7. Skull: This is a pretty simple machine applique block. Because some of the curves--particularly on the inside--were so small, I did it as raw edge applique. I've done raw-edge applique two ways: with fusible webbing and with freezer paper. Since this was just one big shape, I used freezer paper that I traced the template onto and then ironed onto the red fabric to create the little skull, and then peeled the paper off and stitched down with a blanket stitch. I left his little tooth spacing for extra creepiness, but I think I'm gonna want to put some Fray-Check on them.
8. Pinwheels: The directions made two blocks. Don't look too closely at those points. I SAID DON'T LOOK TOO CLOSE AT THOSE POINTS. These still might be my favorites this time, wack points and all (how DO you get those to match up, anyway?)
9. String block--the hardest part here was trying to get this to come out semi-wonky! It's really easy to end up with a bunch of straight-sewn seams when you don't want them.
10. Snowball variation: Meh. This felt like a lot of work for not much payoff. Maybe it would look different with a quilt full of them, but I'm not so sure.
11. Bowtie: This was fun to put together and I love the colors--but again, I'd like it to have come out less uniform. Not sure what I did wrong here!
12. Winged Square: This was a MARATHON of piecing. I made tiny sort-of-half-square-triangles for EVERY ONE OF THOSE LITTLE WINGS. A quilt of these would be SO COOL--but I'd kill myself in the process. I'm pretty sure this block took all of an evening by itself!
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