Wednesday, November 23, 2011

a challenge.

do.Good

maybe a "challenge" is putting it mildly. for october (gasp! i know i am a bit behind with this one), Becky asked each of us BLISS do.Good members to make two blocks using Lily's Quilts LynneBobSquarepants block tutorial. i took one look at the block and thought, "eh, i can totally handle this." that's where i went wrong. this silly little block brought me more sewing challenge/frustration than i even want to admit. first there were HSTs, then there was trimming, and then piecing the block. not to mention, matching up all of those seams. uff-dah! it took WAY more time than i anticipated but in the end it was totally worth it (i think!) because these blocks sure are pretty awesome and i can't wait to see the finished quilt! 


do.Good

do.Good

thanks, becky, for pushing me out of my comfort zone. even if it was only for two bee blocks. :)


xo, Megan

12 comments:

  1. AnnabellaNovember 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I have to make one of these - so beautiful, and you did an awesome job!

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  2. Katy CameronNovember 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Wow, those blocks look fab!

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  3. Foolish FeathersNovember 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    "Thangles" has been the only way I have successfully made HST's that consistently match up in a project. So Kudos to you for going for it! You area really so brave!

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  4. KaraNovember 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I love those blocks!!! Just pinned them so I don't forget about making them in the future. :)

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  5. Heather D.November 23, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    These blocks ARE pretty awesome! Way to go. Love the colours.

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  6. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)November 23, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    HAHA! Sorry they caused you so much angst! :) I think this quilt is going to be so amazing too. Thanks for struggling through them!

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  7. GinnyNovember 23, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Your blocks are gorgeous! and HST look so easy...its all those little points. Great colors!

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  8. Live a Colorful LifeNovember 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    They look great! the funniest part was when you said "uff-dah"--my husband is from Minnesota and the Swedes say that a lot there.

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  9. Jessica KellyNovember 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Gorgeous blocks!

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  10. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)November 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    No getting away from the fact that this is not a quick block to make but you did an awesome job!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I've seen the LynneBobSquarepants block tutorial on Lily's Quilts, and I admire you for trying to make some. As far as I'm concerned yours turned out brilliantly!

    I love the look of these blocks and I know they're just a load of HSTs and some whole squares, but I'm not that great at matching corners so I've not been brave enough to try them myself yet.I know I need to work on my cutting exactly to size and sewing perfect seams.

    Well done
    Claire from http://handmadebyclairebear.com

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  12. Simone de KlerkDecember 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Love it!

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