tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61096759335087220162024-03-19T04:48:10.886-04:00Debby Kratovil QuiltsAny day with fabric, thread, and a sewing machine is a GREAT day! All quilts. Only quilts. All the time.Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.comBlogger1349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-75040087425509383032024-03-16T08:43:00.001-04:002024-03-16T08:43:15.608-04:00FREE Patterns for National Quilting Day<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hooray! It's National Quilting Day! Why not a FREE pattern? I designed this for Windham Fabrics several years ago and if you have any special people playing a musical instrument (it's recital season), this is for you.</span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKWu5I9N013A66VkEN98TWIYID7-iHUpjRNpzoGg3ntQ-7za6ZgD3JXzKHTWaW1OofSyc_qy_T_s5MBd5Vf5FUvxFJ4K_0jlNodPy9f-Bn1SdczBWaCmK7s6mwbLG1WYvLzBjxLrnkY1BPGNeC7tFbF0i8Wxkvtrd0xgqia8z4aumdKpOBS4EGvx7S22L/s2425/Music%20Stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2425" data-original-width="2421" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKWu5I9N013A66VkEN98TWIYID7-iHUpjRNpzoGg3ntQ-7za6ZgD3JXzKHTWaW1OofSyc_qy_T_s5MBd5Vf5FUvxFJ4K_0jlNodPy9f-Bn1SdczBWaCmK7s6mwbLG1WYvLzBjxLrnkY1BPGNeC7tFbF0i8Wxkvtrd0xgqia8z4aumdKpOBS4EGvx7S22L/w375-h376/Music%20Stars.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://windhamfabrics.com/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=pls&patternID=668">Musical Stars</a>: 57" x 57"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I also made a variation of it for a special young man who led the youth music at my church. This used another music themed collection by Windham.</span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7PxDQa9fKyOVO5T_e33mzioTDCvDvc1E49rtfqdavm3gVkWMMQsLZL2qEwv-ixYCcryQI3SHmxMyqKVW_mEPQ9pz69xNpCTjsUvuSCEXHMLnez44SslaMch_D_ynN7OahUQZcqULG1fNULMmAApc5NJT8c7H-godLQE5JG7y9vYohlXnsKrIiHHIMxwl/s933/Brendan's%20Music%20Quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7PxDQa9fKyOVO5T_e33mzioTDCvDvc1E49rtfqdavm3gVkWMMQsLZL2qEwv-ixYCcryQI3SHmxMyqKVW_mEPQ9pz69xNpCTjsUvuSCEXHMLnez44SslaMch_D_ynN7OahUQZcqULG1fNULMmAApc5NJT8c7H-godLQE5JG7y9vYohlXnsKrIiHHIMxwl/w320-h427/Brendan's%20Music%20Quilt.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://windhamfabrics.com/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=pls&patternID=1240">Opus One</a> (43" x 55") made using Type Band fabrics by Windham</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Yes, I know, not everyone plays the piano. Just grab the notes and stars, and of course, the piano key border is universal. Enjoy!</div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-30595464949851283452024-03-13T07:19:00.004-04:002024-03-13T07:19:54.870-04:00March is for Good Luck<p>My block for March 13 in my perpetual Quilt Block a Day calendar is the Good Luck block. It's a vintage block. It originates in the early part of the 20th century (ie, probably 1930s). Here it is as made by Patricia Bryant of Australia. Remember she made ALL the blocks in my calendar several years ago?!!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYquI6Kst8wazouW3nNYN8hAS1wUsso7EgqX38wDX7D2J-iFvrTgZrqOAnkAsr9ZHloZ8BIsR1IplXXfZzwCWSfwiXOjpofz2mCmC8LgsnRig3rGKJv13y8NSczHp1C8lYLgi327vn0VWMIJrkdRxzLwRAADDZ98xCcx8Eiz_QnFCwJaYxDHCCippuxqYk/s960/73Good%20Luck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="960" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYquI6Kst8wazouW3nNYN8hAS1wUsso7EgqX38wDX7D2J-iFvrTgZrqOAnkAsr9ZHloZ8BIsR1IplXXfZzwCWSfwiXOjpofz2mCmC8LgsnRig3rGKJv13y8NSczHp1C8lYLgi327vn0VWMIJrkdRxzLwRAADDZ98xCcx8Eiz_QnFCwJaYxDHCCippuxqYk/w398-h283/73Good%20Luck.jpg" width="398" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Good Luck block by Patricia Bryant</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Here are two quilts that I made using some reproduction 1930s fabrics.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4USGTMJMBGlxikhFp1DoUsf2LRPRXTPwsee25lKRdxB72B9fyo6vErS2_9Yknl9QOUz9YVGF46qi-aw3AEmyMePOLRrr0-43BUFskDlOfvWXVt3THNNkMS_XNlF2G45XT-Rs9aDJoRFi/s1200/1930s+Good+Luck+Quilt1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="1200" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4USGTMJMBGlxikhFp1DoUsf2LRPRXTPwsee25lKRdxB72B9fyo6vErS2_9Yknl9QOUz9YVGF46qi-aw3AEmyMePOLRrr0-43BUFskDlOfvWXVt3THNNkMS_XNlF2G45XT-Rs9aDJoRFi/w391-h345/1930s+Good+Luck+Quilt1.jpg" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1930s child's <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1055984354/the-good-luck-quilt">Good Luck</a> quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><p>And the mirror image quilt. Again, notice how the color patches are in relation to the cream. They were donated to our local Young Lives chapter and some lucky children are going to enjoy seeing those dancing bears and bunnies and geese!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTB8RKLMimGURHiYDkHZmlgiD2sZLyE7mPEefKkO-YuCXKOvlEzN9Sbpcik4QZxi-99WIltdH7hktjYJVgu9EP1flWDD5GcG9nZFeHhJKK9ELWoaqkIqEq8JU0Ju3ewUVI5YtTz2yC6PCr/s1050/1930s+Good+Luck+Quilt2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="1050" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTB8RKLMimGURHiYDkHZmlgiD2sZLyE7mPEefKkO-YuCXKOvlEzN9Sbpcik4QZxi-99WIltdH7hktjYJVgu9EP1flWDD5GcG9nZFeHhJKK9ELWoaqkIqEq8JU0Ju3ewUVI5YtTz2yC6PCr/w447-h397/1930s+Good+Luck+Quilt2.jpg" width="447" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Second 9-Block <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1055984354/the-good-luck-quilt">Good Luck quilt</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I first published it in 2006 (or so) and she actually made the cover. I can say she's a Cover Girl!</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2N0My3c15K0wtw2bHNPaPkAaNPoMu0OrUfZg-yrtwecJ2gkLvAP6RitqtGEjcjso99BScuEogqpdUBJWubfo0TnmLQJBzDhXfqzATYnApby7WzSgod8dk8YOIPkXYPMzMNKcM8mIeXxt/s1245/KF+Good+Luck+Cover+Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="900" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG2N0My3c15K0wtw2bHNPaPkAaNPoMu0OrUfZg-yrtwecJ2gkLvAP6RitqtGEjcjso99BScuEogqpdUBJWubfo0TnmLQJBzDhXfqzATYnApby7WzSgod8dk8YOIPkXYPMzMNKcM8mIeXxt/w336-h465/KF+Good+Luck+Cover+Quilt.jpg" width="336" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1055984354/the-good-luck-quilt">Good Luck Quilt</a> on the cover of Quick Quilts</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />Notice those blocks. Looks like I used some funky templates (as was done in the original pattern). But, I saw that it could be pieced in strips and then cut into squares and then . . .</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrSP519KdYqNeA_bQjUbUm8RLd-yiy6s1XlsSA1hSLUgTeMlfEuB-2bdqwv2bag7pMnwQzdM6n_wOam8_DVRdwcBZLSmb8zrLG1Tvz5ktTSCLeh-ErKxTwpjt3S_ThDSRE2LXuBlXdTuO/s2048/GoodLuckQuilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2043" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrSP519KdYqNeA_bQjUbUm8RLd-yiy6s1XlsSA1hSLUgTeMlfEuB-2bdqwv2bag7pMnwQzdM6n_wOam8_DVRdwcBZLSmb8zrLG1Tvz5ktTSCLeh-ErKxTwpjt3S_ThDSRE2LXuBlXdTuO/w423-h422/GoodLuckQuilt.jpg" width="423" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1055984354/the-good-luck-quilt">Good Luck Quilt</a> as it appeared in Supersize 'Em Quilts (Martingale, 2009)</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I cut some of my 1930s prints and made those TWO 9-Block quilts as shown at the top. I put the blocks side by side (no sashing) and so I had to make a few more blocks in order to not have the mirror image blocks touching each other.</p><p>Here are my strip sets cut into wedges. Don't you just love those little dancing bears?!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTCnRua4aMkI3HC1hyZBgZkWHrtxursyMDYpEK-RjicLHcc2XPhSjj5RME8V-uLb-QEwOMvgGLIh2oVpuzmzGLXVjyAKb4DH5I_k1eSjW5XaFNX5j1ESx6gxrqnwJ-F9eLwK0fZxIgNw0/s2048/Good+Luck+Strips.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTCnRua4aMkI3HC1hyZBgZkWHrtxursyMDYpEK-RjicLHcc2XPhSjj5RME8V-uLb-QEwOMvgGLIh2oVpuzmzGLXVjyAKb4DH5I_k1eSjW5XaFNX5j1ESx6gxrqnwJ-F9eLwK0fZxIgNw0/w327-h436/Good+Luck+Strips.jpg" width="327" /></a></div><p>I made a lot of samples for my classes. Here is my blue and yellow 4-Block Good Luck quilt. As you cut and sew, you are making mirror image blocks. That's why I used sashings in these two quilts. I didn't want the same colored fabric touching each other!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40m9sdkjCY2Poxysd4V6526xTzhQHK5lj5_0XE4kO3qk9Z0ApMoQLRNUJG21wsrkViZnP8PTeor0pflj9QvQy-M8F2DuEVPyRaVVhQiVFZzJCRVG_FcMG2h7rS_wTTdlkY6h11NV_GLms/s833/Yellow+4+Block+Good+Luck.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="700" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40m9sdkjCY2Poxysd4V6526xTzhQHK5lj5_0XE4kO3qk9Z0ApMoQLRNUJG21wsrkViZnP8PTeor0pflj9QvQy-M8F2DuEVPyRaVVhQiVFZzJCRVG_FcMG2h7rS_wTTdlkY6h11NV_GLms/w382-h454/Yellow+4+Block+Good+Luck.jpg" width="382" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue and Yellow 4 Block Good Luck quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><p>This is such a fun and quick way to bust your stash. I have some leftover cuts I discovered the other day and they are begging me to make another quilt or two for next year's Young Lives Summer camp kids. Check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1055984354/the-good-luck-quilt">Etsy pattern</a> to see sizes, etc. This is such a great STASH BUSTER, too!