Blogger's BOM... The Setting

Hello Everyone,

So this is it... the very LAST month!  Thank you for all who have participated and for those that haven't the links to ALL the tutorials are available FOREVER on my right side bar... yep... right over there...

Now to what you have been waiting for, my vision for the setting.

Here is a little sneak peek.

Here is what you will need to complete the top:

36 ~ 2.25" X 8.5" for sashing between blocks

24 ~ 2.25" X 2.25" squares for cornerstones between sashing

4 ~ 10 7/8" X 10 7/8" squares cut in half once on the diagonal for the setting triangles

2 ~ 9" X 9" squares cut in half on the diagonal once for the setting corners

2 ~ 2.5" X 44.25" strips for inner border (matches gray background)

2 ~ 2.5" X 46.5" strips for inner border (matches gray background)

96 ~ 2.5" X 6.5" rectangles for the piano keys borders

4 ~ 6.5" squares for border corners

2.5" X 6.5" rectangles for piano keys

Piano keys arranged in the color order that you would like.  I used the same fabrics that had been used in all the blocks for each month. 

Setting and corner squares need to be cut on the diagonal once.

Sashing strips.

Cornerstones for sashing.

Inner border.

Using the layout above you will layout your blocks in the format you would like.  Then place your sashing strips in between each block.  Place your cornerstones at the end of each sash.  I used two colors for my cornerstones.  

Then place your setting triangles and corners in and begin to sew the blocks, sashing, cornerstones and setting triangles together in rows, pressing as you go until the body of the quilt is complete.

Now you will add your inner border strips.  I used the same color as my background gray.  Add the sides first then the top and bottom.

Now layout your rectangles and four squares for your piano keys borders.  Sew the rectangles together to form your borders and then apply them to the body of the quilt.  You may have to ease in a little bit of fabric, but I mean a very little, when you apply the border to the body of the quilt.  

Once these are on you now can layer, quilt as desired and then bind.  Voila your quilt is done!!

Please don't forget to post your completed tops in the Flickr group.  I can't wait to see them.

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM... The Setting

Blogger's BOM Block 13

Hello Everyone,

Well here we are at Month 13!! We have 12 blocks already and one more to go and it is a beauty.  Here are the 12 that we currently have.

Can you see where I am going with the setting on these blocks?  So the hole in the middle is where Sarah's block will rest.  Wait until you see this block it really ends this BOM on a high note.

If you don't know Sarah, she is a very talented designer, author, quilter and just an all around wonderful person.

Here is her most recent book.

So now you must go visit her to get the tutorial on Block 13!!

Just click here to get yours and don't forget to add it to the Flickr group when you are done.

Then next month come back here to see the potential setting for the completed quilt!

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM Block 13

Blogger's BOM... Month 12

Hello Everyone,

Wow, we are nearing the end of the Blogger's BOM!! I can't believe it, we have done 11 months already and have some stunning blocks to show for it...

The first 10 months, aren't they gorgeous?

Month 11, my good friend Victoria designed!  Check out the Flickr group to see all the amazing versions of this month.

Now onto Month 12!  We have a very talented designer for this block.  If you don't know Amy Ellis, you should!

Amy is the lady behind the scenes at Amy's Creative Side.  I have been following her blog for... hmmmm... I don't know how long???  She is the hostess of the Blogger's Quilt Festival too!

Amy has written a book...

If you haven't seen the book and are looking for some fun, quick, and good looking quilts to make... this book might just be the ticket!

But in the meantime, you need to go grab your block for month 12!  Wait until you see this one! I am sure you will love it.  Just click here to get your block.

Don't forget to add your block to the Flickr group when you are done.  Have a great time visiting Amy!

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM... Month 12

Weekend Happenings

Hello Everyone,

I had a bit of a busy weekend, here are a few of the things that happened.  We took our son to an open house at a school he is thinking of attending upon his HS graduation in February.  On the way home from there we were stuck in some major traffic and took a detour. 

My friend Ginny lives in one of the towns we passed through, so we contacted her and asked her for some great ice cream places and boy did she oblige!!  And we also got to see Ginny too!

Here is what I had...

YUM!!

Then I made Victoria's Blogger's BOM for Month 11!

Quick and it turned out great!  Thanks for being part of the BOM, my friend!

Then we had our meeting for the upcoming Quilt Show....

If you haven't heard about it, here is the information:

~Things With Wings ~

 A week long quilting event at the New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT

September 17 ~ 23, 2012

10:00 am ~ 5:00 pm daily

Guest Lecturers:  Marie Bostwick Sept 22 and 

Sue Reich Sept 23

Vendors on Saturday and Sunday

~ 30 WWII Quilts on Display

~ "Things With Wings" Special Exhibit

~ Plus:  200 Quilts in the Main Exhibit

Basket Raffles

For more information or to enter a quilt contact Jackie Kunkel

www.cvquiltworks.com

www.neam.org

If you are in the area, please come to the show!  We would love to have you!  Lots of fabulous quilts will be on display, including Judy Niemeyer's.  I will also be one of the vendors on the weekend!

