Well, all the blocks are done. I still have to figure out how I’m putting these together.
I am interested in doing some Hawaiian needle turn applique. Therefore I was pleased that we have a block with interesting instructions. Using freezer paper in a new to me method. 
The paper is ironed on the right side and then basted down. I have enjoyed a number of these Tulip needles. The applique ones are very thin and sharp. Perfect for needle turn applique. 
Leaving the paper in place as a guide. My understanding is that as you get better at this, you don’t need to leave the paper in place anymore.
Tada! finished applique! Is it perfect? No. Is it really good? YES! More practice with this technique will make it better. I deliberately used batik because it is a very tightly woven fabric, easier to manipulate.
The final paper pieced block. I must say my paper piecing has improved immensely with this project.
I am getting more use out of Deb Tuckers Wing clipper ruler to make accurate flying geese. Ah, the right tools make all the difference.
This is it! Block no. 100! Thankfully it was pieced and not applique.
The pretty box I bought a year ago is full! 100 blocks full! So I counted, turns out I made exactly 100 blocks. I skipped quite a few, I made some of the bonus blocks and I added some of my own.
Here they are, 100 blocks. Not a great photo, my design wall is cramped up into a corner in a room without great light. Here is my proof. I made 100 blocks.
So now I have to figure out the next step. I realize that I don’t want one big sample quilt. I find there is no place for my eyes to rest, I already made the yellow 100 block quilt. The blocks were all by Tula Pink, the color yellow unifies it all. So I’m thinking of a few quilts that will utilize most of these blocks.
Leah
Since this represents a spool of thread, the strings were supposed to be half as thin, so let’s just say my spool has yarn instead.
I enjoyed making these jars, with the snowball corner method, similar to the animal blocks Elizabeth Hartman designs. I’m in the midst of making a quilt with many of her blocks, that will be a separate post.
Here is an even better example, not Elizabeth Hartman, but what an adorable bird. This really is one of my favorite blocks.
I got reprimanded for this one, not the block itself, but because the original had embroidery in the center and I said, I’m done with all techinques in one 6″ block. People really like the moth. That is a scrap I got from an exchange at the guild. I really do like this color combination.
This was supposed to be EPP, sewn by hand. No, I don’t have the energy for that anymore with this project. So I made it by machine and the center is a little wonky. Oh well, that will quilt out and no one will be the wiser. I do like the colors!
There are quite a few stars among the blocks, which does make me happy.
The design wall is getting very crowded, this is just a random setting.
This isn’t all the blocks, I’ve grouped by star, bird, heart, flower. I’m liking this idea, even if I decide to change out the groups. I will probably have a very narrow sash between the blocks and a larger sash between the groups.
Whatever I choose, I’ll be thinking of color placement as well.
I take liberties with the blocks, this was supposed to 6 tiny hexie flowers on a 6.5″ block. Sorry, but no. I enlarged them a little and fell back into what I was doing two years ago – making an all over hexie quilt.
Then a nice pieced block, with flying geese and half square triangles.
A very fussy applique got easier when I simply made the block with Broderie Perse. This is a very old technique of cutting out elements from a print fabric and appliqueing them down. Used mostly with flower motifs.
Ahh! Paper piecing, very intricate paper piecing. I even fussy cut the four central blades. Designers say that paper piecing is extremely accurate. Yes and no. The real issues arise when sewing together separate sections. I haven’t found a solution and I don’t care to, quilting isn’t about perfect accuracy. The makers hand – in this case mine, is more important than something that was stamped out by machine.
I tried to see if this could be paper pieced – waste of time. So a lot of starch and patience. People love the little elephant. I got him in a pack of 2.5″ mini charms, so he won’t repeat anywhere on the quilt. As time goes by, more and more fabrics get added in.
Another Hexie block. This technique of machine sewing the hexies was developed by Nicole of 
Easy paper piecing! No question, I like piecing and paper work.
Applique and embroidery.
Paper piecing, by machine on the left, the two hexie blocks are English paper piecing. the all over one is completely done by hand.
Of course they don’t all fit into neat catagories.