Tag: Blocks

New BAM BOM Friendship Star Wreath

A few months ago, I made the first version of this block, which I really like. This is a block that I explored in Flying Around. When I made the first one I knew it wasn’t right. 

Friendship Star Wreath #2 - BAM BOM
Friendship Star Wreath #2 – BAM BOM

Later, I got some more of the grey Pearl Bracelets fabric. Recently, with the end of the project nearing, I remade the block so that it fits in better with the rest of the blocks. I like it much better.

There isn’t as much contrast between the star fabrics and the background. Perhaps that will make people move in closer and look more carefully at the quilt.

Now I need to think about how I will put the quilt together. We have a layout party scheduled for the November Sew Day. I don’t know if I want to have mine put together or if I will work along with the others. I think I will need it put together to show that it can be done. I also think I won’t have time to work on my own project while everyone else needs assistance.

September 2026 Donation Blocks & Quilts

This Month’s Blocks

I didn’t quite make the 30 I like to make, but I am making progress clearing out the pink bin. It is still pretty full, though I have used most of the strips that I pre-cut. Now the blocks are more chunky. I kind of don’t want to make an improv quilt from the smaller chunks, but may end up doing it. 

This Month’s quilts & Tops

None this month.

Last Four Patch Fun Blocks

Last 4 Patch Fun blocks
Last 4 Patch Fun blocks

As mentioned, I finished up a couple of Four Patch Fun blocks. These, along with the leftovers I didn’t use in the Cool Four Patch Fun quilt or the Warm Four Patch Fun quilt will make a nice donation quilt.

Four Patch Fun columns
Four Patch Fun columns

I am contemplating different layouts. My first idea was a kind of column quilt.

This layout works  because I have an extra couple of blocks that I cannot make into a Four Patch evenly. This layout incorporates those half blocks evenly.

Boring Four Patch Fun layout
Boring Four Patch Fun layout

I did try another layout, which I thought was just too boring. I would also have to make a few more blocks into order to make it even and I really just want to be done with this design.

More BAM BOM Blocks

BAM BOM Flying Kite
BAM BOM Flying Kite

These are the last blocks for the BAM BOM 2025-26 project. I know I showed them on Tuesday, but they turned out not to be the last blocks. I decided to re-make the Friendship Star Wreath block with the darker background. 

To make these Flying Kite blocks, I used the Fat Quarter Shop directions from a sponsored 2014 (2013??) sew-a-long. I thought the directions made cutting pretty easy, despite the leftovers generated. 

BAM BOM Flying Kite
BAM BOM Flying Kite

I have made this block before and it was always a pain to piece, so I was willing to deal with the leftovers / waste / extras if the cutting was easier. I have a lot of respect for people who figure out how to cut blocks out more easily.

I cut a few extra pieces and decided to make a second block for the top. I may make more, but for the moment I need to finish all the ‘required’ blocks. 

I also wanted to show all of the blocks I have made for this quilt.

I looked over the combinations my sister and I worked on to get some ideas about a top. I don’t know if I will try to finish a top before the Layout Party or if I will work with everyone else on my layout.

Various Piecing Sunday

On Sunday, I did some clean-up projects. It seemed like a good thing to do after finishing the Pandora Charisma #2. I needed to tidy up my workroom any way. 

First, I made a label for the Quilt for Valor quilt. I haven’t shown that one here yet, so stay tuned.

Next, I got out my BAM BOM fabrics to make the last block. This is the Flying Kite (AKA Spinning Wheel) pattern. I made two and I really like them.

Leftovers from the Four Patch Fun quilts have been laying on my cutting table. I finally decided to get them into blocks. I have a few leftover blocks from those quilts and plan to make a donation top with them. Getting these leftovers pieced will add to the donation quilts.

I also tidied up after finishing the Pandora Charisma #2. I put the pattern, leftover fabric, etc away as well. 

In between the above photos, I continued to work on the Pink Color Strip donation blocks. I think I have made 60 so far!!! Twenty more and I can make two Sidewalk quilts.

Most Recent BAM BOM

BAM BOM Birds in the Air blocks
BAM BOM Birds in the Air blocks

I saw a star made with lots of triangles. I used that as my inspiration for my most recent BAM BOM blocks, Birds in the Air.

This grouping is made up of 12 blocks. I may not arrange it this was, but I am enjoying looking at it.

We distributed the schedule for finishing the tops made from these blocks, so I need to get serious about making more blocks, or not.

