Friday, April 27, 2012

Blogger's BOM #8

Here is April's block for Blogger's Block of the Month. I changed it up just a little so I could have some of my background fabric in there. Amy of Mrs. Schmenkman Quilts sponsored our block this month.
It wasn't a difficult block but the seams were rather bulky in some areas. My sewing machine didn't really like them but it worked out pretty good. Once I was nice to the machine, things got better.
Here are all the blocks so far. I have no idea how the blocks will be set. It should be interesting! I like them all so far.

The mystery quilt at my guild is almost over. I have made 8 rows of blocks. Since next month is the last month of clues, I think we'll be sewing the rows together and actually making a quilt top.



These are the blocks I made following the clues for the mystery quilt. They're very similar except one block has medium prints in the corners and dark squares while the other is reversed.


 The blocks are all in rows but I'm not sure what the final layout will be. I have a feeling that every other row will be flipped around. The last clue will tell us! It's a fun way to make a quilt and I used only fabric I had in my stash. At our June meeting, we usually display all the mystery tops and it's amazing to see how different they all are.


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13 comments:

  1. AprilApril 27, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Pretty block pattern. And the mystery quilt along sounds fun. April @little mama hen

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonApril 27, 2012 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks, April. The mystery quilt really is fun. You just don't know what you'll end up with!!

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  2. SharonApril 27, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I am SO behind on all my BOMs. Your blocks look great and I LOVE your mystery quilt from your guild!!!! The pattern is so easy on the eyes and just moves beautifully.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonApril 27, 2012 at 10:51 PM

      Sharon, you were doing so good!! I'm only doing 2 projects that I have to keep up with and that's the Blogger's BOM and the Mystery Quilt. Two of them keep me busy! I'll be glad when they're done. Less pressure!!

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  3. FarahLinApril 27, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Love the bright colour fabrics used for the BOM. Your mystery quilt is looking gorgeous, how big are the blocks?

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonApril 27, 2012 at 10:49 PM

      The mystery quilt blocks are 6 1/2 inches. Sort of small! I plan on adding a few borders to get the quilt top to a good size. I will post pictures when it's done!

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  4. The Slow QuilterApril 27, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I love the fabrics you have in your BOM, they have movement to it. What is the patteren work on the fabrics? Also loving the mystery quilt, do you think I could get a copy of the mystry to share with my Bee members?

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  5. CilleApril 28, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    The Bom is looking lovely. Great block isn't it? Your color scheme is great :)

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  6. Tessa @ TheSewingChickApril 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Rosemary. Your blocks are beautiful. Thanks for following my blog, I am following yours, too :)

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  7. Auntie EmApril 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Can't wait to see the finishes to both of these mysteries. You've done really well keeping up with them both.

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  8. GinnyApril 30, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Love your mystery quilt and BOM, they look great! Love that Kaffe Fassett red fan fabric I have a bit in my stash :)

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  9. SamMay 5, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I really like the mystery quilt! I've never done one before, it looks fun. All of your project look very well made and cool colours for your BOM.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 6, 2012 at 11:02 AM

      Sam, thank you so much for your nice words! Hope you visit my blog often!!

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