Just checked out all the August blocks. What great jobs everyon has done. It shows me that I don't have to try and use the colors suggested in the downloaded patterns. Sillly me.... When I do my I feel really free to do as I please. Keep up all the great work. Nan F.

Thanks for the compliments on my block. I'm now on the daunting task of working on July, lots and lots of satin stitching.

linmcquilter - even enlarged, I don't see your blue marking. You did a good job of lightening it. If you still aren't happy with it, possibly you could write to the manufacturer to get suggestions.

quilterlynn - I can see some of the beads in your photo. I like your idea of adding some larger ones with white; I think it would be a good compliment to those already on the quilt.

Lynn, Great block! Love your color choices. You can see the beads when you enlarge the picture.

To both Lindas, your blocks are great! Great colors!

Maggie in E. Central Illinois

Well, here's my block and my beads don't show up AT ALL in this picture. They do show better on the block itself, so I'm not sure. I'm going to think about it. Might add some larger white ones and just leave the littler ones.

ljkn52 wrote:
What a great way to preserve a vacation memento.

I had decided awhile back to add crystals to several of the earlier blocks but had only found one color so far. Then, the other day I found this beaded bracelet I bought in Turkey that had broken and thought the color of the beads would go great with the background star. I was quite pleased with the results.

QuilterLynn: If you think the tiny beads aren't quite enough, how about just adding more.

Great block, Linda. The beads are great! I used tiny, tiny ones and am wrondering if they are enough.

We'll see..............

That IS a stunning block! The beads are the perfect complement. That is going to be one great quilt when it's finished. I love the dark background.

I basically finished the August BOM. I placed the beads on for the photo but won't sew them on until after the project is quilted. I've posted the photo in my profile.

Thank you all for the appreciated comments. Linda your block is beautiful, I can't see any blue. Remember there are no "Quilt Police" in the BOM squad. I have the star and one leave stitched down on my needle turn and my star is wonky, but it will be just fine.

I've uploaded the Roses & Baby Breath block! I had a horrible experience with this one - I used a blue marker on the background, and it WOULD NOT come out! First time I had this experience. I'd used a different brand on the other blocks, without a problem. I know, I know... Test First! I used every trick in the book, and finally got it light enough, but it's still not completely gone. I'm considering Margo's embroidery outline method. But then I would have to go back and outline all the background stars. On second thought, I think I can live with the very faint blue that still shows. Oh well, lesson learned.

Judy another winner! I just love the look your fabric is giving on this one.

Judy, love your Bright Block! Woo Hoo! Love the colors!
Lynn

Maggie, Nancy, Heidi and Judy your August BOM 's are great, Such a variety and color. Nan you July block is great, we will have some great quilts

Margarita in Auburn, CA working away on my block