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TOPIC: Block 1 Sizzle

Block 1 Sizzle 20 Jan 2019 21:22 #144984

hollyminer OFFLINE Posts: 84 Thank you received: 63	eswitkes: regarding cutting the background fabric. Block 1 was too close for my taste so, yes, I am increasing the size of the background for all the remaining blocks so that the outside edges are about 1/4 inch larger all around and I will be able to square up to 20.5"
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Block 1 Sizzle 20 Jan 2019 11:49 #144982

bbquiltmaker OFFLINE Posts: 1498 Thank you received: 1762	eswitkes, great question about cutting Bock Corners larger. I am cutting mine 10.75" and trim slightly when the blocks is done. I have a 20.5" square ruler which makes that very easy to do. The MOST IMPORTANT thing is that the inner curve exactly matches the curve on the Block Corner Template--the outside edges can be as large as you like.
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Block 1 Sizzle 20 Jan 2019 11:39 #144981

eswitkes OFFLINE Posts: 2	Is anyone cutting the framing fabric a little larger to trim to size later?
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Block 1 Sizzle 19 Jan 2019 06:44 #144959

mellymoo OFFLINE Posts: 74 Thank you received: 17	Decided to take on the challenge of this lovely quilt. Here is my completed block for month 1. Using my own fabric, but sort of following along the lines of the cool version. Attachments: 1547901791...6170.jpg (34KB)
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Block 1 Sizzle 16 Jan 2019 21:15 #144948

LynnLHyman OFFLINE Posts: 2 Thank you received: 29	Block one finished....
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Block 1 Sizzle 16 Jan 2019 18:29 #144947

hollyminer OFFLINE Posts: 84 Thank you received: 63	Beeps...I like your approach and look forward to seeing more. I tend to like having all my colors/fabrics figured out in advance, but always wish I could be more of a "risk taker".
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Block 1 Sizzle 16 Jan 2019 15:49 #144946

bbquiltmaker OFFLINE Posts: 1498 Thank you received: 1762	Nice, Beeps. Unusual color choices can be inspiring--thanks for sharing!
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Block 1 Sizzle 16 Jan 2019 14:12 #144945

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I tried two different version of the first block. Not really warm or cool! As you can see, I am experimenting with color. I usually work improvisationally. I rarely do patchwork and thought I needed some skill building with perfecting points, etc. This is quite an adventure. I'm not sure about my color palette yet but having fun experimenting outside my comfort zone.

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Block 1 Sizzle 16 Jan 2019 11:00 #144943

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Yes, this is the full size block. I cut a 17-1/2" circle out of a 21" square for the background. As for stress relief, when you do something you enjoy that takes complete concentration you forget for awhile all of the other things you should be doing instead. When I was told we had a month to get out of our city home, I pulled out a 1000 piece puzzle in the shape of a leaf. We ended up getting 2 months but it took the whole time with lots of helpers. My husband really liked this block. He said those were his colors.

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Block 1 Sizzle 16 Jan 2019 09:44 #144942

hollyminer OFFLINE Posts: 84 Thank you received: 63	Wow Annis. I am in awe of your piecing skills. SEW perfect! Is this the full 20" block? You made me laugh with your "stress relief" comment. What do you do for fun!?
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Block 1 Sizzle 15 Jan 2019 21:57 #144940

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I needed some stress relief so decided to try piecing this block without paper. I would show you how I did it but it would take too much time and you probably don't want to know. I won't be making the quilt but might make another block or two. I started a new challenge project this year using a fabric panel and a block of the month and this block may work with it. If not it can be saved for something else. I haven't had a lot of time to sew for the past 6 months as we finally did our final move to our country home after commuting back and forth for 5 years. Still lots of stuff to sort and this is a busy month for other things.

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Block 1 Sizzle 13 Jan 2019 12:12 #144914

ConnieB OFFLINE Posts: 9 Thank you received: 55	I plan on making one quilt, but combining both warm and cool blocks in a four by four format, so I will have some duplications. Rotating some is brilliant, to make them look just a little different in my quilt. Thank you for the idea! Just got my foundations, but still need to prewash my fabric.
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Block 1 Sizzle 12 Jan 2019 22:16 #144909

vintagelady OFFLINE Posts: 15 Thank you received: 53	Like the colors you used for the block.
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Block 1 Sizzle 12 Jan 2019 19:40 #144906

LindaFRS OFFLINE Posts: 15 Thank you received: 5	Here's a photo of my completed block 1. Hope this works!
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