but I can't do any actual quilting until my Pfaff is properly sorted out - the chap who repaired it is going to order a new foot-controller as the repair he did has only improved things a little.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 09, 2020, 16:18:59 PM

This is definitely not my 'go to' block

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtJzC86P/IMG-20200809-162205.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on August 09, 2020, 16:28:24 PM

Looks good though. :)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 09, 2020, 17:09:24 PM

@Lowena  Thank you

Plus's are I made that pressing board thanks to Kenora - great
I've become much quicker at unpicking!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: supergran on August 11, 2020, 19:54:44 PM

Got my computer back so I can now post my maple leaf block. I hope. Still not keen on it and I'm waiting to see if there are any more in the pipeline before I spend any more time quilting it.

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Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 13, 2020, 15:24:11 PM

Just made my first leaf.
Only making them one at a time - I know the slow way but this has come out not too bad

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 13, 2020, 15:42:28 PM

Beeeautiful SuperGran

Run along into the BOM HOF now ...

:angel:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Sheilago on August 13, 2020, 19:08:58 PM

13 August, so thought I’d better get one done. Here is my bear claw block, which went fine, but I notice a few claws might be less than sharp once the block is sewn in  -<

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 13, 2020, 19:50:26 PM

Dear BOMHOF curator.
I know I may have been somewhat less than enthusiatic about the Maple leaf block, but I'd rather like my 60 little bits to appear in the gallery when you've got a mo. Please ma'am  :) Thank you kindly.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on August 13, 2020, 20:01:13 PM

Oooh if you've upset @Iminei @Flobear you'll never see your block displayed......and you won't dare to go to BF  :devil:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Sheilago on August 15, 2020, 14:14:59 PM

..and here’s the second block: the maple leaf. I’ve done these before, but not so tiny!  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]   Not sure why my stems turned out so sturdy- my seams must have been too narrow, I suppose.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 15, 2020, 16:50:57 PM

Phew - complete

(https://i.postimg.cc/pLmSJS6j/DSCN2940.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Kenora on August 15, 2020, 20:41:35 PM

My plans changed today. I found it was far too hot to stay in the greenhouse this morning so I went into my sewing room instead and finished my first block for August. It was lovely and cool in there. :)
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Had to piece each of the 4 1/2" squares as I'm rapidly running out of fabric. I did order more white and green from a new-to-me online shop - Eclectic Maker. Ordered Wednesday evening, delivered Friday morning - excellent service. :D Unfortunately the purple I ordered turned out to be plum. :S Not their fault - it's difficult to tell on the screen.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: supergran on August 16, 2020, 08:44:12 AM

That's lovely @Kenora . I know what you mean about on screen colour.  I've never received the colour I thought I was getting when ordering on line. Unfortunately it's often the only way to get anything even close to what you need.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Sandra on August 16, 2020, 09:01:19 AM

I've made a start on both of my blocks for this month.  :)
This morning I was cutting my pieces down to size when I sliced into my thumbnail with the rotary cutter. It just broke through the nail and there wasn't much blood.
Serves me right for leaving my thumb sticking out when the cutter's heading in that direction.
This is the opposite thumb to the one I sliced into with the freak accident from the sellotape dispenser.

Honestly, I don't know what's wrong with me lately.  :facepalm:

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Pearl on August 16, 2020, 10:19:00 AM

Well, these things come in threes @Sandra , so let's hope that's you done now.   :flower:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Celia on August 16, 2020, 10:43:18 AM

These are all lovely, I think I am now officially out of this, I have done a few of the blocks but unfortunately don’t have the right fabrics for some of them, most of what I started with is in jelly rolls and I found it difficult to find the right fabric to blend in without spending a fortune.

I will carry on with the ones I have made and maybe one or two more from the remaining fabric, I would love to try the quilt as you go method of joining and the actual quilting.