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-31460826978485450872024-03-11T00:00:00.040-04:002024-03-11T00:00:00.144-04:00Laced Star Block and Coping Strips<p>I belong to an English Paper Piecing group on Facebook and the discussion came up about this vintage block: Laced Star. I realized that I drafted this block for foundation paper piecing back in 1997 for Quilt Magazine. I enjoyed it so much, I drafted 11 other blocks for paper piecing and sold them as printed patterns.</p><p>Here is the block I'm talking about as shown in the middle at the top of this quilt:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPUzrYdLiegGwN219xwpGLKlNYV6oCNTToWuue2E786tKdoJW_Vf7SvZIdQq3I2OslknbYsALf9RaaI5tIPFxPbopwXSENl92JYLfznSPm88l6h6Sh9zEQvFjGcib1coHiqtZWpokSH9bNW2f3flg3xjtrghjsnXZyXTPRSManLl5KyX6F7s65AW8-DZu/s511/StarsPP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="511" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPUzrYdLiegGwN219xwpGLKlNYV6oCNTToWuue2E786tKdoJW_Vf7SvZIdQq3I2OslknbYsALf9RaaI5tIPFxPbopwXSENl92JYLfznSPm88l6h6Sh9zEQvFjGcib1coHiqtZWpokSH9bNW2f3flg3xjtrghjsnXZyXTPRSManLl5KyX6F7s65AW8-DZu/w437-h432/StarsPP.jpg" width="437" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mini <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1679166084/12-twinkling-stars-paper-pieced-patterns">Galaxy of Stars quilt</a>. Laced Star at top center<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I can't believe I do NOT have a large photo of this block. Here is what I could get by cropping it from the quilt.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZc74D94WizmAFqijKSXJVP9APohcIJy1h8RNsfECe4lVnW3CkBtST2c6wbC9joIlZ_vO7SntlVXDfzGtT1V4IC5YaSMMNlxr89zEDMx4DJxPqYUU4hUimHzsFXEpj1Ciys5vif-MKzO3QSXccq5VwbQqK8_krECNBeWMO7R_1gi-wqDamgKoMNHAVMMgL/s134/Laced%20Star%20Block.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="134" data-original-width="134" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZc74D94WizmAFqijKSXJVP9APohcIJy1h8RNsfECe4lVnW3CkBtST2c6wbC9joIlZ_vO7SntlVXDfzGtT1V4IC5YaSMMNlxr89zEDMx4DJxPqYUU4hUimHzsFXEpj1Ciys5vif-MKzO3QSXccq5VwbQqK8_krECNBeWMO7R_1gi-wqDamgKoMNHAVMMgL/w190-h190/Laced%20Star%20Block.jpg" width="190" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laced Star: 6", foundation pieced</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>This is a VINTAGE block and is included in the classic book by Maggie Malone, "1001 Patchwork Designs." It is block #335. Check it out if you have the book.</p><p>Now, if you look closely at that block you will see that there is a small black strip around the points before it meets the swirly setting triangles. This is because I printed the block at the wrong size, pieced it and realized that it only measured 5" finished! I had to add a 1" (finished 1/2") black strip around all four sides for it to fit.</p><p>And, I did the same thing with its neighbor to the left! You can see it better with that block. I wasn't in the mood to remake those 2 blocks and, hence, the "coping" or "compensating" strips. This quilt is long gone, living with someone who probably didn't notice!</p><p>Check out my Etsy listing for these 12 paper pieced 6" blocks: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1679166084/12-twinkling-stars-paper-pieced-patterns">12 Twinkling Stars</a>.</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-22532170737647747812024-03-08T06:54:00.000-05:002024-03-08T06:54:28.781-05:00Finally Finished!<p>Oh, not me! Another quilt! I began this quilt in 2013 and added borders several years later. Quilted by a guild friend a few weeks ago, as it was going for one of our group's charity endeavors. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWuF7tSzTNh9IeYwo4gTvklAmzBkpAwV1tdGjZUDF7I-nzeoWEP1tb6TEsMsGnVTQDpsn5BE7k2aj3nbmFkPrRxCm2sH4pA2bDRHqZYQEayGVR0W5C2uXLd34sYCst6iBHb6kv4152-QX5x37he8LvIXBxAzLnn3n9_8M9iR7l9GvOpzzX-KVA3duFbIS/s1050/Nancy%20Drew%20Geese%20quilt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1050" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWuF7tSzTNh9IeYwo4gTvklAmzBkpAwV1tdGjZUDF7I-nzeoWEP1tb6TEsMsGnVTQDpsn5BE7k2aj3nbmFkPrRxCm2sH4pA2bDRHqZYQEayGVR0W5C2uXLd34sYCst6iBHb6kv4152-QX5x37he8LvIXBxAzLnn3n9_8M9iR7l9GvOpzzX-KVA3duFbIS/w416-h416/Nancy%20Drew%20Geese%20quilt2.jpg" width="416" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nancy Drew <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/959919569/circles-of-geese-quilt-pattern">Flying Geese quilt</a>: 34" x 34"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I was using the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/959919569/circles-of-geese-quilt-pattern">Flying Geese ring pattern</a> and the center Dogwood Blossom pattern (both my own), but I ran into some problems. First I pieced the ring. The center circle has a diameter of 14". I forgot to consider what my inner pattern would finish to . . .</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZx9zu9ZNh0TQs7PIaUoI74Y4c6Vb2KD7JwLvTsncEb8UP4KIwXwbPQsJb3s8QBDbuOmXiKsLhO-hnnDwg8rOJaAlltObgfd0AXGQ34xvrnuClcXVrJ-qu2nAywEKDdQw3T4W3Ji9m77wsF48WZOAhNrkHCLrv1A-Ogzeg2YFKDbIL10Pf4GY4Y7iFwtSx/s800/Nancy%20Drew%20Geese%20Circle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="800" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZx9zu9ZNh0TQs7PIaUoI74Y4c6Vb2KD7JwLvTsncEb8UP4KIwXwbPQsJb3s8QBDbuOmXiKsLhO-hnnDwg8rOJaAlltObgfd0AXGQ34xvrnuClcXVrJ-qu2nAywEKDdQw3T4W3Ji9m77wsF48WZOAhNrkHCLrv1A-Ogzeg2YFKDbIL10Pf4GY4Y7iFwtSx/w382-h308/Nancy%20Drew%20Geese%20Circle.jpg" width="382" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circle of Geese units</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Then I made the center using some Nancy Drew fabric (which are also in those geese units above).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RKMii37yVy4LYbWpwTbr4Syy_WrYhiiRdN9ILrAhK6658KaAUqgkw6YKhR_1-1MUl81TGipdyCNUhSg-rA2I3slNRM4X3pCUUjK-6-UXwBeLO19gePLReykCylfyy3ES-RMwb4lOyxu-rsdgP5cH3n32-FRA4swfWmxPepB5uXPdF7vu3gL-bi2RSSfG/s600/tn.Nancy%20Drew%20Block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RKMii37yVy4LYbWpwTbr4Syy_WrYhiiRdN9ILrAhK6658KaAUqgkw6YKhR_1-1MUl81TGipdyCNUhSg-rA2I3slNRM4X3pCUUjK-6-UXwBeLO19gePLReykCylfyy3ES-RMwb4lOyxu-rsdgP5cH3n32-FRA4swfWmxPepB5uXPdF7vu3gL-bi2RSSfG/s320/tn.Nancy%20Drew%20Block.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/959919569/circles-of-geese-quilt-pattern">Circles of Geese</a> surround Nancy Drew</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Oh, sure. Everything looks fine, until you see this block from the back! Can you see the thin 1/4 circle black strips (called "compensating" strips) I had to add in order for the center to fit with the Geese ring?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-Iy6B_3ZU_Cn98VqsXLtnBXLcorAE9DLX2Y23rLdAmKs_UyaETYaH_3vZpOImCeMPFEf6hlGUFX4TB7ijb-xWJT2fGcrZ8Fh4fRG3fhce_rjkZwTdNMQqEITtzY2BfgNWiEekbTrn4QdP8rAXP4K4ccPFQxJNTFEOwxbKhBAYUT7fx6TC9lkmW_4X5FC/s800/Nancy%20Drew%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="800" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-Iy6B_3ZU_Cn98VqsXLtnBXLcorAE9DLX2Y23rLdAmKs_UyaETYaH_3vZpOImCeMPFEf6hlGUFX4TB7ijb-xWJT2fGcrZ8Fh4fRG3fhce_rjkZwTdNMQqEITtzY2BfgNWiEekbTrn4QdP8rAXP4K4ccPFQxJNTFEOwxbKhBAYUT7fx6TC9lkmW_4X5FC/w444-h372/Nancy%20Drew%20back.jpg" width="444" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of block with coping strips</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>This was not pretty, but doable for me, a quilter with decades of sewing experience. I've made LOTS of mistakes and I learn from them. Trust me - I don't always share my dumb mistakes here!</p><p>I added those borders with the alphabet and hope some little kid will enjoy it. I call this quilt: Who Knew Nancy Drew?</p><p>You can find my pattern for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/959919569/circles-of-geese-quilt-pattern">Circles of Geese</a> in my Etsy store. The center Nancy Drew Dogwood Blossom pattern isn't part of the pattern, but I show lots of ways to play with those awesome curved geese.</p><p>But, ssshhhh! Don't tell my secret about those coping strips to that little kid. It might make him nervous!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-10798223119481000392024-03-06T00:00:00.059-05:002024-03-06T00:00:00.239-05:00In a Pickle (Dish)Pickle Dish gets its name from the cut glass dish used to serve, well, pickles! This was a popular 1930s pattern that was only for those who could stitch accurately and weren't afraid of templates and curved seams. You don't believe me? Ha!<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyO5HDIbfTEcInYCGzFgY5JUmreSJvCMz9XspEMw7g4O9DI0pw7nDtivPZk3eGhbvje7G9gY24a0pJR8rG80q2Yhajo0na6_NbzoQWfbHap5-hrZI41RZ-5LfjRDZmYt5y0p535UnlifI/s1600/Pickle+Dish+1931.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="584" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyO5HDIbfTEcInYCGzFgY5JUmreSJvCMz9XspEMw7g4O9DI0pw7nDtivPZk3eGhbvje7G9gY24a0pJR8rG80q2Yhajo0na6_NbzoQWfbHap5-hrZI41RZ-5LfjRDZmYt5y0p535UnlifI/s400/Pickle+Dish+1931.png" width="325" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Pickle Dish pattern in Kansas City Star October 28, 1931</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Here is my first Pickle Dish quilt using a collection by Windham Fabrics. I began this quilt in 2013 (can you say ELEVEN YEARS?)