Contrary Wife L-10

Contrary Wife, L-10

This is my contrary wife block.  Again, I used the EZ Angle ruler, starched my fabrics, and cut the strips at 2.5".  I am having difficulty with my batiks bleedings when I starch them.  Thoughts?

Shoo-Fly

Shoo-Fly A-2

I used my EZ Angle Ruler for this block.  It made cutting the half-square triangles much easier.  I also starched the fabric.

November Blocks - Elise's Tips

I took photos of Elise's tips and cropped them.  If you would like to have a copy email me and I will send them to you.  I am also in the process of scanning them if you would like to use the foundation paper piecing templates she drafted for autumn leaf.

Pinwheel 1 H-8

H-8 Pinwheel 1

I completed the Sylvia Block of the Week Pinwheel 1.  I made it using the EZ Angle ruler and cut my half-sqaures at 3.5"  They turned our very accurate.  I was able to get the points just right.  I am debating using this method or thangles on the broken dishes block.

Blazing Star

F-9

Birds in the Air

Big T

Bear's Paw

G-3

Barrister's Block

K-9

Bachelor's Puzzle

I will be making this block so be looking for an example here with notes.

Autumn Leaf

J-4

Bright Hopes Correction

The picture in book is incorrect.  Refer to the foundation paper piecing diagram for the correct block or refer to the below graphic:

This graphic is the property of Jennifer Chiaverini.
Graphic images of all the blocks are available at Sylvia's Bridal Sampler.

Also, when constructing this block I used a rotary cutter and cut a 3.5" center block and 2" strips.

Churn Dash

The Churn Dash block has an error in the instructions in Step 3.  It reads:

"3.   Cut 4 squares 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" from blue fabric.  Cut 4 squares 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" from background fabric."

You are making half-square triangles and if you look above you will see you only need 2 (which makes 4 hst's).

October's Blocks

Wendy's Blocks



Elise's Blocks




Candy's Blocks




Carol's Blocks




Kelli's Blocks




Kristy's Blocks

I took pictures at the meeting last Thursday of everyone's blocks.  I think they turned out great.  I will be posting Elise's notes on the upcoming blocks this week. 

Gulf Star

Gulf Star - BOW

Just completed this for the block of the week.    I think it turned out well.  Make sure to trim your half-square triangles down.

Meeting Reminder

Remember. . .there's a Sylvia Sit'n Sew at 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Happiness is Quilting, 217 N. Kentucky, McKinney, TX 75069.

Mariner's Compass - Take 1

1/4 of Mariner's Compass Block

Here is a picture of my first attempt at paper piecing with vellum.  This is what I learned:

• Vellum was really stiff for this.  I had difficulty getting it out of all the little pieces and seams.
• I traced it by hand and I think I got the light green off because it is an accurate seam.
• Don't attempt when tired and watching "Sherlock."

I do like my color selection though and I am pleased with it overall so I will attempt again using Elise's suggestion.