Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Skill Builder BOM - May blocks

I've actually had these blocks finished for a hot second, but keep forgetting to blog about them. Anywho, I had a really good time with these (for the most part!).

I've never done paper/foundation piecing before, and these were a really good introduction. I had a little bit of a hard time at first with the swirl block because I kept putting the prints and the background in the wrong spot. Seriously, like three times... you'd think I'd figure it out...

BUT, once I had that all straightened out, it came together pretty quickly, and I really like the process. I don't, however, like the mess of paper that happens when the back has to come off. But oh, well. I'll definitely be doing more paper piecing in the future!


I fussy cut a larger scale print for this block, instead of putting on the applique circles the pattern call for. I like the effect!

Skill Builder BOM - May blocks

Skill Builder BOM - May blocks


Here are the last two months worth of blocks on the design wall along with the blocks for the Sisters Ten BOM that I'm also doing this year. I like how different these projects are - it keeps it interesting!

Skill Builder BOM - May blocks

5 comments:

  1. I love the colors in your skillbuilder blocks, too! You have quite an eye for choosing fabrics and color schemes. That spiral-y log cabin block looks so fantastic.

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  2. Oh Megan they are brilliant blocks and you wall looks amazing! I love the colour choices for each :)

    p.s. please would you consider turning off word verification?

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  3. Your skill builder blocks look really great!

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  4. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the peacock. That's fantastic and really nice fussy cutting!

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  5. i love everything on your design wall! very inspirational. :)

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