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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Just takes 2 Experiment with block 27

I finally finished this block 27!  Yes the center is not perfect but I did learn a few things :0)


   This is what I did since I wrestled so hard with the first block #27.  Would I do this again.  No!
Did it make reverse applique any easier for me?  No, it really did not.

 My conclusion is I just need to practicing my applique techniques more.  I have never done reverse applique before this block but will keep trying to improve.
I made a stencil to try to make this needle turn reverse applique "easier"

What if I chalk it the diamonds to get a strong outline?

now I have the shapes ready to use so I can sew on the dryer sheets

I cut the used dryer sheet just a bit larger than the diamond

then machine sewed on the front side around the diamond

now cut out the fabric in the center

now tuck the dry sheet through the diamond to the backside, this gives me a pretty clean shape

Back side with freezer paper in place around edges for applique

I continued until I had all the diamonds sewn

the large shape is appliqued down around the wavy edges, now can I get the diamonds to lie flat?


each diamond was turned under and appliqued down

This block was done  with reverse appliqued needle turned diamonds in the center........it took me forever.





I'm linking up over at WIP Wednesday, come on over and see what everyone is working on :0)

Monday, July 9, 2012

I'm a winner!

Thanks you Red Pepper Quilts and Jackie Kunkel of Canton Village Quilt Works!
Look at the beautiful fabric I received today in the 4th of July  giveaway!  It is beautiful and feels
so soft too. It is nine fat quarters of Pat Bravo's " Oval Elements Collection" from  Art gallery fabrics.
Oh lucky me :0)    Happy Sewing, Kim

My fat quarters winnings and a sweet handwritten note from Jackie :0)

Design Wall Monday 7-9-12

Zigzag progress.

                  Look at all the other quilt pictures over at Judy's :0) and Happy sewing, Kim

Sunday, July 8, 2012

BEETS

Fresh from the garden and ready to roast!  YUM

Thursday, July 5, 2012

7-5-12 WIP Wednesday on Thursday :0)

Just takes 2 block

my zigzag blocks

 zigzag strip from the other end
Some progress on my blocks this week and I'm sharing them over at WIP stop on by and see what everyone is up too.  Happy Sewing, Kim

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Happy 4th of July

Long may she wave!  Made with yo yo's for my friend Carol who always goes over the top for the 4th!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Design Wall Monday 7-2-2012

How did it get to be July already?
I've finished the last group of 6 inch blocks with Randy's sow along
and here they are linked up over at  Judy's Design Wall Monday.



Happy Sewing, Kim :0)

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

WIP Wednesday 6-27-12

Making a little bit of progress and showing it off at WIP Wednesday :0)  check out all the great projects over there!  Happy Sewing,
Kim

Blogger BOM 10 blocks completed!


Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bonnie Hunter's new book!!!!

Okay are you a Bonnie Hunter fan?  Well not only do I really like
Bonnie the person, but her scrap quilts are so much darn fun!
And she has a new book out " String Fling"!   She is so excited that she decided to give
two of them away on her blog.  So why not get over there and leave a comment
to get a chance at winning.........that's all, no join anything or leaving fancy answers,
just leave a comment.  Good luck!


Congratulations Bonnie!

Blogger BOM block #10

Have you been making the Blogger BOM with a different designer from blogland every month?
It has been a lot of fun :0)  I've been making one in turquoise and greens and one in a novelty fatquarter collection.  Here are my number 10 blocks.  You can check it all out on Jackie's blog with a link to every blogger with a design.  Happy Sewing , Kim






Friday, June 22, 2012

Just takes 2 blocks 28 thru 37

28

29

29

30  blocks (31 and 32 are more checkerboards)

33

35

36

37

                                               34 .                                                       Block 38 is more applique and that is where I am stuck...........blocks are now released up to #42 so I've got to get caught up.  I'll be back soon, Kim

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Just takes 2 Block 27


Evil block 27 has reverse applique diamonds in the center.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

"Just takes 2" More blocks :0)


21

22

23  The red and white one is pieced and the brown and pink is appliqued

24

25

26

Tuesday, June 19, 2012