April Blocks of the Month

Just finished the English paper piecing technique for the Craftsy April blocks of the month.  Those who really know me will tell you that hand sewing is not my favorite thing in the world.  However, I had decided to complete this block of the month course and try new techniques.  The second block for April is called "Sunny with a chance of Hex".  The challenge was to come up with our own design using the hex pieces.  So, when I put the hex pieces down onto the black canvas block I saw a gold fish with seaweed floating in the water.  I will probably never (dare I say that) make a whole quilt using the English paper piecing technique.  I just really like using my machines.  Anyway, hope you all have a great Easter weekend.

March Block of the Month from Craftsy

Taking this week off of work for vacation.  Visited with the kids in Fruita, Colorado on Monday to Wednesday.  Glad I arrived home yesterday afternoon before the snow storm hit.  We have 6 inches or more of new snow.  Also glad to see that the block of the month from Craftsy was available.  I made them today as it was a great day to stay indoors.  Also put a baby quilt on the quilting frame & managed to get some housework done too.  I hope everyone is safe and warm.  Hopefully some of you will be quilting too!

On the left (pink) is the String block & on the right (yellow/green) is the Broken Spiderweb Block.

February BOMs

Came home from work tonight & finished my February block of the month blocks that I am following on Craftsy.  I am using only fabric from my stash so the Chunky Chevron is not as chunky as the pattern as I used more of the green print that the background fabric.  But you know what - I can live with that.  I really like the Balkan Puzzle block.  I will definitely make that pattern again.  Hope you all have a great weekend.

Balkan Puzzle Block (on the left)          Chunky Chevron (on the right)