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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Block of the Month - Block 2 - June 2016  |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
 Posted - May 29 2016 : 8:13:23 PM
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Each month a new block (or two) will be posted and a new thread will begin for each new month. I hope many of you will join in and we will have a lot of new quilts in 12 months or less.
You can join in at any time. We'd love to have you!
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This month Marilyn (TexasGran) chose our block(s) for June a couple days early. You can either do one of them or both of them. Both blocks have been around for a long time.
Remember to use scant 1/4" seams when making these blocks.
For the beginner quilters she chose the Rail Fence, one that is very easy, but looks great. This will work very easily with stripes and plaids.
http://www.quilterscache.com/R/RailFenceBlock.html
The other one she chose was Churn Dash, a pattern that has many variations that have evolved along the way. You will have to be careful with stripes and plaids on the corner half-square triangle blocks in this pattern.
http://www.quilterscache.com/C/ChurnDashBlock.html
HELPFUL HINT for the Rail Fence block:
You might want to make your 2-1/2" strips 1/2" to 1" longer than the 26" the pattern specifies. Press the seams to the darker color before you cut them into 6-1/2" squares. You will now have a small piece left over after cutting four 6-1/2" squares.
If you are making this block really scrappy, you can make 16 strips of different colors, each will be 6-1/2" long. Sew them together in groups of 3 and you will have 4 different sets to sew together for your block.
HELPFUL HINT for the Churn Dash block: For the 4-7/8" squares in steps 1, 2 and 3 that the directions say to cut in half, I find it easier to make your strip 5" x 10" and cut those into two 5" squares instead of 4-7/8". Then draw a diagonal line corner-to-corner on both light-colored squares, put the two squares right sides together, and stitch a scant 1/4" on each side of the drawn line. Next cut apart along the drawn line, press the squares, and trim them up to 4-1/2".
Your blocks should measure 12-1/2" square when finished.
Have fun with these blocks and post your blocks so we can all see what fabrics you are using.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Edited by - quiltee on May 30 2016 10:25:27 AM |
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2016 : 06:33:16 AM
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| Love your selections Marilyn! Off to look through my stash of fabric to make my selections#9786; |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2016 : 10:21:17 AM
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They are great selections.
Who would like to select one of the next block(s)? Let me know ASAP and I will add you to the list of selectors in the order you respond. Remember to choose your 12" blocks from www.quilterscache.com so you can post the link to the patterns. IF you would rather, you can email me with the block choices and I will post for you.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 05:05:49 AM
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I'm going to try them both, thanks for the great choices, Marilyn! Hope I can do them ok!
Linda, i'm just learning but I'd be happy to try to pick a block sometime.
Hugs and Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 08:09:47 AM
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I'm going to try and make the June blocks this week, in between trying to clean my house to get it ready for BUNCO net Friday. Let's see those June blocks.
Christy has already chosen two blocks for July! Great blocks, and you will all love them! This is going to be a great quilt for everyone.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2016 : 3:37:06 PM
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| Linda, I will be glad to choose a block! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2016 : 3:40:06 PM
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Amy - you can choose a pattern for August.
Julie - you can choose a pattern for September.
If you need assistance with the www.quilterscache.com website, just let me know.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2016 : 8:22:49 PM
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Here are my renditions of Marilyn's blocks. You will notice that I made the Churn Dash block with the traditional 2 colors. You are always welcome to add another color or subtract a color when you make the blocks.
HINT: When you enlarge the blocks to make half-square triangles, be sure to TRIM them to the proper block size or it will be a tad too big and could make your block wavy. This would have been true for Mr. Roosevelt's Tie, block from Month 1, also.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2016 : 04:46:35 AM
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Linda,
Love your blocks! Love the fabrics.
Denise Ann |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2016 : 2:58:25 PM
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I need to make another set of these. My originals went away in a little jungle quilt, to a child at Cooks.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2016 : 3:18:58 PM
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Marilyn, Marilyn, Marilyn...what are we going to do with you. LOL
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2016 : 3:39:23 PM
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Nice blocks, Denise. Shame, Marilyn. Don't you know to take pictures before you send them away in a quilt? LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2016 : 07:16:18 AM
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BTW: Marilyn, my comment was to make notice of the fact that you are so giving! Gotta love you for that!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2016 : 3:56:20 PM
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Yes, Marilyn is truly a giver - of her time, talents and her talented results. The kids at the Cooks hospital are so lucky to have her and her granddaughter's beautiful quilts.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2016 : 5:23:42 PM
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Here are my two blocks. I took a cue from Linda on using two colors for the Churn Dash block. |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2016 : 6:33:15 PM
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I love your blocks, Julie. Especially the trailer prints. I just bought some fabric with vintage trailers on it.
I'm glad you liked my version of the Churn Dash block. What I like about quilt blocks is you can change the colors, number of prints, and sometimes even placement of the colors to make completely different looking blocks. These are your blocks, and you can do whatever you want.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Julie
Framingham
MA
140 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2016 : 06:43:45 AM
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| Thanks Linda, they aren't perfect, but my skills are improving. I also love the variety. |
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
831 Posts
Denise
Shoreview
MN
USA
831 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2016 : 2:46:04 PM
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Julie,
Very cute blocks!
Denise Ann |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2016 : 05:53:19 AM
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Christy has chosen her blocks for July, and has sent them to me. I will post them on July 1 (or maybe a day or two sooner) with some helpful hints.
Amy is choosing a block or 2 for August and Julie for September.
Amy and Julie - please send me the links to your blocks as soon as you choose them so I can see if clarification might be necessary for the newer quilters.
Thanks, all!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2016 : 03:34:47 AM
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Will do, Linda! I love the blocks everyone has made so far. Mine are cut and hopefully will be sewn this weekend. I have to put in my 2 cents about Marilyn, too. Marilyn, you are one of the most giving, true-hearted people I've ever known. :)
Hugs and Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Matthew 25:40
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 08:14:47 AM
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I have block suggestions from Christy (July), Amy (August), and Denise (October).
Everyone is going to love these blocks!!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2016 : 8:54:41 PM
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I love those fabrics, Beverley.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Block of the Month - Block 2 - June 2016 |
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Block of the Month - Block 2 - June 2016
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