Sizzle Month 1

[HelenW]

Here is my block 1 mock up from the line drawing plus one more block. I have decided to use the line drawing
to decide on what my colors will look like in the blocks. I am just using raw edge fusible appliqué, and will have
a wall hanging when it is done. I will start making up my actually blocks once I get my colors worked out.
Right now I am having a lot of fun playing around with the colors.

[bbquiltmaker]

Alma, if the 1" was accurate, my guess is you didn't tape the two pages exactly on the lines to create the 10.5" edges of the Block Corner template.

[hollyminer]

HelenW: what a cool way to plan out your blocks. Are your mock-ups full size? I would not have enough fabric to do both. Your quilt is going to be quite unique and exciting! Can't wait to see more.

[HelenW]

Holly,
The blocks are 8 1/2 inches with seam allowance not the 20 inch as the pattern. I decided on 8 1/2 so I could enlarge the block from the line copy so it would just fit a normal copier
size piece of paper. I make a copy of the line block onto a piece of freezer paper that I run thru the copier. That way I can cut out a block piece and iron it to the
fabric that has fusible on the back of it. Then just lay it down on the foundation outline I made and fuse. On the second one I just cut a square of black fabric 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 and
that fused the whole circle onto it. I have made a lot quilts that I wish I would have made some different colors after I got done. This way I am auditioning
and can still make the changes when I make the full size one. I have learned that blocks like the second one can have a lot of bulk by all the seam allowances that meet in the center. My solution is to appliqué a circle over the seams, and then cut them away from the back. It looks like part of the design and solves the big bump in the middle.
Helen W

[hollyminer]

Ah Helen... clever idea and thanks for sharing your technique. I see now that it won't use too much fabric to do a preview.

[milababy]

HelenW you mentioned the copy of the line block What exactly are you referring to. I like your idea and want to try it. Also like your colors. Those are two different blocks correct?

[Mlongstreth]

Block 1 done! I’m doing all black background because I’m going to make these as pillow shams to match other quilts

[Mlongstreth]

Beautiful block, Mlongstreth!

[bbquiltmaker]

Beautiful, Mlongstreth--really shines!

[hollyminer]

Mlongstreth
Yup, your block colors really Sizzle! Makes you want next month NOW, doesn't it? :lol:

[glacerda]

That is stunning! Are you planning on using the black background for all of your blocks?

[Mlongstreth]

Will be black because I’m going to make these into pillow shams for some other quilts I have finished

[ethereal]

Beautiful! Nothing is as stunning as bright colors on a black background.

[ethereal]

A bit late, but block 1 is done.
I have all the sections ready for piecing.. Putting off the Y seams for a bit!

[hollyminer]

lisarra...love the stripes!