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Quilting: BOM - September Block 1
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BOM - September Block 1

Chain block

Chain block

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

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Casual

Materials

I made my own template out of template plastic... worked better than I expected but a bit nerve wracking minding the fingers! If I decide to make more curved blocks then I will definitely invest in a proper set... if only for safety sake!

What was your inspiration?

BOM class and ALL my class mates!

What are you most proud of?

I'm less scared of curved piecing!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take it slow, that goes for BOTH cutting and sewing... it's not actually as hard as I expected!

 

14 comments

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banjolady on craftsy.com
banjolady
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gr8 work. Well done. i trink the print gives it a touch of Picasso - ishness
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Cor blimey... love your comment, thanks heaps banjolady!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love your fabric in this block... I am away behind Pam still have to do sept and oct... will have to get them done next week.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Desna... hey no rush altho must admit it was bugging the heck out of me to finish... well the blocks at least ;-)
Ana Maria Perna on craftsy.com
Ana Maria Perna
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What I like most is the accurate points and the watercoloury harlequin fabric. This makes me want to go on making the BOMs. I stopped at April and I see there's lots lo do and learn! Thanks for sharing It's really inspiring.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh no you HAVE to keep going! There's a couple of blocks that I'm not quite so keen on but I made the decision to try each and every one of them... and I'm glad I did as I have learnt something new from every block, not to mention learning from others. This has been an amazing journey for someone like me who had never quilted before... never even had the desire to so not quite sure what happened LOL. I was thrilled and surprised at how this block came together so neatly... heart in mouth a lot of the time! The batik was a late addition when I started running out of fabric... only a scrap piece unfortunately or I would have bought a bolt of it, just love it too!
befney on craftsy.com
befney
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
looks great! I brought the templates but still drew around them and cut out with scissors.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks... cor another one keen to make more work for herself LOL?
Kati R on craftsy.com
Kati R
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I agree with Darns, the stripe fabric looks amazing in this block! It looks like a bird flying. Really pretty, Pam!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oooooh a bird flying... I hadn't seen that... yep I do believe you're right! Thanks ;-)
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Really like this block especially the stripe fabric! I also risked finger tips with a plastic template - pretty scary. Cardboard would be the way to go if you don't get the acrylic templates.
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Darns, the stripes were an after thought... so am pleased it worked ok since this block was no place for my beloved zig zags LOL. I'm thinking the plastic template on top of a thicker cardboard might be the way to go.... give it a bit of height, but the template would give it strength?
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Oct 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I didn't use a plastic template, but cut out a cardboard one, drew round it with a ballpoint pen, and then cut out with scissors. That way, no cut fingers, and it seemed fairly accurate. I like your block - it was worth the worry about your fingers!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Oct 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Well Pat you are a glutton for hard work LOL... rotary cutter is soooooo much easier than scissors LOL... even if one does has to live life on the "edge" with it. Sure has been a great journey to share with you guys.

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