Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
I'm writing today's post on Monday. I have another full week of helping my daughter ahead of me, so I'm trying to be prepared. Poor Rachel. She is in the hospital after a what should have been a routine procedure. Without going into detail, as I'm sure she wouldn't want me too, I'm concerned. She's had a hard time with recovery from having Reed and now this major setback. Please think of her and our family...pretty hard on everyone but Reed. He's doing great! Do the weeks pass as quickly for everyone as they do for me??? Of course I'm super busy with everything, but really, I'm blinking and here we are again. Today's pattern is designed by Lisa Bongean, Trail of Tears. I love it! In fact I really love it as I unknowingly made it for last week's mini! Sorry Lisa, I have not even looked ahead at all the other blocks! Like I said last week, I don't want to be influenced. Oh well, if you made it last week, you are ahead...I have made another Penny block for today. Question of the Week... Do you keep a written list of your "works in progress". "quilts I'd like to make" and "projects that have all the parts and just need to be started...planned but not commenced"? Before I answer this question, insert a visual image of me rolling on the floor laughing hysterically. NO, NO, NO and NO. Same song, second, third and fourth verse...I'm an unorganized, fly by the seat of my pants, go with the flow, and impulsive quilter 95% of the time. I can be organized once project begins. Any LIST I've ever made, I HAVE LOST. I think I can sum up my quilting life as organized chaos. Works in progress are here somewhere, couldn't count them last week because I can't find them and don't really know what to look for, but when I find them, I'll be SO surprised!!! Yes, a list would be helpful... no comment. As for a list of quilts I'd like to make...that list is in my head and it changes, see above sentence...same song....impulsive. Planned? Well you know the answer by now. But, if I'm working on a book, those quilts are planned. I applaud those well planned quilters, and fellow blockheads who make lists, don't lose them, and know what quilt they want to complete or make next. Trail of Tears by Lisa Bongean At first I thought I wanted a yellow, red and brown block. It was just 'ok'. Then I switched out the red for the blue and was happier. I used Lisa's Triangle Paper for 1 1/2" finished triangles.... super fun and SO FAST! I'm saving the yellow and red triangles for something else...extras are never wasted around here. They are a 'good thing'. Thank you Lisa, I enjoyed playing with options! CLICK HERE for the link to Lisa's blog and her pattern. and please visit my friends' blogs to see what they have made. For updated list of the past patterns and links go to: http://blog.modafabrics.com/blockheads/ Copy and paste into your browser, if needed. 3" Mini Penny Using the same blue fabric as above, but added a few more yellows from the BlockHeads scrap box. Cut yellow and blue squares 1 3/4" or use 3/4" finished Triangle Paper. If cutting squares at 1 3/4", make your half square triangles, press to the blue and trim units to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". Arrange like my block or any way you choose...there are SO many options. In case you missed it, this was one of my Penny blocks from last week. 3/4" finished HSTs. It really is square...but doesn't want to lay flat. Sorry this is a quick/short post. Mr. Reed aka Mr Cool Headed (Monday) to the hospital to see my sweetheart and care for Reed while Madison and her Dad go to swim lessons. Take care, dear friends and hold your loved ones close! Wednesday the 28th is Rachel's birthday. It would certainly be nice to not be in the hospital on her day! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/ Moda - Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
Hello everyone! Another week, another block! and this week is MY week. I'm so happy to bring you... Basket of Triangles Pattern link is below. For this block, I chose a background from Lizzie's Legacy, a red print from Hope's Journey and the brown and gold prints are from Rachel Remembered which is shipping to shops this week! Yay!!! Be sure to starch your fabrics before cutting...it makes all the difference with these small blocks. I could have used 1" triangle paper, but cut 2" squares for HSTs instead. I then trimmed each triangle unit to 1 1/2". I like that method for small amounts of triangles most of the time. You will notice in the pattern, cutting instructions are given for 1 7/8" squares, so I've only added 1/8". Note the brown triangles at the top of the basket? Those must be cut from 1 7/8" squares. I always layout my pieces, sew in groups and replace in the layout before proceeding. Makes it easier to