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Happy October!
WELCOME TO THE 2012 HGTV FORUM BLOCK OF THE MONTH! 

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The theme this year is MAKE IT YOUR OWN!!!

ivy_cottage (Camilla) and I (CBQ, Little Red Hen) are 'egg'-cited and thrilled to be working with you on the BOM this year! 

You are not swapping, exchanging or anything else, just make the blocks we suggest every month, show us a photo of your work, and be entered into a drawing for a wonderful prize.  ALL board members are welcome to join us!

SEW ... each month, we will be doing a block from Quilter's Cache. We will also reveal some smaller blocks that you can make and join to your 12 inch 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.)

     
The smaller blocks are totally optional~ you can make what we suggest, make something else, or not make any at all! Make it your own!


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This year we will 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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One other important note~ we are NOT presenting you the blocks in any order. January's block will not go in the upper left hand corner of your quilt!  Just to mix things up we are presenting them in no particular order, but if you join us for the year, in December we will reveal the layout we have chosen. 

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Step One~
Now ... without further clucking ... HERE is the OCTOBER Block ~~

All Hallows Variation

Step 2~ the mini blocks will be posted below this post~~

SO Y'ALL COME ON AND HAVE SOME FUN!!!
AND DON'T FORGET TO POST THOSE PICS  WE LOVE PICS! 

NOTE: 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 !!!
       

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~October Finishers~


October finishers so far~~

STinMT
DJBrown
Handie Ann
CQwannabe
patty j
sister sue
Chlynn1129
Becky from NY
SDgranny
Sew Happy
alexemmarose
royalboomer
pvillelou
Anael7621


14 finishers~ c'mon girls you can do it!!!
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Step 2~ the mini blocks
Totally optional but lots of fun!!

----Sashing ~ cut 2.5 inch strips.
Two are cut to 12.5 inches, and two are cut 16.5 inches.

----Five (5) “Alabama variation” blocks
For the 6-inch finished (6.5 un-finished) the rails are cut...
AA - 1.25 inches by 2 inches
BB - 1.25 inches by 3.5 inches
CC - 1.25 inches by 5 inches
BG squares are 1.25 inches
center is 2 inches

For 5 Blocks (semi-scrappy... kinda, sorta)

(5).....2” BG (background) squares

AA...(2) 1.25” x 2” print rails per block (mix ‘n match - 10 total)
A......(1) 13” x 2” print strip and
.........(2) 13” x 1.25” BG (background) strips

BB...(2) 1.25” x 3.5” print rails per block (mix ‘n match - 10 total)
B......(1) 13” x 3.5” print strip and
.........(2) 13” x 1.25” BG strips

CC...(2) 1.25” x 5” print rails per block (mix ‘n match - 10 total)
C......(1) 13” x 5” print strip and
.........(2) 13” x 1.25” BG strips

For A B and C, sew BG strips to top and bottom (long sides) to each print strip. Press toward print. Sub-cut into 1.25” strips (2 per block are needed). These strip units are then BG-A B or C-BG strip units.

The Alabama variation block is constructed in the Courthouse Steps sewing order in that pairs are added to top / bottom or sides around the center.

Sew a pair of AA rails (1.25”x 2”) to the top and bottom of a 2” square BG.
Press toward the print.
Sew the BG-A-BG strip unit to each side of the unit just made.
Press away from center.

Continue in the same manner to...
Add BB rails and the BG-B-BG strip units.
Add CC rails and the BG-C-BG strip units.

To achieve a scrappier look, you could sew individual rails to the 1.25” squares but they are very tiny. You could also make your strip units less than 13” so fabrics would not be repeated as often as in the blocks shown. Entirely up to you!

The other two fill areas measure 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches...
You may use these fillers below or some orphan blocks or fussy cut a motif. We are thrilled that you have throughout the year, made this BOM your own.

----Checkerboard squares~ Cut 1.5 inch squares. Cut 12 of various prints and 12 of various backgrounds.

----HST's~ You can put HST's here, QST's, squares, etc. Whichever you choose, trim them to 2.5 inches before sewing them together. (Sample ~ used 6 HST, upper left)

----Flying Geese ~ Sample ~ used 2 flying geese measuring 4.5"x 2.5" sewn to a 4.5"x 2.5" log.

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Hello Ladies... I had to post early!
I will be going out of town and will be back next week. CBQ should be back next week, too, probably before me.

If you get your September block posted before the end of the day tomorrow, we will include you in the "Finishers List."

Have fun with "All Hallows Variation."

ivy

Printed out all the instructions - hopefully I'll get further with this one than I did with September

This one looks like fun! Thanks chickies for posting early! Have fun while being away and have a save trip!

Thanks for the early post, I really like this one. I've liked the others too.

I've got the directions printed off. I'm off to do some painting, then finish September. More outside chores on this lovely day and then I think I can do October. Hopefully I'll be done long before the 31st this time!!

Glad the bock was posted early, gave me something to keep me busy. This one was fun.

STinMT, Congrat's for getting the block done so early. You did a great job on your block. I just printed out the directions. Will do it later this week. Sue

Got everything printed. I'm still running behind. Working on two baby quilts for Christmas and a Christening Gown...so all of "MY" things are taking a far-back seat!

Hugs,

I've got the block printed but I might not go thru all those gyrations for the sidebars. I'm too far behind as it is.
Love the layout. Great job.

Am I missing something??? The directions for the extra blocks say checkerboard, but I just don't see where those are. Do you?

SewHappy, I think she is giving us options for the top left rectangle and the bottom right rectangle. This is a place she is suggesting that we "make it our own."

OK, thanks Mary Lou

Well, I cam getting close to getting these darn blocks done! I love the way this one looks!

