Star BOM #13

This is #13 and I call it the 'block of blocks' because if all my blocks went together with as much difficulty I would not have ever got to this point..1. cut something wrong.. 2. re-cut and it went together awful... 3. went to EQ6 and paper pieced...4. My iron sputtered and ruined a corner square and by the time I tried to get the rust out the color came out.. 5. replaced corner piece and pressed the final time....so you see it was an adventure...IT IS DONE..PRAISE GOD!!!! It really has been wonderful and my first experience doing a block of the month. Of course, I have yet to do the many borders but I do anticipate the adventure and the finishing of this beautiful quilt. Thanks Judy.

This is the others blocks minus the 13th that is above...

Star BOM #12

This is #12 in a series of 13 with Block of the Month with Judy Laquidara. This has been a learning for me with 16th measurements. Below all the block are pictured. They will be set on point so they will look different but this gives you an idea.

Star BOM #11

This is Block of the Month I have been doing online with Judy Laquidara and many other ladies. We get 2 blocks a month, complete and post on her blog with a link back to ours. We have 2 more blocks and then the borders. This is the type of quilt I would never do on my own so this has been good for me. We also used 16th inch and that was been a stretch for me but I conquered it. Always nice to add more expertise to what you already know.

Star BOM 10

This is the light blue I will be using and also a darker blue for contrast....#10 below

Star Block I am doing online with Judy Laquidara. This is #10 and has been a fun series. I have 3 more blocks to go. We will not get the next one until February 1 as she is writing a book and has a deadline.It will be nice to have a break as the season is so busy. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HIS BLESSINGS TO ALL!!!

Star Block #9

This is a block of the month I am doing online with Judy Laquidara. She posts the pattern on the 1st and 15th. This is #9 in a series of thirteen.

Received the pattern this morning and wanted to stay caught up. Christmas season is busy and did not want this hanging over my head.

I am pleased with the result...

Star BOM #8

This is a block of the month I am doing online with Judy Laquidara. She posts the pattern on the 1st and 15th. This is the eighth in a series of thirteen.

Phew!!! Made it before the next block posting. Used the paper piecing as suggested. It was a challenge to get my printer to print correctly. But my friend Sue came to the rescue and told me to uncheck everything on my printer that wanted to pre-determine the size and it worked.

It is a busy time of year but I am looking forward to the posting Monday. Amazing how it is coming together...thanks Judy....

Star BOM #7

This is a block of the month I am doing online with Judy Laquidara. She posts the pattern on the 1st and 15th. This is the seventh in a series thirteen. I am using the same palette as I started with. The swirly fabric was added last month. I had questioned it but I really do like it..I have light and medium blues that will be used for the borders. I am so enjoying the process. This is the first time I have every done anything online and I am enjoying the process. And it is exciting to know other gals are doing the same thing. Thanks Judy!! P.S. From the picture it looks like I lost my points...not so!!

Star BOM #6

It is a sunny day here in Maine....temperature is 49 degrees so it is crisp. I have been under the weather for a few days physically so decided it was a good time to attempt Block #6. Judy Laquidara offers a Block of the Month designed by her in EQ6 and she posts the pattern on the 1st and 15th of each month. This has been a learning experience using the 16 inch for some of the measurements. I am finally comfortable with it after 6 blocks. My color palette has 8 colors with a new one introduced this time. It has been fun to watch the other gals each month and see their color combinations. I really appreciate this opportunity to challenge myself and Judy's time that she has put into it.

Star BOM #5

This is the 5th in a series of Block of the Month designed by Judy Laquidara. There are 13 in the series and we receive 2 a month. This was the easiest as I have learned the 16" and maticulously measure exactly. I am very pleased with how they are coming out and the color combination I chose. You can check out the progress of several gals on Judy's site. It has been fun to see the different variations of material and colors.

Star BOM #4

Block of the Month #4 done!! We lost our power today because of the wind from Ike. What to do was the question....with no electricity or water I decided to cut this block out that I had downloaded this morning. This was an easy one to get twisted up but I used my design board to lay it out and sew piece by piece being careful as to direction....making sure to get all my lines going the same way. I am really liking these blocks...thanks Judy for the time you put into them...greatly appreciated.

Star BOM #3

#3 Block of the Month with Judy Laquidara finished!! With vacations and this 'n that I am lagging behind. But I conquered it and I am pleased with it. It has been really fun doing this. It has been great seeing all the different color combinations. I have checked them all out even though I do not comment. Great job to all!

Star BOM #2

My 1st block was posted about midnight Eastern Standard time and here is the 2nd block of Judy Laquidara Block of the Month and it will be midnight by the time I get it posted. I am real pleased with it. I have never mitered corners before. Amazingly everything matched and I have 12 1/2" unfinished. Judy said the first two were the hardest. Whew!! I am looking forward to the 3rd one. I have also enjoyed looking at all the other blocks as they have been posted. The color combinations are outstanding...Glad to to be part Judy..thank you for your hard work. I really appreciate it.

Star BOM #1

Well it is midnight here in Maine and I have conquered the #1 Block of the Month that Judy Laquidara is posting. Realized after I took picture I did not take it straight on but my points are there. I had never worked with 1/16 of an inch before...I think this is going to stretch me a little....most everything is on 'bias' .....but I will conquer...Also was not sure about the colors I chose but I think it will give it punch when done... thanks Judy for the challenge.

It is Monday August 11 and I decided that I did not like the background I had chosen as it was too directional ....so I purchased the same light gray but with a different dynamic to it...I also used 'Mary Ellen's Best Press' The clear starch alternative on the bias pieces and had a much easier time doing this second one...I used the same center and the green I had used previously.. I think I am finally pleased with it...

BOM - Judy L

I am participating in the BOM with Judy L. Today I finally chose the fabrics that I will be using. This is probably the weakest part of my quilting. I am not good at choosing and I can always change something if I find it does not work...I have never participated online so am excited about it...thanks Judy for offering this..