Monday, January 7, 2013

January BOMs

 I'm happy to report that I am caught up on my January BOMs. There are a couple more that I'm contemplating signing up for but I haven't made up my mind just yet.

First is the And Sew On BOM:

 
Such a cute block!  I will admit that I took the easy way out and drew the lines on my ruler with a fabric marker instead of embroidering them on...what can I say, I was in a hurry to get to the next block :)
 
Super Penguin QAL: 
 
 
This block is actually from last year but it is from the latest set that has been released.  I WOULD be caught up on this QAL now if it wasn't for the fact that I have decided that although I like my blocks individually, I HATE them together.  Therefore, I will be starting over using a white background on all blocks to make it have at least a somewhat unified look. 
 
Sugar Club BOM:

 
I'm digging into my Denise Schmidt stash for this one (gulp!)  I'm extremely happy with the way it came out and cannot wait for next month's pattern!
 
Lucky Stars BOM:

 
I have decided on this BOM I will be using black and gray as my background fabrics- alternating every other block.  When using black as the background I will use gray and one other color and when using gray as the background I will use black and one other color in the design (hopefully that makes sense).  Again, I'm really happy with this block!
 
Threadbias Pretty in Patchwork Holidays Sew Along: 

 
January's project is the cute little paper pieced polar bear.  I did make a smaller version of him along with is little penguin friends as a wall hanging to give to my dad for Christmas but this one is for my family.  The first Christmas item I have been able to make for our family-better late than never :)  I did change up the back and made it an envelope back instead of one with a zip closure.  The back is red with light green polka dots--LOVE IT!
 
 
OKC Modern Quilt Guild BOM:
 
 
These are the fabrics that I chose to use.  I did finish this block but the lighting was bad so the picture will have to wait.
 
Frosted Pumpkin Woodland Sampler:
 
 
Almost done!  Soooo cute!
 
Frosted Pumpkin Winter Wonderland Sampler:
 
 
Not much progress on this.  I'm kind of working on it in my spare time since there's nearly 11 months before it needs to be done.
 
And I finally got my fabrics from The Connecting Thread.  I went a little crazy with their end of year clearance.  The bottom left shows all of the fabrics together and the other pictures have them broken down into categories/collections - clockwise from top left:
 
Manly fabrics (brother approved) :P, Parlor Pets, Bookish, Soaked, nautical fabrics, and the whole order.
 
 
And I am extremely proud that I went to JoAnn's and came out with exactly what I needed, no more, no less.  I now have the white for the background of the new Super Penguin blocks, the black fabric for the backing of the Pervalong Wall Hanging (yes, I have finally decided !!!), the binding for the How Far Will You Go Quilt, the binding for the Pervalong, and some super cute fabric for a pair of pj pants for Squeak :)
 
 
 

11 comments:

  1. You have been sew busy! I found you through the Monday Morning Link Up. I love the fabrics you have chosen for your OKC Modern BOM so I will be back to see the picture of your finished block ... :) Pat

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  2. Love the blocks. I am wanting ot get into at least one more bom -- do you have any suggestions? I very much like the sugar club, Lucky stars and threadbias blocks and if any of these are avaliable online I would appreciate a link.

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  3. Look at you! Love those blocks, and those Denyse Schmidt prints are gorgeous -- I had to pick up a few of them too this month! :)

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  4. Ooh you've been busy! So many great blocks! And looks like some fun fabric shopping!

    Love your fabric choices for And Sew On!

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  5. Hey, that's not an easy feat, going into JoAnns and coming out only with the "list" items. :) You are a BOM superhero! Kudos for having them all up to date. *LOVE* the polar bear. :D

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  6. Wow, you are one busy person. Il love your sampler winter is always my favorite for stitching. I have never done a block of the month, sounds like a fun project with much less stress to finish. Happy stitching, Kristin. Visiting from Plum and June link up.

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  7. Your blocks look great! I also am going to try the Woodland sampler - just need to get the supplies.

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  8. Busy, busy, busy I see some very interesting things!

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  9. Wow you have been busy and what neat blocks! Beautiful fabric to be added to your stash too! Thanks for sharing.
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  10. So productive! I'm glad I found your blog so I can see more in the future!

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