Saturday, October 22, 2011

FNSI: Four More Stars


I decided to finish up the second batch of star blocks for John'aLee of The Scrappy Appleyard for this month's FNSI project.


In addition to the weekly Civil War blocks, I will be quilting and binding quilts for the remainder of this year.


I'm not much at straightening up until I finish a project so....  if I finished the stars, then I could put away those fabric scraps and make my cutting table a bit less cluttered.


I'm still intrigued about how different a block can look just by changing the colors and values around...


...so much so, that I see a star quilt happening next year.

In the meantime, these four star blocks, along with the previously blogged about star...


...will be sent out to John'aLee in Monday's mail.


Thanks, Bobbi and Heidi for hosting another successful Friday Night Sew In!



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16 comments:

  1. Janet O.October 22, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    *LOL* I had much the same feelings. Last night I was making my "weekly" block for John'aLee and after cutting and sewing one I thought I should just cut them all so I could put all of the fabrics away. I haven't sewn them all yet, but I know I won't be waiting to do one a week now that they are all cut and on laid out on design boards.
    Your blocks look good--nice variety.

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  2. DonieneOctober 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    We all think alike!!! I couldn't sleep this morning, so I thought I'd cut another block for John'aLee and cut three!! Love your star blocks - it is fun to do different fabrics and see the different effects! I love star blocks. Blessings

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  3. Patty October 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    These all came out so nice. You are on quite the roll!

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  4. Nancy LeeOctober 22, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Lovely blocks! I know what you mean about tidying up. I've always thought it very telling that in Sears the sewing machines and the vacuums are sold side by side...
    Glad you had FNSI fun as well!

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  5. MandaOctober 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    These are great stars!

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  6. SherryOctober 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    It is always fun to see how a simple block can be changed by putting different colors/prints in non-traditional places.

    Great job!!

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  7. lesleyworthOctober 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Your star blocks are gorgeous! Looks like you had a very productive night!

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  8. Rachel Slote-BrownOctober 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Great star blocks.
    It is neat how different fabrics change the look of a block.

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  9. YankeeQuilterOctober 22, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I so know what your mean about needing to clean up the cutting table...I'm going to make a few more stars tomorrow then pack up the cutting board for a few weeks and work on quilting a few!

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  10. Sandra :)October 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Your blocks are lovely, Your Royal Empressness !

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  11. Kelli Fannin QuiltsOctober 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I'm a fan of star blocks. Love your stars! I'm a new follower from FNSI. :o) Nice to meet you.
    Kelli

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  12. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I always amazes me too how different a block can look just be changing the fabrics used. You sure had a productive night for FNSI.

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  13. Mama SparkOctober 22, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Love the stars!! Terrific!!

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  14. CheriseOctober 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Your stars look awesome! I really love the U.S. Army one! Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower! Have a great weekend! :)

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  15. KimOctober 23, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful! I love the patriotic theme.

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  16. CynthiaOctober 24, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Very nice star blocks, Lady...I know John'aLee will be so grateful. The four-patches in #1 and #4 make me think of buildings.

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