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Friday, 10 June 2016

Hasenbach Challenge: June Blocks

Today I would like to show you two more blocks that I have completed for the Hasenbach Challenge.   These two stars are the blocks that have been released by Claudia for the month of June.

The first is the 'Wishing Star'.  It uses the same foundation paper piecing technique that all these blocks use and, although I am getting more familiar with the technique, I still find it difficult to get all the pieces to line up well.

The second is the 'Mexican Star'.  Again, foundation paper pieced and, I found this star a little easier to put together than the one above.  I am quite pleased with how they both look and all the stars together are starting to look very pleasing.

Have a lovely weekend! 
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32 comments:

  1. Sheila10 June 2016 at 10:41

    Your blocks are just lovely and I commend you for taking on this challenge.

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    1. Christine B10 June 2016 at 18:20

      Thank you Sheila! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  2. Martina10 June 2016 at 12:43

    They are wonderful and i love the soft colors with a hint of flowers veeery much! Really beautiful, Christine!
    Hugs and a lovely weekend to you too!
    Martina

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    1. Christine B10 June 2016 at 18:21

      Thank you Martina! The fabrics are scraps I have. Christine x

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  3. Krisell10 June 2016 at 15:09

    Wunderschöne Sternblöcke, tolle Farben und dann auch noch so akkurat genäht. :)

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    1. Christine B10 June 2016 at 18:22

      Thank you Christiane! I like the finished blocks but I do struggle with the technique! Christine x

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  4. Kunzfrau10 June 2016 at 16:29

    Wunderschöne Sterne, aber der auf dem oberen Bild ist ganz besonders schön!

    Gruß Marion

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    1. Christine B10 June 2016 at 18:23

      Thank you Marion! I like how all the blocks look together! Christine x

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  5. Magpie's Mumblings10 June 2016 at 23:24

    I looked at the first block and tried to figure out how it was put together before I read the 'foundation pieced' part. It looks really intricate!

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    1. Christine B11 June 2016 at 10:34

      Thank you Mary Anne! I do like the finished blocks but they have been the cause of a few expletives in the sewing room! LOL! Christine x

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    2. Magpie's Mumblings15 June 2016 at 14:52

      Expletives? No, no - you're just blessing them.

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    3. Christine B15 June 2016 at 18:37

      That's right.... something like that!

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  6. Christa11 June 2016 at 02:06

    I might follow your lead and just use Claudia's stars. The buildings are pretty too but somehow I don't feel a connection to them. Your star-collection is beautiful. I need to visit again to see what you will create. Thanks for sharing. Danke!

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    1. Christine B11 June 2016 at 10:35

      Thank you Christa! I am not competent enough to even try the buildings and the stars look pretty... I think I will stick with them! Have a good weekend! Christine x

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  7. Baa. xxx11 June 2016 at 12:55

    Love the stars especially the wishing star - so pretty. Really must try paper piecing some day.

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    1. Christine B12 June 2016 at 14:36

      Thank you Baa! I like how the stars all look now but I find paper piecing a difficult technique... you sort of work back to front and I am not very good at that! Christine x

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  8. liniecat11 June 2016 at 19:23

    Really beautiful!

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  9. Cattinka12 June 2016 at 20:22

    Pretty stars. and the middle on the first one is perfect. I like the way all of them look together! Your skills improve with each pp piece you make. KATRIN W.

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    1. Christine B12 June 2016 at 21:49

      Thank you Katrin! I am slowly feeling more comfortable with the technique and the stars are giving me good practice! Christine x

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  10. Christine M13 June 2016 at 00:01

    Your blocks look great, Christine. My favourite is the Wishing Star. xx

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    1. Christine B13 June 2016 at 09:58

      Thank you Christine! I like the Wishing Star too! Have a lovely week! Christine x

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  11. bn13 June 2016 at 16:19

    Your blocks are beautiful. They match up perfectly, well done Christine.

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    1. Christine B13 June 2016 at 17:41

      Thank you Brenda! I did struggle with some of them but I am pleased with the finished blocks! Christine x

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  12. sigisart13 June 2016 at 17:16

    Desr Christine,
    your two new blocks both just look lovely. As always you choose very nice fabrics.
    Many hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B13 June 2016 at 17:41

      Thank you Sigrid! I am trying not to used Tilda fabrics for these blocks! Christine x

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  13. Leanne14 June 2016 at 03:59

    Wow Christine, your blocks look amazing. Love the fabrics you are using.

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    1. Christine B14 June 2016 at 11:57

      Thank you Leanne! They are quite a challenge to piece! Christine x

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  14. Helen Philipps14 June 2016 at 19:35

    Wonderful! I love patchwork stars so much and you have made some lovely ones here Christine!
    Helen xox

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    1. Christine B14 June 2016 at 20:13

      Thank yo very much Helen.... they were quite challenging to piece but I do like how they look! Christine x

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  15. Melody16 June 2016 at 13:11

    Such beautiful stars.

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