Block of the Month….

My blocks are done! I chose to do two colorways this year so will be playing in turquoise and chocolate batiks along with some fancy cottons and silks with gold, gray, cream, silver, and blue. I also talked my friend into taking the Block of the Month with me as she is getting into quilting. I thought this would be a good start for her. We spent last Saturday putting her block together, me showing her what she needed to do so that I had time to think about how I wanted to put mine together.

On the “fancy fabrics” block, I put a piece of grosgrain ribbon across the center to add a bit extra. You cannot see it on the black but the ribbon is there. We have Block of the Month every 3rd Saturday of the month so I am already excited to show off the little differences in mine!! On the batiks, I change the center square to just give it something a bit extra. As you watch me progress, you’ll see how I make either construction changes or fabric changes when I put mine together. Now if I would just take the time to put my Block of the Month blocks into quilts from the last 2 years, I’d be much happier!

By the way, these blocks are called “Dimensional Bow Ties” and are made using Marti Michelle template set A.