patricej

thanks, all. the compliments are a nice reward for having to dive into my scrap bags three times in one weekend. that's the hardest part for me. takes me ages to pick through and find colors i want to use. then i have to do it all again when i change my mind halfway through the blocks. :?

joy

Hi, Shelley - that is what I call colourful and yes, I do recognise a couple of materials there....!!! please post your quilt when it is finished.... are you nearly there yet?

ShellyQ

No not yet Joy will be a while. I am only using the BOM for it and am doing them at 9", so will need about 30 blocks. Am poss going to put a frame around each one to help them all work tog, would need less blocks if I made an alt block to go with them, haven't decided yet. But will definately post when I get something tog. Thanks for the lovely fabric :P

Steve

Did the centerpiece to accompany the runner. I did this so that I can get use to making prairie points and machine stitch in the ditch before working on the large piece. I decided to make it Christmas colors so she can use it on the full table (with extension leafs) during the holiday when the runner is off. I was going to put red as a center but decided it would be too bright on a dinner table, when food should be the main focus.

jbsstrawberry

Psssst...Steve...as lovely as the food will be...I still think it will be your runner that will shine!! I can't wait to see the finished piece.
Everyone's blocks are so beautiful!!!

ceannastahr

great job Steve. I see you realy enjoying this block. I'm so glad I picked one everybody likes.

Country Quilter

It has alot of potential! I can't wait to see the tablerunner!

annmarie

Great block Steve - don't you ever SLEEP??????????????

Steve

Well, it is true Annmarie that I'm an insomniac, but I don't really quilt too much at night except right after work and dinner. Remember too that I work late so I’ve a couple morning hours to do what I’d like (wonder what that is?).

I'm finding this block has really gotten much quicker in its construction. After the initial hunt and peck method of getting it together, just knowing how to piece it right helps tons. I actually felt lazy yesterday because I didn't take anything to work to quilt on my break. I suppose now another Hawaiian appliqué is in order.

amma

Wow Wow Wow, an awesome bunch of blocks :D :D :D They are all gorgeous, colorful and love each of your own combinations of colors!!!!!!

Annemarie, love your fabrics, those are some of my favorite colors!!! (and a big portion of my batik stash, lol)