Oh and I forgot to mention, I also FINISHED my daughter's quilt top for college!! It is on the long arm and I should have it quilted by tomorrow... and then to bind it... all within a week! Hurry, hurry!

Until Next Time...

Weekend Happenings

Blogger's BOM... Month 11

Hello Everyone,

I can't believe it...  it is month 11 already!!  We have had some fantastic blocks by some fantastic designers, haven't we??

Here is what we have seen so far...

If you are just joining in, you can go over to my left side bar and you will find all the links for each month's tutorials.  They will remain their permanently so that you can refer back to them at any time.

Don't forget to check out the Flickr group too.  Tons of great variations on the designs.  Just click here.

But let me introduce the designer for this month's block...

My good friend Victoria Findlay Wolfe.  She has cooked up a great block for you to make this month and I am sure you will enjoy! 

Just click here to see her tutorial.

Also, you should know she has her own book coming out in November!!  It is going to be a great book, I know, I have seen many of the quilts going into this masterpiece.

You can pre-order her book on Amazon, I also know that Victoria will have them available as will I, in limited quantities.  So, be sure to get yours.  

But in the meantime, enjoy her rendition of this month's Blogger's BOM.

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM... Month 11

Blogger's BOM Month 10

Hello Everyone,

I can't believe that it has been 10 wonderful months!!  Wow!  I am so enjoying everyone's blocks and all the variations on the Flickr group.  Please go and take a look by clicking here.

To sum up what we have now, the first 7 months...

Month 8...

Month 9...

If you need to catch up on your blocks you can find them by going to my right side bar and clicking on the links for whichever month you are missing.  When you click on the link, it will take right to the corresponding tutorial.

This month is month 10 and we have a brand new block for you!!  I am so excited for you to see this one.  This block is presented to you by the infamous...

Pam Kitty Morning... PKM!!  If you don't know Pam, well she is just the sweetest and very, very talented.  She has her own fabric lines too!!   If you would like to hear from PKM, I did a podcast interview with her and you can listen to it by clicking here or going to iTunes here.

But for the moment you have all been waiting for, just click here to go to the tutorial for Block 10!!

Then don't forget to post it to the Flickr group, we love to see your versions!!

Enjoy!

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM Month 10

Blogger's BOM Month 9

Hello Everyone,

It is that time again!! Are you ready for Block 9 of the Blogger's BOM?

Last month we had these 7 blocks

Then we added Block 8...

Now it is time to grab Block 9!

If you don't follow this blog, Cabbage Quilts, you really need to do so.  Cathy is a fabulously creative individual with a great eye for color and design.

Here she is, not only is she a fabulous quilter, but she has been a great blogging friend of mine for a long time.  She is the sweetest!! And guess what she is our designer for this month's block.

Wait until you see it, you will fall in love!  A great addition to all the other blocks.

Hurry and click here to grab the tutorial.

Once you have made it don't forget to add it to the Flickr group.  Plus, don't forget to check out all the other great versions in the Flickr group.

To see the entire schedule of the BOM and to grab the older tutorials, just click here or go to my right sidebar and click on the month that you need.

Have fun!!

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM Month 9

Blogger's BOM Month 8

Hello Everyone,

It is that time again!  Are you ready for Block #8?  I can tell you it is a beauty for sure.  But first, take a look at the first seven blocks all together.

From Left Top Row:  Block 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

They are fantastic together, aren't they?

To see variations from everyone who is participating, take a look at the Flickr Group.  I love what everyone has done!

If you are just starting, you can get ALL the links to the instructions for each block over on my right sidebar... under the heading Blogger's BOM Block links.

Block Number 8 is brought you by the fabulous Amy of Mrs. Schmenkman Quilts.  This block is a beauty.  So hop on over there and grab your instructions and start sewing!!

If you would like to see the original post about the BOM and the rules, just click here.  

Don't forget to post your new blocks to the Flickr Group.

Hop on over to Amy's right now, by clicking here...

Don't forget to enter my giveaway going on here.

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM Month 8

Blogger's BOM Month 7

Hello Everyone,

What a talented group you ALL are... Have you seen all the blocks in the Flickr Group??  If not, you really need to see all the fabulous color and fabric combinations that everyone is using.

Just click here to see.

This month is Month 7.  If you need to catch up here is what we have done already.

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Month 4

Month 5

Month 6

This month is from the incredibly talented Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew!  Wait until you see her block, it is a fabulous addition to the first six months.  I am looking forward to seeing what all of you will cook up with your fabric combos. 

But I know you can't wait any longer, so click here to say hi to Allison and get your tutorial for Month 7.

Remember the BOM is free and it is never too late to join in, but remember to post it to the Flickr group when you are done with the block.

Enjoy!!

Until Next Time...

Blogger's BOM Month 7