QoV Block

Quilts of Valor block
Quilts of Valor block

My stepdad is ill and I wanted to get him a Quilt of Valor quilt. 

I tried back in 2016 and never heard back. I reached back to the woman I had spoken to and her email address no longer worked. I left a request with the situation on their website and haven’t heard anything. 

At SueS’ Sew Day I asked if anyone had a contact. Suddenly, a quilt was being designed and everyone there was picking out blocks to make for a quilt. The block above is a 26″ block that I made. 

I am so grateful to the guild members. The quilt won’t be a ‘real’ QoV quilt, but I think the sentiment will be just as meaningful.

 

August 2026 Donation Blocks & Quilts

This Month’s Blocks

I made my goal of 30 blocks this month plus some! I am not stressing myself out over the goal, but I do want to celebrate when I can.

THIS MONTH’S QUILTS

Sidewalk #7: White Strip
Sidewalk #7: White Strip

BAM BOM Bow Tie

Bow Tie - BAM BOM
Bow Tie – BAM BOM

I quickly made the Bow Tie block before the meeting deadline last weekend.

This is not a favorite block design, however I am, again, being a good guild citizen and making all the blocks. 

I used the Mini Simple Folded Corners Ruler** and it went very quickly.

We are nearing the end of the BAM BOM, so I need to get serious about my blocks. I need to re-make the Friendship Star wreath and see whether I need to make more blocks. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1-2-3 Mosaic Top Done

1-2-3 Mosaic table runner top
1-2-3 Mosaic table runner top

Sheesh! I haven’t posted about this since April. Well, it is a little bigger! In fact, I finished the top last weekend.

I probably should make it a little longer, but I don’t want to. I am done with this process for the moment. I might quilt it with straight lines myself – a gentle curved line that is one of the decorative stitches on my new machine. 

BAM BOM May and June Blocks

X Plus block #2
X Plus block #2

I finished the second of the May/June blocks the night before they were due. I try to make them before or as soon as we announce them, but I didn’t this time. As a result, I almost didn’t make the deadline.

In addition, I ended up remaking the X Plus/Lozenge block. Now I have two of them. I’ll use the first one on the back. I don’t want to make it into something else, because the piecing is less than stellar, but it will look fine on the back of the quilt.

BAM BOM Drunkard's Path
BAM BOM Drunkard’s Path

I made the Drunkard’s Path/ Quarter Squares right away. I was in the frame of mind with Chaos with a Twist, so took the opportunity to make a few more in my BAM BOM fabrics.

 

 

 

May/June BAM BOM Participants
May/June BAM BOM Participants

A lot of people are participating, which made me really happy! There were some fantastic blocks shown.

 

A Chunk of 1-2-3

1-2-3 Mosaic bottom chunk
1-2-3 Mosaic bottom chunk

I sewed a chunk of the 1-2-3 Mosaic table runner together. I think it looks great.

I wasn’t 100% convinced that the project was going to work out when I saw it on the design wall. After sewing this bit together, I am much more optimistic.

I think it looks a lot better sewn together. 

I sewed it in between sewing all the other things on which I am working, but it still went together pretty fast. I’ll know soon if I need more blocks.

I am glad I didn’t make it wider as it will be the right width for the buffet when I put a facing on it.

Even More 1-2-3 Mosaic Blocks

1-2-3 Mosaic beg. April 2026
1-2-3 Mosaic beg. April 2026

I spent the other day prepping about 20 blocks for the 1-2-3 Mosaic table runner. I want to get this off the design wall and it won’t happen magically.

I felt like I needed some additional blue blocks so I concentrated on those. Not all of the 20 came out the correct size so some went back on the board waiting for another round of fabric. I made enough of them to feel like I am nearing the finish line. 

I spent some time rearranging the layout. I am happier with how it looks and will soon start putting some chunks together. The bottom looks darker than it is because the ironing board is shadowing the bottom corner of the design wall.

I have made the photo really large so you can see it more clearly.

I know there will still be some rearranging as I begin to sew, but I think I am pretty much ready to sew some chunks together. It will at least tell me what other blocks I need to make.

1-2-3 Mosaic blocks organized
1-2-3 Mosaic blocks organized

 

As an aside, I finally made the travel board and am using it for this project. I cut up pieces, laid them out in order and then was able to sew them in an assembly line fashion. I haven’t figured out where to store this board, but while it is in use, it is very handy.