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My block is finally done. I worked on it yesterday while at home because we were having 16 trees cut down in our yard plus some clean up of dead tops and windfalls. I spent most of my time watching them work and taking pictures and just couldn't concentrate on much. I guess I wasn't really in the mood to do all the pieced mini's either. I used the triangles left from the middle, some 4 patches I had from another project and just added interesting fabrics to two sides. I can always change it later if I want to.

Patty, I love your block! The b/w with purple is a great choice! Like you I added some interesting fabric instead of doing all those tiny squares

Patty, I said it before: I cannot wait to see your top put together! It is going to be stunning!

I love the Black/White theme with the touch of color. Your quilt will be gorgeous when you have all 12 done. Great Job!!!!
Only 6 days to complete the May block, you can do it. Sue

Sew Happy, stunning block. Agree with others can't wait to see your bloccks assembled into a quilt.

Finished the main block this morning plan to finish the rest of it today. Raining here so a good day to sew.

Beautiful blocks everyone! Here is mine for May.

Yay Susan, you made it. Nice looking block.
Now how many more hours until the next block gets posted??
Sew Happy your block is very striking I like how the little amount of purple really makes that design pop. WTG

AMAZING blocks, ladies!

Five (5) sew days left...

(ivy)

Patty and Susan...your blocks are very pretty...very interesting variety!

I have to say, it didn't even occur to me to do this BOM challenge in blacks and whites. All of your blocks have turned out so dramatic and interesting.

Beautiful blocks...each and every one! Even with the un-sewing y'all have been talking about. Hugs!

Sorry for my AWOL status lately...and my blocks are not even started this month...but my plate runneth over when unexpected tasks.

Spending this weekend helping my niece/nephew paint their newly sheet-rocked basement (2 bedrooms, living room, mud room, laundry room, closets, stairway). Got a coat of primer down yesterday...now need to do 2 coats of paint.

They have their new baby arriving any day now! It's gonna be a girl...and with 3 little boys...we all are just overjoyed for them!

And, since I'm an excellent painter...of walls! just had to volunteer to help out. Her ankles are so swollen...I feel so badly for her too! But she is a great mom and wife...and does not complain...just keeps trudging along. She is an RN and so, she understands what she "really" can do and when to rest up.

Have also been taking time to sew up some baby blankets and cute little dresses...cause her baby shower is next Saturday.

But hope to still get my block completed before next Friday!

Hugs to all!

Kathy- Congrat's on the upcoming event (baby girl). Hope all goes well for everyone and enjoy the new addition to the family. Sue

A new baby - what fun!! Don't envy you all the painting though - UGH!

Loving the B&W blocks as well. Maybe the next time around.

Susan - yours really turned out well.

It's only May and I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing a "show" of all these beauties put together.

You ladies so inspired me I made myself go downstairs and I actually FINISHED this month's block with all the small pieces. I'll take a picture tomorrow when I have more natural light. That makes 2 months that I finished completely One I have to start all over and the others I need to finish up the small pieces. I do a little here and there so I'm guessing those will all come together at about the same time.....in December or so I've decided this one I'm keeping for me.

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This was the perfect sewing weekend, rain yesterday and snowing today. I finished my 3rd May (Flowers) block.

Oh that is so pretty - I love the added embroidery you have on your block. Snow???

dear, dear Shawkl, never lacking for things to do, are you my dear! Congrats on the new baby in the family...makes one smile!

STinMT...another gorgeous block! Your blocks have such interest...all of them!

Can hardly wait to see everyone's beautiful quilts at the end of our challenge!

OK - so I finished the smaller blocks for May - here's the picture (I have to post it, it helps keep me going on this )

I notice one of the HST's is going to need to h ave some fabric repeated in other blocks - no way am I tearing it apart to "remove" the one with the definite red on the bottom.

Boomer...GREAT border blocks! I particularly love your checkerboard. This will be one interesting batik quilt!

Awesome blocks ladies!

Kathy, I hope everything is well!

Only 2 more days to complete your May BOM. I know you can do it . Show us your pic's. Sue

Didn't get my April block finished in time because of my surgery and a computer crash but here it is. Love everyones blocks. There are going to be some beautiful quilts when we are finished.

Here is my May block but still have to do the small blocks.

It's the main block that counts
Your blocks are lovely but I like your April block best! (I hope you don't mind me saying this)

Just 1 day and we'll know what the June block will be.
Is there any chance you chickies can tell us a little bit about the final lay out? Pleaaaasssssssseeeeeeeee?????????

Anael, getting early info from our fearless leaders is "like pulling hens teeth" Ok, tried to get the big grin, but it didn't work. Pat

Almost the first of the month.....looking forward to seeing what our fearless leaders have in store for us. I think I'm coming out of my 6 month funk...this BOM project was just the thing.

sdgranny, LOVE your blocks!!! You must have an autumn theme going. Will be gorgeous!

Thanks for the comments- I am trying to use lots of scraps. A friend dropped by with a bag of her scraps so last night I did the bow ties with her scraps. I am trying to incorporate new colors.

Great blocks, SDgranny!

Any more finishers for May?

Not gonna make it on time this month...I'll have to play catch-up in June.

I finished the main block and a couple of the side blocks. Have a little catching up to do on two months of side blocks.

My block is "sage green" not gray, lighting wasn't very good today. Dreary rainy day here.

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I am so sorry y'all. Once again, I have failed to do this month's block. Just too much going on right now with trips coming up and other projects. I will probably try to get April, May and June done (with the extra blocks), add them to what I already have and call it a quilt. The remaining 6 mos will most likely be just the main block, and put them together for something else. Obviously, mine will not be whatever "theme" was planned originally, though I am curious as to what that is.

Jody, your block is lovely and your execution is very well done! Nice job!

Great job CQwannabe!

No worries Elle~ it sounds like you keep plenty busy and 'trips' are always very fun! Have a great summer!

The June block is up ladies~ can't wait to see it in all your colors!

~CBQ

Finally finished my May block and will show you all of them that are finished. Now to get the June one done on time. Hot here so good weather for sewing.