I did not get as much done over the weekend as I had hoped to, but I am just so pleased with these five revised A Quilting Life BOM blocks!
I made the first one on the upper left as intended, but the second block in the center, I changed up just a bit. The red frame was supposed to go on the outside edges of the block but I preferred the look of it placed more inward.
The third block on the upper right was made the way the pattern instructed, but I may have added an additional set of corner squares to the center. to make the red star more prominent.
The fourth block on the lower left was made exactly as the pattern directed. It has one of my favorite block units, an adapted flying goose unit:
After making your flying goose unit, you add an additional corner square to achieve the affect in the photo above. I just love this look.
The last block, the one on the bottom right was a substitute. I thought the block for the month of May was a bit too simple, so I swapped a block called Winter Star from Lori Holt’s Farm Girl Vintage book. I really like it and think it fits in with the aesthetic of this BOM.
So, that’s all I got done. No borders on my long-suffering UFOs. This will be a great week to sew however, since Dennis will be away having his infusions for half the week. No other items on the calendar, so I am raring to go!
Four blocks to go and I will be all caught up with this sew along.
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. One of the reasons I didn’t get so much sewing done is that I was rushing to finish a great book to share with you all. Look for book reviews later this week.
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I think all of your blocks are just perfect! I like the adapted flying goose block, I can’t say that I’ve noticed that one before. I love sampler blocks. I hope you are very productive in the next few days. 🌻🌻🌻
The blocks are lovely and will make a beautiful quilt! Your modifications fit well together.
I like the red borders on the inner side on the second block. They look ‘natural’ in that position. Reading rather than sewing…not a shocker! 😉 Have a good week & safe travels for Dennis.
Looking good!!
All of your blocks are lovely and they go so well together. Looking forward to seeing the progress you make this week!
man, I wish my modified flying geese looked as precise as yours! I decided not to re-do my blocks in brighter colors. I’m not interested enough to start over. ;p
have fun on your own this week…..remember, take-out for dinner is just fine. tomato and cheddar cheese on toasted fresh french bread is also a great easy dinner.
Looking good and I really love the block on the lower left. How cute is that?! You’ll be much happier with the finished quilt since you changed fabrics and some fabric placements!
It’s going to be HOT here this week and that will be no fun.
Hugs!
Hi Nicole~!
I was wondering, when you starch your fabrics for a quilt top, do you also starch the backing fabric? Asking because I just completed a top using starched fabric for the first time and I’m a bit concerned if the backing isn’t starched that shrinking won’t be similar when the quilt is washed.
Thanks for any advice on this.