Do you think if I do 4 blocks and quilt them @Iminei  it would be possible to try your quilt as you go method or do I need more, I could probable repeat the ones that will work with 2 1/2 inch strips if necessary.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 16, 2020, 11:33:58 AM

Can we help you out with anything @Celia? Would you be able to pad out what you have with some creams and neutrals?  :hug:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Kenora on August 16, 2020, 11:40:25 AM

@Celia - you could try joining some of your jelly roll strips to make wider pieces of fabric - that's what I had to do in several places. Your work is so lovely (as I've seen first hand) that it would be a shame to stop now. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 16, 2020, 16:45:30 PM

Bears' Claws done.

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Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 16, 2020, 19:25:37 PM

Impressive usage of apostrophe there @Acorn  ;)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 16, 2020, 20:00:54 PM

Well, they're two different colours, so I reckoned they had to belong to two different bears...  :thinking:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 17, 2020, 09:18:15 AM

@Celia  .. Yes I think FOUR would be the minimum you need to try both aspects of QAYG.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 18, 2020, 10:50:09 AM

I am up to date!!! (Well, with making them... haven't started quilting yet...)

I have enjoyed the August ones, even though there has been a lot of work.  And pressing.

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Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 13:00:55 PM

I have enjoyed the August ones, even though there has been a lot of work.  And pressing.
 ...

and it shows!!! They are immaculate ... Bravo Acorn, theres a chilled glass of fizz waiting for you in the BOMHOF ...
run along now ...

:angel:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 18, 2020, 15:19:36 PM

Oh - I would love an angel to guide me to the HOFBOM. I'm not bothered about a glass of sparkly but a couiple of garibaldis would suit me just fine :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 16:35:14 PM

I'm so sorry @Bjay  ... I missed that ...

Run along and join Acorn in the BOMHOF now, Im sure there a glass of fizz left somewhere ...

 

:angel:

Pssst back of the fridge behind the carton of tomato juice

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 18, 2020, 16:42:09 PM

Thank you - who's snuffled all the garibaldis then?

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 18, 2020, 17:03:55 PM

 :thinking:  Who indeed, @Bjay

I have just re-done February's Log Cabin BOM as it was too small due to my failure to read the instructions properly. Looks exactly the same as the other only bigger. I wanted to use in in the QAYG project and it would have looked silly with extra bits round the edges.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 18, 2020, 18:16:29 PM

Don't you think, Flo, it's the fact that we have all improved so much (well I know i have)
I was going to unpick the checkerboard one but I think I will just not use it now, hopefully there will be enough of the others.

My tumbling blocks is smaller but I think I can manage that when we join them together, we shall see

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 18, 2020, 19:51:17 PM

Indeed we have all improved over the months, with accuracy of cutting and sewing and skill ... and I include myself in that.
In fact the Log Cabin, absolutely not my favourite block, I made smaller than it should have been because of limited fabrics... I have since revisited it and completed the full 12 1/2" ... apologies for that ...

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 18, 2020, 19:57:50 PM

@Bjay , I was saying the very same to @Iminei only last Friday about the improvement that's been possible with the BOMs.
Three hearty Whiches for our instructor, say I  :hug:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 18, 2020, 20:02:08 PM

Hear hear! :dance:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 18, 2020, 23:53:22 PM

Absolutely!  Hear hear!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 19, 2020, 07:28:11 AM

Awwwwww, Thank you Girls ...

but @Flobear can I have three hearty Witches instead???? I could fit them in the Halloween Quilt!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Sandra on August 19, 2020, 08:00:17 AM

I got these done over the weekend and I've only just got the images uploaded.

(https://i.imgur.com/GH4FoRNm.jpg)              (https://i.imgur.com/uuf3j0Lm.jpg)


Prefer the maple leaf one out of these two. Again, it's the colours I've chosen which I've tried to stick to which has made some blocks a bit  :S
They'd have been much nicer in different fabrics.

Sandra.
xxx

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 19, 2020, 08:14:00 AM

I disagree @Sandra , your quilt is going to be stunning!

Run along, The  August BOMHOF is getting a bit crowded now, but Im sure you can find a space ...

:angel:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: supergran on August 19, 2020, 08:22:28 AM

I love your colours @Sandra . I'm looking forward to seeing the whole quilt. As Iminei says, it's going to be stunning.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on August 19, 2020, 08:32:15 AM

Love 'em @Sandra  <3

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Pearl on August 19, 2020, 08:42:11 AM

Your fabrics are  :loveit: :loveit: :loveit:, @Sandra .

