Block 7 - Center Stage

Here we are in the seventh month of our quilt. These blocks haven't been too hard, now have they? I have enjoyed every one of these blocks. The Marti Michell templates really make these blocks go together so easily...here's this month's pictures. I hope you are enjoying making these as much as I am....

Center Stage
Front of Block
Don't forget to try to fussy cut those leaves around the middle block! Didn't Helen's look so nice?



Parts of the block - nothing new here...we can do this!



Back of the block (how to press those seams)


Now, for the extra's:

Here's pictures of upcoming items for next month. The little pincushion was so cute! The Dresden Plate block was a winner too! If you don't know how to use the Yoyo gadget, get someone to show you. This tool makes great yoyos and your stitches are all even...










Here's some pictures of the group...

Guilds and small groups around the Mesquite area

Garland Quilt Guild meets
the first Tuesday of each month at:
7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
930 West Avenue B
Garland, TX 75040
corner of 9th and Avenue B


Mesquite Quilt Guild meets the third Tuesday of each month. There is a daytime meeting during the day from 1:00-3:00 and the night time group meets that same day from 6:45 - 8:45...This group meets at the Rutherford Recreation Center

(972) 216-7790
900 Rutherford Dr
Mesquite, TX
This is the same place that the Mesquite Quilt show takes place.

Sew What's Quilt Group
Our small group is a friendship group(we are part of the Dallas Quilt Guild). This group meets the third Thursday of each month.

We meet at the
New Covenant Methodist Church
3032 Beltline Rd
Sunnyvale, Tx. 75182

We are on Beltline Rd between Town East Rd and Tripp Road. We are across the street from the Ponderosa Day Care. The church in the middle of 3 churches. Sunnyvale Baptist on one side and I don't remember the other church's name.... Please come visit us...

Block 6 - Tempest in a Teapot

Well, Helen was retreating but she didn't fail to leave us with the instructions....here's block 6. Tempest in a Teapot....don't you just love that name? This is kind of like a snail's trail where the colors swirl around. Have fun with this one.




Step-by-step....



The back of the block... click on the picture and you can see close up how the block should be pressed...

Block 5-Sukey's Corner

Ok, here's the 5th installment. It's called Sukey's Corner...





Here's the back of the block:



Notes concerning this block:

1. You were given enough green fabric to fussy cut the middle block.

2. The corners can be cut as indicated in the pattern using triangle 13 and as demonstrated by Helen. Remember, this is the plaid fabric and she had her triangle template marked to match the stripe she wanted. Or, you can just by pass this step and cut 2 1/2" squares. If you do the corners as instructed, you will need to press carefully. Here's the pressing for your reference....






3. You will be cutting 8 rectangles from rectangle template #25 of the background fabric. You will use triangle template 11 and lay on the rectangle but only trim off one end. Be sure and put two rectangles at a time together (right sides together) to make your pair. (Just like a sleeve pattern - left and right side, ok?)
The instructions refer to this as a modified 25-G rectangle.



Ok, there it is, I hope these pictures and tips help you. This quilt is coming together and I'm getting excited. I love this fabric. Don't forget to pick up your border fabric and your finishing kits. Have fun and happy sewing....

Block Number 4 - Curtain Call

Block Number 4 - Curtain Call

Block Number 3 - The Big Top

Sorry for the delay. I had computer problems and am just now getting back online. Please excuse the delay and enjoy the pictures. If you need help with the blocks, please contact me or Helen or call the store...til next time...


Here's block Number 3 - The Big Top

Block Number 2 - Blowin in the Wind

Okay, here's Block Number 2- Blowin' in the Wind

This is the middle part. This picture shows the back of the pinwheel. You sew the pieces together then clip. Fan the middle out and press so it won't be so bulky.



Here's the front of the pinwheel. This is the middle of the block.



These are the steps of the block.




This is the back of the block. If you look close, you will see the pressing directions of the block.





Ok, here's the finished product..Ta Da, Block Number 2. This block is called: Blowin' in the Wind.




Now, here's a preview of the quilt. I didn't realize I was too close to the quilt and didn't get the beautiful borders. I'll do better next month....This quilt is beautiful and I am so enjoying working on it...