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Quilting: June BOM #2 -- Alien Octagon
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June BOM #2 -- Alien Octagon

BOMJune#2--Modified

BOMJune#2--Modified

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

Instructions

This is a modification of the Octagon block -- which I just didn't much care for. So... I made all the pieces (not so hard) then I had quite the time figuring out what to do with them! Also, I think I turned one of the background squares 90degrees -- 'cause when I sewed that block it got all wonky. Yikes! The June blocks look so simple and they were, for me, the hardest yet. The Greek Cross ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Mod, Traditional, Casual, Cute


Materials

BOM fabric

What was your inspiration?

All these great Craftsy folks -- I love being here!

What are you most proud of?

That I stuck with it -- the piece placement of this block almost drove *me* wonky! But I love the finished block -- so it was worth it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Do something you love -- if you don't like a block -- make it something you do like! And... stick with it!

 

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Phenebock on craftsy.com
Aug 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the look. This is fun.
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Aug 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! He's a match for one of my earlier blocks -- the Way Wonky....
cherylsea on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing!! I don't know how you got there but I really like it!
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Aug 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I'm not quite sure how I got there either!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow Alyx! For "hard" blocks this came out beautifully. Love your twist on this!
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks much! Me, too. Can you see the alien? (He's a match for the way wonky block.)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I see him - he's hard to miss! Very spooky....
double d on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the look of this. I'm glad that you stuck with it and made a block you are proud of.
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. Me, too. Though, I confess, I had to redo that bottom stitching *three* times -- and it's still not quite perfect. But, this is my first quilting endeavor and I think I'll look at each block and it's own little pecadilloes and... smile. (I hope, anyway.)
Darns on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I know what you mean about June's blocks not being too interesting. Good way to explore different arrangements.
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Now I've got to figure out what to do with the "plates" for July. ;-)