A Stroll in Paris Mystery BOM Blocks 1 & 2
Monday, June 24th
The first two stops on our Stroll in Paris Mystery BOM, Notre Dame (Block 1, 5/6/19 release) and Trocadero (Block 2, 6/6/19 release), have resulted in successful blocks! Quilters are loving the blocks and the accompanying videos. I've decided to treat these blog posts like Travel Journal entries with photos and quotes from quilters who are 'strolling' along with me.
May 2019 Block 1 Notre Dame
Cindy G commented in Gudrun's Quilt Crew,
Elaine G also logged her progress in Gudrun's Quilt Crew,
"I finally had time to work on SIP Block #1. I was assembly line sewing all four of them and near the end I had to complete just one block! You are a genius! This is the first quilt of yours that I have done and it is perfect — so easy to put together with lots of pieces! I love it! Great job designing this! Thank you so much! Can’t wait ‘til next week for Block #2!"
Danith F said,
"Great pattern so far, learning lots about the Stripology Rulers"
Block 1 creations by Carol M, Danith F, and Ellen U~ Can you spot the Eiffel Towers in Carol's Notre Dame windows? I love how Ellen's ombre fabric and Danith's print gives texture to their windows.
June 2019 Block 2 Trocadero
Trocadero Esplanade is the perfect spot to view the Eiffel Tower. But while everyone else was gazing afar, I couldn't help but notice the ground beneath my feet. I loved the simplicity of the squares paired with the rich, polished marble tiles. And we all know quilters love a good tile layout!
Lechel K posted,
"Blocks one & two done. Patterns & videos make everything go together smoothly. Thanks, Gudrun!"
Melinda T echoed a common refrain in Gudrun’s Quilt Crew,
"A Stroll in Paris BOM - Months 1 & 2. Do we really need to wait 4 weeks for the next installment? Can we still call it a BOM but have the clues come weekly or every two weeks? Really loving quilting since I switched to the Stripology Rulers. So much more work done this year. #strollinparisbomq"
Sharon D commented,
“Very happy with how well they have turned out. Decided to follow along with the video, instead of jumping in! For anyone who hasn’t joined in the fun because they look complicated and are worried, don’t be! Gudrun has it all covered with easy step by step instructions🤗”
Block 2 created by Deborah B, Kathy B and Melanie B ~
I encourage you to follow along and share your progress on GE Designs' Facebook page and in Gudrun's Quilt Crew. If you're active on Instagram share your photos there and make sure to tag me @gedesignsgudrun. Use #strollinparisbomq too, that way I can see your posts.
If you'd like to participate, each block PDF pattern and accompanying video are available on my website. New blocks will be released on the 6th of the month, now through January 2020. Make sure you create an account when ordering. Here's a few links to get you started.
- A Stroll in Paris Mystery Block of the Month Video Trailer
- A Stroll in Paris Mystery Block of the Month Block 1
- A Stroll in Paris Mystery Block of the Month Block 2
I'll continue to journal as the Stroll in Paris continues. I hope you're as excited as I am to see what's next.
Gudrun