Hi everyone,
At last I have finish my July and august block. Just in time because tomorrow there will be another one. I am looking forward for the next block.. I also posted a few quilt I am working one. Trust me there are many more, but these are project I am really working on. After the BOM I do some Red Work and when the sun is shinig I work on my other pastel quilt. So long, time is limited.
So many fabric so little time.......hihihih
From a sunny Belgium sins yesterday, will there be more I wonder
Duffy

Sandy, your block is absolutely lovely! I can see what you mean about the outlining. I was just reading an interview that Sue Garman gave, and she said to let the blocks speak to you as you look at them - sounds like that's what you did, and look at the results! Great!

I have finally posted my August BOM in my profile and waiting for Sept 1. I outline everything with a single strand of floss this time (white for background star and black for everything else). It is very sutle but seems to add a finishing touch. Love everyones blocks.

I've finally finished up my August BOM.... just in time for September to come out! I've used lots of beading in this block again and it adds sparkle. I also did a stem stich around the inset fabric on the vase with gold and it gives it that something special u can't really see in the pic. U can find my block in my blog at:
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Carla

Florence, all your blocks are very pretty; I agree that you might want to have at least one more block with the bright pink in it. I'm also trying not to use the same fabrics, well at least for the flowers. I've decided to go ahead and use some of the same greens for the leaves. I'm also trying not to duplicate vase fabric. This project will definitely keep us using our imagination.

In all my excitement about the ability to post 12 quilts, I forgot to say that I've finished and posted my August block... that's what took me to my profile page in the first place!
I also have all 8 so far, and am thinking I'll need to do more with the brighter pinks and hope that I can come up with an arrangement for all 12 that balances the blocks w/ and w/o large stars as well as the lighter and darker pinks that seem to have happened! I'm trying not to use any one fabric twice, except the background stars... need to keep adding to my stash!
I've picked out potentials for September so I'm ready and waiting... Florence

Linda I really love your August block, love the pieced background, and your choice of fabrics is great.

Margarita in Auburn, CA

Linda, the colors you've chosen are fabulous together. I like your block alot. Well done.
-Patti

Thanks for all the kind comments. Reading all the posts the past months and seeing everyones beautiful and unique ways of birthing each months designs has given me the push to continue and see this project thru. Well, off to take the last bath towel from the embroidery unit and get the gift wrapped, then onto the wedding at 4pm.

TTFN, Linda

Linda - your new color pallette is really pretty! Such rich colors! I am looking forward to seeing the next ones you make! Mary Kay

Oooo, Linda, GREAT block (I'm going to have to search for different adjectives ). Love the color you used for your flowers (I'm sorry, Sue, they just don't look like roses to me). And your pieced background is terrific! In the spirit of the Olympics, I would give this one a solid 10!

Maggie in E. Central Illinois, hoping for rain (didn't get much yesterday) but hoping it hold off until after our local Farmer's Market and Sweetcorn festival. Also, don't want it to rain in Springfield on Mr. Obama's parade.

The August blocks are looking great. You ladies and gents are awesome.

Linda - I LOVE the colors of ur August block and ur baby's breath is awesome

Carla

Everyone's blocks are so cool. I love the ideas you all come up with. Thanks for sharing.