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Very nice blocks ladies. There sure is going to be a variety of colors this year.

I'm really having a hard time deciding on a color. At first I was thinking blues and yellows, now I'm thinking about 30's. I'm just not sure how 30's would look in this pattern. Also I don't have a background that I want to use, so I may have to go shopping tomorrow to see what I find.

All the blocks so far are really stunning!!

Fabric shopping is always a good thing Good luck with finding your background!

Everyone's blocks are just fabulous!!

Meme~ I think 30's would work great! Think of Eleanor Burns Egg Money quilts~ scrappy 30's and they are all wonderful!

I have next month's block finished. I hope y'all still like me. LOL

Tell us Crazy, what did you do? Y seams? Lots of tiny pieces? HST, small ones? Maybe I will figure out a quilt design with 11 blocks

LOL Anael! I'm not that bad!!

I have decided on the Stonehenge Fabric line to use for all my blocks , plus my chain blocks. Now that I have my sewing room clean and can find my cutting table, I am ready to start on my block. Hopefully I should get it done by the weekend, because on Monday I will have Jury Duty for a full week. UGH!!! Sue

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Really nice blocks ladies. Like them all. I am not doing the BOM for this year. Want to finish up my many blocks I have before I do anymore. Hope I can stick to this.

Mary

Anael, love your colors! Then again purples are my favorite colors.

So many pretty blocks! I really like Anael's. PatriciaAnne - I can't wait to see the next birthsone!

Angela - where's yours?!! Nothing like a little pressure! LOL!

SisterSue - you can't go wrong with Stonehenge! That will be fabulous! Has PattyJ figured hers out yet?

When will it be February? Or, now that I've read CBQ's post, she would all be afraid?!!

WCFC, I have finished my block. Patty J is on to plan B. I am not sure which fabric she will use. My block does look better in person. Colors are purple and creams. Sue

All the blocks are looking great. Looks like we might see several RWB quilts. I have not done one yet, but Patty J and I are working on QWL. That one will be very Patriotic and we will proud to send it out. Looks like we have great interest inBOM for 2013. Yea!!! Sue

I haven't checked this thread for a few days and what wonderful additions have been added with the blocks! I do love seeing all the different color combinations and choices.
KBlue, love your blues! alexemmarose, that poinsettia in the middle is so pretty! And your QOV top is so nice!
Elaine, I love blue and gold together.. nice block!
Patricia Anne, I like your first birthstone block and can't wait to see the next ones!
Anael, gorgeous fabrics! So rich looking with the flecks of gold in there.
sister sue, I like your choice of Stonehenge fabrics and colors!
Could never pick a favorite! Wouldn't it be a nice scrappy colorful quilt to put all these in one top!
CBQ, be kind with our next block! We've got the rest of the month to be thinking about it and worrying!!

Have to stop by and tell all I love seeing what everyone is doing. Love seeing the colors being used.

Also a thank you to CBQ for the fat quarter and the pin cushion. Thank you, thank you. A reward for just having fun and doing something I enjoy.

CBQ,thank you for the beautiful FQ. Like STinMT said "a reward just for having fun and doing something I enjoy." I love these BOMs, should have 2012 finished this weekend and to 2013 next weekend.

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LOL Anael! I'm not that bad!!

Boy.... could I tell y'all some stories

BEAUTIFUL BLOCKS this month quilters! Love all the different fabrics used ... I'm thinking on doing another set in (what else), batiks!

and Jill ... be careful what you ask for, wanting Feb so fast

Wow SS, now I'm scared

Thanks to all for the compliments on my block. I intend to use the same fabrics for all blocks.

While cleaning my sewing room, I found the perfect fabric for the backing of my 2012 BOM quilt. So, I used the fabric for the backing, pinned the quilt and used decorative stitchs and now have a completed quilt. I decided to post it here. I also completed my first chain block and have material cut for the rest of the chain block. Sure looks like it should be a pretty quilt. Sue

I knew we were going to be in for some exciting times when Chicky showed up to help host. We should be afraid, very afraid, But I know that whatever they throw at us we'll be able to do 'cause they're going to help. Right?????
Here is my Jan. Block. I'm going to do blues and whites/creams. Haven't started my chain block, but at least I've decided what I'm going to do. Pat forgot picture

Gee, maybe I need a nap. I also forgot to mention how beautiful everyone's blocks are. There sure are going to be some beautiful quilts again. Pat

Will this be conducive to the QAYG method? Because that may be the only way I end up with a completed quilt.

Hope our leaders answer PatriciaAnne, I might try that method too. Pat

You could do a QAYG with your blocks.

Patricia Anne~ yes, any quilt can be done as a QAYG. You can quilt, join the blocks in the front, and add the extra strip to cover the seam on the back~ it will give the back a windowpane look.

Pat-I love the blue and white. You knew I would love it, because Blue is my favorite color. LOL Sue

WOW Ladies! awesome blocks! I think i may jump in on this one. What is, or does the "chain" block look like?