catch a mistake. I love baskets! Take your time, cutting and sewing accurately. Pressing of the triangles can be tricky as you sew units together for the brown and gold triangles. You might try pressing seams open, or pressing to the side with the least resistance. I press to the side. That's me, my preference. Do what works for you. I like my seams to stagger. I pin next to the side of the seam and I do stitch over my pins. Bad girl, but I do. I showed you last week how I press seams...I un-sew the stitching, twisting (flipping) the connecting seam so the seams go in the opposite direction. This gives me a very flat intersection. Then after I join rows, I may need to clip 1/4" away from the seam to continue staggered seams and flat intersections. Here's the back of my basket. Note the intersections, the flipping of seams makes cute 4 patches. What a coincidence...the question of the week concerns pins! Didn't I just confess that I sew over pins? It's not a great habit, and I do hit some occasionally. I do a lot of finger pinning as well as straight pinning. When I pin long sashes or borders, I like the long Clover pins, but for pinning block parts, I prefer 2507 Clover Patchwork pins, super thin and sharp. For the traveling sewing kit, I like the Little House pins in the cute little tin. And, talk about sharp!!! No wonder they are contained in that tin! I pinned a lot on these blocks! And please press carefully. Tiny 3" blocks are so easily distorted. Last week Lynne gave us a Penny Basket, and you saw the Mini Penny Basket that I made. If you missed, go to last week's blog. But, since I know not all of you like applique, I posted, while at Jury Duty, to Facebook and Instagram, the little basket block I made to show this week. Yes, I made the block with the intention of showing it for my mini this week, but scheduled the blog post without it. I blame nerves over Jury Duty. Monday night I decided to try making Basket of Triangles in a 3" block and .... oh my, it is so cute...they both are! The other little basket is actually known as Cake Stand. The block on the right is what I made last week, for this week. The HST units are 3/4" finished. I made the one on the left, this week, for today, and it has 1/2" finished HSTs. I strongly recommend 1/2" triangle paper or cutting squares 1 1/2" for HSTs and trimming to 1" after stitching and pressing. I used Lisa's 1/2" papers for the brown and green triangles and then cut squares for the rest. Rectangles are cut 1" x 2 1/2", squares 1" and for large cream triangle, cut a 2 7/8" square in half diagonally. If you like making these 3" cuties, please sign up to receive my blog post delivered to your email. I'm loving these 3" blocks. to download the pattern for Basket of Triangles, CLICK HERE. Happy Sewing! Tuesday, I made Lisa's bonus block...I actually found leftover geese units just the right size for the star points and whipped up some triangles using 1" triangle papers. Fabrics are Eliza's Indigo and Rachel Remembered. Another awesome alternate block! Thanks Lisa!!! Hope you are all enjoying making our blocks! The creativity of those shown on social media is wonderful to see. This is just month 8! 40 blocks to go. Be sure to visit my friends' blogs to see their blocks. Their links are below. Last thing on today's list... the long awaited Rachel Remembered is shipping to your local quilt shop this week. To those who missed the starter bundles, here's your chance to pick up some of my pretty fabric...I'm a little biased, I love this line! This photo was from last October when it was shown at Quilt Market. My big Ohio star quilt I call Rachel's Garden is hanging now, in Hancock's of Paducah for Quilt Week...anyone going to Paducah? I've never been. and this was posted by Moda.... Thanks for visiting! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/ Moda - Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
Hello everyone! Another week, another block! and this week is MY week. I'm so happy to bring you... Basket of Triangles Pattern link is below. For this block, I chose a background from Lizzie's Legacy, a red print from Hope's Journey and the brown and gold prints are from Rachel Remembered which is shipping to shops this week! Yay!!! Be sure to starch your fabrics before cutting...it makes all the difference with these small blocks. I could have used 1" triangle paper, but cut 2" squares for HSTs instead. I then trimmed each triangle unit to 1 1/2". I like that method for small amounts of triangles most of the time. You will notice in the pattern, cutting instructions are given for 1 7/8" squares, so I've only added 1/8". Note the brown triangles at the top of the basket? Those must be cut from 1 7/8" squares. I always layout my pieces, sew in groups and replace in the layout before proceeding. Makes it easier