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Happy February!!!

I am so HAPPY to see so many new players this year!!

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WELCOME TO THE 2013 HGTV FORUM BLOCK OF THE MONTH!

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The theme this year is Secrets
SavedSinnr and I (the crazy one) are 'egg'-cited and thrilled to be working with you on the BOM this year!




A Bit of Background......

*ALL board members are welcome to join us! There is no commitment or sign-up. Just join in the fun by posting on this thread.

*You are not swapping, exchanging or anything else, just make the block we post on the first of each month; show us a photo of your work, and be entered into a drawing for a wonderful prize.

* Each month, we will be doing a block from Quilter's Cache.

* In the intro post, found hereintro post
we explained the extra blocks needed to make a larger quilt. These blocks are totally optional and secret! We will remind you each month to make your secret block.




Credit: Marcia Hohn has graciously said we can use blocks from The Quilter's Cache again this year. Please read her Terms and Conditions at: http://www.quilterscache.com/. And follow the below guideline. "Should photographs of items made from Original designs be posted on your group website, they should also be clearly marked with the name of the pattern As I have it named, and that it is from The Quilter's Cache/Marcia Hohn." (Since you'll post your pictures in this thread, you will be covered by that statement.)



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This year we will again challenge you to stretch your skills, ideas and creativity, while sewing and even trying new block patterns as well as methods. We are here to help! Use this thread to post your questions, problems anything related to the BOM~ and we will try to answer them for you.

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ARE YOU READY???

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Step One~
Now ... without further clucking ... HERE'S the February Block ~~

Morning Stars

Additional Notes~

** Do NOT be intimidated by paper-piecing!

**When you open the template to print the pieces, you may have to click on the page before printing to get the page to enlarge to the right size. Make SURE you measure the little one inch square to check.

**Cut rectangles of fabric 3.5 x 4.5 inches for the triangles~ the larger size will help you to not end up with spots that don't get covered.

**For the corner triangles cut 2~ 5 inch squares and cut on one diagonal.

**Press your fabrics well before starting~ a spritz of starch will help too.

**Take your time~ you have all month.




Step Two~ make another chain block for this month.
~or make more~ you will need 13 chain blocks.

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DON'T FORGET TO POST THOSE PICS WE LOVE PICS!

If you have trouble posting pictures, or have a challenge with resizing them to post, you can SEND THEM TO ONE OF US VIA EMAIL, and we will BE HAPPY to resize them and post for you !!!



January Winners~

Elainetoo
Meme quilts

February Finishers~

Kentucky_Sunshine
PatriciaAnne
alexemmarose
J Lu
STinMT
Elainetoo
Anael7621
Chlynn
MountainLaurel
Becky from NY
headielamar
HandieAnn
sister sue
Malou
Quilter Jen
Meme quilts
Patty j
CQwannabe
Northern Nana


19 finishers so far! Way to sew girls!!

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Chicky will be along to post her block in the morning. I thought she sent it to me, but didn't find it~ and I sure can't call her at this time of night! LOL

OMG!!!

LOL You can do it!! Read through the tips above and take your time. This is really an easy block if you just take it one step at a time.

I thought I would check quick before going to bed. I have done a little paper piercing and loved the results but it really made me think while doing it. I will give this one a try on Sunday.

I like this one, can't wait to see what everyone does. You're all doing great so far!

This looks like good one. I like this pattern and I love paper piecing.Hope to do this one tomorrow.

Good Morning BOM friends ! I hear the sun is coming out today, but I'm staying in ... 9 in the morning is just not my idea of fun outside

Here's my contribution for BOM ... I know it might look tough, but it's REALLY NOT! Like the Crazy gal said, if you just follow the directions, and just take one element at a time, it's alot easier than it looks ... and the points on this block ROCK! That's one thing about PP'g, the points are sharp and exact

I've already raised all the protests my BOM friends would want to ... but seriously, even for someone like me that doesn't do PP'g, it was good Just a tad stretching of my skills, but growth is good, right ?

And let me just say ... IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN! I'm not a paper piecer per se, but this one was good ... I was surprised at how easy it actually was ... CBQ gives excellent directions, so just follow the directions and ask questions where you need to

We're looking forward to seeing all the beautiful creativity that comes out this month! C'MON .... YOU CAN DO IT !

Beautiful blocks ladies. I am one that likes paper piecing, but don't know about my color selections for this one.. um rwb...??

Just a point on printing the templates.. if your program doesn't print to the 1" test square. I had to change my paper size to 8 x 10" (20 x 25 metric) in order to get the right size. Still used my 8.5 x 11 paper, just printed to the smaller size.

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Thanks for sharing your beautiful blocks with us. Paper Piecing!!! Not my cup of tea, but I did print out the directions. Maybe I can have Sew Happy do mine for me , see she loves paper piecing. LOL Will work on it smoetime this month. Sue

LOVE IT!!! Paper piecing is right up my alley. Can't wait to print it off and get started. Today I have to work on my Valentine PC's, but I will get to this ASAP.

BOM Chickies...nice blocks! Always so helpful to see them made up! I actually don't mind paperpiecing but am always worried about the sizing so for that sizing tip, Elainetoo, I thank you!!

I think y'all know that I am not a fan of paper piecing ... but I'd like to lay down a CHALLENGE to the BOM friends ... even if you're not a fan of paper piecing, give it a try... you might surprise yourself, and really like it It's a perfect opportunity to take a small step with ONE BLOCK ... easy enough to give it a good trial run, or a practice

Thanks for stretching ME, CBQ

I have my instructions and patterns printed. Now to decided on colors. That's my project for this weekend. I have 4 chain blocks finished and two more started. That was all I had cut so I'll get the rest of them cut this weekend also.

