Finishing the Paper Snowflakes BOM at Rooster Creek Quilting

This is the quilt I demonstrated techniques with.

This month I hosted my final Paper Snowflakes BOM class.  The class focused on developing and learning a wide variety of foundation paper piecing techniques.  I had a great bunch of quilters to work with and I want to share with you what they accomplished!

Enjoy the Paper Snowflake Parade!

Rose made this quilt for her grandson's girlfriend.  She used two kits to create a larger quilt.

These are Laura's blocks, the colors in her blocks give them a strong retro feel.

Susan did a wonderful job getting all her blocks done even as she was recovering from an injury!

Marti couldn't make the last session, but she sent a photo of her finished top.  I can't wait to see it in person!

Terri is auditioning different fabrics for her setting blocks.

Virginia has everything ready to sew together.  She even managed to find a different fabric for her border.

Alma is all set to sew her block together, but there was some discussion about changing some fabric choices.  I am excited to see the results.

Beth is also exploring the option of a different setting fabric.  Her blocks have a fun 30's flair to them.

Debbie is creating her quilt for a nephew, lucky guy! The Fall colors in her quilt are gorgeous.

Donna brought a puzzle for me to solve.  I hope we figured everything out.  I am excited to see the results.

Julie brought a lot of options to the wall.  We all agreed on the bold pink setting blocks.  The inner border is open to what is available.

Judy did a wonderful job making the quilt larger by adding a decorative border piece.  I think she is a bigger Hugh Jackman fan than I am!

Next up is the Dynamic Duo!

I would like to think that Irma and Peggy had so much fun in class that they couldn't wait to create a second quilt at home.  Both did a fabulous job and here are the results.

This was Erma's class project, a black and white version.

Here is what Erma did on the side.  This was my friend from this post: https://lindabcreative.blogspot.com/2019/10/asking-for-friend.html

This is Peggy's class quilt, check out those fancy corner blocks in the border!

This was Peggy's second quilt.  I love the mitered borders!

 I apologize to Diana. I know you were in the class, but somehow I didn't get a picture of you and your quilt. 

Since this last session was optional, not all participated.  I hope that you will bring your finished tops and quilts to a Rooster Creek Guild Meeting so I can see them.

Now on to making plans for next year!

Asking for a Friend...

This month was the last block of my Paper Snowflakes BOM.  Next month we will meet to finish adding setting blocks and completing the top.

So my friend, Erma W.  is asking for opinions on which fabric to use as the setting block fabrics. So let me share the choices.

Choice A

The first choice is a small hounds tooth print that reads a warm burnt orange from a distance.

This is what the fabric looks like close up, and it has all the colors of the block fabrics.

Choice B

Choice B is a maroon printed plaid.  It also contains the colors from the blocks.

So be sure to leave your choice, A or B,  in the comments below and I will let my friend know your response!

Thanks for the help!

Paper Snowflakes Block of the Month is Off to a Great Start!

This is my Paper Snowflake BOM done in Solid Rainbow Colors

Earlier this month we had our second class of the Paper Snowflakes Block of the Month (BOM). This is a Block of the Month designed to explore a variety of foundation paper piecing techniques. The students are doing a great job with their blocks and we set up a Show and Share Saturday Board.

The Morning Session's Blocks

The Afternoon Session's Blocks

It was fun to see the different color combinations that were chosen.  And the students did a great job, I can't wait to see what they share next month!

We have been holding the class in the new Rooster Creek Event Center.  Mike and Teresa Cuno have done a wonderful job in providing all that we need to have a successful class.

It is a lovely classroom to teach in.  Today I am prepping for next month's BOM.  This is the third block used to create a pillow.

Block 3 of the Paper Snowflake BOM

Has anyone created extra blocks for other projects?


Having my own block party in my studio,