Here it is. Done tonight with the stack of scraps that I have created making these blocks.

I'm thinking that grayish hst in the lower right is comming out. ugh... Why is it I have to look at a picture to see what is wrong with color placement.

Oh well what would I do tomorrow night if this was done? Deb

Pictures really are worth 1000 words, aren't they? Before you start ripping, try laying some of your other blocks beside this one and see if that grayish one still looks out of place.

Finally finished the base Sept. block this morning before work. Cut out the pieces for the small surrounding blocks hope to sew tonight.

Printed the instructions for Oct. BOM. I have some serious catching up to do.

DJ....The layout of that lower block is correct. The light and dark stripes are fine. Or do you just not like the color?

quiltbea; Its the color, too much gray and not enough blue. I am going to take pvillelou's advice and layout the finished blocks and see if it blends with the others.

If not - I will be ripping tonight

Deb

This is my October block this is the big block the next picture will be with the small blocks added to it.

now the finished block.

Ladies, some beautiful blocks are finished already! Great job on all of them!

Looking good so far!

Handie Ann, I really like the small blocks, very interesting.

I got all my parts cut last night, must get some other things done first but they are sitting there ready to sew when I have a spare minute.

Hi everyone!! I'm home!!! I spent the week after retreat with a friend in KS and had a great time!

I still have to unpack and get myself organized and then I'll draw September's winner~

Your blocks are all looking great!! I need to work on mine too! LOL

HandieAnn, beautiful block way to make it your own!!! Love your fancy small block. I'm just trying to follow the instructions given.

Finished my September block the WHOLE block including the smaller blocks. On to October this weekend then some more catchup on July and August.

I went back to the Sept thread and caught all you last minute finishers~ way to SEW!!!

~September Finishers~

SDGranny
Sister Sue
Becky from NY
alexemmarose
pvillelou
StinMT
Handie Ann
Anael7621
Chlynn
pattyj
Sew happy
DJBrown

And the winner is~~~



.......................................ready?.........



Chlynn

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!



Would you please PM CBQ with your snail mail address?

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Congratulations Chylnn!!

The blocks so far are gorgeous!! I'm hoping to work on this tomorrow or Sunday.

Congrats Chlynn

Those blocks are beautiful ladies! I should get my behind in gear and start working

I recieved my prize yesterday in the mail for winning the Sept. drawing.just want to say it is ok being late I understand there was a lot going on last month.Thank you very much the color fits very good into my stash.
I have the Oct. BOM all printed out but unfortunately my mother - in- law is here and I can't sew with her hanging over my shoulder.

Congrats Chlynn,
I was supposed to be fishing this week in Canada, but left and came back tonight. Boat trailer trouble and cold/snowy weather predicted so we turned around and came back home. Disappointed but very greatful that we noticed the trailer brake line was broken when stopped at a rest area, if we had been on the highway we would have had a serious accident. So anyways, I get to work on my Block this week, we'll see if I get it done. Pat

THANK YOU!!

I finished once again on the last day. ) I printed out the directions for October so I hope to get it done soon.

Way to go Chlynn1129 on winning last months prize.

Congrat's Chlynn on being the winner. I have not started on mine, but I do have the directions. Sue

Finished October and September, have July and August to get caught up.

Here is October

And September

Hi Ladies... I'm finally back home.

Congratulations Chlynn1129!
And, Becky you wouldn't believe just where your envelope visited in DDs car. So glad it finally got to you and it is a color that works well in your stash.

Beautiful blocks so far, ladies...

And Welcome Home, CBQ!

ivy

Sue was over today and we cut out the pieces and marked them for the block. After she left I thought I'd finish it and you have to do some real puzzle work to get the pieces lined up correctly.
CQwannabe, I like your block and see like a tumbling block in it that I don't see in mine, maybe after I post I'll see it, I think I have good contrast so if it is there I'll see it. Pat

patty, it is simply color placement that makes that optical illusion. Pretty cool to see it in CQwannabe's block!

And take another look at Handie Ann's block... she used 4 colors in her block instead of 3 giving the block yet another subtle difference but still striking!

ivy

Ivy, now that I went back and looked at all the blocks if I look at it just right I can see the tumbling going on. What an interesting block. thanks for pointing that out for me. Pat

Hey, Patty, you beat me to the finish of the block. I like the color combination. CQwanabe, Handie Ann and DJBrown- great job on completing your blocks. Looks like some of you got an early start this month and now have time for all those UFO Projects. LOL. Sue

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Pattyj, Pretty block, I see the tumbling block in yours.

CQ, beautiful blocks! I love the colors you've used.
Patty, your block is lovely! I can see the tumbling too, like in CQ's block.

Isn't that so very cool? Tumbling in a star block? I'm loving it. I can see it better in my block this morning. Thanks Pat

Wow! Some really great blocks! I am loving all of the colors and arrangements!

Congrats to Chlynn on winning last month's drawing!

I have been down and out with a respiratory influenza for 2 1/2 weeks but am on the mend and hope to get to my block this week.

Alexemmarose- glad you are now feeling better and hope to see your block by the end of Oct. I just finished my block, using Asian colors. Lavender and purple. I looked at it multi times to make sure I sewed it in the correct order. LOL Sue

Colleen, glad to hear you are on the mend.

Sue, love your Asian lavender and purple block.

Nice block Sister Sue, glad you finished it. Still see the tumbling block in the star. Even in yours. LOL Pat

Thanks everyone!
I managed to get the directions printed but still have not gotten around to sewing yet. I really hope to get to it this weekend.

Pattyj, I love that dark green fabric!

How are the Oct. BOM coming? Looking for more beauties to be posted. Sue