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HQ07rt9ONG9rea1VH3pe9SjQ1806Bhu4qgClhyphenhyphenELbk80tgzux-TKU8PQ_ORyP5j2U8NzkovjxOFkCLnFcVyMS-2R9WRuEd5Pp6zMv82hReEGYtjnbUCdUABRnisIPhtBthjttCwuaSM/s1600/Up+in+the+Air+Pickle+Dish.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="700" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HQ07rt9ONG9rea1VH3pe9SjQ1806Bhu4qgClhyphenhyphenELbk80tgzux-TKU8PQ_ORyP5j2U8NzkovjxOFkCLnFcVyMS-2R9WRuEd5Pp6zMv82hReEGYtjnbUCdUABRnisIPhtBthjttCwuaSM/s400/Up+in+the+Air+Pickle+Dish.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Traditional Pickle Dish</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Yes, I paper pieced those points in the arcs! There was no way I would attempt templates. Yes, this was made in 2013.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJc4aqfpH_v-lQPOSR6OJVmSZFKc-LwlgvwuPPtC1z2hVS0qQd-4UjZUY33xMMHaqhkCjZT8u5siIQXIFNsCB78nvVyJHxn6ykQ4wL6JdMAA3CxFtUj2S477vW643YloFZ_oT5QBVLfTiik-DRQnERj_IHEr9X1ntAtduj8-O8KqFUdJ-fAZSrJFlZKBS/s800/Pickledish%20Units.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="800" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJc4aqfpH_v-lQPOSR6OJVmSZFKc-LwlgvwuPPtC1z2hVS0qQd-4UjZUY33xMMHaqhkCjZT8u5siIQXIFNsCB78nvVyJHxn6ykQ4wL6JdMAA3CxFtUj2S477vW643YloFZ_oT5QBVLfTiik-DRQnERj_IHEr9X1ntAtduj8-O8KqFUdJ-fAZSrJFlZKBS/w392-h293/Pickledish%20Units.jpg" width="392" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paper pieced arcs</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Here are some arcs I made the same way for another quilt.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKxPRmTW7gx1BUFD3Lxxdd_g_G5CXsgq2PWGVSwvJVctDybPkt-PJ7dykroo_7RYL8gqEPfQEeRF2HiNvfSRO6SnXvHkKiHpull1tTcW6f16Fvgn9ssj06IbLrQG-c74bcBaqZvcW6tY-j0FBvjwkRE4h895Mf5raIQ01wTic2gFKCCJULVMSdOkC6NC1/s1200/Bright%20Pickle%20Dish%20arcs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKxPRmTW7gx1BUFD3Lxxdd_g_G5CXsgq2PWGVSwvJVctDybPkt-PJ7dykroo_7RYL8gqEPfQEeRF2HiNvfSRO6SnXvHkKiHpull1tTcW6f16Fvgn9ssj06IbLrQG-c74bcBaqZvcW6tY-j0FBvjwkRE4h895Mf5raIQ01wTic2gFKCCJULVMSdOkC6NC1/w375-h281/Bright%20Pickle%20Dish%20arcs.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pickle Dish paper pieced arcs</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Then I made one using some Kaffe Fassett fabrics.</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdosZd61klVmf14jaqKz-XQR7AbTIy_Kny9Anrn136kAXGdqfc_ubjSIkiTNKWdHNfRTIL7O-QquVscL3XNApsfbGam9IbH-wq3f3EurOcCecRpy5nmVqjwJKJOPMF_GAt9X4ndtz6UqY/s1600/KF+Pickle+Dish+Quilt2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="700" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdosZd61klVmf14jaqKz-XQR7AbTIy_Kny9Anrn136kAXGdqfc_ubjSIkiTNKWdHNfRTIL7O-QquVscL3XNApsfbGam9IbH-wq3f3EurOcCecRpy5nmVqjwJKJOPMF_GAt9X4ndtz6UqY/s400/KF+Pickle+Dish+Quilt2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">My second Pickle Dish quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I made this into a workshop and made more and more samples. I have decided to retire the workshop, so that means I need to use up all the samples and throw away the storage box (you've seen those Chobani yogurt boxes I use to store my workshop samples).</p><p>Here is one I made using those bright arcs above. This was hanging in a local quilt show. I think it looks like space aliens are getting ready to land!</p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzpViu_L-34PSlVzHDvPvNgHnv3HO-00AMCxB_TUvs0ZxqhmX2mJJYotVhTjqvfDEuP1wTFqKiKPWu0jLOgqNDH2wKl6mpP8-d7PUDasnNspE697ENHzDPF5VG2eH5QzL-aD0Mwpm4NwWA9U9AV8zSCmVPvNPwh2MoGfowJHfeLdUt58IVlnZwE-cTZTd/s1050/Black%20&%20Brights%20Pickle%20Dish3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="994" data-original-width="1050" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzpViu_L-34PSlVzHDvPvNgHnv3HO-00AMCxB_TUvs0ZxqhmX2mJJYotVhTjqvfDEuP1wTFqKiKPWu0jLOgqNDH2wKl6mpP8-d7PUDasnNspE697ENHzDPF5VG2eH5QzL-aD0Mwpm4NwWA9U9AV8zSCmVPvNPwh2MoGfowJHfeLdUt58IVlnZwE-cTZTd/w391-h370/Black%20&%20Brights%20Pickle%20Dish3.jpg" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black and Brights Pickle Dish: 61" x 61"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I have enough to make four more blocks (like the Kaffe Fassett one above with the flower border) and then I'm done! I put a border on the first quilt you see at the top and it's been quilted and bound and heading for a local charity. Whew! It only took 11 years and a fun rooster border!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqOB-xa10Tba4gjsm7EzzvocwNRM08cD9gqHqNLWdGoqQVSAXgriNC6W_muZnxaZZG79Swrqj-vw94QEq8snxT0lil9GWGh1yRmsUOJbVWdXElK1ls1oPwBN-ZC6qNpImvGM3dSjwkxvEfwhPp_MIcTsqchQ7_vgd9hT8SsrB9B-FR4Xhz3RnuyW7D9a3/s1050/Up%20in%20Air%20Pickle%20Dish%20quilt%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1050" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqOB-xa10Tba4gjsm7EzzvocwNRM08cD9gqHqNLWdGoqQVSAXgriNC6W_muZnxaZZG79Swrqj-vw94QEq8snxT0lil9GWGh1yRmsUOJbVWdXElK1ls1oPwBN-ZC6qNpImvGM3dSjwkxvEfwhPp_MIcTsqchQ7_vgd9hT8SsrB9B-FR4Xhz3RnuyW7D9a3/w432-h421/Up%20in%20Air%20Pickle%20Dish%20quilt%20copy.jpg" width="432" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pickle Dish quilt: 42" x 42"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I'll be sharing my last quilt as soon as I join those curved units with the melon centers. And I ran out of that pink fabric for a last point so I pieced it! Look closely and you'll see the seam.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGnnuxvAVao4_KYQu8QYrIb3hkb1-6B2lp8-eA9bwPaBGn6A2QVOmv5XF4ULkouDXwceisSuumB6_AqTd_pv-o03IMJSFIfBxBjc_rV7vbRIGhmCYxBFr7ITkD6vw2ReU6_FMknadUB0ng8FWj0ciGDzBc23T8oy-w4v4BcaFIZ_YXJxl8j9FFl3dMIWz/s1050/Pickle%20Dish%20Half%20Unit2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1050" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheGnnuxvAVao4_KYQu8QYrIb3hkb1-6B2lp8-eA9bwPaBGn6A2QVOmv5XF4ULkouDXwceisSuumB6_AqTd_pv-o03IMJSFIfBxBjc_rV7vbRIGhmCYxBFr7ITkD6vw2ReU6_FMknadUB0ng8FWj0ciGDzBc23T8oy-w4v4BcaFIZ_YXJxl8j9FFl3dMIWz/w511-h295/Pickle%20Dish%20Half%20Unit2.jpg" width="511" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pickle Dish unit with pieced pink point!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-4515381320542695212024-03-04T00:00:00.063-05:002024-03-04T00:00:00.132-05:00The Bird Songs are Back<p>Yes, you know it's Spring (or almost Spring) when you hear the tweet-tweets outside your window before the sun comes up! And just in time to give them some birdhouses.</p><p>I finished my Home Grown birdhouse quilt (actually, the second one) a few weeks ago. I quilted it myself and put the binding on. I used four of my upsized <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/684796009/big-birdhouse-bonanza-patterns">Birdhouse patterns</a> with a height of 10"</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRvuBB4LQKeQSHS8BV1VxhEV_pel2UHLpi9poIunL5VXDLyGDmv45gGh0w6kyOiNLbqcP8UwB_8Wfi6qFVjnZUl3VkWKxHpQZPBkrl8WeC5gqFvCvfXhAuSqUqcZCd6bSPRjlDd1LcUMDOcw_jyfh6P5Jqd2j3d1z2Buz_YXGP1ODnviXMz112u6tQhdA/s900/Home%20Grown2%20with%204%20birdhouses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="900" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRvuBB4LQKeQSHS8BV1VxhEV_pel2UHLpi9poIunL5VXDLyGDmv45gGh0w6kyOiNLbqcP8UwB_8Wfi6qFVjnZUl3VkWKxHpQZPBkrl8WeC5gqFvCvfXhAuSqUqcZCd6bSPRjlDd1LcUMDOcw_jyfh6P5Jqd2j3d1z2Buz_YXGP1ODnviXMz112u6tQhdA/w396-h385/Home%20Grown2%20with%204%20birdhouses.jpg" width="396" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Words to Live By: 44" x 44". Using a large panel in the center</td></tr></tbody></table><br />One of my neighbors took a nasty fall last summer when she and her family were on vacation in Switzerland. She broke her foot and had to have several pieces of metal screws to keep things together put into her bones! I ran into her last week and she told me she broke one of the screws and needed surgery again. I felt she needed some cheering up so this quilt went to live with Nicole.</p><p>Can I say how good it made me to see how ecstatic she was to get this? I know I cheered her up and her smiles made my day.</p><p>This quilt is the cousin of my first birdhouse quilt made with the Home Grown collection by Benartex. Do you remember that? This hangs in my kitchen year 'round.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfMr4JwXHSiaTjCr4JHkUAgIDPwxynupUozZOEw5N5toTNM3I9TgYsRQwhQTiZmxK0ZPaT4c-MSHvHZgbLnqe_PyC98K-eMMj0kac147QZ2f01FpqcIlMMrULj7NKDl14eIo5cilg3jKixvtUY0dQt4QXsn20htVJ64_77BJbBx4pG5bp1nOxk63riU2K/s856/Birds%20&%20Bees%20at%20Home3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="700" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfMr4JwXHSiaTjCr4JHkUAgIDPwxynupUozZOEw5N5toTNM3I9TgYsRQwhQTiZmxK0ZPaT4c-MSHvHZgbLnqe_PyC98K-eMMj0kac147QZ2f01FpqcIlMMrULj7NKDl14eIo5cilg3jKixvtUY0dQt4QXsn20htVJ64_77BJbBx4pG5bp1nOxk63riU2K/w378-h462/Birds%20&%20Bees%20at%20Home3.jpg" width="378" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Birds and Bees at Home</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>You can do a search here on my blog and see closeups and process steps of these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/684796009/big-birdhouse-bonanza-patterns">upsized Birdhouses.