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 19, 2020, 10:15:31 AM

@Sandra I love your colours as wel - so bright and cheerful. It will look great :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Kenora on August 20, 2020, 13:47:24 PM

@Sandra - I love your colours - they're so bright and cheerful. They make me smile. :)

I finished the second August block yesterday afternoon, but only after unpicking it a couple of times! It just wouldn't behave. :S It's probably the worst block I've made - it just wouldn't stay "steamrollered". :rolleyes:
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I think one of the problems is that I ran out of the white and had to order more. I originally bought it from my local shop but they were out of stock. The only place I could find it was in Worthing, so I ordered from there. It looked fine when I received it so I washed it (which I don't usually do) but when it was dry I just couldn't get the creases out of it. It's definitely the same fabric because I ordered by its reference number, but, looking more closely, it's not even exactly the same shade of white either. The original fabric was a blue-white, this one is a cream-white. It also feels slightly heavier and not as smooth. I'm being fussy, aren't I? However, I now have nearly a metre left which I have to use, and I'm not going to enjoy it. :S

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 20, 2020, 13:54:02 PM

@Kenora and @Sandra yet another triumph!  :loveit:
Kenora I ordered some lovely white to finish up my place mats. It was kingfisher brand WW**** something. It was a flippin' nightmare to iron! I've ended up ordering some similar p,cotton to back them as they will definitely need to be washable.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Kenora on August 20, 2020, 14:04:34 PM

I've tried starching this particular fabric to within an inch of its life - but it still doesn't want to behave. I've never come across anything like it before. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 20, 2020, 14:06:07 PM

Sounds like the same stuff. Looks lovely, washes like tripe!  :laughing:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 20, 2020, 14:10:08 PM

Cant you contact the place you got it and say something ... just because you ordered by code doesnt mean they picked the right one.

Is there any where else you can get some, Midsomer Quilting are very good for fabric, mail order, and service !

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: maliw on August 20, 2020, 17:11:22 PM

Oooh @Sandra I love your colours and can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Looking good @Kenora whatever you say.
Come on peoples there are going to be some fabulous 'makes' once your blocks are assembled and well done as always @Iminei posting the tuts and guiding people through.
I feel like I'm missing out this year but just don't have the sewing time.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 24, 2020, 14:16:43 PM

I've finitched, I've finitched!!!!  :dance: :dance: :dance:
One of my bears has wrinkles (old age) and they're a bit hen toed but they're happy. WooHoo!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: TartanPaint on August 24, 2020, 16:04:13 PM

Quote from: Celia on August 16, 2020, 10:43:18 AM

These are all lovely, I think I am now officially out of this, I have done a few of the blocks but unfortunately don’t have the right fabrics for some of them, most of what I started with is in jelly rolls and I found it difficult to find the right fabric to blend in without spending a fortune.

I will carry on with the ones I have made and maybe one or two more from the remaining fabric, I would love to try the quilt as you go method of joining and the actual quilting.

Do you think if I do 4 blocks and quilt them @Iminei  it would be possible to try your quilt as you go method or do I need more, I could probable repeat the ones that will work with 2 1/2 inch strips if necessary.

@Celia

I have a few bags of scraps laying around. I was just about to ask how much fabric you would need for one of these.

And to the rest of you, (specifically @Iminei and @wrenkins ) I was never here!

I was merely reading through a thread at random, admiring all your lovely handiworks and perhaps offering a fellow forum member some help by way of fabric.

:)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Celia on August 24, 2020, 19:02:56 PM

@TartanPaint Thank you so much for your kind offer, I think I will carry on as I am at the moment as I have decided to sort of deviate  and use some of the fabrics I have to make log cabin blocks for the embroidered cats to go with, the pickies are in my post about my dabble into the dark side, sorry don’t know how to link posts.
I am going to carry on with as much of this years quilt tuition from Imi as I can, as I have already learnt a lot.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 25, 2020, 18:03:02 PM

I have quilted 2 today
 hmm!

