Monday, April 4, 2011

March Blocks

Wow, March really flew by, didn't it? I can't believe it's April already. Fortunately, I managed to keep up with my quilt block commitments!

But first, an update on the Union Jack block I had so much trouble with last month. I can finally claim SUCCESS!:

Buzz Cuts | February

Granted, it's not perfect. I am sure you can find the flaw without too much effort, but after two failed attempts, I don't really care. I'll take it!

Now on to some new blocks. This first one isn't for a quilting bee, but for a special project that's been organized over on Flickr. I can't share too much more about it yet, but I will soon ... promise! Anyhow, I was tasked with making an improvisational block in shades of yellow. It turned out to be a pretty cute block!

Yellow Improv Block

Here are my two blocks for the do. Good Stitches charity bee. We were asked to make "stacked book" blocks (not the official name, but it's what I call them!) in shades of blue, gold & yellow:

do. Good Stitches | March

do. Good Stitches | March

And finally, here are two blocks I made for my neighbor Rachel (olivethebeach) over in the Buzz Cuts group. I LOVE how these turned out! I followed a tutorial that Rachel put together on her blog -- you should check it out if you want to make something similar:

Buzz Cuts | March

Buzz Cuts | March

So what did you work on last month?
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21 comments:

  1. monda-lovesApril 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I'm loving everything about your stacked book blocks. lovely.

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  2. Little CreatableApril 4, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love that green block!

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  3. SuzanneApril 4, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I really like those blocks, especially the last one with the green. I've started an Oh Fransson quilt for my bed. Nothing like a fresh paint to inspire and light the fire. The room is painted and the bed is begging for its new wardrobe.

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  4. JaceyApril 4, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I really enjoyed making the stacked blocks for March, and I just finished your Shoo-Fly blocks for April. They were really fun, too.

    Also, your yellow improv block is gorgeous!

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  5. SelfsewnApril 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    being a British girl myself, I'd say your Union Jack is pretty much perfect!

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  6. NancyinSTLApril 4, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I participated in the TQS Sensational Strippers Exchange by cutting and mailing 150 (1 1/2" wide x 22" long) batiks strips--no more than 10 of a given fabric, so I used 15 different batiks. This improv block might be a good use for the strips.

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  7. littlemissmkApril 4, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    the yellow block is beautiful! love it! last month i worked on an alice in wonderland inspired quilt for my little girl using folksy flannel- fun! :)
    see it here:
    http://littlemissmk.blogspot.com/2011/03/big-girl-room.html

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  8. WoolenSailsApril 4, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I was sewing, then my machine went wonky, so waiting to get it back.
    You don't realize how much you need a sewing machine till you lose it and have to use an old clunker, lol.

    Debbie

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  9. QApril 5, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I think you should only worry about errors in a union jack if it's going to go on a flag pole :) love that green block you did from the tutorial, really striking!

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  10. Siobhan RogersApril 6, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Union Jack looks Great! I have a king size one I did (with much difficulty) but after three of them I'm a pro!!
    http://beaspokequilts.blogspot.com/2011/02/impostor.html

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  11. RuthApril 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I'm also British, and I like your Union Jack block. :-)

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  12. Kari NitzelApril 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I just stumbled across your blog. Love to see gentlemen enjoying the quilting world. I have quilted for years, but I still consider myself between a beginner and intermediate, there are still many things I need to learn.
    http://duchsfearl.blogspot.com/

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  13. DebraApril 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Carey, I am relatively new to your blog. Have lazily lurked for a while...love your quilts and have also only recently begun quilting after dreaming about for ever...recently finished a single girl cushion which i hand quilted and thoroughly enjoyed (as a trial) will begin the ever anticipated king size quilt next. Well if one is going to make one it might as well be a decent size. As i live on acreage, work roughly 60 hours away from the home and have lots of family around me i dont really have a lot of time left..hence i spend a little time drooling over others' whilst in the less active times at work.....till then...love your blog. Debra

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  14. DeborahApril 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love your stacked block and Rachel's. Lots of fun!
    Deborah

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  15. GIOApril 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Hi John, I've just found your blog and I love your style, it's very neat and balanced. Now I'm following you, so I can't wait for your next project! Gio

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  16. Churn DashApril 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Mmh, I do like the Union Jack block, the only problem I see is that it is a mirror image. That is one of the problems with foundation paper piecing.
    My favourite style of fabric is civil war, but your fresh bright easy style blocks tempt me in a big way. I love to read your blog to see the modern fabrics that you use.
    Helen

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  17. SueApril 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    The pink,yellow, blue, and white is awesome.

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  18. NaomiApril 25, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    hi there! I stumbled across your blog a while back when hunting for some unique quilt ideas. I just love your fun modern take on quilting. I'm currently working on my third quilt for my 3.5 year old daughter. She is deeply in love with Wall-E (disney pixar movie) and I wanted to make a little blanket for her. It has morphed into a twin sized comforter! I made the pattern myself and am pretty impressed with myself. :) I don't have a lot of experience with a sewing machine, just a crafty nature and a slightly deranged imagination that says, "oh yeah, I can do that!"

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  19. NaomiApril 25, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    cuz I gotta brag... http://wayneandnaomi.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-ive-been-up-to-lately.html
    it's all pinned together and waiting for time to quilt...I've never done the finishing of a quilt either. eek! but I've got my mom's 20 year old white machine, a walking foot and a darning foot. off I go!

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  20. Needle little BalanceApril 29, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I tried to make a Union Jack block without paperpiecing and it worked! ;-)

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  21. Rachel EllingtonMay 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I loved the blocks too!!

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