Kim, that is the big surprise at the end of the year. Your chain block is your choice. Anything that you want to make. I'm doing something that I haven't done before and I'm going to keep it a secret even from Sister Sue.!!! That is going to be hard. I think the first few posts from our leaders on this thread will explain. I hope you are going to join us, you won't be sorry. The chain block is supposed to be secret and at the end of the year is going to be the big reveal. Come and join us. Pat
PS Kim, If you check out the first posting then click on the intro in light blue it will give you examples. Have some fun and join us. Pat

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I knew we were going to be in for some exciting times when Chicky showed up to help host. We should be afraid, very afraid, But I know that whatever they throw at us we'll be able to do 'cause they're going to help. Right?????

I don't know Patty. I think our fearless leaders turned into leaders to be feared

Beee-u-ti-ful block Patty! Did i read that right? You are keeping your chain a secret from Sue? Way to go!! LOL (sorry Sue)

Anael!!

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I don't know Patty. I think our fearless leaders turned into leaders to be feared

Tsk tsk tsk LOL

Thats OK with me, because she does not know my chain block. We will just have to do our chain blocks at our own home and no sharing. LOL Sue

Now you all know this is going to be sewwww hard for me keeping this secret for 12 Long months, we'll have to see if I can do it, I really want to.

I did find some background fabric on Saturday. Maybe tonight I can get the first block cut out. I'm still now quite sure on my chain block. I have 2 different ones in mind and I think I'll try making one of each and then decide which one I like better.

I got the 2012 BOM top done. I like it a lot better now.

I have also got my January block done. I still do not have my chain block, but I have 12 months to get them.

Here's my January block

Handie Ann- your 2012 quilt looks beautiful, I love all the fall colors. The Jan. blocks looks great.Jen, I love bright colors and your block shows it . Thanks for sharing. Sue

Quilter Jen, I love your block. My favorite colors!!! I have my block cut out and mostly sewn together. I'm not sure I'm going to like the finished look when I get it sewn together. I may have to go back and rethink one of the colors.

I love seeing all these blocks! Handie Ann - I love how you used the same fabric for the points and the inside of that square! I looks really neat!

Granny - you quilt turned out gorgeous!

Jen - your block is so pretty as well! I didn't chose it, but those of you who've chosen a black background are going to have such pretty quilts.

I can't wait to see more of these blocks. I know Lindsay keeps trying to scare us, but I really can't wait for the next one!

You will all laugh when you see mine. City/Sandie calls it a design opportunity I call it... tiredness lol. Needless to say, i wasnt worried enough to pick it all apart. BoM is a sampler and it won't matter in the grand scheme of things.

Jane_Kiwi

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Jane - I liked it right away. Since we are doing chain blocks too, I thought it would be perfect right away. I didn't even notice that it wasn't exactly like the example!

Jane, I like it!!

Wow! Blocks and quilt tops are looking just GORGEOUS! I have been a little MIA...very busy with daughter and granddaughters visiting. Daughter and one granddaughter went home and left 3 year old granddaughter here for a few days. She ended up sick...both ends...so haven't been around to see the pretties!

Anael, love your purples! SisterSue, Stonehenge batiks are gorgeous and will make a gorgeous quilt. Patty J, your blues will be fresh and pretty. HandiAnne, very pretty Christm@s colors! Will love watching this since I am making one, too. QuilterJen, your purples look like a stained glass~very pretty. Jane Kiwi, I will watch in interest as you make your blocks. Interesting colors together.

Thanks for the lovely eye candy...always inspirational.

I am also redrafting all the blocks to finish at 9", because I hand quilt and live in a small house (really a room in my parents' house)... I have had the stained glass like fabric for YEARS and decided I should finally use it!

Way to SEW everyone!!!

I am so happy we have so many new players this year! Welcome! Stick with us~ your finished quilt is going to be a beauty!!


January Finishers~

Becky from NY
headielamar
STinMT
Will Quilt for Chocolate
MountainLaurel
Malou
KBlue
alexemmarose
Elainetoo
PatriciaAnne
Anael7621
sister Sue
Patty J
Handie Ann
Quilter Jen
Jane_Kiwi

Whoohoo and you have nearly half the month left! Can we make it to 20 finishers?

CBQ- I'm almost sure you'll get 20 finishes by the end of January! There have to be 4 more who can't resist trying this BOM!
I'm loving every block I see. Jane, I like your block! Quilter Jen, love the fabric in yours.
Can't remember names of everyone else but do like seeing the different combination of color choices.

Sew Happy, are you joining us for this years BOM?????? Would love to see what you could come up with. I loved your 2012 quilt and do hope you join us. Sue

Thanks for asking about me Sue. No I won't be doing it this year but I'm checking up on all of you, great blocks so far everyone. I just couldn't come up with any ideas this year so decided to work on the many projects I already have. I'm almost ready to show mine from last year with all the borders on.

Jan. block on my to do list for this weekend. Figured out my chain block and ordered fabric it should be here today or tomorrow.

Great blocks everyone, 2013 will be another BOM year of stunning quilts.

I finally got my January block finished. I also finished 2 chain blocks last night. I still don't know if I'm satisfied with the colors in this first block.

Sew Happy- I am sad you will not be joining us, but keep checking the posts anyway. I think we will have some great quilts by the end of the year. Let us know when you post your 2012 quilt, so I can enjoy your talent all over again. LOL Sue