</a></p><p>They are contained in a 22 page pdf with full size patterns for ten 10" (height) birdhouses. Here's my A-Frame pattern with the fabrics I chose to make it.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtXTI3z6yndfuADnYUwHV0EthrJxdD3olCp0WSJ6HL3d3_-miUXkgTcUvGVk4P85dqaKpPYuK406gm5EQ_wF4WtDC-IzIOHw2dFHr1jWrMy8px6RTqYcFwVtDaXKYGMAeyo6FH4KrvxQpwFT69dOoPx5QQWKgS6FBgvHu1yXF-cA8lAGmtIfVlEWCJ4pc/s989/Home%20Grown%20Birdhouse%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="700" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtXTI3z6yndfuADnYUwHV0EthrJxdD3olCp0WSJ6HL3d3_-miUXkgTcUvGVk4P85dqaKpPYuK406gm5EQ_wF4WtDC-IzIOHw2dFHr1jWrMy8px6RTqYcFwVtDaXKYGMAeyo6FH4KrvxQpwFT69dOoPx5QQWKgS6FBgvHu1yXF-cA8lAGmtIfVlEWCJ4pc/w310-h439/Home%20Grown%20Birdhouse%201.jpg" width="310" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">60s A-Frame foundation pattern: 7-1/2" x 10"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I have added the patch size to cut for each of the foundation sections so there's no guessing and waste. Here's the Home Tweet Home block from the front:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1QGoduxtUQLPXg6Y49GVNZUYJ6ma9z1wHuB0_ughM4ooK1mSbS2-ICpgMmwhmSbWhxnbuwbUGcwkqUPeE-OwLZ1xEFsO2hebFz2Di8wzxpE5ytAoPPO_FFJSzNsD53MKvnxyMGUpx3XLKkeDJLNCFFnFo2xqZGmzZr8JJbvnoRQgRFDhPR3Fs5iJGSj2/s875/Home%20Tweet%20Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1QGoduxtUQLPXg6Y49GVNZUYJ6ma9z1wHuB0_ughM4ooK1mSbS2-ICpgMmwhmSbWhxnbuwbUGcwkqUPeE-OwLZ1xEFsO2hebFz2Di8wzxpE5ytAoPPO_FFJSzNsD53MKvnxyMGUpx3XLKkeDJLNCFFnFo2xqZGmzZr8JJbvnoRQgRFDhPR3Fs5iJGSj2/s320/Home%20Tweet%20Home.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/684796009/big-birdhouse-bonanza-patterns">Home Tweet Home</a>: 7-1/2" x 10"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And because I trim my patches BEFORE I add the next patch, there is a clean 1/4" seam so that it appears that I stitched this with templates. Not so!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOw_oMljlN8xzU6m6-7jgxCGgjDhVqcfdmXBNmT47wRm_idGcQbvMaUwz9dTEA7Dc8Kx_cVIN-ZJhouA5LvInzQAnRZe0M0asXISd_jcohgMumqvy16YA-50yxr__AZfXIvEPvfjA4p5ylLITC5L9JfETxDHzC9orE1kNzkf3slprxonKvaIKARTVUuQEB/s893/Home%20Tweet%20Home%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOw_oMljlN8xzU6m6-7jgxCGgjDhVqcfdmXBNmT47wRm_idGcQbvMaUwz9dTEA7Dc8Kx_cVIN-ZJhouA5LvInzQAnRZe0M0asXISd_jcohgMumqvy16YA-50yxr__AZfXIvEPvfjA4p5ylLITC5L9JfETxDHzC9orE1kNzkf3slprxonKvaIKARTVUuQEB/s320/Home%20Tweet%20Home%20back.jpg" width="251" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/684796009/big-birdhouse-bonanza-patterns">Home Tweet Home</a> back</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I'm all out of that fabric collection and the last of my paper pieced birdhouse blocks. But you can't say that I've run out of homes for all the birds in my backyard!</div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-49482655337248630352024-03-01T00:00:00.053-05:002024-03-01T00:00:00.131-05:00Another Quilt Finish<p>You've seen this quilt before. I call it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/659504188/metropolitan-home-star-quilt-pattern">Metropolitan Home Star</a>. That's because I first saw this vintage quilt in a Metropolitan Home magazine in the late 1980s! Here is the page I tore out of the magazine. I had it laminated and I still have it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbw2H4DBbAxbXIJJMgAXiod8cPQMuEpBW5RhqGX5vOCoRZy23ZTVzQgMXY8Vhbaggb3a8fjz-RjCOEg8ZmZRPAvVn3JZhrLifymJ6Ff2BQ-0DQ_jQ_NrTbl6ioxgsiCscA2Xf2W_auDcfCKItKecCbwBgPK5aXjjC_Azc04CuPZ-LuEDNnd-Jh4cROQZy/s800/Metropolitan%20Home%20Star%20Original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="621" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbw2H4DBbAxbXIJJMgAXiod8cPQMuEpBW5RhqGX5vOCoRZy23ZTVzQgMXY8Vhbaggb3a8fjz-RjCOEg8ZmZRPAvVn3JZhrLifymJ6Ff2BQ-0DQ_jQ_NrTbl6ioxgsiCscA2Xf2W_auDcfCKItKecCbwBgPK5aXjjC_Azc04CuPZ-LuEDNnd-Jh4cROQZy/w301-h388/Metropolitan%20Home%20Star%20Original.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is my recent finish, as I am also retiring this workshop. I've taught it a few dozen times. I converted the large points to paper piecing. This is a smaller quilt because I only used one star. The block is a whopping 21" x 21". Each of those paper pieced units is 7".</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMBKtSKpGL3E4mnP0NSuglhrb8AfXB83S2FO6OQQ590Fuczl_O0Bn8F9PL9LXloiLxIjUAcUCk6Ht-fGUm6zgH6ZEAUbZgHLylc-9uhKIO7vR_PSiaxtczpTzmwj0qEb70v32064d5iHoagr-xI_LxHaUoMCmARGKLVO1xQeVVwT-aslOILqqY9NdbNxS/s1050/Blue%20Batik%20Met%20Home%20Star.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1050" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMBKtSKpGL3E4mnP0NSuglhrb8AfXB83S2FO6OQQ590Fuczl_O0Bn8F9PL9LXloiLxIjUAcUCk6Ht-fGUm6zgH6ZEAUbZgHLylc-9uhKIO7vR_PSiaxtczpTzmwj0qEb70v32064d5iHoagr-xI_LxHaUoMCmARGKLVO1xQeVVwT-aslOILqqY9NdbNxS/w349-h320/Blue%20Batik%20Met%20Home%20Star.jpg" width="349" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Single <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/659504188/metropolitan-home-star-quilt-pattern">Metropolitan Home Star</a>: 31" x 31"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I made a large, four block quilt for my second book (Supersize 'Em Quilts, 2009) and my editor/publisher didn't want to use that name. I had to call it "That Spiky Thing." And it was so beautiful that it made the cover of the book!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLsYw7yT-N9B2QaKvEYZ14QZeQUpJDyvfUhMzaILeSrzhtBBzCZmXcCYgWS8_bzqczJ4XfQs8h_ghkH2vJ8UcpHUZUoo62PcFVdAwTWWfurM17WO_piya0lCJAwz2Tzb51G0nDigBtbGgmy5ufKybtAIuajTaQrdr9Og1qW1J6wAeL-Mj1Ek8gzSY0TAi/s924/SSEQ%20cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="710" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLsYw7yT-N9B2QaKvEYZ14QZeQUpJDyvfUhMzaILeSrzhtBBzCZmXcCYgWS8_bzqczJ4XfQs8h_ghkH2vJ8UcpHUZUoo62PcFVdAwTWWfurM17WO_piya0lCJAwz2Tzb51G0nDigBtbGgmy5ufKybtAIuajTaQrdr9Og1qW1J6wAeL-Mj1Ek8gzSY0TAi/w392-h510/SSEQ%20cover.png" width="392" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are the parts before I assembled still another quilt, only this time in an asymmetrical assembly.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCojfwDFqjtp9VRJ8QtXVdwV3jwATImRC5reO50MO45za-uoD5vndA3_OhQMM2lwgi5iXJ5Yfo5ZJRxojZukW52QwwzRpCW5K8xelVcXIjEGW3RLhk-zxeioFkEwttbtnNRi1Z0bUOF8uFEAZQ6CX8EZzcQmxa4-eLOp_BBvQm8jftltVuPawQJER1wXT/s3136/IMG_E0136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2352" data-original-width="3136" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCojfwDFqjtp9VRJ8QtXVdwV3jwATImRC5reO50MO45za-uoD5vndA3_OhQMM2lwgi5iXJ5Yfo5ZJRxojZukW52QwwzRpCW5K8xelVcXIjEGW3RLhk-zxeioFkEwttbtnNRi1Z0bUOF8uFEAZQ6CX8EZzcQmxa4-eLOp_BBvQm8jftltVuPawQJER1wXT/w390-h293/IMG_E0136.jpg" width="390" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Block parts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And the quilt (before final borders).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJHbr9psYsg-ytW1Wc4Zt1HcGFalc-lTf3eLJ4iXrwIIHwdEA3GAPImfzNJtTmPbOZxgsOOhTVclLmRWqTZYUmx9G5-_tjIympielXbKJUp8KONUcfE8IxEPRjMd86EaST1gC1m2zqIaKgcATmAFyPqs5r_J5NKMlEY-1oW6yC3FTLirgSvmXSujqniVp/s1050/Met%20Home%20Star%20Lille-Uncorked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1050" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJHbr9psYsg-ytW1Wc4Zt1HcGFalc-lTf3eLJ4iXrwIIHwdEA3GAPImfzNJtTmPbOZxgsOOhTVclLmRWqTZYUmx9G5-_tjIympielXbKJUp8KONUcfE8IxEPRjMd86EaST1gC1m2zqIaKgcATmAFyPqs5r_J5NKMlEY-1oW6yC3FTLirgSvmXSujqniVp/w452-h349/Met%20Home%20Star%20Lille-Uncorked.jpg" width="452" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/659504188/metropolitan-home-star-quilt-pattern">Metropolitan Home Star</a> in browns</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Check out my Etsy listing to see several more quilts using this simple star pattern: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/659504188/metropolitan-home-star-quilt-pattern" style="text-align: center;">Metropolitan Home Star</a>. If you love to paper piece (and this is an easy block because you pre-cut your strips), then this certainly would interest you. It's a great way to showcase some large scale prints, too!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-3893287318722023792024-02-28T00:00:00.059-05:002024-02-28T00:00:00.142-05:00Recent Quilt Finish<p>I am making it my quilting priority to finish a LOT of my workshop samples. I have a wonderful outlet for everything and the bonus is that I don't have to quilt them myself! My local guild has a fabulous member who longarm quilts our quilts when they are used for our charity endeavors.</p><p>This is the very last of my Buzz Saw samples. As you can see, I had to use a "renegade" blade (orange) to complete the 20 blade center. I used an older Windham Fabics collection called Raj. This quilt will be a bright spot for some little child (I hope)!