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Quilting: Sept BOM #1
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Sept BOM #1

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Instructions

Sew slow!
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Casual

Materials

Terrain by Kate Spain fabrics

What are you most proud of?

I got them done before Oct.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Must sew slowly. It's too much fun rearranging the second block - all kinds of looks.

 

51 comments

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Polarjo on craftsy.com
Polarjo
Sep 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I really like the way your arrangement on the second block works with your fabric. Great job!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
AlyxRansom
Sep 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ooh -- these are great! I'm going to get back into the swing of things -- going to a sewing retreat in... 11 days! Can hardly wait. I'm a few months behind (life, work, etc.) -- so I hope to get all caught up, and THIS is just the inspiration I need! Thanks!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You're welcome, Alyx! A sewing retreat - how fun!
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Beth245
Sep 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, congratulations Darns - they are stunning - the colours and layout are brilliant - wish my templates would hurry up and arrive so that I can start this months blocks.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Beth! I made my templates out of cardboard as I wasn't sure I would need the plastic ones in the future. They worked fine but don't cut part of the edge off like I did. I find sewing the curves to be pretty tedious so I don't think I'll be doing a drunkard's path quilt in my near future.
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Beth245
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for that advice Darns - is it like sewing curves in making clothes or a bit more difficult? I went and bought a small rotary cutter as I felt mine would be to big to cut such a small angle - hope it works.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hery, Beth, have a look at the two videos mo.sews listed in the post below - no pinning!
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Beth245
Sep 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much Darns and mo.sews for the links - I like them both - can't wait to get started.
mo.sews on craftsy.com
mo.sews
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very Pretty! Both of them! Ahhh I gotta get with it! Don't even know if I'll get to it this weekend....! (working OT)
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Working, hmmm, I vaguely remember working (nothing like rubbing it in that I'm retired now,huh?) Don't your employers know that you have critical sewing to do?
mo.sews on craftsy.com
mo.sews
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Ha-ha... my quilt blocks are required show-n-tell at work, on the bus, my kids.... Oh yeah... they know!
MsQuilty on craftsy.com
MsQuilty
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Me, too! I cut my pieces for the first block and put them aside (cutting that curved edge is really hard!) last night I pinned half of them together (LOTS of pinning). Maybe I'll get to the sewing machine soon :)
MsQuilty on craftsy.com
MsQuilty
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Me, too! I cut my pieces for the first block and put them aside (cutting that curved edge is really hard!) last night I pinned half of them together (LOTS of pinning). Maybe I'll get to the sewing machine soon :)
mo.sews on craftsy.com
mo.sews
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Somewhere on these conversations was a link to sewing curved seams, specifically these curved seams... NO PINS NEEDED! I'm definitely giving that a try! By the time my fingers warmed up the fabrics they would lock up and I'd be screaming! Here is the link: Sewing Crazy Curves Without Pins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlwVGoL4zV0
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mo.sews
Sep 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I know this means nothing to you Darns since you're already done with your blocks, but I'm posting another link for sewing these blocks. I like this one because she shows how to cut from the charm packs, AND she's using my machine (I love when they use my same machine!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiuqSWQlefk&feature=relmfu
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hey, mo, I watched both those videos & that's how I did my blocks (sort of) - they are much better than I am! But no pinning is great & I really liked the last one with the great curved quilts - might have to rethink my plan to never do curves again! LOL
Cherine F on craftsy.com
Cherine F
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, wish I'd done mine like yours. Great job!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for such a nice comment!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
All I can say this month is WOW!!! Love these, especially the fabric and layout of your puzzle block. Great job!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Jean! Puzzle block is fun!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yes the excitement is going up another notch or 2 with the last blocks so close. Going to be amazing seeing them all coming together, that's for sure!
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Pam NZ
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
And yav done it again Darns! Love em! Gosh don't they all look great together! Finish line is in sight... well for some LOL.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Pam! getting really anxious to see how everybody's quilts will look - there are going to be some fine quilts out there
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ooh I LOVE your second block so much, might have to try this one out, so cute:)
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Be my guest, desna! There are tons of ways to do this block, too much fun - -
CherylinID on craftsy.com
CherylinID
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So pretty!! Love the colors and how they all look together.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks a lot! I'm liking the colors too!
Emafish on craftsy.com
Emafish
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love these - great job!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Isn't it going to be fun to see all those quilts put together?
Emafish on craftsy.com
Emafish
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Definitely - I can't wait!
linynp on craftsy.com
linynp
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!!!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, linynp!
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Darns, your quilt is going to be bright & beautiful. WOW! I really like them all. Thank you for sharing.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Pamillia! I was going for cheerful - not my usual color choices but wanted something different
SandiePink on craftsy.com
SandiePink
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
BEAUTIFUL Darns! (I especially like the 2nd one :-)) Your Quilt is going to be Spectacular!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Sandie! I wasn't sure I would like this scrappy of a sampler quilt but I'm liking it now
DonaH on craftsy.com
DonaH
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
OOO, pretty!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
pamila on craftsy.com
pamila
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great workmanship - your corners, seams, etc. match perfectly,
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much, Pamila! I had to redo one seam matching 3 times - OCD anyone?
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This just looks better and better! The fabric is fantastic!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I really like this line of fabric also - was in the mood for something bright & cheerful
shobi on craftsy.com
shobi
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Like the way it has turned out.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks a lot!
Lookingpast on craftsy.com
Lookingpast
Sep 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous fabric--especially in #2 and I love the way you've interplayed the print and the background.
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I had to spend some time playing with the second block - so many options
DeniseRK on craftsy.com
DeniseRK
Sep 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So Creative as always Love #2. Great fabrics and composition...
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Denise! It took me awhile to get to these - had some other stuff happening - now on to the other two colorways
Charsewcrazy on craftsy.com
Charsewcrazy
Sep 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very nice, pretty colors
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!

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