by Gay Bomers | Feb 1, 2015 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt, Uncategorized
Block 14 Check out this block. The use of a red stripe print fabric for the flowers was the perfect choice to make this block sparkle. There are verses from different pieces of poetry on this block. I couldn’t resist checking them out. Our life is never...
by Gay Bomers | Jan 4, 2015 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt, Uncategorized
Happy New Year everyone! I feel like 2014 flew right by and I’m still trying to catch up. We missed several block postings here and I apologize for that. I’m going to take them over for each month and will try to do a better job for you during 2015. Today...
by Gay Bomers | Oct 1, 2014 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt, Uncategorized
I’m going to admit I’m slipping into the insanity that happens in the weeks before Quilt Market and Festival. I’m swimming in details of last minute pattern corrections, ordering supplies, fireproofing booth drapes and a million other things that...
by Gay Bomers | Aug 1, 2014 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt
I can hardly believe it’s time for our 8th block! The time is going by so quickly and I feel like I am so far behind but really enjoy seeing the pictures you post on Facebook and in the Yahoo Group. Have you started on your borders yet? How many of you are...
by Gay Bomers | Jun 1, 2014 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt, Uncategorized
There’s lots of information to cover in today’s installment of the Benjamin Biggs quilt. We’ll be working on the 6th block and you can start working on your borders if you want to! Some of you may remember seeing this photo of Block 6 in progress....
by Gay Bomers | May 8, 2014 | 2012 Just Takes 2 Quilt, Uncategorized
Some pretty great Just Takes 2 news was shared on Facebook last night! Barbara Black’s 2012 Just Takes 2™ quilt will be the feature quilt for the 40th Anniversary International Quilt Festival in Houston this fall. Brenda and I are truly honored to be part...
by Gay Bomers | May 8, 2014 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt, Uncategorized
Block 5 This block is one of the papercut blocks like the first block. It shouldn’t take you too long to do the center part and many of you have already appliqued your corner rosebuds in anticipation of the coming blocks. That’s a wonderful idea if you...
by Gay Bomers | Apr 1, 2014 | Benjamin Biggs Quilt, Uncategorized
Even though it’s April Fool’s Day today you won’t find me playing any practical jokes here! It’s a Just Takes 2 Benjamin Biggs quilt day and we’ve got stitching to do. I think you’ll find today’s block a breath of fresh air...
by Gay Bomers | Apr 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s March 1st and there’s a lot going on today in the Just Takes 2 world! Brenda has the third block for you, we have a drawing for the Quilts of Indiana book, I have the petal pattern many of you asked about and the results of the background voting. Are...
by Gay Bomers | Apr 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today’s the day! It’s time for the second block in the Just Takes 2 – Benjamin Biggs quilt! Doesn’t it seem like it took a long time for this month to pass? Maybe it’s the season, all the snow or just the fact that we’re used to...
