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Quilting: April BOM
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April BOM

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »
Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Classic, Traditional

What was your inspiration?

April BOM challenge from Amy.

What are you most proud of?

I finished it. English paper piecing is not my thing.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Give English paper piecing a try. It is always great to learn a new technique

 

30 comments

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RuthM on craftsy.com
RuthM
Aug 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely love your hexagon flag. Is the white star made using diamonds, like the hexagons? Or is it one piece of white fabric behind the hexagons? Just need to make this one. Thanks for sharing.
Cassie_baby on craftsy.com
Cassie_baby
Oct 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
It is a solid piece of white behind the hexagons.
Charlott on craftsy.com
Charlott
Apr 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Such an original flag design! Beautiful!
Lot2Quilt on craftsy.com
Lot2Quilt
Apr 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a magnificent way to use the English Paperpiecing. I love the star formation within the blue portion of the block.
JanaJ on craftsy.com
JanaJ
Apr 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for sharing that great tip. I can see how that would help with the alignment. Yours look perfectly straight, but I can relate to the feeling of having a piece off drive me crazy, Your quilt is going to be beautiful.
JanaJ on craftsy.com
JanaJ
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
These are stunning. You are so creative. I love the stars that form from the placement of your hexagons. Do you have a trick for lining them up so accurately?
Cassie_baby on craftsy.com
Cassie_baby
Apr 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I basted all the points together. Then I used a ton of pins. After I posted I noticed the middle hex on the top row was crooked. So I undid that one and straightened up. I knew it would drive me crazy.
Diane C Cote on craftsy.com
Diane C Cote
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning! Great application of the hexagon technic! The patriotic colours pop! A delight for the eyes! Congratulations!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! that is one very cool stars and stripe block.
Sally Jo on craftsy.com
Sally Jo
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I saw this in the project file and just now saw that the blue hexies created a star inside. Very cool.
swimteach36742 on craftsy.com
swimteach36742
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very Pretty! I love the patriotic theme and color choices.
Pat Sloan on craftsy.com
Pat Sloan
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
super clever! Are all your blocks patriotic? i just posted my Apr optioons
Cassie_baby on craftsy.com
Cassie_baby
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
My quilt is red, white and blue.
Nikkole on craftsy.com
Nikkole
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
WOW! Wonderful, thank you so very much for sharing.
Pppahugs on craftsy.com
Pppahugs
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
i love it, that is so very nice
ohiomom2 on craftsy.com
ohiomom2
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh wow . wish I had done mine like that !!! Very nice.
MindyM on craftsy.com
MindyM
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Very clever!
oldglory44 on craftsy.com
oldglory44
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It looks like hexies ARE your thing. Both blocks are wonderful. The stars & stripes block is the most creative block yet. I love it.
Cassie_baby on craftsy.com
Cassie_baby
Apr 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. I really love your confetti quilt. I can't imagine how many hours you must have in that quilt.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love both your blocks. When I tally up all those hexis to make the stars it makes my hands ache, not to mention I think I'd get a headache. Very creative!
Cassie_baby on craftsy.com
Cassie_baby
Apr 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I am really happy with how it turned out. I'll never do it again.
Surfside6 on craftsy.com
Surfside6
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The red prints are so well matched. Love them
yarn78 on craftsy.com
yarn78
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love your blocks and choice of fabric!
Marie Withrow on craftsy.com
Marie Withrow
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the flag piece, very creative!
Edie H. on craftsy.com
Edie H.
Apr 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Cool flag =)
sommerfun on craftsy.com
sommerfun
Apr 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome work! I love it!!
shazdove on craftsy.com
shazdove
Apr 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love your stars and stripes block, I think it is awesome
Sew bless on craftsy.com
Sew bless
Apr 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I really like this!
Alisontm3 on craftsy.com
Alisontm3
Apr 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The flag is great! I would try to make one as well, but I found that I don't care for English paper piecing either.

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