</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId_o1NF_nbclnZ64fp6BsbH2hAMH7Zv9WPtDR-tRq-JQBYIKuNCzTFpZCwk0jty2YCLt1nYHgDjuN0jxIYrXJeNmnDvXWR5l3zgXV_S5jkRSGxLJQgPv1CRIwLunC-i3MUMdCKGMePuLWfriUeA6kM5W1Ol84-cWognLlAII4BsJnMQTCpFofWIN9v0zv/s1050/Raj%20Buzz%20Saw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="1050" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId_o1NF_nbclnZ64fp6BsbH2hAMH7Zv9WPtDR-tRq-JQBYIKuNCzTFpZCwk0jty2YCLt1nYHgDjuN0jxIYrXJeNmnDvXWR5l3zgXV_S5jkRSGxLJQgPv1CRIwLunC-i3MUMdCKGMePuLWfriUeA6kM5W1Ol84-cWognLlAII4BsJnMQTCpFofWIN9v0zv/w361-h332/Raj%20Buzz%20Saw.jpg" width="361" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1524153928/buzz-saw-quilt-pattern-and-ruler">Raj Buzz Saw</a>: 39" x 39"</td></tr></tbody></table><br />My ruler is an 18 degree Dresden wedge that has a height of 12-1/2"! That makes for a large center. It has both 30 and 60 degree diagonal lines on it fork cutting the wedges (no templates).</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgeM5zjhN7YZxk2REdifz_RWo2cqfAC-5bSMs5UjsAPI2V060KaS1fkZNl8e4hksLSiB6lOtEwGgZojwz6ZM43fEgGBhfnin-ExvN7pZ19salZkRyLU2VAihykTugAGvqHJA0XqWAuqFqeA8nHmYPR1duFFsHLkI3PHvTnloKjX6XRidGfL3fxRE3W5reK/s1500/Buzz%20Saw%20ruler2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1063" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgeM5zjhN7YZxk2REdifz_RWo2cqfAC-5bSMs5UjsAPI2V060KaS1fkZNl8e4hksLSiB6lOtEwGgZojwz6ZM43fEgGBhfnin-ExvN7pZ19salZkRyLU2VAihykTugAGvqHJA0XqWAuqFqeA8nHmYPR1duFFsHLkI3PHvTnloKjX6XRidGfL3fxRE3W5reK/w276-h389/Buzz%20Saw%20ruler2.jpg" width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1524153928/buzz-saw-quilt-pattern-and-ruler">Buzz Saw</a> ruler (no templates needed; these were used in the magazine)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Here is the first Buzz Saw I made. It appeared in an issue of Modern Quilts (2014). I went on to teach this as a workshop about a dozen times.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfw2OfILtcQemITxbGwQO1v3WiO-93BrM0KLz46SAi54kepWYEHkXWEJk0HhUxIywDzsWWyoLlD2bkxg-52JfhhTYJ4c9GD5hk5DsGYAuPDZcszy7IJLZZIWuCjeauzgqPP4wW2hKYT89n0hh3bWHpmW6N1DWCa46S10-uH7LuBgVvYLGHdVzdFIhtRJod/s800/Buzz%20Saw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="800" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfw2OfILtcQemITxbGwQO1v3WiO-93BrM0KLz46SAi54kepWYEHkXWEJk0HhUxIywDzsWWyoLlD2bkxg-52JfhhTYJ4c9GD5hk5DsGYAuPDZcszy7IJLZZIWuCjeauzgqPP4wW2hKYT89n0hh3bWHpmW6N1DWCa46S10-uH7LuBgVvYLGHdVzdFIhtRJod/w376-h291/Buzz%20Saw.jpg" width="376" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1524153928/buzz-saw-quilt-pattern-and-ruler">Buzz Saw</a> (no borders). 30" x 30"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>A a fun one I added some prairie points to in between the wedges. These were NOT cut at an angle, but just finished just like a traditional Dresden (but the easy fold-and-stitch method)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4DxXKJS9x4H9YUazLnMneGvmj0T8FMKiIInlqkkPcuiS0tT3a-0QVUf5l3omhop3sKFCZS99ADNS7EHpu40rPcFXESrpdNziMPvU5yHuzJWR34Oc302_I4VYWyawgMoYX4PurwxinHTyqIrPMJiXRDvRn-ybJZEWk-Rf66yQwrhMRSwSeqFCuTVxOJxy/s3264/Blue%20Plate%20Special.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4DxXKJS9x4H9YUazLnMneGvmj0T8FMKiIInlqkkPcuiS0tT3a-0QVUf5l3omhop3sKFCZS99ADNS7EHpu40rPcFXESrpdNziMPvU5yHuzJWR34Oc302_I4VYWyawgMoYX4PurwxinHTyqIrPMJiXRDvRn-ybJZEWk-Rf66yQwrhMRSwSeqFCuTVxOJxy/w391-h293/Blue%20Plate%20Special.jpg" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Plate Special</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I have a limited number of these patterns and rulers left and I'm not going to order any more. I've retired the workshop.</p><p>Check it out in my Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1524153928/buzz-saw-quilt-pattern-and-ruler">Buzz Saw pattern and ruler</a></p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-64393908217236557512024-02-21T08:40:00.002-05:002024-02-21T08:40:30.013-05:00Quilt Calendars?<p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">A question for my quilting friends: <b><u>Would a desktop block-a-day calendar interest you?</u></b> I'm sure you remember all those that were on the market for years (I created 15, plus 4 wall calendars - I'm just saying . . .) It's not my own initiative and I just want to know the interest level.</span></p><p>It began with the 2006 calendar. I initiated this because the 2004 calendar I received as a Christmas gift was so poorly done (from the viewpoint of a quilter). The publisher said: "OK. Let's see you do it!" I made their publishing deadline and from there it was only up!</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZn3hB61Knf-WqUC7RllqJfxe4cb81qtEjAmCGybJsER5QevmCMn8UCf8iib6DkaAAGP9m8xXUs-q1lJJrDtW-kjvA8OvENhFbQQsSf7JYBU-VaDbzfmAz565mM4F4qcnWf_2EV64oV9dOLuoiXtbTuuLEpyfvreQeV1jHnohyphenhyphen2vYqxkeM624LGPveT9b/s500/2006%20Calendar%20cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="500" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZn3hB61Knf-WqUC7RllqJfxe4cb81qtEjAmCGybJsER5QevmCMn8UCf8iib6DkaAAGP9m8xXUs-q1lJJrDtW-kjvA8OvENhFbQQsSf7JYBU-VaDbzfmAz565mM4F4qcnWf_2EV64oV9dOLuoiXtbTuuLEpyfvreQeV1jHnohyphenhyphen2vYqxkeM624LGPveT9b/w427-h340/2006%20Calendar%20cover.png" width="427" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First of 15 desktop calendars</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Why am I asking? A publisher wants to fill the empty niche out there and try to fill it with my work. The 2020 calendar was the last one I did. There were THOUSANDS of blocks designed over those years and hundreds of unique quilt patterns.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMmdgZH5XzDUDan55Jb38PLYmbbg3fYR1MRsyQ8ZjiIt4pFZVv81wehSrYPFvS0XcKlph9xTAlr51nP0duKd0HLuPahe4sE-H3pkvDgCTF1lXanOOKWUiFuOBeQVMIuOZp0OtzZG_z5jaBQTD9cbmqR3E_qDFQlBI8Hia1Wh20Z3imuZqO6ePFzTx8Nc8/s1995/2020%20calendar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1574" data-original-width="1995" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMmdgZH5XzDUDan55Jb38PLYmbbg3fYR1MRsyQ8ZjiIt4pFZVv81wehSrYPFvS0XcKlph9xTAlr51nP0duKd0HLuPahe4sE-H3pkvDgCTF1lXanOOKWUiFuOBeQVMIuOZp0OtzZG_z5jaBQTD9cbmqR3E_qDFQlBI8Hia1Wh20Z3imuZqO6ePFzTx8Nc8/w379-h298/2020%20calendar.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br /><p>But - IS THERE INTEREST? If you saw a new desktop quilting calendar for sale, would you want it? Would you buy it? I know my generation (those of us with gray hair) loves printed media. But, I want to hear from everyone.</p><p>It's OK to say - "I'm not interested."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzUJI9LjNpVmy3QPRXGThMLE2hQCdQjPJgiji3ZIGTnjbt4_FSJBiEFQcXGkD0cejzxIt8ZsskzyWPecHASNUO-8O_Y_HnL9fBcCI1g-WEoBq1xbzrVwbYf2cgDT46jWeLQLWSn3peA5pPhUZc4XCmzFxHuOpr98xE1kcc5el05vZ8AZZYFHBkW9XpF_i/s500/Block%20a%20Day%20Calendar%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="500" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzUJI9LjNpVmy3QPRXGThMLE2hQCdQjPJgiji3ZIGTnjbt4_FSJBiEFQcXGkD0cejzxIt8ZsskzyWPecHASNUO-8O_Y_HnL9fBcCI1g-WEoBq1xbzrVwbYf2cgDT46jWeLQLWSn3peA5pPhUZc4XCmzFxHuOpr98xE1kcc5el05vZ8AZZYFHBkW9XpF_i/s320/Block%20a%20Day%20Calendar%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Please let me know! I value your opinion. Many thanks!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-90127203557967055152024-02-14T09:33:00.001-05:002024-02-14T09:33:28.573-05:003 Quilts in New Homes<p>My closets are full and the quilts are threatening to mutiny. I hear them up there plotting and scheming to somehow get out and into new, loving homes. My home is loving, but they want to be the stars!</p><p>I have a new, great nephew and I made another Poky Little Puppy quilt using those soft panel books. Cut up and added sashing. This is the 3rd one I made, with another one on the way.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBe3kIIiFOfqsa7f7vtbsp3OGUmKo297dHmAJEu6bXlyWC1g1jllWdxg2ZWnfImHcDWiCRw6FF19Gx0-gOoz_sDVGrXUms5likQYCQs7lbUDopyp3kZGdvDbQ9rSZ0o9clXR3Q4Aj8QpBzPdyFRoFVFDXdWHH5q102DNOCAwRO2PDlitKlVbHY9OFdb4x/s900/Poky%20Puppy%20Quilt_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="900" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBe3kIIiFOfqsa7f7vtbsp3OGUmKo297dHmAJEu6bXlyWC1g1jllWdxg2ZWnfImHcDWiCRw6FF19Gx0-gOoz_sDVGrXUms5likQYCQs7lbUDopyp3kZGdvDbQ9rSZ0o9clXR3Q4Aj8QpBzPdyFRoFVFDXdWHH5q102DNOCAwRO2PDlitKlVbHY9OFdb4x/w408-h353/Poky%20Puppy%20Quilt_3.jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poky Little Puppy panel quilt: 43" x 43"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Then one of my favorite people at the local library told me about her parents who live with her and that they aren't mobile. I felt that I could cheer them up with some lap quilts. I pulled two from those closets and here they are. I gave them to her yesterday. I think I blew her mind!</span></div><p>This is an orphan block that I set on point and added strips to take it up to about 44" x 44". Sure to brighten her mom's day, right?