K-3

Jane and I have been seriously at odds with each other the last couple of weeks and this block is a testament to that.  Isn't foundation piecing supposed to be accurate?
I'll probably redo it when we make up...
I couldn't even bring myself to put the photo up on Flickr.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out the sections as in the photo.
(Did you notice?  My printer ran out of ink just as I was about to print the diagram.)

Foundation piece all the numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".
Out of background fabric, cut:
one rectangle 1" x 5"
two rectangles 1" x 4.5"
one rectangle 1" x 4"

Sew the three center block sections together.

Attach the top and bottom sections.

Sew on the remaining two pieced sections.

Referring to the block diagram, attach the solid rectangles to the block log cabin style.

A sad looking block.

LS-13

I'm not happy with this block, but it's only the applique, not the piecing.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.

Foundation piece each section and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew the block sections together.

Applique the melons into place.
This is where I'd change things. I chose reverse applique. My melons look like eggs.
Then I studied the photo of Jane's block and I'm pretty sure she did not reverse applique the melons.
I'm going to redo this block and applique the melons on top of the block.

FIY

I've had quite a few requests for a "PDF only" Rainbow Jane BOM so, with permission from Brenda, it is now available.
Even though no fabric will be included in the BOM, I'm planning to have fabric packs available separately.

(Instructions for a new block will be up here later today or tomorrow.)

Progress Update

Too keep me motivated I scanned the latest blocks and updated the progress wall.

Wow!  The end is nigh!

BR-3

Back in the saddle, I hope. For some or other reason, this is my third blue block in a row.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper and number the sections as in the photo.
It may help to look at the photo of the pieced block in the next step because all the extra lines on the diagram can be a little confusing.

Foundation piece the block, following the numbers. Trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Trace or print the block diagram onto the dull side of freezer paper. Cut out the bottom section as below. Iron the freezer paper into position on the right side of the pieced block, lining up the seam markings on the paper with the seams on the block.
Cut out the triangle, leaving a seam allowance for turning under. Clip the sharp top corner.

Out of main block fabric, cut a 5" x 5" square and lay it right side up on the table. Place the block right side up on top of it, making sure that the triangle you cut out completely covers the fabric.
Baste securely through all layers to keep them in place.

Turning under the seam allowance, reverse applique the triangle.
Remove the freezer paper and press.

Cut the next block section out of the freezer paper, adding the 1/4" seam allowance on the sides.
Iron the freezer paper into position.
Cut out the two kites, leaving a seam allowance for turning under.
Out of main block fabric, cut a rectangle 4" x 6" and lay it right side up on the table.
Place the block right side up on top of it, once again making sure that the main block fabric completely fills the kite cut outs.
Baste through all layers.

Turning under the seam allowance, reverse applique the two kites.
Remove the freezer paper and basting.
Press the block.

Not perfect, but DONE!

An Unintended Break

Wow! I'm SO sorry!

Due to some unforseen happenings on the homefront, I have completely "spaced" on the blocks.

I promise to get my you-know-what together over the weekend and start afresh next week.

I-10

This one was a bit of a headscratcher.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.

Foundation piece the four numbered sections and trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Sew them together in pairs and then sew the two resulting sections together.
I'm not a fan of inset seams but, because the angles on these are so shallow, it actually wasn't too hard.
Iron the seam allowances on the center square to the back and baste in place.

Cut a 3" x 3" square out of background fabric.
Place the block over the top of the background fabric square, baste, and applique in place.
Remove the basting stitches.

Note: I believe that sometimes there is room for steam in quilting. This was such an instance. As long at you don't move the iron back and forth too much the block will be fine. My apologies to the quilt gods.

G-12

Looks like I'm down to one block a week now.  I promise it'll pick up. I'm going on a retreat this weekend and will be taking my fabric and camera.  Hopefully I can catch up a bit.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, cut out, and number as in the photo.
We will be piecing the large center section and ignoring the shapes for now.

Foundation piece the block, following the numbers. Trim the seam allowances to 1/4".

Applique the "bottom" shape.  To determine the shape, just extend the lines until they meet.  Does that make sense?
I used "freezer paper on top", where you iron the freezer paper shape to the right side of the fabric and then turn under the seam allowance along the edge of the freezer paper..

Applique the top shape. I used freezer paper again. (The smudges are from my printer eating the freezer paper on the first try.)