GOOD MORNING DEAR FRIENDS! AND ALSO, A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
If you have been following my blog for the past few weeks, you will see that there was a cancellation for total left knee replacement on the 13th. Well, that happened and I am now home and recovering. I am walking with a walker, have PT 3 days a week and I am in a lot of pain. and am just barely able to remember simple things.
My apologies yet again. My knee recovery is taking a little longer than I hoped, and for this reason, I once again have to postpone the final sashing and borders. The new date will be on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
This is such a pretty block that is almost all half-square triangles! It is actually one of my favorites too because of the setting! It’s a simple 4-patch and easy to make!
FINAL BLOCK #25: PRINCESS CHARLOTTE: You will need to make 2 of these pretty blocks.
This is a simple star, not unlike the Ohio Star but with attitude. Very pretty block that is also easy to make, easy half-square triangles and flying geese!
This concludes our Oh, My Stars! blocks section. Please make sure to visit in December when we will have the sashing and borders ready for you. See you then!
Thank you for following along!
Hello Everyone! Thank you for patience with me as I am recovering from knee replacement surgery. I am now just feeling up to do any sewing and I will be playing catch up for a while. See you soon.
This is a little different than your regular Friendship Star but I like the look of it! This is considered an intermediate block because it is a little different from the steps for a regular 9 patch. But it is easy to put together.
BLOCK #23: LOVE IN THE MIST: You will to make 2 of these blocks.
This is an unusual block that has a star in the middle and then diamonds all around. Very interesting and more of a floral look to it, similar to an Ohio Star with a little extra added in for fun.
Have fun and I will see you next month with the final installment of blocks!
WOW! Only 3 more sets of blocks for the remainder of the year! Remember, December will be devoted to block placement, sashing and borders! We have just 7 more blocks to do!
Here are the blocks for September. We have 3 blocks again this time and then 2 each for October and November.
BLOCK #19: WYOMING: You will need to make 3 of these blocks. Reminder, all blocks are 6.5 inches.
The Maple Star quilt block is a simple nine patch featuring squares, rectangles and a few flying geese patches. The interest to the block comes more from the colour placement of the fabrics than the quilt block design.
Yes, I know that I am a little late, but if you have been reading my blog you would know that I have had some computer issues and I am just now able to get back into my email and other accounts. My apologies for the delay.
Can you believe that we only have 8 more blocks to make? Wow, this year is flying by and I am still playing catchup from a few months ago. For this month we will have 2 blocks to make and for September, October and November, there will be 2 blocks each. Remember, some blocks are multiples and after they are all finished there should be the grand total of 48 blocks! As for December, this will not only be the month for catching up on blocks but I will also be posting the directions for sashing, borders and laying out the quilt top. Of course, you get to choose whatever you like best for the quilt top, after all it is your quilt also! Just please post pictures here so we can show them off!
This is similar to the Folded Corners block and involves HST, three quarter square triangles and a square in a square and might be challenging for some. Just pay close attention to those triangles!
You will need to make 3 of these blocks. Again, you will need to make HST, flying geese and quarter square triangles for this to work. Make sure to print the 6-inch pattern.
I will see you again in September! Have fun sewing and make sure to post pictures!
Only have 11 more blocks to make! Now, remember that some of them require multiples, but all of the ones that require 4 blocks have been posted. So, just for the months of June and July, so that we finish by December, I will be posting 3 blocks this time. Yes, I am still catching up myself as it has been a strange, busy and challenging year.
The Rio Grande Crossing quilt block is a nine patch block, which is probably the most commonly used one in quiltmaking. This block contains simple shapes — only the square and the half square triangle — once again, favourites of quilters. This block is by no means difficult, but due to the number of seams, you will need to pay close attention when sewing your quarter inch seam allowance, so that the pieces go together smoothly.
This block uses Quarter square triangles and half square triangles are abundant in this block and it uses mirror image pieces for some of the patches and it uses three triangles to make the final square though not all pieces are cut as quarter square triangles. Confusing maybe, but actually quite easy to make.
This block is comprised half square triangles, quarter square triangles and flying geese. It has a lot bias edges, so be careful with the edges.
I will be posting my blocks soon.
For the reason that there are so many bias edges, I have added this quilt block to the intermediate category, although there is really nothing difficult to making the block. By taking care with your piecing and those pesky bias edges, this block will be a very welcome addition to any quilt.
Can you believe that we only have 14 more blocks to make! Now, remember that some of them require multiples, but all of the ones that require 4 blocks have been posted. So, just for the months of June and July, so that we finish by December, I will be posting 3 blocks. And yes, I am still catching up myself as it has been a strange, busy and challenging year.
(Oops! We already did block 8, so I changed it to 9 and 10.)
Our first block for May is called Star on Star. You will need to make only one (1) block. Here is the link to the pattern. Please make sure to scroll down and print out the 6 inch block instructions. This is a 3 quarter star block and very easy to make.
Our first block for April is called The Dolly Madison Star. This is a little challenging as it has a 9-patch block in the middle of the star. You will need to make only one block.
Our second block is Folded Corners. In order to make this block work, you will need to use a dark and a lighter color of the same color family to make it look the corners are folded, especially around the outside. I plan to use a pretty print for the center and coordinating solid colors. You will need to make 3 blocks.
You can also find links to all the patterns here: https://cozyquilts.wordpress.com/ Just scroll down a little ways and there is a complete list of all blocks with links. And here it is again:
Delightful Designs 