I am loving the way these blocks are all looking and I can't wait to finish them so I can start putting the top together.
The first block this month is the Squash Blossom block, and I love the interesting shape this block makes. The components of this block are not difficult to sew, but I will say that it took some paying attention on my part to make sure that everything in this block was pointing the correct way. The resulting block is awesome though, and it's actually the basis for lots of the southwest inspired quilt patterns that are out there.
The second block this month is the Eccentric Star, and it doesn't get much easier that eight HST and a center square. Even considering its simplicity, the spinning shape of this block is super cool.
And because I'm a big ole copycat, I couldn't help but steal the brilliant digital planning method that Something Rosemade is using for her blocks. I finally got around to it this week, and it was so much fun! Since I have always left a little white space around my blocks in my photos (and I am just too lazy to re-crop every single one), my digital layout isn't quite as neat as hers, but I still love seeing it take shape without actually having it sewn together. Each digital pattern includes this blank layout guide, so if you want to you can do this as well with any free online photo editor.
Can you believe that we only have one more month of blocks, and then our filler geese and snowballs left before it will be time to put the top together? I am having a tough time wrapping my head around just how quickly 2018 has flown by so far.
Okay, y'all! It's time to link up your September blocks!
Can you believe that we only have one more month of blocks, and then our filler geese and snowballs left before it will be time to put the top together? I am having a tough time wrapping my head around just how quickly 2018 has flown by so far.
Okay, y'all! It's time to link up your September blocks!
1. If you're a little late to the party, it's okay! You can still join in anytime. This is a Block of the Month Quilt Along, so we will only be completing two blocks each month. The pace is leisurely and it will be easy to catch up. You can get the Classic Meets Modern pattern in my Etsy or Craftsy shops (links on my right sidebar). As long as you have a finished quilt top at the end of the year, you'll be eligible for the prizes.
2. Remember, the link party opens on the 15th of each month, and will close at midnight CST on the last day of the month. You can certainly link to the weekly NTT post if you like, but be sure to link your quilt along blocks to this party, so everyone is sure to see your progress.
3. You don't have to have a blog to join in! You can link to an Instagram post, or even a Flickr account. Use the hashtag #classicmeetsmodernbomqal on Instagram! If you do have a blog, grab a button to let everyone know you're participating! You can get the button on my right sidebar.
I had to laugh when you said my layout was neat; it's not but it's helpful. I've gotten better since I realized it was important to crop before you paste the block into the layout. And I'm a copycat too since I got the idea from friends who were doing Gypsy Wife and were using a layout and was I amazed that I figured out how to do it. This worked out so well since I could choose my fabrics with pulling out all of the other blocks and laying them out. I really love the blocks this month; Eccentric Star might be my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI'm using the photo layout as well! Definitely fun to be able to do it that way. I have managed to keep up this entire quilt-a-long and am anxious to finish the last few blocks.
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