We’re a little behind schedule here in the BOM studio, but I wanted to let you know that we have completed the quilt with Barb Douglas’ Stone Cottage Design’s offset log cabin. It’s a beautiful block by itself, and it really completes the quilt. Can I say here that I can’t believe it’s all done!!

 The BOM format as you’ve currently known it is going on hiatus for a while. We’ve introduced Rochelle Martin’s new quilt Floral Fantasies as a new BOM, and that’s got enough applique for those of you who missed that this time. We didn’t want to compete with that, and we also didn’t want to overwhelm you. I’m still going to be working on new projects here and there, so I’m sure you’ll see me soon.

Karen and I want to thank - here and now - Barbara Ch, Annette, Amy, Gina, Deb, Barbara Ca, Beth, Robin, Sandy, Miki & Diane, Kathryn and Barb D - as well as Tammy, our long suffering webmistress! for all the work that went into making this a success.  We couldn’t have done it without any of you.

Now the challenge - I’ve heard from several of you (far and wide) over these past few months about the fun you’ve been having with this project. Please write - or send photos! - I’d love to see what you’ve done with it.

All for now…but I’ll be back soon!

Linda

BOM Challenge #4

Simplicity

Finished blocks are 8″ square.  Unfinished blocks are 8 1/2″ square

Block #12

Block Design by Barbara Douglas, Stone Cottage Quilts

Click Here for Instructions in PDF

BOM Challenge #4

Simplicity

Finished blocks are 8″ square.  Unfinished blocks are 8 1/2″ square

Block #11

Block Design by Kathryn S. Ramirez, Penelope’s Pride Quilts

Click Here for Instructions in PDF
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BOM Challenge #4

Simplicity

Finished blocks are 8″ square.  Unfinished blocks are 8 1/2″ square.

Block #10

Block Design by Miki & Diane Designs, www.MikiDiane.com

Click Here for Instructions in PDF

Hello, my friends…

I’m sorry that I missed the May 1 update of the blog; we’ve been experiencing a lot of growing pains here at the magazine, and there was a lot of stuff up in the air. I hope that those of you who are Mothers or Daughters - or both!- celebrated the season this past weekend.

 This month’s Simplicity block is by Miki & Diane of Miki of Diane Designs, and they have given us a wonderful block to add to the Simplicity quilt. It’s very different from anything else we’ve done on this one, and it adds to the personality that is Simplicity. May, being the month of graduations and celebrations, has run a little behind schedule - our beloved webmistress is taking a family holiday, and she’ll post the block - and the directions, once she’s back early next week. It’ll be worth waiting for, I promise.

 This is usually the time I write about what’s coming next. and I can’t do that this month. There are big changes coming to the BOM format in the coming months, and I know I’m excited about them. I can say that those of you who have been requesting applique won’t be disappointed!

We’ll put another post up when the blocks are there…

Linda

And what better way to reward yourself, than with a new block for Simplicity! This month’s block is from designer Sandy Harris of Sundrop Designs, who’s making her first appearance with us in our Block of the Month series. Sandy has taken me up on my suggestion of adding a mystery fabric - you have to look closely, but it’s definitely there!

We’re still working hard on the plans for the next one - I hope to have much more info shortly to you. In the meantime, if you have questions or suggestions about things you’d like to see in the BOM, email me at BOM@cottonspice.com

We’ll talk soon!
Linda

BOM Challenge #4

Simplicity

Finished blocks are 8″ square.  Unfinished blocks are 8 1/2″ square.

Block #9

Block Design by Sandy Harris, Sundrop Designs

Click Here for Instructions in PDF

We’re starting to see patches of grass around here. It won’t be long before we have all grass, then maybe a few daffs here and there. We hope that you enjoy the quilts and the blocks that are here. I can’t believe that Exuberance is finished already - that was the first project that I worked on here at the magazine, and it’s been an adventure. We’re working on the next one now, and I hope it have it posted here before too long.

 How are you all liking this new format?  What would you like to see in future challenges? Email me at BOM@cottonspice.com to let me know your thoughts.

All for now…

 Linda

I am happy to say that we have received the block and the directions for the last block for Exuberance, and we’ve posted it up for you. Thank you to Gina Reddin of Splinters and Threads for getting this to us - her schedule is busier than mine is. 

 Now that Exuberance is completed, we’ll be working quickly to bring the next one online to you soon. Enjoy!

 Linda

Good morning,

 We have 2 new blocks for you this morning - the LAST pieced block for Exuberance and the next block for Simplicity are here for your viewing pleasure. We’re still waiting receipt of the last applique block for Exuberance, and we’ll put that up just as soon as we get it.

Exuberance’s pieced block is by Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River, and it’s just the funky kind of offset block that we love here at Cotton Spice. Simplicity’s block is by Robin Koehler of Nestling’s by Robin, and she’s the second designer to take me up on the challenge to add a ‘wild card’ fabric. You’ll have to look closely to see it, but it’s there.

Now that Exuberance is coming to an end, don’t panic. I have something on the drawing board that I think that you’ll be excited about, and I’m really hoping to let you know more about it next time. The working title is, at this point - Bountiful…

 How do you like this new format? As always, email me directly at BOM@cottonspice.com if you have any questions, or comments on anything Cotton Spice…

 Linda