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtYp7H4_9FzpOrY8hhhi7TvdAFz7PRWl6CP4_zSawU-U_nXx9boI-CFheilPzRDaGFdvFK4uoDylvyp7kGgnCAB4wcjJiYpC3wxvMCej9eZ4ZELFZV2ikEmSt7olbkmMdWgvcS5L-rFiCD8dKcZxOqrrT4Pf3-RbOl4lP9UzE9nr6v9wONWavWfLO0tG0/s1800/Fantasy%20Flower%20Quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="1800" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtYp7H4_9FzpOrY8hhhi7TvdAFz7PRWl6CP4_zSawU-U_nXx9boI-CFheilPzRDaGFdvFK4uoDylvyp7kGgnCAB4wcjJiYpC3wxvMCej9eZ4ZELFZV2ikEmSt7olbkmMdWgvcS5L-rFiCD8dKcZxOqrrT4Pf3-RbOl4lP9UzE9nr6v9wONWavWfLO0tG0/w410-h370/Fantasy%20Flower%20Quilt.jpg" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fantasy Flower Quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I'm always challenged to find a quilt for a man. So much of our quilter's fabrics are so "girlie." But I discovered one I made a few years ago using my cheater's Winding Ways pattern.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSVuIPqpcSOjDgchViecfL8NjJeReNgKUTFfMazgiZKLfwVfGxVgh9P3rbq6WxBf3BxiSQWIZu4WcxVzV7VUognzxH4bN_OJSpbxy0kZEwe9WH3es3eZuG6_eNrjZVRoj8CQ_pCVsflOYrusTffpE72sV8qHVxuWfu0KsWAFACudNAOjk93nKsRak0QHG/s1200/Hand%20Maker%20Winding%20Ways%20Quilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1200" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSVuIPqpcSOjDgchViecfL8NjJeReNgKUTFfMazgiZKLfwVfGxVgh9P3rbq6WxBf3BxiSQWIZu4WcxVzV7VUognzxH4bN_OJSpbxy0kZEwe9WH3es3eZuG6_eNrjZVRoj8CQ_pCVsflOYrusTffpE72sV8qHVxuWfu0KsWAFACudNAOjk93nKsRak0QHG/w405-h397/Hand%20Maker%20Winding%20Ways%20Quilt.jpg" width="405" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winding Ways quilt: 47" x 47"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I wish they had been larger, but they will be fine for their laps. And also to bring some smiles and cheer to their days while Chandra works at the library.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think I hear sounds coming from the closet from those left behind. Sheesh! "Wait your turn!"</div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-41985671677929569212024-02-01T00:00:00.002-05:002024-02-01T00:00:00.166-05:00Lotsa Dancing Squares!<p>Well, why not another <a href="https://www.quilterbydesign.com/_FreePatterns/HappySquares.pdf">FREE pattern</a>? You need inspiration to sew from your huge stash and many of you have the time. Even making one block will give you an idea if you want to make more. Like I always say: <span> </span><span> </span>"If you don't like one block, do you really think you'll like making 16 or 20 or more?"</p><br />This is from an older Windham Fabrics collection called Bright Basics.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuxv_1Ue9tO-yDJgw_LIDo63mj_5uJmqYemo5vDZt3bxr-f4VVetWKnUFjUf1f5JqgW7H4ceLWSjKz6E1mMmmrJk96fJF7XPvESzGyBHz9uJ9VMlZG1_rTNhyphenhyphenBEDSHD2CkegyptAYgJIx/s1600/DancingSquares.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="527" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuxv_1Ue9tO-yDJgw_LIDo63mj_5uJmqYemo5vDZt3bxr-f4VVetWKnUFjUf1f5JqgW7H4ceLWSjKz6E1mMmmrJk96fJF7XPvESzGyBHz9uJ9VMlZG1_rTNhyphenhyphenBEDSHD2CkegyptAYgJIx/s400/DancingSquares.jpg" width="361" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://www.quilterbydesign.com/_FreeQuiltPatterns/HappySquares.pdf"><b>Happy Squares</b></a>: 46" x 52" 6" squares</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>This is a redo of another quilt I owned. And you know the story: it was one of the 30 quilts stolen in 2005. Not to worry! It's hanging on the Giant Quilt Rack in the sky. Here's the original which appeared in my first book: Bold, Black and Beautiful.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KSlL1hzcDUEXnus15_3H5xzZsh2PL9FjwO-Zr4FAY9raSIRxFmLjzVbsoEd_YfgFztJ65mbHn-_ny7kvGhxIcQXKtu7Ghxc0FnosDCARdkm7l1V6oiTbhQNBcfqi_2gAC0NyfgTDs5xb/s1600/98+Dancing+Squares.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="463" data-original-width="460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KSlL1hzcDUEXnus15_3H5xzZsh2PL9FjwO-Zr4FAY9raSIRxFmLjzVbsoEd_YfgFztJ65mbHn-_ny7kvGhxIcQXKtu7Ghxc0FnosDCARdkm7l1V6oiTbhQNBcfqi_2gAC0NyfgTDs5xb/s400/98+Dancing+Squares.jpg" width="396" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">98 Dancing Squares. Smaller blocks (5")</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Let me show you a few others made with the very same pattern.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvB6eKp0i4NqH3-cGlZNvQNMwiuydKqJQbdrbevk0Z2jOMcMCKH3t1XJ4pM45HXNfGpUarf6d4V5Nq1cOjrbdfaA3n26gSk-g3EXhuKJyONHC7MXW5ISUYFYltqZfFiaaOAxXxZKnWmB1/s1600/98+Dancing+Squares+Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvB6eKp0i4NqH3-cGlZNvQNMwiuydKqJQbdrbevk0Z2jOMcMCKH3t1XJ4pM45HXNfGpUarf6d4V5Nq1cOjrbdfaA3n26gSk-g3EXhuKJyONHC7MXW5ISUYFYltqZfFiaaOAxXxZKnWmB1/s400/98+Dancing+Squares+Quilt.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Dancing Squares using <a href="https://www.windhamfabrics.com/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=1031">Uncorked Collection</a> by Windham Fabrics</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>And one more. This one is so sweet and one of the sweetest juvenile collections I've ever seen. The <a href="https://www.windhamfabrics.com/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=792">Forest Parade Collection</a> by Windham. Let the fabric do the work. Very, very simple blocks! Click the link under the quilt and see the process shots. And a mini doll quilt made with the leftovers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsp9I3CWaaGPSF3f83j1dbCnQUK015Zi-HUmKR2lp7UJwEpTvMv3BoCd3MKOoRgWv6h22Lra-NoDLWpCEBCcaFEFyWl47Qzohaw7Fz7MHBipaZ4kYE-2wtibimoGfr9XXybFKJ9WptAyy1/s1600/Forest+Parade+Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="800" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsp9I3CWaaGPSF3f83j1dbCnQUK015Zi-HUmKR2lp7UJwEpTvMv3BoCd3MKOoRgWv6h22Lra-NoDLWpCEBCcaFEFyWl47Qzohaw7Fz7MHBipaZ4kYE-2wtibimoGfr9XXybFKJ9WptAyy1/s400/Forest+Parade+Quilt.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/2015/04/windham-wednesdays-and-forest-buddies.html">Forest Parade Dancing Squares</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>I might have another one or two, but at this time, I think you get the picture! I wish all of you the best. I wish you health and safety. And keep sewing!<br /><br />And, in case you missed it, here is the link for the FREE pattern: <a href="https://www.quilterbydesign.com/_FreePatterns/HappySquares.pdf">Happy Squares</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-74420964065938684612024-01-30T00:00:00.017-05:002024-01-30T00:00:00.151-05:00Velvet Stars FREE Pattern<p>I made this quilt in 2001 and published it first in Quilt Magazine. I had seen a tattered velveteen-backed pillow at a yard sale and the colors in the needlepoint were bright and cheery. The pattern inspired me to make this in rotary cut strips. My method was to use templates (so old school!)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0bR_DpLdB9YUpnSzDriz6lTW3KoYcW68s913_SfsyoCSJnINixxSNQhHzD84mrCn_D7g9gYhN-14ozeIfqFs2MA8pHl12QwmVQTfJr6alw0WLYK2q7qKkPPnRnpcQypmk3SD31nz638TOFpdA9C-1DNLSB6CqJXftMefmnxqXaBx2G3RazD_FbS8Rzg=s643" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="535" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0bR_DpLdB9YUpnSzDriz6lTW3KoYcW68s913_SfsyoCSJnINixxSNQhHzD84mrCn_D7g9gYhN-14ozeIfqFs2MA8pHl12QwmVQTfJr6alw0WLYK2q7qKkPPnRnpcQypmk3SD31nz638TOFpdA9C-1DNLSB6CqJXftMefmnxqXaBx2G3RazD_FbS8Rzg=w439-h528" width="439" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.quilterbydesign.com/_FreeQuiltPatterns/VelvetStars.pdf">Velvet Stars</a>: 46" x 62"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>These are 12" blocks. I had a packet of 1/4 yard cuts of beautiful solid fabrics. I cut and stitched at random. Each star is composed of 8 colors without thought of "matching."</p><p>I also published it in my first book, <i>Bold, Black and Beautiful Quilts </i>(AQS, 2004). I found an error in the pattern (not my fault - the editor always has the final say). Here is a digital image of the blocks without any sashing.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh20-0VWjzHlRN_VsRuPB1oH73kLkSmxaBkWZjlSwuQdM4qhTMpIHkfUAOie2ezuPY7agP8OpxA54omVhdvLVggjfd_39VJm-QUf41_0GQDoK7nvPxfJw76avZ644vxuUAoa2RDVlb2Cz6BsvvJwIhPIDoSCGEI7SCGYYWgJx1TKeoWYN3WP-5FnTUycQ=s902" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="901" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh20-0VWjzHlRN_VsRuPB1oH73kLkSmxaBkWZjlSwuQdM4qhTMpIHkfUAOie2ezuPY7agP8OpxA54omVhdvLVggjfd_39VJm-QUf41_0GQDoK7nvPxfJw76avZ644vxuUAoa2RDVlb2Cz6BsvvJwIhPIDoSCGEI7SCGYYWgJx1TKeoWYN3WP-5FnTUycQ=w394-h394" width="394" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.quilterbydesign.com/_FreeQuiltPatterns/VelvetStars.pdf">Velvet Stars</a>: 12" blocks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I tossed the templates and streamlined the piecing. Each QUARTER STAR is composed of:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>One 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" strip of Color A</li><li>Two 3-1/2" squares of Color B</li><li>One 3-7/8" square each of Color A and Color B</li></ul><p></p><p>Then the piecing of those star points is made using the strip and the 3-1/2" squares in the stitch and flip method. (you can toss the templates)</p><p>So, how does the quilt look turned 90 degrees? I kind of like it that way, too!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaE58Kecrws-dla5SMDUc5hyuRCAZWXqAjN1N3RM3dVNBPAHHcfJZ2fbUrFkedFtgeBD40Y81VoFiPogQNNN9qLWItL-u7mxdLEGCb6LRJ-kHSQi1xybxPmdMrSz3AHnzZ5-jSUJ_p9ChiZPCWYE2wtDigGi8RWe-wAGPfgBgV_H-CQ9avLNTCHZDqA-j_/s1986/VelvetStars006.