Missouri Puzzle & Centennial Bloomer - Lynn

Here are Lynn's first two blocks...for the Missouri Puzzle Lynn made for fun Three Bears" -- each one a different size...the one using Val's 7/8" ruler came to size (12-1/2") --

we all struggled with that..the second was her first attempt at machine applique...Centennial Bloomer...both are beautiful....amazing to see the different colors...would like to see all blocks in person in the fall and also get advice on framing....

Block # 1,2, and 3

These are the first 3 blocks for my quilt.  I used the wing clipper ruler for the second block an hand appliqued the second block. I have not yet picked out the framing star fabrics and hope to shop for those fabrics soon.  I really love everyone's blocks. These quilts are going to be beautiful when completed.  I would like to meet again in the Fall if we can to see the blocks in person. Anyone else wanting to meet? 

Block # 2 Centennial Lily

Here's my block in honor of Amelia Jenks Bloomer.

I used the buttonhole stitch around the flowers, feather stitch on the leaves and straight stitch on the stems.  The stems were made using the fusible bias tape maker.   A tool that I've had for quite some time and decided it was time to take it out of the package. I will definitely be using it again.

Block #3: Framed Variable Star

Dedicated to Mary Church Terrell -- Graduated  in  1860's from Oberlin College as one of the first African American women to earn a college degree -- moved to Washington, DC in 1891 following marriage -- joined African American women contingent in 1913 suffrage march in which African Americans were made to march at the back of the parade -- later championed racial equality and successfully sued City to be able to dine & shop throughout DC.

"Party of 12" fabrics except for backgrounds --- used Wing Clipper tool and scant 1/4 seam -- like the soft look --

Block #2: Centennial Bloomer

Dedicated to Amelia Jenks Bloomer - - member of the temperance and suffrage movements -- favored loose blouses, short skirts and knee-length trousers - with the trousers later taking on her name as "bloomers" --  in 1855 became president of the Iowa Suffrage Society.

Brighter "Party of 12" fabrics with an Album Quilt look -- raw edge fused & machine appliqued with blanket stitch -- made template for stems by placing tracing paper over the flowers arranged on the background and drawing stems free hand...working with this set of fabrics is teaching me how to work with so many colors in one quilt...