It's been a bit like crazy patchwork so I've tidied it up to make it easier to follow... thanks for being patient! Click on my sidebar button if you'd like to see more photos of finished blocks
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Important Information
This free Block of the Month will run for 10 months
It will only be available until 31st December 2009 (I'll have a new project for 2010)
It is FREE, for personal use only - you may also give a copy to friends and tell them where to find me...
© Copyright applies
There's a separate page in my sidebar - Here is where you'll find each new pattern and other info
Each stitchery pattern in the series will be posted in the first week of each month with instructions for you to download
The finished project will be a small wallhanging approx 26" x 27" - you can add an extra border to make it bigger if you wish
A fat 1/4 of background fabric will be enough to complete all of the stitcheries
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Fat 1/4 stitchery fabric saving layout - trace each shape size, leaving about 1/2" to 1" between each block. Keep in mind that your fabric will draw in just a little with the stitching...
Remember, the trimming is done AFTER all of the blocks have been traced and stitched
The mini quilt includes some simple patchwork piecing and foundation piecing - instructions and photos will be provided
I used DMC stranded cottons, if you wish to use a different brand try one of the many online thread conversion sites (Type 'DMC thread conversion chart' into your search engine)
There will be sneak peaks of the next month's pattern as we go, along with the 'real' photos that provide the inspiration for the stitcheries
I'd love to see photos of your finished blocks so post them on your blog or email them to me - let me know if you've posted them and I'll send some lurkers over :-)
I check my inbox several times a day, if you have any questions please email me
Under the Willow - Block 1
(it may take a minute or so to open - play Solitaire while you wait :-) )
Download Under the willow pdf pattern
Bathtime - Block 2 - sneaky peak...
Layout diagram - finished mini quilt
What a wonderful opportunity! You are so kind to offer this free BOM..I am soooo looking forward to each one. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Mary Jo in Iowa
Posted by: Mary Jo Jones | January 13, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Just love the b.o.m. stitchery. Thankyou for being so generous.I am going to share this with my girlfriend who isnt much good on the net/computer.We can stitch it together, she will love it. Thanks again look forward to next month
Posted by: Bronwyn | January 13, 2009 at 08:14 PM
I adore this stitchery! (I'm thinking silk ribbon leaves :)
have downloaded the sidebar logo.
Posted by: Laurie in Maine | January 13, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful BOM! I will start right away! Kind Regards,
Mac
The Netherlands
Posted by: Mac | January 13, 2009 at 10:49 PM
What a beautiful BOM! The sneak peek of the second one looks very nice too. If I get most of my projects finished this month that I wanted to finish, I might start this one. It is really something very different from all I've seen lately! Thank you so much. If you don't mind, I'll put it on my blog!
Posted by: simone de klerk | January 14, 2009 at 04:02 AM
Really a beautiful block and so delicate. All your work is lovely.
Billie in TX
Posted by: Billie Kretzschmar | January 14, 2009 at 04:46 AM
I'm definitely doing this one. You do some really pretty work, very delicate and I love outdoors patterns. Very cute
Robin in Virginia
Posted by: Robin C | January 14, 2009 at 05:43 AM
I now have it on my sidebar. Thanks again
Posted by: kerri at provincial patch | January 14, 2009 at 07:01 AM
I just got my background fabric today. I will let you know when I post my block.Going to put the button on my blog. Thanks again for sharing you talent with us.
Posted by: Carrie P. | January 14, 2009 at 07:48 AM
i love love love the 2nd block, so cute.
Posted by: amy (sew~amy) | January 14, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I love the first block in your BOM. I hope to start it sometime today. I have not stitched in a long time but I am loving getting back to it. I can not wait to see all the blocks.
Posted by: Tudy | January 15, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this BOM, it's lovely!
Posted by: Ma-Ria | January 15, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Merci... Je ne parle et n'écris pas votre langue.... Mais heureusement qu'il y à la traduction de Google.
Merci pour se BOM.
Biz
Posted by: Mercédès | January 16, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Thx for sharing! I love it, will start later with this beauty!
Posted by: Yvonne aka sommeke | January 18, 2009 at 01:26 AM
I go to affix its BOM one. It is very pretty and interesting this type of work. For being a block to each month, if becomes attractive. I am initiating my Blog
Thank you
Margot from Brasil
Posted by: Margot | January 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM
it looks so beautiful - I will try it too :-) Have a nice day - Veri
Posted by: Veri | January 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM
What a great start to a BOM. I am addicted to these things & already have tooo many on the go, but I just love them. Will be starting this one very soon. Thank you for your generosity.
Lyn
Posted by: Lyn Smith | January 19, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Me parece un proyecto estupendo, así que intentaré participar.
Gracias
Posted by: Helen | January 19, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Hi!
What a pretty BOM you've created. I'm not that into stitchery, but you tempted me to try. But I would like to ask you for the measurements for the blocks, somehow I think it might be easier for me to get started if I already have made the blocks! Only if it's possible for you, of course!
Thanks in advance!
Agneta in Sweden
Posted by: Agneta Ekholm | January 21, 2009 at 05:52 AM
I really got caught of your wonderful romantic picture of hanging branches in a willow tree and of cóurse I am looking forward to peep on the following months and make the stitchery
Kindest regards
Ulla in Gothenburg Sweden
Posted by: Ulla Pousette | January 21, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Beautiful! This is making me start stitching again. I'm going to add this to my blog.
Posted by: Sharon | January 26, 2009 at 10:36 AM
I¨m crazy for you work, its beautiful. Mi ingles es muy malo pero me encanto tu trabajo, yo tambien quisiera hacerlo.
Posted by: genny garcia | January 28, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Luv your BOM's. Thank you very much for sharing. I will use silk ribbon for the flowers.
Posted by: Claire | January 31, 2009 at 02:13 AM
Thank you very much the lovely stitcheries.
Greetings Anita
Posted by: Anita (Sniet) | February 02, 2009 at 06:05 PM
oooh this looks lovely, might have to give this a go... we have a long weekend in NZ this coming weekend, so now know what I will be doing, thanks!
Shiree
Posted by: Shiree Johnston | February 02, 2009 at 08:23 PM