M-2

Difficulty of block: easy

Number of pieces: 21

Method used: hand piecing

Duff's Bluff piece together nicely. A simple by pretty pattern.

How it's Going

Well, to this point I have made 32 of the 169 center blocks. It doesn't seem like many, but at the same time it does, if that makes any sense. I am very comfortable at one block a week and think I will stick with that.

I also think I will continue with the center blocks and make the border blocks when I have finished. Now, with that being said, it sounds like I plan on making the whole quilt!

I will also continue to precut about six blocks at a time, so I only have to do prep work every five to six weeks. At first I was using the rotary cutter to cut apart my freezer paper templates. Now I find it much easier to use the scissors and also faster and more accurate. Several times I thought I had the ruler on the line and ran the rotary cutter across, only to find I went off the line. I don't know about you, but I'd rather be stitching then prepping!

H-6

Difficulty of block: easy (if you like to reverse applique)

Number of pieces: 14

Method used: hand piecing, reverse applique

My sister selected Pie Sale as my next block. I took one look at it and said, I don't think so! But, after taking a closer look, I realized it was going to be easier then I thought.

L-1

Difficulty of block: easy

Number of pieces: 22

Method used: hand piecing

I had almost finished piecing Widow's Pane when I discovered it was a possible Oops! block. If you look closely at Jane Stickles block, it appears the four pieces that enclose the small squares are arranged differently then how Brenda drew up the pattern. But, I like what Brenda did and decided to leave it at that.

B-8

Difficulty of block: easy

Number of pieces: 12

Method used: hand piecing, hand applique (melons)

A simply lovely little block called, Water Lily.

J-3

Difficulty of block: easy

Number of pieces: 17

Method used: hand piecing, hand applique (circular pieces)

I just love this one! The fabric and the pattern. It is called, Rick's Volleyball Net. I can't remember exactly what a volleyball net looks like, but if it looks like this block, it's beautiful!