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1986" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaE58Kecrws-dla5SMDUc5hyuRCAZWXqAjN1N3RM3dVNBPAHHcfJZ2fbUrFkedFtgeBD40Y81VoFiPogQNNN9qLWItL-u7mxdLEGCb6LRJ-kHSQi1xybxPmdMrSz3AHnzZ5-jSUJ_p9ChiZPCWYE2wtDigGi8RWe-wAGPfgBgV_H-CQ9avLNTCHZDqA-j_/w467-h368/VelvetStars006.jpg" width="467" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>If you look at the <a href="https://www.quilterbydesign.com/_FreeQuiltPatterns/VelvetStars.pdf">pattern</a>, you will see the ERROR of the editor and my artwork. Can you see it?</p><p>I would like to make this again using some of my bundles of blender fabrics. Not sure about that sashing - I don't have any multi-colored with black print, but something will come up.</p><p>Why not pull out some scraps and see if you can make one of my Velvet Star blocks?</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-22120652391277117942024-01-22T00:00:00.042-05:002024-01-22T00:00:00.238-05:00More Block Setting Solutions<p>Sometimes you just run short of fabric and you KNOW you have to get a quilt from what you have. Here is one I designed to actually work with 5 blocks.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqYEUKwFmhLQNhurUviTB7A7DD4C66q6TEDW67GzDAJHMRO3_CF2Kja6TTl_fSDwB0mktl2IZY1HMs-qcm1qWOREgcjF08Nfx73rdY-uMmA4828E2x4S71JkAQegcf3ejB6H86pNipwlrDWbLQaxTsALFYCJWK3hh7ojhQstplGZMAW68m-qPGMSvYkWE/s819/Mi%20Casa,%20Su%20Casa2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="819" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqYEUKwFmhLQNhurUviTB7A7DD4C66q6TEDW67GzDAJHMRO3_CF2Kja6TTl_fSDwB0mktl2IZY1HMs-qcm1qWOREgcjF08Nfx73rdY-uMmA4828E2x4S71JkAQegcf3ejB6H86pNipwlrDWbLQaxTsALFYCJWK3hh7ojhQstplGZMAW68m-qPGMSvYkWE/w369-h361/Mi%20Casa,%20Su%20Casa2.jpg" width="369" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mi Casa es Su Casa</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Fabrics are from Dwellings Collection by Benartex. The centers of these houses ("casa") are printed panels that resemble improvisational log cabin blocks. I added roof tops (Flying Geese units) and then the green and white fabrics in the center take the place of a single block cut in half.</p><p>I did the same thing with some brown log cabins for a companion pattern to go with my friend's Creative Grids ruler (Jean Ann Wright was my senior editor at Quilt Magazine).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dWVQoLPuul91G4SV_6dx3fLRvMdce1i8fq0cbSHo2dQpsqCaOVCgNqpXeq_fqyKbZvhrqfFwYqUjs6AX2FjpaXQCowBa_QlBWl3YbdsK_k2fR0ea1pSPfS1Yn7_AfqaUSC8eIqLkRzguOw-Vt0g4c20fwIgnK6y8vRwWL8ZAnQd9adXsutnZpQi2te37/s800/Warm%20Welcome%20Home2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="800" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dWVQoLPuul91G4SV_6dx3fLRvMdce1i8fq0cbSHo2dQpsqCaOVCgNqpXeq_fqyKbZvhrqfFwYqUjs6AX2FjpaXQCowBa_QlBWl3YbdsK_k2fR0ea1pSPfS1Yn7_AfqaUSC8eIqLkRzguOw-Vt0g4c20fwIgnK6y8vRwWL8ZAnQd9adXsutnZpQi2te37/w402-h359/Warm%20Welcome%20Home2.jpg" width="402" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Warm Welcome Home</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I took the same approach with the next quilt. Again, some log cabin blocks looking for a home. Orphans given to me. Quilted by a friend and donated to a local charity.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIHrA2xYswDgMsYgZmaKy4jetW8oqb3MVs2oQDwTUCmm0Fgw1B_rokMaSESj-4uvEEQpUbqKUrG3yZ9hRbHtiAptjky9UgzWwyX5yQRgCh3Y4hyphenhyphenSjN_0Z98DVxHMr7FggV8CpCKtgKiIMSWRTTqKc14V089-Jqmk1OXuuFnwKDRqcsLuJjJvBkX33ywjU/s2048/Log%20Cabin%20Stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1569" height="523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIHrA2xYswDgMsYgZmaKy4jetW8oqb3MVs2oQDwTUCmm0Fgw1B_rokMaSESj-4uvEEQpUbqKUrG3yZ9hRbHtiAptjky9UgzWwyX5yQRgCh3Y4hyphenhyphenSjN_0Z98DVxHMr7FggV8CpCKtgKiIMSWRTTqKc14V089-Jqmk1OXuuFnwKDRqcsLuJjJvBkX33ywjU/w401-h523/Log%20Cabin%20Stars.jpg" width="401" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Log Cabin Stars</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Here's one using some English Paper Piecing blocks. Yes, there are 6 blocks but I set them with the extra rectangles so they are staggered in their placement. Donated to a local charity</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuFcmfYml8OnqI5itUZuYUaVrIpzdiuJMLeCC2PoLk_MJ5Ve9GOGWI0NjyMs0HJppMfyw91WS1OmgLUnQcA5YKOem4bF4eP0gsCFRVfCfEu0cUTRsYbbNqa5rqL4FwmQO1y_1BOzFC34X2S_EcMGeg3YTzElKABK9Fq0QX2vX4cXLw3lN8-AEGWFmoq5jk/s1050/Spellbound%20Pentagon%20Wreath%20Quilt4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1050" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuFcmfYml8OnqI5itUZuYUaVrIpzdiuJMLeCC2PoLk_MJ5Ve9GOGWI0NjyMs0HJppMfyw91WS1OmgLUnQcA5YKOem4bF4eP0gsCFRVfCfEu0cUTRsYbbNqa5rqL4FwmQO1y_1BOzFC34X2S_EcMGeg3YTzElKABK9Fq0QX2vX4cXLw3lN8-AEGWFmoq5jk/w416-h345/Spellbound%20Pentagon%20Wreath%20Quilt4.jpg" width="416" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spellbound fabrics with pentagon wreath blocks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>So, don't panic when you run out of fabric to make a "normal" quilt. Get creative and enjoy the process!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-78545267722387277692024-01-18T00:00:00.039-05:002024-01-18T00:00:00.139-05:00Creative Settings for 7 Blocks<p>I thought of another quilt that uses a 3 x 3 block setting, but I only had 7 blocks. I paper pieced these Shark's Teeth blocks and squeezed the life out of the fabrics, but couldn't get any more than 7. I shared this with you last June.</p><p>It happens all the time (to me). I do not typically "count the cost" before I jump in and start sewing with a quilt in mind. Then I run out of fabric to finish the number of blocks I need, say, for a 3 x 3 block quilt. That's what happened here in my Mistletoe <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/903430248/sharks-teeth-quilt-pattern">Shark's Teeth</a> quilt.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvNQVVvXBEiCh-4Boxlj06et13S_ADLpfoSCQrcE4fcrWtbV1MNI8sR-pUzLEa6qperzmGS1LsuCW_hLNttRg7tjbmdBRLWmXHUMxC1nIXcn1Ngnpo8Ew_nN6lOdXtL_fAxd7P0mONu7dju5cJ4JS8rgrx_XDQXELBsL8B0Hv2HNN1kl1VuTHuJTZRZFT/s1050/Misletoe%20Shark's%20Teeth%20quilt2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="1050" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvNQVVvXBEiCh-4Boxlj06et13S_ADLpfoSCQrcE4fcrWtbV1MNI8sR-pUzLEa6qperzmGS1LsuCW_hLNttRg7tjbmdBRLWmXHUMxC1nIXcn1Ngnpo8Ew_nN6lOdXtL_fAxd7P0mONu7dju5cJ4JS8rgrx_XDQXELBsL8B0Hv2HNN1kl1VuTHuJTZRZFT/w401-h377/Misletoe%20Shark's%20Teeth%20quilt2.jpg" width="401" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mistletoe Shark's Teeth quilt: 10" blocks. 38" x 38" quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I cut two panels the same size as the blocks (foundation pieced) and put them at the top. Fun, huh?<div><br /></div><div>Here's another creative solution I came upon for more than 7 blocks, but not enough for a square quilt. First, the original quilt. I named it Spiroglyphics (have NO idea why!) I made this 20+ years ago and I've since given it away. All batiks.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkwoCYJMMv1qcPfIEIqLat1-IlXbvmTCtb9GmXnvsurQJbZAxaIqnGVUHJReqXhMuVPAd7SMYwUbMmkhi4qMtffIZPLVzJZV15zshVtdRUqgEroRnNKT3PxBU-ML6FcihPna773UgTqGfcpUurUry1dTU0JO9vaajAd5oA4-3hxrEwE5gm8QkmRZF9xBJ/s437/SpiroGlyphics.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="347" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkwoCYJMMv1qcPfIEIqLat1-IlXbvmTCtb9GmXnvsurQJbZAxaIqnGVUHJReqXhMuVPAd7SMYwUbMmkhi4qMtffIZPLVzJZV15zshVtdRUqgEroRnNKT3PxBU-ML6FcihPna773UgTqGfcpUurUry1dTU0JO9vaajAd5oA4-3hxrEwE5gm8QkmRZF9xBJ/w350-h441/SpiroGlyphics.jpg" width="350" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spiroglyphics Quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Then I remade it a few times, and I ran out of fabric. I only had 23 blocks. So, I took some green floral fabric (in the vertical 2 and 4th rows) and made half blocks. It works! 40" x 40" with borders. I think I will quilt this soon! I use it as a sample in my Tight Knit Circles workshop.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdxY6wR8F8jc9s3eASVajzn6t3p5vHOi9DV0hjiZZQlWhzyPmbO7rgs-vzHaDh-__JtYpzOERnuUf3v1-vaxc559-UOFcHNyvxfQ-PBQdRG5W96y4BkCEOn-0GDN78UzPYJ_hhPXYcZPgXZNKe8aj77xWfGoFF6OtCr-VcRIE6Nm5R2W3IYhsgk_A-Vk1/s1050/Solstice%20SpiroGlyphics%20quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="1050" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdxY6wR8F8jc9s3eASVajzn6t3p5vHOi9DV0hjiZZQlWhzyPmbO7rgs-vzHaDh-__JtYpzOERnuUf3v1-vaxc559-UOFcHNyvxfQ-PBQdRG5W96y4BkCEOn-0GDN78UzPYJ_hhPXYcZPgXZNKe8aj77xWfGoFF6OtCr-VcRIE6Nm5R2W3IYhsgk_A-Vk1/w403-h372/Solstice%20SpiroGlyphics%20quilt.jpg" width="403" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solstice Spiroglyphics quilt. 23 whole blocks, 4 half-blocks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>And one more from 2020. I had several of these blocks in a workshop box and decided to retire the workshop. They are 6". Again, notice the strips in the center (orange and blue print) that help stagger the arrangement and give it more interest! This was donated to our local Young Lives charity endeavors.