I just knew we had a group of paper piecer's who would like to see a PP block. Have fun ladies!

I was positive that we would have pping block this year. Now to print out the pattern and actually make it.
Just a question. with the sizes of the rectangles and triangles are they sized generously or just making do? I took a pping class at LQS cut the fabric to the size they said and because I was new with that technique I didn't have an easy time making the pieces fit and it was so frustrating, I gave up.

Patty before you cut your fabric,pin it to your paper to see what will fit. I cut mine generously to be sure, but still try not to waste too much.

Thanks Patricia,,, I think I don't mind wasting a little fabric, so I'm going to make a trial and then adjust the size as needed. That way when Sue comes down I'll have it right for her. I don't like things when they are so precise that there isn't any cushion. Does that make sense??

You're correct Sue, I do like PP'g but I wouldn't want to take the fun experience away from you!! Maybe you'll discover you really like it!

Patty~ did you read the 'Additional Notes' in RED above? I really did try to make it easy for everyone.

Sew Happy- just had to offer the opportunity to you. LOL. I am sure I can do it, but not this weekend. Sue

LOVE IT!! Both blocks are terrific ladies! Like them both very much.

you ladies are sewwwwww cute and funny...and I have one page of this done...3 more to go...but Caleb thinks it's time for momma to play with him...lol...of course he dosen't really understand momma was already playing ~sigh

It's not hard...and comes out beautiful...but I still don't like PP'ing

Sue there's plenty of room with fabric, the cuts are generous

Not overly thrilled with PP!! Looks like it will be a challenge but I'll give it a whirl, maybe, over the weekend. I like both of the blocks shown... beautiful colors!

Well, I set aside the Valentine PC's and Did my BOM tonight. I am so happy with how it turned out. Tomorrow I will post a picture because tonight in artificial light it looks gray! It really is amythest in color, so hopefully in daylight the true color will show.

I decided not to procrastinate this month,and finished mine and 2 chain blocks after dinner, got the 2 fellas tucked into bed, and took a pic

Funny how when I don't wanna do something or like doing it...i'd rather just get'er done! LOL

Great block! I really like the red and white

KS, for not liking paper piecing, your block looks terrific. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing. Sue

It wasn't bad at all The center was the trickest bit, getting all the bulk of the seams to play nicely.

I love read and white quilts, they always make me smile...so this ones for me!

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KS- you did you! I like your block and especially the red and white. Maybe that's the key when you don't like pp... just do it! I'll remember that about the middle being bulky and wonder if the Chicks have any hints on that part?
Good job getting it done so fast!

Very nice KS. Like the red and white.

I pulled out the fabric and printed the pattern yesterday. Have to go to the LQS today and hopefully find my background fabric. Was going to do scrappy background, but don't like what I have on hand.. we'll see what I find. The other LQS where I'm sure I can find something is a little drive, so maybe later this week a short road trip.

Kentucky your red and white block is very striking!

Trish - your block turned out great! For someone who didn't want to do it, you did it well and first!

KS, you block is very striking. see pp's isn't so bad, right?
one suggestion I have is take the paper off the sections before the final assembly. it went together so much better.
Now I have my picture ready. finished last night.

Thanks everyone for the compliments

ohhh I just love your block Patricia Anne, Amethyst is my birthstone, and yellow is another of my favorite colors, great colors together.

ETA: Although this was not hard...I still DO NOT enjoy pp'ing all that flipping and flopping and pressing...lol...but it is done, so I can breathe a little before March!

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Patricia Anne- great block and thanks for the tips. Will work on mine later this month. Sue

Kentucky and PatriciaAnne...GREAT job! Your blocks are gorgeous! Really love the red and white. I may have to do a red and white quilt some time.

Whoohoo Kentucky and Patrician Anne! Your blocks are both wonderful!! I do have a passion for red/white!

I took the paper out of the seam allowances and pressed those joining seams open to reduce the bulk in the center~

Another quick finish! Nice block Patricia Anne... I like the colors! Thanks for the tip about taking the paper off before putting the sections together. I need all the hints & tips I can get!
Just saw your tip CBQ... thanks!

Hello my stitch friends! Worked a bit this morning on my Feb. block and got it finished...YEA! The background is really a sage green and the red is an Asian print that I thought looked like Chirstm@s balls so hope it all goes together in the end! Just glad it is finished!

Oh, My! Love that block with the red and black! Very nice and what a good job on it!
I like seeing all the different color choices.

Ok girls I caught up with myself here is January and February Block

J Lu, this will be an impressive quilt!

J Lu, love those blocks! The black and red make for a beautiful look. Now you're all caught up until March's block... good job!

Blocks are looking good ladies. Here is mine.

Ooooh...ST....dramatic block!! I will have to go back and see your January block now...was it the one with the little embroidered flower in the center?

Beautiful blocks ladies, I too love seeing all the color choices, each one is so pretty!

ST- another beauty! The different colors make the block look so different. I've pulled my fabric and will try this tomorrow. It helps seeing the blocks that have been made just to get an idea for color placement. So glad we're sharing them!

Oh, nice fabric/color selections.

Very pretty Elainetoo...isn't it interesting how different the blocks all look with different fabric colors and values? Love this part...seeing everyone's work.