Sun, Sand, and Sea BOM 2017

Our Sun, Sand, and Sea Block of the Month 

has come to an end.

It's now time to put the quilt all together.

I put mine together with striped borders that crisscross in the blocks at the corners.

My finished quilt will be 53" x 65"

once I have it all quilted and bound.

The Sun, Sand, and Sea Block of the Month was

hosted by Amy over at 

Sew Incredibly Crazy

and

I was one of her designer friends.

Thanks to Clothworks,

the blocks for this quilt were stitched with

American Made Brand 

solid fabrics.

The colors are so vibrant and nice to stitch with!

Perfect for the beach.

All of the blocks with the links for the patterns can be found by clicking HERE.

It's been a super fun block of the month!

I'll give this quilt a proper post once it's all finished.

If you are looking for a new BOM for 2018,

We are ready to introduce you to

It's a "Wild" Life

starts in February.

In the mean time, join the Facebook group

 to share your Sun, Sand, and Sea quilts 

and 

receive the latest details about the 2018 BOM.

Looking for more to start 2018?

My friend Carol is hosting a blog hop

and 

there is still time to join (but don't wait too long).

Just click HERE for the details.

I have a quilt started for the hop using one of the quilt blocks from

Which is another challenge for 2018 for me.

I want to make at least one quilt from each block...

Happy New Year!!

30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days - Block 13 and a Quilt Top

Here we are at lucky number 13.

You can see how unlucky with wind I am today.

Have you been following along with the 

30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days Challenge?

Everyday a new super, simple quilt block is posted and

at the end of December we will have a quilt and hopefully a smaller scrap pile.

Keep in mind, these are super simple blocks but each one can make a beauty of a quilt.

I made a quit top with today's block as you can see,

 but today wasn't the best day for a photo shoot of a flimsy.

Let's get started on the block.

For every action there is a 

Reaction

Size Unfinished: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Finished Size: 10 x 10"

Cut 8 rectangles 3" x 51/2" - four orange / four white

Stitch them together as laid out with 1/4" seams.

Stitch the rectangles in the middle together 

then stitch the top and bottom rectangles together.  

Next stitch the top and bottom units to the middle unit.

How about a second method for creating this block?

Construction Method 2:

Stitch the 3 " x 11" rectangles together as laid out on the 11" side with 1/4" seams.

Stitch the 5 1/2" x 6" rectangles together as laid out on the 6" side with 1/4" seams.

The 3" x 11" rectangles once stitched together need to be cut in half to form two 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" units.

The 5 1/2" x 6" rectangles once stitched together need to be cut in half to form two 3" x 10 1/2" units.

Stitch the units together as laid out with 1/4" seams.

Stitch the two middle units together first then stitch the top and bottom to it.

You can put these blocks together like this by rotating every other one,

or use sashing and show off every action and reaction.

This quilt with 2" finished sashing (2 1/2" unfinished)  in a block grid of 4 x 5 finishes at 50" x 62".
A nice throw size.

I have 2 quilt tops made so far. 
How are you doing?

Friday Finish - Being Prepared

It never hurts to be prepared.

You never know when you will be invited to a

 baby shower

or

 gender reveal party.

Whether it's a boy or a girl I like to show up with a gift.

Some say not to bring a gift to gender reveal parties, but I like to share my craft

and

if I can make a sweet little quilt top in an afternoon

I AM going to take a gift.

So here is the Friday finish for this week.

Two quilt tops ready to be quilted (lots of yummy negative space)

and

gifted.

Whether it's a boy

or a girl

I am prepared.

The pattern will be available once the quilts are finished

and then

you can be prepared too!