Part Five

Part five of Ripples and Reflections is the easiest of the blocks so far. Create a square in a square with the green batiks and than surround with magenta. But wait, you get to make 16 of these 7 1/2" blocks.

Moving on to work on part 6.

Part Four

Part four of Ripples and Reflections is the mostly olive blocks. Four of these finish at 7 1/2" each.

My blocks are suppose to be on point, which they are, except in this picture.

Part three

Moving along now to Part three, called the mostly magenta block. Love the blue/magenta floral batik in the center. There are 4 of this block, 10 1/2" square.

Part Two

Block two of Ripples and Reflections is a beauty with the contrast of light blue and magenta. You make 4 of these blocks and each measure 10 1/2.

First Part of BOM

The first part of the BOM is the center block, measures 10 1/2. Looks pretty good.

New BOM

Yes, I have been busy at the longarm and just as busy at the sewing machine.

Currently, I am working on Ripples and Reflections, a BOM using hoffman fabrics. Trying to get a sample top done before end of the month for Calico Mermaid in Porterville.

BQ 2 with a panel

Love the BQ2 pattern and I wanted to try something different. I took a panel of French Ladies from Loralie Designs and cut them out of the panel. The block for the BQ2 measures 9 1/2" but the French Ladies measure less. So, because the blocks aren't square on the panel, I added hot pink strips measuring 1 1/2" on the sides and 2" strips on the top and bottom. Using my 9 1/2" ruler I squared up the wonky blocks making an uneven sashing. I added pink with black dots that I was saving for another quilt (but had never made.... LOL) and a black swirl that was leftover backing from another quilt to finish out the pattern. My plan is only to make 12 blocks (unless I change my mind), so there will be 3 squares leftover, maybe potholders or something else.