All about me quilt block October Block # 2

15 years ago

Okay everyone the block for October is to be

21" long by 7" tall Your name block made anyway you wish!

This is block #2 of the all about me quilt! This block will be due at the end of the month!

Red

Comments (14)

lockeb
15 years ago
Hi Red,
You mean that in this block, we actually do a block spelling out ou name - is tha correct???
Bill
redpenny
Original Author
15 years ago
Yes Bill how ever you wish to design it also the block is due at then of October didn't add Oct. at the end of the above post!
Red
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deannabsd
15 years ago
Boy oh Boy-That will be a stumper for me-yikes. My creative juices aren't doing anything right now. I will have to sleep on that. Is the actual size 21 x7 or do we need a seam added?

Any sites you might suggest to get my brain going?? deanna
redpenny
Original Author
15 years ago
Add seam allowance on all blocks.......You can make the block how everyou want you can add what ever you want to your name.......you design the block........

Red
anjea
15 years ago
Will it be horizontal or vertical? That'd make the difference of how I do mine...
redpenny
Original Author
15 years ago
21 inches long by 7"inches high!
solstice98
15 years ago
IDEAS:
You could piece it (easy or hard, depending on how long your name it!); you could show off your best applique skills; you could do machine or by-hand embroidery; you could cut out letters and fuse them on; you could do a big initial; you could use a fabric pen and write in your formal name, your nickname(s), and any other pet names that family members have for you; you could write your name in a sandy beach, take a picture of it and print that onto fabric; you could write your name with ribbon stitched onto the block.
deannabsd
15 years ago
Oh Solstice, you are a dear!!! Thanks for the ideas. You certainly gave me some very good ones. Any other ideas from anyone else of course are appreciated.

thanks a bunch. Deanna
lockeb
15 years ago
Hi there..
If anyone's needing help with patchwork letters, perhaps this will help!
Hugs to everyone,
Bill

Here is a link that might be useful: Alphabet Quilt Blocks
polardream
15 years ago
Bill,
You are so clever ... that is a great site! TFS!!!
Sue
redpenny
Original Author
15 years ago
How is everyone doing on their October block?
Red
solstice98
15 years ago
I would love to see some photos posted here. Who has their block done? There must be quite a variety of styles, colors and designs. Let's see them!

Photo posting instructions are available on the Conversations page for those who haven't posted pictures before.

Kate
nanajayne
15 years ago
I posted this with my Sept. block but decided to post again in hopes others would follow suit. I would like to see what everyone has done so far.

Jayne
solstice98
15 years ago
Thanks Jayne. I hope others post too!
I love your block and think the use of initials with beautiful embroidery is very clever.

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