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwtrMHj5/DSCN2945.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 25, 2020, 18:36:10 PM

I have sandwiched all but one of my blocks (I ran out of wadding - more is coming).  As I cut one of the pieces of wadding to size I thought 'that felt a bit thick...' and discovered that the wadding had pulled the top block onto my cutting board and I had just sliced a couple of inches into a bear's claw.   :'(  Luckily it was just one of the large corner squares, and I just had enough fabric left to replace that bit.

I have no inspiration whatsoever for the actual quilting, although I am quite looking forward to doing it.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 26, 2020, 16:18:18 PM

I've been quilting.  :S

AAaaaaaalllllll day.  :faints:

There are times when I really don't like my machine. If it was my first I'd probably think it was great but I have a 70s Singer which does what it's meant to and bangs through everything. This delicate flower spits out it's bobbin thread for no reason and only occasionally just to keep you on your toes. It balks at anything over four layers and sits in one spot stamping it's foot. I'm gonna give it a good slap one of these days.

I'm happy as a happy person to get loads of my blocks quilted although when left to our own devices (mistake) I went mad and kept cutting and sticking and now I'm looking at my intricate masterpiece and thinking 'now what?'  :laughing:

What's everyone doing with their bare feet? (see what I did?).   :[

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 26, 2020, 16:21:32 PM

No idea.  I'm totally inspirationless.   :facepalm:

I'm going to go and wind my quilting thread onto a bobbin.  Then I really will have done absolutely everything I can without actually quilting anything.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 26, 2020, 16:24:03 PM

Excellent idea. I'll do that too. I used three today.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 26, 2020, 16:44:27 PM

Do I need special thread for quilting? I've only used ordinary sewing thread up until now.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on August 26, 2020, 16:47:07 PM

No, you don't need anything special @Flobear but some people choose to use variagated or other odd threads

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on August 26, 2020, 16:48:45 PM

I use a heavier thread than a standard sewing thread, but there's no reason why you have to.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on August 26, 2020, 18:44:12 PM

Thanks, ladies. I'm still officially a beginner, you know  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on August 26, 2020, 18:53:55 PM

I've been using an orangey variegated thread, looks ok on the yellows I thiink
As for bear feet - done mine  :angel:

2 more to do and they will have to wait till I return

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 27, 2020, 15:33:02 PM

They're all done except my churn dash.  :faints: Oh my neck!  :S
I got all carried away on a couple of them. I was liking it.  :laughing:

I made my churn dash up and din like it so I took it apart and put it back together differently. Not a fan of that either now.  :thinking:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Deafoldbat on August 27, 2020, 19:15:22 PM

@Flobear try a 40wt cotton. 50wt will do if that's all you have. Make sure the same weight is in bobbin and spool.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 30, 2020, 10:05:53 AM

In an effort to get on the right side of QAYG (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOM2_MTg8QwYK2e3L-WUxSil1zX8vkV2PNW2cHTY12yZTQnqAfHDN0jqGETZz5Nlw?key=TmpmOC1uSWtFNkNNc1lRTVhfckc5YmxhTm1VSjJB) I read through ← tutorial and it turns out I  have done too much quilting.  :faints: All those wee half inches round the outside are going to be hidden behind sashing. I would like to point out that that is where I did my finest work and the bit in the middle is just ordinary. Just sayin'.  :laughing:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on August 31, 2020, 16:05:59 PM

I've cut a whole stack of sashing but I suspect it still isn't enough. I've also quilted and trimmed every single block and have a nice tidy heap of things sitting on my ironing board.

I AM READY!

Bring on whatever shenanigans you have devised for September missy!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on August 31, 2020, 16:11:55 PM

I do hope you've put those (already fraying) strips away somewhere safe where they cant be moved/touched/or even breathed on ...

