Quilt block challenge of the week

**mauimagic** · 04-06-2009, 10:19 PM

Welcome Kim, glad that you are joining us!! Quilt blocks can be any size that works for you. I am working primarily on wall hangings and lap quilts so I usually do 10-12" blocks. Have fun!!

**peanut** · 04-14-2009, 07:28 PM

Okay, here are the last three blocks. One for a week ago, one for last week, and one for this week.

Old Maid Puzzle II

Northern Lights

Anvil II

I decided to switch the medium and light tones in Old Maid Puzzle II. I don't like the results...too yellow.

I found Northern Lights easy to do. Anvil II was a bit more complicated/finicky to get the corners to match.

I'm starting to run out of the original fat quarters I had for this quilt. I think I'll wait and see how many blocks I can get. I'd love to get 20, but that's hardly likely. We'll see...

**mauimagic** · 04-14-2009, 07:41 PM

Will have to wait til I get home to see the pictures Peanut - they don't come through at work.

I picked my pattern and the fabric, so should have a chance to cut this weekend - very simple, but effective I hope!!

**mauimagic** · 04-28-2009, 12:49 AM

Your pictures came through and I like all of them!!

This past weekend we went to Oahu for a conference and I carefully packed fabric, scissors and (I thought) the pattern. Got there and the pattern was home, so I cut the fabric into strips for the rag rug I want to crochet.

After working 10 hours today and doing three loads of laundry, I am treating myself to cutting the quilt triangles. I may get my square done this month after all!!

How's everyone else doing?

**peanut** · 04-28-2009, 03:38 PM

Thanks for reminding me I need to get crackin' on another block! Can't wait to see yours Mauimagic. How's yours coming Kim?

**mauimagic** · 04-28-2009, 03:52 PM

Got all the pieces (72) cut out!! Plan on sewing tonight!!

**mauimagic** · 04-29-2009, 01:48 AM

I finished my monthly quilt square. As soon as I get pictures up, I will share it with you!!

**mauimagic** · 05-02-2009, 12:02 AM

Finally figured out how to down load pictures to an album - one of my Hawaiian quilt squares - this weekend I'm going to take some pictures of other creations and post them - this is fun!!

Then I need to choose my next quilt square project.

What have you all been doing?

**mauimagic** · 05-05-2009, 01:54 AM

Here is my first quilt square - mine are monthly!! Let's see if it attaches okay.

**mauimagic** · 05-05-2009, 02:18 AM

well, I tried uploading it again - don't know where it went, but may show up here when I post!! Would appreciate any ideas on my being more successful in uploading pictures please!!

**peanut** · 05-05-2009, 01:52 PM

mauimagic: I'm not sure about uploading photos. I actually take them on my digital camera and upload them to my computer, resize them in Paint Shop Pro, and then upload them to Photobucket, and from Photobucket I copy and paste the image code here at the Village under links. I can't figure out how to go direct from my computer to the Village. Not sure I can.

I've been super busy. No time for sewing. Will get back to it eventually. Time to go uncover the garden and go for a walk...

**peanut** · 05-05-2009, 06:57 PM

I took a break from quilt blocks last week and this to finish this...

It's my first English medallion quilt, based on a pattern by Bettina Havig in [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Classic-English-Medallion-Style-Quilts/dp/1574328298"]"Classic English Medallion Style Quilts"[/ame] She calls it "Wigglesworth".

**mauimagic** · 05-05-2009, 07:01 PM

Will have to check the picture out at home, love the name!!

**vickilynn** · 05-19-2009, 04:18 PM

Wigglesworth - that is beautiful, the colors are so perfect!
You really did a great job. Did you hand or machine quilt?

**peanut** · 05-19-2009, 06:39 PM

It's a machine quilted medium sized stipple pattern. I've got to get cracking on more quilt blocks. I finally have my sewing room set up. Just waiting for a chair now. Then I'll be good to go.