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Quilting: October Block of the Month
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October Block of the Month

October BOM's

October BOM's
Circle of Geese Block
Friendship Circle 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: Cute, Funky

Materials

Cotton Fabric and seam ripper!

What was your inspiration?

To finish this BOM course before starting the 2013 course.

What are you most proud of?

That I am FINISHED! Yeah!!!!! And didn't give up!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The Circle of Geese Block has come out too small. I am disappointed as this is my last block and it is the only one that did not measure up to 12.5" :(

My advice... you need to sew this one with a very scant 1/4" seam. I am not going to rip it out as I have done enought ripping out on these two blocks to last me a lifetime... I will just have to add a little border to this one.
Another piece of advice... sew these blocks up when you have no one to distract you as you need to keep your mind on what fabric goes next.

 

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mpac5000 on craftsy.com
mpac5000
Feb 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
If you are going to do the quilt as you go method the way Leah does it, the size won't be a problem. She has you put a 2.5" border around each block. Your blocks are really pretty.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Feb 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks mpac5000 I still have not decided which way to go with the quilting as I am still deciding on fabric choice for sashing.
Bonheur on craftsy.com
Bonheur
Feb 14, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Bravo for the use of october block.
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Feb 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you :)
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Feb 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Woo-Hoo! Done! Done! Done! Feels good - yes? The colors are so pretty. Now you get to the fun of deciding about the sashing, quilt as you go or assemble the whole top, what to quilt, etc. And you thought you were done?? LOL See you in the 2013 BOM class - -
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Feb 10, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I know its great to have finished the blocks but then it really is only starting another stage.... I have to choices for the sashing and border so will have to lay them all out and see what looks best, decisions, decisions, decisions... :)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Congratulations Desna! I think I know how you feel - glad to finish all 20 - and glad to be done with these last two!! I struggled a lot as well. Odd how the prettiest results seem to come from the hardest blocks eh? Anyhoo - they're beautiful and well worth the wait. Can't wait to see your 2013!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Feb 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Jean, Yes the prettiest blocks were defintely the most tedious and time consuming, but worth the effort. Now 2013 BOM here I come:)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Jolly well done Desna... these are both just beeeeautiful! Love how you've done your circle of geese. Isn't it just amazing how the placement of the fabric can completely change a block!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Feb 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Pam, do you realise it was you who gave me the final push? You were wondering was I putting off finishing the 2012 BOM and I know I was. So thanks for the little 'push' Pam :)
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Di4N4
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Congratulations Desna! Your blocks look great! Don't worry about the size... you will probably be adding a sashing, so you can make up the difference with that. You are right about "no distractions" with these blocks, Lol! I remember how I struggled with them!... You have done well!!! :)
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Feb 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Di, Its annoying when one is wrong size but hopfully when sashed it wont be too noticable. Gosh, now I have just realised I have to go pick fabric for the next part! I was so pleased with finishing but I really havn't haha!
mpac5000 on craftsy.com
mpac5000
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Desna, your blocks are so soft and gentle looking. You did a great job. I did the recognize the circle of geese block. Using the contracting color in the center changes the whole look of the block.
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desna
Feb 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks mpac5000, I am very glad to have them completed, I had been putting these ones off and I now know why! I love how the circle of geese one turned out.

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