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Bounce, Now the Fun Begins…

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Now the fun really begins with my Halloween Bounce project.  In my last post I mentioned that I made the star blocks two different sizes.  How is that going to all go together you may be wondering.  Well, it turns out that you trim all the blocks down to the same size!  The blocks are made so that the star kind of floats in the center of the block.  When you trim the blocks down smaller, you can position your ruler so the star is off to the side, floating toward the top or bottom of the block, or even turned totally wonky.  I didn't have it in me to have any wonky blocks–this pattern is crazy enough for me.

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You get the idea of where we are gong with this.  So cute and fun.  

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Best of all, the blocks don't have seams that have to line up, so sewing the rows together is a total breeze.

I am loving this pattern and the seasonal fabrics I am working with.  Now on to the borders!  Have a terrific weekend everyone.

18 responses to “Bounce, Now the Fun Begins…”

  4. I made this quilt for the parade a few years ago and finally quilted it this summer. I made a few smaller stars to add some interest and left the border off because honestly I just want this quilt finished when I (re-)discovered it this summer in my UFO pile;-)

  5. I made this quilt for the parade a few years ago and finally quilted it this summer. I made a few smaller stars to add some interest and left the border off because honestly I just want this quilt finished when I (re-)discovered it this summer in my UFO pile;-)

  6. I made this quilt for the parade a few years ago and finally quilted it this summer. I made a few smaller stars to add some interest and left the border off because honestly I just want this quilt finished when I (re-)discovered it this summer in my UFO pile;-)

  7. Wow, you really went to town in a hurry with this quilt, Nicole!! I made Bounce in red and white after seeing Thelma’s version on her blog and it was thru her blog that I came across you and your blog way back when!! Technology is truly amazing, heh?!? And you picked the right greens, IMO. They are definitely more in the same strength category than the lighter greens. I’m putting the final border on my Shiloh quilt today and it’ll be nice to get a new project going finally! Take care!!

  8. Wow, you really went to town in a hurry with this quilt, Nicole!! I made Bounce in red and white after seeing Thelma’s version on her blog and it was thru her blog that I came across you and your blog way back when!! Technology is truly amazing, heh?!? And you picked the right greens, IMO. They are definitely more in the same strength category than the lighter greens. I’m putting the final border on my Shiloh quilt today and it’ll be nice to get a new project going finally! Take care!!

  9. Wow, you really went to town in a hurry with this quilt, Nicole!! I made Bounce in red and white after seeing Thelma’s version on her blog and it was thru her blog that I came across you and your blog way back when!! Technology is truly amazing, heh?!? And you picked the right greens, IMO. They are definitely more in the same strength category than the lighter greens. I’m putting the final border on my Shiloh quilt today and it’ll be nice to get a new project going finally! Take care!!

  10. You simply amaze me Nicole…you get so much done! I love those stars! Thanks for continuing your blog where so many haven’t. I know it is time consuming but appreciated!

  11. You simply amaze me Nicole…you get so much done! I love those stars! Thanks for continuing your blog where so many haven’t. I know it is time consuming but appreciated!

  12. You simply amaze me Nicole…you get so much done! I love those stars! Thanks for continuing your blog where so many haven’t. I know it is time consuming but appreciated!

  13. I’m looking forward to seeing your border…as I said previously, I just love that ‘bouncy’ border! And, yes, ditto to what Nancy says above! Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful quilt-making through this blog! It’s like hearing from a good friend when you post!

  14. I’m looking forward to seeing your border…as I said previously, I just love that ‘bouncy’ border! And, yes, ditto to what Nancy says above! Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful quilt-making through this blog! It’s like hearing from a good friend when you post!

  15. I’m looking forward to seeing your border…as I said previously, I just love that ‘bouncy’ border! And, yes, ditto to what Nancy says above! Thank you for continuing to share your wonderful quilt-making through this blog! It’s like hearing from a good friend when you post!