Monday, February 27, 2012

Hive #3 March Block


Here is my block. Have fun. If you don't have batiks, please use a small pattern or blender that will read as a solid as I have. 
 Here is the template to use. It's too big, so use the inner line on it. Thanks.


25 comments:

Diane-crewe said...

Hello Debbie.....I read this ,,,went away and had a panic attack! THEN I put the paper bag over my head ...pulled up my big girl pants... and read it again!!

I have a few questions if thats OK?
1. what size are you "expecting" the finished block to come out?
2.how many blocks do you want?
3.I dont have a printer at the moment so can I have a clue as to the size of the petal/leaf? It looks to be about 4x2 ins ?
5.do you want a signature block for the back/..... if so do you want any or all of these
-your name
-my name
-my location
-the date
-the hive #
6.do you want scraps of the fabric used in the block and petal/leaf.

OK! worn out now!!
I hope I have not driven you to distraction and migraine! I just like to be sure xx

Im sure it will be wonderful xx
Diane x

Jsoosay said...

Is there a specific way you want the petal appliqued? Can't wait to get started.

Back River Designs said...

The blocks finished will be 6 1/4" square. 1 is fine but if you want to send more I wouldn't mind.
Signiture blocks would be great and that info is perfect. I don't need the scraps but thanks.
The petal is 2 3/4" in the center that's open. 1 1/2" at the tip where it cones to a point for the center of the block. 3 3/4" long.
I'm looking forward to this too.
As for the stitch any one you feel most comfortable with will be fine. I will be embellishing the center of these blocks when I have 4 sewn together.

NW Patchwork said...

This will be fun! I don't have any batiks in my stash so off to my LQS for some FQ's. I can't wait for the final quilt after you have embelished it!!

Anonymous said...

Ohh fun! I don't have any batiks either, but it's a good thing I live less than 2 minutes from my LQS :)

Back River Designs said...

Having one that close can be dangoreous.LOL

Raven said...

I think most stuff is covered in the previous posts but also can you send out the delivery address in an email as mine will be done by the next Monday so they can go in the post .

Nancy D. said...

Looks like fun! I've not done a whole lot of applique, so I'm glad to have the challenge.
I wanted to confirm that the widest width of the petal ends up 2-3/4". When I printed out the template, it was 3-3/4" top to bottom, but the width was off by about 1/4".

Back River Designs said...

Yes those dimensions for the petal are correct. As for the address on the home page there's a line that says hive 3 addresses it supposed to have them there I will check to be sure mines there.

Back River Designs said...

Yes the address is on the home page under Hive 3 addresses.
I'm glad you get to experience something new. I like appliqué myself I do it quite a bit.

Diane-crewe said...

Hello, me again! I bloged about making your block ( www.thecheshirequilter.blogspot,com ) if you get the chance have a read and it will explain what comes to you in the parcel!! Going to the Post Office today xx Diane x

Back River Designs said...

Saw the bocks love them thanks.

Julie said...

Working on this now...hm, my block came up too small too--will try again! Anyhow, I'm guessing from the demo that you want the lighter green on the outside, in which case I got carried away and forgot that, anyhow. Back to the cutting table for me!

Back River Designs said...

I don't mind where the lighter green is. Whichever way you have it is fine.

Julie said...

OK! I will be sending you one or more blocks, as well as some "oops blocks"! You will have fun playing with everyone's. :)

elfqueenof5 said...

ok, I finished my block but it was only 6" square. What could I have done wrong? I dont want to start until I get some advice because this is the 3rd one I've attempted. The first, I used what I had on hand and the strips just weren't long enough to cut the triangle to make the block. The 2nd attempt I accidentally put the dark fabric on the outside, cuz' my daughter is watching tv in my studio and I got distracted. HELP!!

Back River Designs said...

Did you use 1/4" seam allowance? But send the one you made it will be fine.

LauraMate said...

Ahh! I'm way behind, but I promise to make my block tonight.

LauraMate said...

Just finished mine and it came out 6" square and I don't see how it could come out any other size. What did I do wrong?

LauraMate said...

I see what happened now. My center strip (the dark one) is only 1 3/4" after beeing sewn together. When I was cutting the strips at a 45 degree angle, I cut to the point and didn't leave a seam allowance. Duh. Back to the sewing room.

elfqueenof5 said...

Oh yes. I used 1/4". I followed someone elses advice and made outside strips wider and trimmed down. I made two more. I eill send the extra blocks as well as another which only came out to 6 1/4 x 6 1/8.

elfqueenof5 said...

:)

Back River Designs said...

I'm sorry I guess next time I will have to make clearer directions. I'm in hive 4 so I will be sure whatever block I do I make sure it's easier to do. I hate giving you guys trouble.

elfqueenof5 said...

Im sorry i havent finished mine yet. I have gotten extrenely frustrated as NONE of my measurements match. I just rwprinted the petal template & measured it ( the smalker one right?) and it comes out to only 3 1/2 long and 2 1/4 wide at widest part. Am i supposed to use inside smaller one or not? I can just enlarge it to correct size youve requested but I want to clarify. I see thst u confirmed it already previously but the fact that i havent been able to get the same neasurements u requested on anything yet has been tough. So sorry. I just want to be sure I make it how you want and dont understand what I am doing wrong. I've never had this problem before.

elfqueenof5 said...

Im sorry to be a pain. Im gonna just do my best and make it work!!