Block of the Month #10

 This is the tenth block in the Block of Month series.

 Below is a quilt and a wall hanging you can make using this block.

I have a PDF file of cutting and sewing directions for you. 

Access the PDF file here.

Happy quilting ♥

W.I.P.

Currently I am working on a wall hanging using BOMs from my block of the month series.  This project has lagged behind into UFO territory for months now.  I've finished piecing the nine blocks, and stitched them into the configuration planned for the wall hanging.  Now the really fun part begins - free motion quilting!

The stitching is not perfect, perhaps I should have practiced the new stitches on a piece of scrap fabric first.  However, I am happy with the overall effect.  And once it is hanging on the wall behind my couch in the new family room, I doubt whether anyone will notice the imperfections.

What have you been working on lately?

Linking up with Fabric Tuesday, Freshly Pieced, and Sew Much Ado

Block of the Month #7 - Double Diamond Table Runner

Coming up with a design to use seven blocks for block of the month #7 was fun.  This double diamond table runner was the result of playing around with the arrangement of the blocks.

I like the design very much.  This execution of it, not as much.  The main problem was that I used  too many fabrics, and the design was lost.  If I were to do it again, I would limit my fabric selection and arrange the colors like in the EQ 7 drawings below.

Or like in this blue and green version:

 


Anyway, you can see the possibilities. To make this table runner, sew seven BOM #7 blocks in colors of your choice. As shown above, I would suggest sticking to three or four colors.  It would look gorgeous in batiks, or kona cottons.  Below is how the seven blocks fit together.




                                       
                                           

 The binding can be a bit tricky if you haven't done an inside miter before.  Check out the Trends and Traditions blog for some good instructions on this technique.

I decided not to use any batting in my runner, just to try something different. 

I hope that you enjoy making this table runner.  I would love to see your version when it is done.

Happy Sewing ♥