I used the off cuts from the quilt block to make some pinwheel blocks that I’m going to turn into a pocket for the tote bag.
Gotta make some handles and got the lining in during nap time today.
I used the off cuts from the quilt block to make some pinwheel blocks that I’m going to turn into a pocket for the tote bag.
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I think this is what you are asking. You take one 2" x 2.5" square, and you sew 1.5" squares to each side at an angle. Here is a link to a tutorial for a larger version.
For some reason, I chose to start with cats half this size. Ugh. I do this to myself all the time. 
But it’s the same instructions, just on a smaller scale.
I am going to try for this quilt.https://www.missouriquiltco.com/products/itty-bitty-kitty-committee-quilt-pattern-by-missouri-star
But instead of making it bright and fun, I am creating it in grays and mustard yellow. Again, I do not understand my brain sometimes.
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You are tenacious when it comes to using every last bit of fabric…the tote bag is so darn cute and the pocket makes it extra special!!
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I think you do a good job…the ears don’t look bad, just uneven…and I think they are cute like that!
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None of us understand our brains. That’s why we are here…it’s a safe outlet for our craziness!
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I watched that video, but I am unsure of how your ears ended up being different sizes. I just hope you’re able to recreate it, because I love that look!
Wow! This is so cool . I love a black and rainbow combination. All your block look amazing. That border is insane!!
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Reminder - We need a new BOM for… well, actually for every month for the rest of this year.
So, please nominate some blocks. We’ve got ten months to fill.
Here are a few different sites that have a variety of blocks to choose from:
- Riley Blake Designs - Click on a year, then click on block patterns
- Patchwork Square
- Generations Quilt Patterns
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Love. Love. Love this.
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I nominate Nighttime Sky
Or Triple Star
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All of these are too advanced for me, but I liked the following:
2021 Riley Blake 2021 – Butterfly Block
2022 Riley Blake 2022 - Sweetheart
2023 Riley Blake 2023 – Jack in the Box
2023 Tiley Blake 2024 – Bloom where you are Planted
Patchwork Square – Buttercup, Brasstown Star, Love in the Mist, Poppy.
Generations – Charleston Quilt, Crown and Thorns
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I have found 4 to nominate. 
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Almost forgot….
-I MistressJennie, also submit Black + Rainbow quilt for my goal list entry.
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-I mvanrh11, submit this as my current February BOM entry.
I didnt have many things I was working on this month so was hard to use scrap fabrics to make this block so I tried to go with a vibe for the block.
I would like to nominate these blocks for BOM:
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Oh I like the double star block!!
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WIP. I got the top assembled, just need to add a narrow border then finish it off. It was an interesting mind bender as I worked through it, and it’s wild! Forest wild.
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It’s very cohesive!
I managed to get 1/4 of the Halloween quilt quilted today.
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I like that the blocks look like they are in random places. Like trees in a forest!
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