to catch a mistake. I love baskets! Take your time, cutting and sewing accurately. Pressing of the triangles can be tricky as you sew units together for the brown and gold triangles. You might try pressing seams open, or pressing to the side with the least resistance. I press to the side. That's me, my preference. Do what works for you. I like my seams to stagger. I pin next to the side of the seam and I do stitch over my pins. Bad girl, but I do. I showed you last week how I press seams...I un-sew the stitching, twisting (flipping) the connecting seam so the seams go in the opposite direction. This gives me a very flat intersection. Then after I join rows, I may need to clip 1/4" away from the seam to continue staggered seams and flat intersections. Here's the back of my basket. Note the intersections, the flipping of seams makes cute 4 patches. What a coincidence...the question of the week concerns pins! Didn't I just confess that I sew over pins? It's not a great habit, and I do hit some occasionally. I do a lot of finger pinning as well as straight pinning. When I pin long sashes or borders, I like the long Clover pins, but for pinning block parts, I prefer 2507 Clover Patchwork pins, super thin and sharp. For the traveling sewing kit, I like the Little House pins in the cute little tin. And, talk about sharp!!! No wonder they are contained in that tin! I pinned a lot on these blocks! And please press carefully. Tiny 3" blocks are so easily distorted. Last week Lynne gave us a Penny Basket, and you saw the Mini Penny Basket that I made. If you missed, go to last week's blog. But, since I know not all of you like applique, I posted, while at Jury Duty, to Facebook and Instagram, the little basket block I made to show this week. Yes, I made the block with the intention of showing it for my mini this week, but scheduled the blog post without it. I blame nerves over Jury Duty. Monday night I decided to try making Basket of Triangles in a 3" block and .... oh my, it is so cute...they both are! The other little basket is actually known as Cake Stand. The block on the right is what I made last week, for this week. The HST units are 3/4" finished. I made the one on the left, this week, for today, and it has 1/2" finished HSTs. I strongly recommend 1/2" triangle paper or cutting squares 1 1/2" for HSTs and trimming to 1" after stitching and pressing. I used Lisa's 1/2" papers for the brown and green triangles and then cut squares for the rest. Rectangles are cut 1" x 2 1/2", squares 1" and for large cream triangle, cut a 2 7/8" square in half diagonally. If you like making these 3" cuties, please sign up to receive my blog post delivered to your email. I'm loving these 3" blocks. to download the pattern for Basket of Triangles, CLICK HERE. Happy Sewing! Tuesday, I made Lisa's bonus block...I actually found leftover geese units just the right size for the star points and whipped up some triangles using 1" triangle papers. Fabrics are Eliza's Indigo and Rachel Remembered. Another awesome alternate block! Thanks Lisa!!! Hope you are all enjoying making our blocks! The creativity of those shown on social media is wonderful to see. This is just month 8! 40 blocks to go. Be sure to visit my friends' blogs to see their blocks. Their links are below. Last thing on today's list... the long awaited Rachel Remembered is shipping to your local quilt shop this week. To those who missed the starter bundles, here's your chance to pick up some of my pretty fabric...I'm a little biased, I love this line! This photo was from last October when it was shown at Quilt Market. My big Ohio star quilt I call Rachel's Garden is hanging now, in Hancock's of Paducah for Quilt Week...anyone going to Paducah? I've never been. and this was posted by Moda.... Thanks for visiting! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/ Moda - Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
I'm writing today's post on Monday. I have another full week of helping my daughter ahead of me, so I'm trying to be prepared. Poor Rachel. She is in the hospital after a what should have been a routine procedure. Without going into detail, as I'm sure she wouldn't want me too, I'm concerned. She's had a hard time with recovery from having Reed and now this major setback. Please think of her and our family...pretty hard on everyone but Reed. He's doing great! Do the weeks pass as quickly for everyone as they do for me??? Of course I'm super busy with everything, but really, I'm blinking and here we are again. Today's pattern is designed by Lisa Bongean, Trail of Tears. I love it! In fact I really love it as I unknowingly made it for last week's mini! Sorry Lisa, I have not even looked ahead at all the other blocks! Like I said last week, I don't want to be influenced. Oh well, if you made it last week, you