Block 1 done! I’m doing all black background because I’m going to make these as pillow shams to match other quilts

HelenW you mentioned the copy of the line block What exactly are you referring to. I like your idea and want to try it. Also like your colors. Those are two different blocks correct?

Ah Helen... clever idea and thanks for sharing your technique. I see now that it won't use too much fabric to do a preview.

Holly,
The blocks are 8 1/2 inches with seam allowance not the 20 inch as the pattern. I decided on 8 1/2 so I could enlarge the block from the line copy so it would just fit a normal copier
size piece of paper. I make a copy of the line block onto a piece of freezer paper that I run thru the copier. That way I can cut out a block piece and iron it to the
fabric that has fusible on the back of it. Then just lay it down on the foundation outline I made and fuse. On the second one I just cut a square of black fabric 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 and
that fused the whole circle onto it. I have made a lot quilts that I wish I would have made some different colors after I got done. This way I am auditioning
and can still make the changes when I make the full size one. I have learned that blocks like the second one can have a lot of bulk by all the seam allowances that meet in the center. My solution is to appliqué a circle over the seams, and then cut them away from the back. It looks like part of the design and solves the big bump in the middle.
Helen W

HelenW: what a cool way to plan out your blocks. Are your mock-ups full size? I would not have enough fabric to do both. Your quilt is going to be quite unique and exciting! Can't wait to see more.

Alma, if the 1" was accurate, my guess is you didn't tape the two pages exactly on the lines to create the 10.5" edges of the Block Corner template.

Here is my block 1 mock up from the line drawing plus one more block. I have decided to use the line drawing
to decide on what my colors will look like in the blocks. I am just using raw edge fusible appliqué, and will have
a wall hanging when it is done. I will start making up my actually blocks once I get my colors worked out.
Right now I am having a lot of fun playing around with the colors.

Hi Barbara
This is so helpful - thank you. I printed my block corners and my 1 inch square was accurate, however the pattern is 1/4 inch larger than the 10 1/2 inch piece of fabric I cut per instructions for the corners. Is my pattern off?

Ahake10, here is the page with the Month 1 pattern

thequiltshow.com/learn/downloads-for-classes/category/86-bom-2019

If you still have trouble, try using a different browser, like Chrome or Safari

Linda, the 1" square is there so you can be certain the patterns printed the correct size. If the square is not 1" the patterns are off. Be sure your printer is set for "Actual Size", not "Fit to Page" or "scale". Since your square is .75", you have a printer issue. Work with your printer until your square measures 1".

I still cannot get the month 1 block to download. When I click on it, I only get the instructions. help?

I've watched the video and read the instructions....But hearing in class about the 1" square at the bottom of the pattern page ... My block does not print out as a 1" square it is 3/4 of an inch. Hearing others in the class I think this is a problem. I am VERY new at quilting and am terrified that I am going to do something wrong.

Please tell me the significance of the 1" square?

Lost,
Linda

M4everr, your block is beautiful--well done!

Your block looks great!