Architextures Tula Pink Style and other Blocks

Another cold, rainy day here, which makes for an inside sewing day.  One of my carry overs from 3 & 4Q are the 100 Modern Quilt Blocks.  In a fit of indecision and insanity I decided to do TWO different sets of blocks.  One in Tula Pink's Sampler fabrics and the other from a FQ bundle of Architextures fabrics along with matching solids.

As of today, I have 40 blocks in Architextures and  need another 24 to make the quilt I want (Trellis).  (My photo isn't the best, and my design wall isn't either.)  The layout is subject to change.  You get the idea.

I signed up with Intrepid Thread to do the Gypsy Wife BOM in the calm color way.  I have admired the Gypsy Wife quilt pattern but was not motivated enough to do it by myself. Then Jessica let me know about the Gypsy Wife BOM over at Intrepid Thread.  (Here is the sign up link:  Gypsy Wife BOM.)  Here is my first block:

Ummmmm, I love this!

I also signed up to do the BOW (2 blocks per week) for the Vintage Quilt Revival with Sukie Don't Ya Know.  We are on week #3.  Here are my 6 blocks.

I LOVE the book!  So glad that I got one of the copies that has been autographed by the three authors! If you don't have the book, I recommend it highly.  Having fun with my Tula Pink Acacia fabric.  

Last but certainly not least, finished up this month's (month 9 already!) block for the Hop Skip Jump BOM.  Using my Happy Go Lucky FQ's by Bonnie and Camille for this one.  

Lots of stuff going on here!  Getting caught up and working on my FAL's.  Linking up now to Lily's Quilts Fresh Sewing Day.

Happy Saturday!

July Blocks of the Month

I really like doing BOM's - Blocks of the Month.  It gives me a whole month to finish one block.  There are different blocks every month, usually something I haven't done yet.  Keeps it fresh, challenging and fun. 

Hop, Skip & Jump BOM, Block #2 with SewLuxFabric.com, Flickr Group:

I found this particular block quite challenging.  Had to use the seam ripper a few times.  It isn't perfect, but that's okay.  I love the Happy Go Lucky fabric line!

The next block I made is for our BOM swap with the Coastal Carolina Modern Quilt Guild.  We each pick 4 one yard cuts of fabric, put it in a unused pizza box, and swap it every month with another member.  We make our very first 12.5" unfinished block for ourselves.  At the end of the year, we get our pizza box back with our own and 11 different blocks made by those in our guild.  Fun!  I got my fabrics, all Sketch solids and made the first block.  Here it is:

 

 

I pressed all the seams open (which I don't usually do).  Matching seams is harder for me to do with pressed open seams.  I squared up each individual HST (half square triangle).  This helped and I think the block turned out great.  I am going through a phase of navy, pinwheels and stars.  Maybe it's not a phase?  Excited to see what the other guild members come up with for their first block!

 

I do have a finish from June that I can't post yet.  I love how it turned out!  It will be a gift and I hope she loves it!  Yes, I do want to keep it, but I can't keep every quilt I make!  I'd run out of room for more stash to make more quilts...  : )