are ahead...I have made another Penny block for today. Question of the Week... Do you keep a written list of your "works in progress". "quilts I'd like to make" and "projects that have all the parts and just need to be started...planned but not commenced"? Before I answer this question, insert a visual image of me rolling on the floor laughing hysterically. NO, NO, NO and NO. Same song, second, third and fourth verse...I'm an unorganized, fly by the seat of my pants, go with the flow, and impulsive quilter 95% of the time. I can be organized once project begins. Any LIST I've ever made, I HAVE LOST. I think I can sum up my quilting life as organized chaos. Works in progress are here somewhere, couldn't count them last week because I can't find them and don't really know what to look for, but when I find them, I'll be SO surprised!!! Yes, a list would be helpful... no comment. As for a list of quilts I'd like to make...that list is in my head and it changes, see above sentence...same song....impulsive. Planned? Well you know the answer by now. But, if I'm working on a book, those quilts are planned. I applaud those well planned quilters, and fellow blockheads who make lists, don't lose them, and know what quilt they want to complete or make next. Trail of Tears by Lisa Bongean At first I thought I wanted a yellow, red and brown block. It was just 'ok'. Then I switched out the red for the blue and was happier. I used Lisa's Triangle Paper for 1 1/2" finished triangles.... super fun and SO FAST! I'm saving the yellow and red triangles for something else...extras are never wasted around here. They are a 'good thing'. Thank you Lisa, I enjoyed playing with options! CLICK HERE for the link to Lisa's blog and her pattern. and please visit my friends' blogs to see what they have made. For updated list of the past patterns and links go to: http://blog.modafabrics.com/blockheads/ Copy and paste into your browser, if needed. 3" Mini Penny Using the same blue fabric as above, but added a few more yellows from the BlockHeads scrap box. Cut yellow and blue squares 1 3/4" or use 3/4" finished Triangle Paper. If cutting squares at 1 3/4", make your half square triangles, press to the blue and trim units to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". Arrange like my block or any way you choose...there are SO many options. In case you missed it, this was one of my Penny blocks from last week. 3/4" finished HSTs. It really is square...but doesn't want to lay flat. Sorry this is a quick/short post. Mr. Reed aka Mr Cool Headed (Monday) to the hospital to see my sweetheart and care for Reed while Madison and her Dad go to swim lessons. Take care, dear friends and hold your loved ones close! Wednesday the 28th is Rachel's birthday. It would certainly be nice to not be in the hospital on her day! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/ Moda - Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
I'm writing today's post on Monday. I have another full week of helping my daughter ahead of me, so I'm trying to be prepared. Poor Rachel. She is in the hospital after a what should have been a routine procedure. Without going into detail, as I'm sure she wouldn't want me too, I'm concerned. She's had a hard time with recovery from having Reed and now this major setback. Please think of her and our family...pretty hard on everyone but Reed. He's doing great! Do the weeks pass as quickly for everyone as they do for me??? Of course I'm super busy with everything, but really, I'm blinking and here we are again. Today's pattern is designed by Lisa Bongean, Trail of Tears. I love it! In fact I really love it as I unknowingly made it for last week's mini! Sorry Lisa, I have not even looked ahead at all the other blocks! Like I said last week, I don't want to be influenced. Oh well, if you made it last week, you are ahead...I have made another Penny block for today. Question of the Week... Do you keep a written list of your "works in progress". "quilts I'd like to make" and "projects that have all the parts and just need to be started...planned but not commenced"? Before I answer this question, insert a visual image of me rolling on the floor laughing hysterically. NO, NO, NO and NO. Same song, second, third and fourth verse...I'm an unorganized, fly by the seat of my pants, go with the flow, and impulsive quilter 95% of the time. I can be organized once project begins. Any LIST I've ever made, I HAVE LOST. I think I can sum up my quilting life as organized chaos. Works in progress are here somewhere, couldn't count them last week because I can't find them and don't really know what to look for, but when I find them, I'll be SO surprised!!! Yes, a list would be helpful... no comment. As for a list of quilts I'd like to make...that list is in my head and it changes, see above