Friday, August 12, 2011

Blue White Swap Blocks

I sometimes participate in block swaps.  I needed to finish a set while Henrietta was here.  They were to be blue/white and a "star".  Remember I said I was tired and making many mistakes?   First I tried a sample block.  




Next--I tried to repeat it----



Okay--try it with different fabrics.  Hmmmmm---



This effort definitely had problems!!!



Okay--thery were all supposed to look like this----


They're not hard to make--but you do have to follow directions exactly.   They are from a Book called "Stars by Magic".   No set-in seams, and all the blocks come in multiple sizes.   I'm planning to use the same book for the next round but different fabrics/different star.  Wish me luck!!
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8 comments:

  1. NancyAugust 12, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Star blocks are always attractive in a quilt. I'll have to check out the book.

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  2. BrendaAugust 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    So, what you are saying is, instead of working on the blocks you've been playing!!?? ;-)

    I like that first block - and you have done a great job on them all!!!

    I love star blocks..... uh oh!!!

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  3. Quiltin' LibraryLadyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Whether it's done right or not, I like that second one.

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  4. katie z.August 12, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    The variations all look beautiful

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  5. Elaine AdairAugust 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    You may have been tired, and not making them according to 'the rules' but that first and fourth, are especially GREAT designs!

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  6. HenriettaAugust 12, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I like number 4 Moroccan Tile

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  7. SpinningStarAugust 14, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    they are all neat blocks. It took a minute to figure out how to sew them, it does seem to be pretty easy and no complex seams to figure out.
    liz

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  8. SusanAugust 15, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Weren't you experimenting with that block a while back? Someone was, and remarked about following directions. I thought it was you. Anyway, I like all the blocks, one kind of looks like a great flower block to me. But I can see it would be frustrating if you wanted blocks that are the same. I do like the fabrics in the first sample . . . a lot.

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