Cutting and prepping for block 1 was much easier for this quilt. Block 2 is in the shape of a clover and requires a little more patience and quilting experience than what I have. I watched the video that Joanna has done for each block, but I didn't have the stuff she had to do the block so I came up with my own idea of how to cut these clover shapes out. 

Block 2, Clover pieces

It’s Week 9 of the RBD Block Challenge and I think this was the hardest block thus far. I know I had to use the seam ripper again. However, I feel like I have learned a lot from this experience and am looking forward to what the finished product will look like once all these blocks go together. 

This week’s block is called the Sugar Candy Block and was brought to us by Jill Finley. Jill shows two blocks on the Riley Blake blog, both of which feature fabrics from her new released Grove collection. You can follow Jill on Instagram @jilliystudio.

The colors in my block include Pebble, Bark and Le Crème.

Sugar Candy Block, Week 9

It’s Week 8 of the RBD Block Challenge and not only does this week mark the easiest block to date, but it also means I have made it halfway. This week’s block is called the Butterfly Block. It was provided by Elea Lutz. Just as the name states, the block looks like a butterfly and many people give it a body and antennas to make it look even more authentic. I chose to make mine exactly as the pattern shows.

Elea used fabric from her Bluebirds and Roses collection where as I used the Confetti Cotton fabrics Curry, Pebble and Le Creme. You can follow the designer on Instagram @elealutz.

Butterfly Block, Week 8

I follow several people who sew on YouTube and have found some wonderful items to make and some that I had no idea you could create the stuff that these people create using only a placemat. Lorri Nunemaker has a huge following and I have come to love the things that she sews. I loved her video titled, "Create a Zipper Pouch from Placemat" so much that I had to try and duplicate what she had done. I'm sure mine doesn't compare to hers, but you can find what I done below. Feel free to go find her video and see how she completed this along with so many other things that she has created using a placemat or two. 

To get started you will need a placemat and a zipper. The placemat I used was the same one featured in Lorrie's video from The Pioneer Woman. It was not until I saw this video that I realized The Pioneer Woman had as much stuff out there that she does.

The length of the zipper needs to be longer than the width of the placemat.

I am excited to report that I received my box kit and cannot even begin to express how amazing I think this kit is. These fabrics are gorgeous. I can't wait to cut into them, but first I have to figure out what I'm doing. 

My KIT!!!!

Block 1 fabric choices

I am in the middle of my first block challenge (RBD block challenge) right now and the instructions tell you how much of each fabric you need to complete each block so you only cut what you need as to not cut something wonky and not have enough fabric to complete your quilt top. Well the instructions for this quilt are not like that, so it is taking me a little longer to figure this one out and get started. 

Today I finally cut out what I needed for the first block. I decided that I will cut out all my pieces for each block first and then start sewing the blocks together. I don't want to get overwhelmed trying to do two quilts at one time as I am still new to all of this.

The first block looks like plus signs. The color prints include (2) reds, (2) oranges, (2) greys, (1) blue, (1) yellow and (1) green. The pic below shows my fabric choices.

It’s Week 7 of the RBD Block Challenge and I had a much better attitude going into this week than how things ended up last week. This week’s block is called Reach for the Stars Block and was provided by Melanie Colette of Hello Melly Designs.

By this point I am realizing that most of these blocks are going to have half square triangles and I am getting better and better each week. I also got to do some flying geese on this block. I don’t have much experience with that either, but I am loving how they come together.

The fabrics I used this week were Storm, Avocado, and Le Creme Confetti Cottons. The fabric featured by Melanie was from her newly released Pure Delight collection. You can check out her collection and more by following her on Instagram @hellomellydesigns.

Reach for the Stars Block, Week 7