sentence...same song....impulsive. Planned? Well you know the answer by now. But, if I'm working on a book, those quilts are planned. I applaud those well planned quilters, and fellow blockheads who make lists, don't lose them, and know what quilt they want to complete or make next. Trail of Tears by Lisa Bongean At first I thought I wanted a yellow, red and brown block. It was just 'ok'. Then I switched out the red for the blue and was happier. I used Lisa's Triangle Paper for 1 1/2" finished triangles.... super fun and SO FAST! I'm saving the yellow and red triangles for something else...extras are never wasted around here. They are a 'good thing'. Thank you Lisa, I enjoyed playing with options! CLICK HERE for the link to Lisa's blog and her pattern. and please visit my friends' blogs to see what they have made. For updated list of the past patterns and links go to: http://blog.modafabrics.com/blockheads/ Copy and paste into your browser, if needed. 3" Mini Penny Using the same blue fabric as above, but added a few more yellows from the BlockHeads scrap box. Cut yellow and blue squares 1 3/4" or use 3/4" finished Triangle Paper. If cutting squares at 1 3/4", make your half square triangles, press to the blue and trim units to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". Arrange like my block or any way you choose...there are SO many options. In case you missed it, this was one of my Penny blocks from last week. 3/4" finished HSTs. It really is square...but doesn't want to lay flat. Sorry this is a quick/short post. Mr. Reed aka Mr Cool Headed (Monday) to the hospital to see my sweetheart and care for Reed while Madison and her Dad go to swim lessons. Take care, dear friends and hold your loved ones close! Wednesday the 28th is Rachel's birthday. It would certainly be nice to not be in the hospital on her day! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/ Moda - Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
I'm writing today's post on Monday. I have another full week of helping my daughter ahead of me, so I'm trying to be prepared. Poor Rachel. She is in the hospital after a what should have been a routine procedure. Without going into detail, as I'm sure she wouldn't want me too, I'm concerned. She's had a hard time with recovery from having Reed and now this major setback. Please think of her and our family...pretty hard on everyone but Reed. He's doing great! Do the weeks pass as quickly for everyone as they do for me??? Of course I'm super busy with everything, but really, I'm blinking and here we are again. Today's pattern is designed by Lisa Bongean, Trail of Tears. I love it! In fact I really love it as I unknowingly made it for last week's mini! Sorry Lisa, I have not even looked ahead at all the other blocks! Like I said last week, I don't want to be influenced. Oh well, if you made it last week, you are ahead...I have made another Penny block for today. Question of the Week... Do you keep a written list of your "works in progress". "quilts I'd like to make" and "projects that have all the parts and just need to be started...planned but not commenced"? Before I answer this question, insert a visual image of me rolling on the floor laughing hysterically. NO, NO, NO and NO. Same song, second, third and fourth verse...I'm an unorganized, fly by the seat of my pants, go with the flow, and impulsive quilter 95% of the time. I can be organized once project begins. Any LIST I've ever made, I HAVE LOST. I think I can sum up my quilting life as organized chaos. Works in progress are here somewhere, couldn't count them last week because I can't find them and don't really know what to look for, but when I find them, I'll be SO surprised!!! Yes, a list would be helpful... no comment. As for a list of quilts I'd like to make...that list is in my head and it changes, see above sentence...same song....impulsive. Planned? Well you know the answer by now. But, if I'm working on a book, those quilts are planned. I applaud those well planned quilters, and fellow blockheads who make lists, don't lose them, and know what quilt they want to complete or make next. Trail of Tears by Lisa Bongean At first I thought I wanted a yellow, red and brown block. It was just 'ok'. Then I switched out the red for the blue and was happier. I used Lisa's Triangle Paper for 1 1/2" finished triangles.... super fun and SO FAST! I'm saving the yellow and red triangles for something else...extras are never wasted around here. They are a 'good thing'. Thank you Lisa, I enjoyed playing with options! CLICK HERE for the link to Lisa's blog and her pattern. and please visit my friends' blogs to see what they have made. For updated list of the past patterns and links go to: http://blog.modafabrics.com/blockheads/ Copy and paste into your browser, if needed. 