I admire your preparedness ... Just wait til you see what Septembers last blocks bring to you!  :devil:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lilian on August 31, 2020, 17:08:37 PM

@Iminei is September the last block?   ><

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on September 01, 2020, 08:08:57 AM

Yes there are TWO lovely blocks for September AND a Challenge  :devil:  which I fully expect you all to complete!!!  :devil:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on September 02, 2020, 12:51:47 PM

Earwig oh! It has since been quilted and then quilted some more! :faints:

(https://i.imgur.com/D2CQK08.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on September 02, 2020, 13:02:36 PM

Ooh - I love the way you've done the claws!   0_0

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on September 06, 2020, 16:19:04 PM

Aaaand August, finally.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lisalou1965 on September 06, 2020, 16:35:41 PM

Unpicked and put back together. Better now, I think

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on September 09, 2020, 19:23:33 PM

Quote from: Acorn on August 18, 2020, 10:50:09 AM

I am up to date!!! (Well, with making them... haven't started quilting yet...)

I have enjoyed the August ones, even though there has been a lot of work.  And pressing.

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@Iminei My maple leaves seem to have blown away on their way to the BOMHOF!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on September 10, 2020, 08:32:29 AM

Then you are completely up to date @Acorn as October is the designated month for Layering and Quilting!

Run along and see if you can find a last glass of fizz ...  Hic!

:angel:    :toast:   

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on September 10, 2020, 08:39:32 AM

Ooer. I'm all previous. My layering and (baaaad) quilting is all done and I have a very tasty looking lasagne sitting ready for sashing. I thought we were supposed to do it as we went along.
I'm never previous!  :faints:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on September 10, 2020, 09:21:05 AM

Yes, I did say that if you were at a loose end you could layer and quilt, theres nothing wrong with being up to date or prepared ... It just means that October will be a really easy month for you.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: wrenkins on September 10, 2020, 09:30:07 AM

I might do another scrappy one. Who knows????  :laughing:

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on September 10, 2020, 09:43:10 AM

You could redo any you're not happy with ...
Add another version on the June challenge
or as you said
Make another scrap buster using just ONE shape

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on September 10, 2020, 09:51:11 AM

I've layered them all and quilted 9 of them.   :thumbsup: 

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on September 10, 2020, 09:56:14 AM

Im really hoping you havent trimmed them down tho'

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on September 10, 2020, 10:00:25 AM

Not since the trimming to 12.5" after piecing, with the backing and wadding also cut to 12.5".  Actually most of the blocks are slightly short of that, but I guess that if they're all short there's not too much of a problem. 

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on September 10, 2020, 10:14:10 AM

You didnt have any trouble with creep when you quilted then ???

You shouldnt really in something that small ...
but generally we cut the wadding a lil larger and the backing larger than that to allow for any creep.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Acorn on September 10, 2020, 10:26:41 AM

Not entirely sure what creep is, but on the quilted blocks the wadding and backing stick out beyond the blocks, with the wadding generally the largest - not always by a lot, but consistently.

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Pearl on September 16, 2020, 12:24:22 PM

I remember saying that I was just going to dip in and out of this year's BOM but I appear to have made 11 blocks.  One more to go.



(https://i.imgur.com/c0x4Vp1m.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Bjay on October 08, 2020, 17:03:45 PM

Maple leaf quilted - looking quite autumnal
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCXbDBVV/DSCN2962.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: WendyW on October 16, 2020, 22:11:14 PM

Playing catch-up today. Here's my August blocks.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50494858248_c89a489679.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jW4m9h)BOM 2020 August (https://flic.kr/p/2jW4m9h) by CraftymamaMN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/craftymama-mn/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Pearl on December 20, 2020, 15:14:45 PM

August's block is quilted.  9 down 12 to go.   -<


(https://i.imgur.com/0d0NR1Sm.jpg)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Iminei on December 20, 2020, 17:32:25 PM

Lovely @Pearl  ...
Cmon Hon, you can do it ... You've 11 days left to get these quilted and assembled ...

Theres no housework or cooking to do ...(or there better not be or I'll be round for Mr P  :devil:)

Just a lil gentle sewing to improve your soul!

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Flobear on December 20, 2020, 17:33:27 PM

Ooh, @Pearl   Another lovely quilting idea for me to nick admire  ;)

Title: Re: Augusts BOM
Post by: Lowena on December 20, 2020, 18:16:11 PM

Don't overdo it @Pearl  you must look after yourself.
What's a badge in the greater scheme of things? @Iminei will be a flexible fairy I'm sure  <3