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Quilting: BOM August Ohio Star
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BOM August Ohio Star

August BOM Ohio Star

August BOM Ohio Star

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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

Materials

Black, White and Red cotton fabrics

What are you most proud of?

I just decided to do it right away -- my machine was still warmed up from doing the July blocks... LoL!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Be very careful to sew with a scant quarter inch seam on this one... it does not have much room to spare. My block finished at exactly 12.5 inches, but I was expecting more... my seams "seemed" very shallow to me.....

 

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Sew bless on craftsy.com
Sew bless
Aug 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this !!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Aug 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Sew bless! I hope you will have a new project to post soon! I love your bright flowery fabrics! Your quilt is going to look great!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Aug 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ok just checked out all your BOM's and I am a massive fan of all of your blocks:))))
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Aug 02, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Wow, Desna! Thanks! :)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This just slays me. LOVE IT!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Lol! Jean, I love your comment... and your enthusiasm! :)
beeboop71 on craftsy.com
beeboop71
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very Very Nice!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Badgersue on craftsy.com
Badgersue
Aug 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great contrast with your fabrics.
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I am working on the second August block... it is a bit more challenging for me, but in a good way! :)
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shazdove
Jul 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looking at this and the other blocks you have done, I can see that you have a good eye for what works, each block holds its own very well, you have tallent, will be following your work now.
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Aug 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am flattered. Thank you for your compliment. This class has been a wonderful confidence-builder for me. Each new block is a new challenge, and I am enjoying the process.
a1angiem on craftsy.com
a1angiem
Jul 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
your points are PERFECT! great job!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks... I just followed what Amy said about stitching direction, and "nesting" the seams. I have learned so much in this class... never thought I would want to try triangles, but after doing the Feb blocks, I was hooked... still not always perfect, but I am no longer intimidated by matching up the points!
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AlyxRansom
Jul 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yikes -- is this one of the blocks WE"RE doing?!?
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Lol! August blocks came a couple days early! I was ready! (but I'm going to study the written instructions before I start on the second one -- a double star)
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Jul 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I totally agree about having a 1/4" foot. Mine also has the metal guide. Makes sense to purchase one, since quilting is all about the "1/4"seam" or scant. Mine wasn't expensive. Maybe one that's your machine type is on Amazon,
Ladybev on craftsy.com
Ladybev
Jul 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very, very nice! All of your blocks look so well together. Your quilt is going to be dynamite!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Ladybev! I never dreamed I would be doing a mystery quilt, or a block of the month... and I also never would have believed how much fun it is to participate in this inspiring project!
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MirkaMas
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks awesome!!! (Just finished my July's, tomorrow I will do the August's, so my mashine is warmed up as well. But a little bit of sleep is necessary... lol). Like your fabrics!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 31, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
MirkaMas - I love the style of your dresdens. I am eager to see what you come up with for your August blocks!
jenris on craftsy.com
jenris
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Di4N4, Looks like you are first up! Well done. Love the extra border around your center medallion. Adds a lot to the overall intricacy look.
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, this was a fun one... I wanted to use a certain fabric for the center, but it just wasn't quite the right size, so I ended up adding a little bit to it... kind of like we did on those log cabin blocks.
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nmackay
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
that looks pretty good! How did your block measure up?
nmackay on craftsy.com
nmackay
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I don't think there's going to be much room either on the double star block, I think I will be taking it very carefully as well. I really should invest in a quarter inch foot, am currently using masking tape as a guide.
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I rushed through, but I was VERY careful about my scant quarter-inch for all of the seams... My finished block was barely 12.5 inches. I trimmed a teensy bit, just after I posted the photo. There is not much room to spare, on this one!
Di4N4 on craftsy.com
Di4N4
Jul 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh how I Luv my quarter inch foot!! You should defininitely look into getting one! Especially if you sew bleary-eyed, late into the night like I do! Haha! Mine has a little guide that keeps my fabric edge lined right up! it is great!

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