3" Mini Penny Using the same blue fabric as above, but added a few more yellows from the BlockHeads scrap box. Cut yellow and blue squares 1 3/4" or use 3/4" finished Triangle Paper. If cutting squares at 1 3/4", make your half square triangles, press to the blue and trim units to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4". Arrange like my block or any way you choose...there are SO many options. In case you missed it, this was one of my Penny blocks from last week. 3/4" finished HSTs. It really is square...but doesn't want to lay flat. Sorry this is a quick/short post. Mr. Reed aka Mr Cool Headed (Monday) to the hospital to see my sweetheart and care for Reed while Madison and her Dad go to swim lessons. Take care, dear friends and hold your loved ones close! Wednesday the 28th is Rachel's birthday. It would certainly be nice to not be in the hospital on her day! Until next time ~ Betsy Lynne - Blog - http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lynnektq/ Betsy - Blog - http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/betsy.chutchian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betsy_chutchian/ Lisa B - Blog - https://lisabongean.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/primitivegatherings.quiltshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/lisa.bongean Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisabongean/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_quiltshop/ or https://www.instagram.com/primitive_gatherings_ca/ Jan - Blog - http://janpatek.blogspot.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jan.patek.79?fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jan_patek_quilts/ Jo - Blog - http://jomortonquilts.com/jos_journal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jomortonquilts/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joquilts/ Moda - Blog - http://blog.modafabrics.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/modafabrics/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modafabrics/
happy week 44 of Moda BLockheads 3.. ga terasa sebentar lagi MBH3 bakalan kelar ya,, okay, here is block 44 by Sherri
It's Friday again, and we're back at the cutting table to get started on two more blocks. I sure hope you enjoyed making the last batch! Ready for a couple more? Here we go...... Here's your cutting and sewing directions for Part Three: Light Print *Cut (4) 2 3/8" squares for HST. Green Print *Cut (2) 2 3/8" squares for HST. Blue Print *Cut (2) 2 3/8" squares for HST. *Cut (1) 2" square for block center. Directions: *Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of all (4) 2 3/8" light squares. Match with (2) blue and (2) green 2 3/8" squares to make HST. *Make (4) green and (4) blue HST that should measure 2" unfinished. *Arrange the units for the block as shown, sewing them into rows; press for opposing seams. Sew rows together; press. Your block should measure 5" unfinished. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Here's your cutting and sewing directions for Part Four: Light Print *Cut (2) 2" squares. *Cut (3) 2 3/8" squares for HST. Pink Print *Cut (3) 2 3/8" squares for HST. Blue Print *Cut (1) 2" square for block center. Directions: *Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of (3) 2 3/8" squares. Match with (3) pink 2 3/8" squares to make HST. Make (6) pink HST that should measure 2" unfinished. *Arrange the units for the block as show and sew together into rows; press for opposing seams. Sew the rows together to complete the block. Your block should measure 5" unfinished. Not too hard, right? More fun blocks to come next Friday..... Have a great weekend! Lynne, and I, and a bunch of our BFF's will be boarding the ship on Sunday to begin our Great Girlfriend Getaway to Alaska!! Please consider joining us on one of our next Great Girlfriend Getaways in 2013!! Click here to see where we're going. I'll post pictures and news once we're home. Pam
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
Community. I really like the name for this week. We are a community. Sorry I’ve been absent for a while. Lots going on as usual, plus a lot of trouble with my email program, iPhone an desktop. Yes, I need a new phone and desktop. I’m typing on the iPad which I’ve not been able to do until tonight. I’m awful with technology, tech anything so if this blog posts, I will be amazed. My version of Community First I made the 8” block then .... ...a 4” version. Click Here for Sherri’s pattern. I saved all the cut away triangles from making the flying geese in the 8“ to make a little 4”cutie with 16 triangle units. Here are some options for consideration... These little extras are going to come in handy when I’m ready to set my quilt. Hope you enjoy the last round of blocks. My last block will be next week. Until next time, ~ Betsy
