H-12

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 5
Method used: hand applique

I just love everything about Hannah Lou's Hearts!  From the red and pink fabric to the pretty pattern the hearts form.  And, the added touch of red silk thread, to finish it off.

Love - a wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker. ~Author Unknown

E-4

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces:  11
Method used: hand piecing

This week went much better then last week, as I pieced together the Buffalo Tree Hopper block.  If I had looked up what a Buffalo Tree Hopper was before I selected the fabric, I would have picked a nice bright green.  Brenda changed the pattern a little from the original by making each of the four red corner triangles out of two pieces of fabric instead of one.  I went with the original block design.  It is a little disappointing the Dear Jane book does not come with any written instruction explaining how to construct the blocks and why some blocks have been changed from the original.

I-9

Difficulty of block: difficult
Number of pieces: 41
Method used: hand piecing

If I was to only use one word to describe Chase A Myth, it would be nasty!  The section running on an angle across the center of the block is like an elastic band.  I must have done something wrong, when cutting out the pieces.  So, a perfectly square block, I have not.  Hopefully, when it comes time to piece the blocks together, I can ease it in.  Or, maybe I should consider making a new one?  On a happy note, the block pattern is a very interesting one, even with its slightly distorted look.

L-9

Difficulty of block: moderate
Number of pieces: 29
Method used: hand piecing

As I flipped through the Dear Jane book, Walter's Place caught my eye.  I thought it was a pretty cool pattern.  Though Brenda changed this block a little from the original, it still looks very nice. She made the center blocks square.  The original is a little more rectangular.   I have listed this as an Oops! block on my sidebar.

H-10

Difficulty of block: moderate
Number of pieces: 26
Method used: hand piecing

Ben's Bowtie was an interesting one to piece.  It took a little longer then I thought it would, but I enjoyed every minute.

C-3

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 25
Method used: hand piecing

The New Year has arrived and along with it cold, wind and snow.  So yesterday, well enjoying a nice cup of hot chocolate, I pieced together Rayelle's Fence.

A-4

Difficulty of block: moderate

Number of pieces: 23

Method used: hand piecing

The last block for 2009 is Courtney's Stethoscope and what a pretty one it is! My goal for the year was one block a week and I met it. At this rate, it will take me another 3 years to complete all the blocks. It sounds like a long time, but not really. I think my slow and steady will make good time. For the most part, I am pretty pleased with the results. A little disappointed with a couple of blocks, due to lack of contrast in fabric, but I'm working on that.

The countdown is on and I wish you a Happy New Year!

F-7

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 21
Method used: hand piecing
Name of block: Star Struck

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat
Please put a penny in the old man's hat
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do
If you haven't got a ha'penny, then God bless you!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

E-1

Difficulty of block: moderate
Number of pieces: 5
Method used: hand applique

This week's block is called, Aunt Exie's Phlox. I was a little nervous starting out on this one, as I worried about getting my points to meet in the middle. Guess it was my lucky day!

M-12

Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 19
Method used: hand piecing

The week went by so fast I didn't get a chance to piece Hopscotch, until this morning. I'm not sure what collection the main fabric is from, but isn't it a pretty one?