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhih81bCCtS2lOK2PGomJh0BnIf5zC4eCNfCTLNADGIZDyrOXcfFcPPo8I0r1aMwdthlN38j-K8M2CleKdKbOOiG4lD_k1CL9pvE838tO2dG3fak8p5YulOZYP76hRz5M1pkk1ZrbhJC7EBlXe0oO_UMkNXt3Bjc2XgTLvSjFJ9CPOy6Yv9wzL9dPnt-RsZ/s800/Spiroglyphics%202020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="800" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhih81bCCtS2lOK2PGomJh0BnIf5zC4eCNfCTLNADGIZDyrOXcfFcPPo8I0r1aMwdthlN38j-K8M2CleKdKbOOiG4lD_k1CL9pvE838tO2dG3fak8p5YulOZYP76hRz5M1pkk1ZrbhJC7EBlXe0oO_UMkNXt3Bjc2XgTLvSjFJ9CPOy6Yv9wzL9dPnt-RsZ/w460-h423/Spiroglyphics%202020.jpg" width="460" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spiroglyphics with 23 blocks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>So, I hope I've given you some ideas on setting solutions. Don't worry if you run out of fabric. Make some extra blocks and see what you come up with!</div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-90246906755316725822024-01-16T00:00:00.074-05:002024-01-16T00:00:00.336-05:00Jewels: Cast Your Vote<p>I found a bag of leftover fabrics from a collection I ABSOLUTELY love. They are the Regency Dandy fabrics from Windham - 2007! I made this awesome Princess Feather quilt not once, but twice. Windham owns the first one and it hangs proudly in their New Jersey office.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcEr8ExXQ1ERFPwc9tbjkWLWJLsk4TZBuYsQg38Qm8qeTVqwJU-0lDGJlG-5ft-TQ59BgR78_FNbQr5IOoOyhmuXNA1RadFbtabel-OFdLzPhxRAl3WZLT9Vrmbuc52lv2bhNxR3Xix4nbQyrNQZ0E8zAiTIsHLlIVneJBAVWgNaWlHmpgtDsSdu0weLk/s658/Princess%20Feather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="658" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcEr8ExXQ1ERFPwc9tbjkWLWJLsk4TZBuYsQg38Qm8qeTVqwJU-0lDGJlG-5ft-TQ59BgR78_FNbQr5IOoOyhmuXNA1RadFbtabel-OFdLzPhxRAl3WZLT9Vrmbuc52lv2bhNxR3Xix4nbQyrNQZ0E8zAiTIsHLlIVneJBAVWgNaWlHmpgtDsSdu0weLk/w367-h356/Princess%20Feather.jpg" width="367" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess Feather: 56" x 56"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> I made a Palm quilt, too. This was given to a neighbor after some surgery.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EKl4HPaKtNKJ5qKc-1A_BO9gUQuk7hhjivdqRX4ENfz3_HTKcCu0aqJtMKhFCIoDUUZZuX5Di_sz2uIOXfn8BflWmZHycSwTsTSngfuDK5nAM756wmiPuXiScVw4koqGOZPGzB5dOyeMZTYZkjOgbd6haBs2KfqaU6v9z8TPW4F6T4D1Em99KB_Mz4-H/s370/PalmBlockQuilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="370" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6EKl4HPaKtNKJ5qKc-1A_BO9gUQuk7hhjivdqRX4ENfz3_HTKcCu0aqJtMKhFCIoDUUZZuX5Di_sz2uIOXfn8BflWmZHycSwTsTSngfuDK5nAM756wmiPuXiScVw4koqGOZPGzB5dOyeMZTYZkjOgbd6haBs2KfqaU6v9z8TPW4F6T4D1Em99KB_Mz4-H/w373-h368/PalmBlockQuilt.jpg" width="373" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Regency Dandy Palm quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>One more before I ask you to CAST YOUR VOTE:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_bK84_qqxP7eLiCy-U7T3Q-Mn6cDdrSt8GyLhfesker207wmWw1pMwiRRXCp2AS6NEgphSTMrdPmjFSyWoKj7SSy-e3oxuJ3BG2txpIycTYD2d7sQtArdz-Arn8J2oZgoM9RrGbaRwcPaaPa5NQGbPN4pxLD1W0lAnj52PokApIdILvrTe7DITbJskhv/s537/ZigZag%20Regency%20Dandy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="360" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_bK84_qqxP7eLiCy-U7T3Q-Mn6cDdrSt8GyLhfesker207wmWw1pMwiRRXCp2AS6NEgphSTMrdPmjFSyWoKj7SSy-e3oxuJ3BG2txpIycTYD2d7sQtArdz-Arn8J2oZgoM9RrGbaRwcPaaPa5NQGbPN4pxLD1W0lAnj52PokApIdILvrTe7DITbJskhv/w317-h472/ZigZag%20Regency%20Dandy.jpg" width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zig Zag Pyramids</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Now for my dilemma:</p><p>I cut some diamonds from the remaining fabrics. They sat for a few years.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hIjNhWCLXXSZTGKR_PnQmzbUXArq6wx9USuQCRPwkg4nzQvG8NrML4tb-krccIZHeSSYfoWAjrsMqkvDc8kd0ELAhF2EKM0wKGisDIpirpvgk8EZ22EPpsxKV2zvLUm5NFphyUFSSXLV297rHVp3XSx9zERRmRbLmkWyTwuQ0iqNf2I3_uX-ZlmnJnjz/s1200/Regency%20Dandy%20Diamonds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9hIjNhWCLXXSZTGKR_PnQmzbUXArq6wx9USuQCRPwkg4nzQvG8NrML4tb-krccIZHeSSYfoWAjrsMqkvDc8kd0ELAhF2EKM0wKGisDIpirpvgk8EZ22EPpsxKV2zvLUm5NFphyUFSSXLV297rHVp3XSx9zERRmRbLmkWyTwuQ0iqNf2I3_uX-ZlmnJnjz/w393-h295/Regency%20Dandy%20Diamonds.jpg" width="393" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4-1/2" diamonds (60 degree)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I became enamored with jewels (what woman isn't?) and had another plan. I cut little triangles off the tips (there IS a formula).</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibzsgNstA2NK4tQCeKHZesVXpOq3EwjsCGdCnJ5oPdGn9eofGu8kh3Wtgkc670uzcG7j7Fb0zd_9_BvtByXenpvL849ERFLz7a2TpsQQ6ZmilOuEwJCXK_H4WOz_K0zCHdjixnkJVdg3YzgeOQuQfEygYWwLgfsDyQXjp-rGptkApvZlH49zlFMswS4kn/s3264/Regency%20Dandy%20jewels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibzsgNstA2NK4tQCeKHZesVXpOq3EwjsCGdCnJ5oPdGn9eofGu8kh3Wtgkc670uzcG7j7Fb0zd_9_BvtByXenpvL849ERFLz7a2TpsQQ6ZmilOuEwJCXK_H4WOz_K0zCHdjixnkJVdg3YzgeOQuQfEygYWwLgfsDyQXjp-rGptkApvZlH49zlFMswS4kn/w307-h409/Regency%20Dandy%20jewels.jpg" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diamonds to jewels</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Then I made this sweet quilt and added a border from another Windham collection (Raj). I bound it last week and it's being donated to a local charity. This is <b><u>QUILT #1</u></b>. It uses 54 jewels.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vFbuQoZPa4KOwsqhWM83CfZbk4sEdXRdqXX63M8c33cNnvcwu9d7dKZGcRbSMfMCfWWGqjp1RHWZVBq_J_vz63TZT6nvsCTGDk3Wv1MX8vynkDju8ie42Xpet_4sB5hVibXJgv5qH7Z3Zb5mHzMYoICjHBFgpTDjhGPrHKU4bn7rgGl47dCAw7CvySVp/s1122/Regency%20Dandy%20Jewels%20w-Raj%20Border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1122" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vFbuQoZPa4KOwsqhWM83CfZbk4sEdXRdqXX63M8c33cNnvcwu9d7dKZGcRbSMfMCfWWGqjp1RHWZVBq_J_vz63TZT6nvsCTGDk3Wv1MX8vynkDju8ie42Xpet_4sB5hVibXJgv5qH7Z3Zb5mHzMYoICjHBFgpTDjhGPrHKU4bn7rgGl47dCAw7CvySVp/w406-h379/Regency%20Dandy%20Jewels%20w-Raj%20Border.jpg" width="406" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1270505378/scrappy-diamonds-to-jewels-pdf-pattern">Diamonds to Jewels</a>: 43" x 44"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><b><u>QUILT #2</u></b> takes the same jewels and puts them together like this. I call it Scrappy Jewels (made with some Kaffe Fassett prints). This uses 60 jewels.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgok5lSrww8pFefUGl2QQroSPON31vnDaOC4CBCFk9u6eVzc9EGsOVeohUDcug1taH8Fx7xXj3PT9_XwdBG31lGAbaZyKunw2g0cYjMotMsmT_Dqdga5cHjNcjh5QxS_DERdiM08vNB_V4w0CK7EdCZf9vZLGbc0-h3JkZhHnC_BkvqQd0Bbx4c3nNR7279/s3117/KF%20Scrappy%20Jewels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="3117" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgok5lSrww8pFefUGl2QQroSPON31vnDaOC4CBCFk9u6eVzc9EGsOVeohUDcug1taH8Fx7xXj3PT9_XwdBG31lGAbaZyKunw2g0cYjMotMsmT_Dqdga5cHjNcjh5QxS_DERdiM08vNB_V4w0CK7EdCZf9vZLGbc0-h3JkZhHnC_BkvqQd0Bbx4c3nNR7279/w439-h333/KF%20Scrappy%20Jewels.jpg" width="439" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1270505378/scrappy-diamonds-to-jewels-pdf-pattern">Scrappy Diamonds to Jewels</a>: 48" x 52"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Here is a single block (a workshop sample):</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5ivYwPC0ZXOR0H56ky_6-a_TLjxcOMuCXH0frxlly-1tMwYsDkHMD-l9RwmNLoT6hpYmigb-Xr41PQ3sN-yOpFy-Y5OSj0RgqdbZQlUk7jP7HMPK2Vy1WM9ZKouENFoBDdhLRJzVoMKHmA74fugyXAdvbMFi8FdtGAgQ-mVZhRLIWt6kXWYCX7Iwdacf/s3264/Regency%20Dandy%20Jewels%20Block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5ivYwPC0ZXOR0H56ky_6-a_TLjxcOMuCXH0frxlly-1tMwYsDkHMD-l9RwmNLoT6hpYmigb-Xr41PQ3sN-yOpFy-Y5OSj0RgqdbZQlUk7jP7HMPK2Vy1WM9ZKouENFoBDdhLRJzVoMKHmA74fugyXAdvbMFi8FdtGAgQ-mVZhRLIWt6kXWYCX7Iwdacf/s320/Regency%20Dandy%20Jewels%20Block.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diamonds to Jewels block: 12" x 13.5"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Is it Quilt #1 or Quilt #2 that I should make again? I have the Regency Dandy jewels. And the Kona Cotton (Snow) for the background. Borders? I'll look into that when the center is done.</div><div><br /></div><div>If Google won't let you comment, then just cast your vote via email: kratovil@his.com.</div><div>Thanks! May the best assembly win.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-91617766873348837882024-01-15T00:00:00.000-05:002024-01-15T00:00:00.135-05:007 Blocks; Square Quilt!<p>I pulled a quilt from my closet that I stitched in 1996. It was made from several deconstructed swastika blocks a dear friend gave me. She knew I liked a challenge and we agreed that no one needs to be reminded of swastikas! Let's make something happy. I did just that.</p><p>It was determined by quilt experts that the fabrics date to around 1890! I added some reproduction fabrics and actually hand quilted this. I think I'll hang it so I can truly enjoy it. It didn't like being cramped in my closet, anyway.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjgX3T3Qq9u-5Gob-Pzo-fnV_MHQvXC3RP6-77hqJcrJtDNb_tSXaRirCGjPgO4darYE-RkVybjiDja4MWo-HOi0_PoAlbxktb5kes3WiHCvgCg-jfepgEOCJ2FoGuYjJnpJvnE1Bh47lgjAQo8mIqi9C2lmmWO4tnr9EYlRvx7X2IeuRLeV_15cyd-B9/s1024/thumb_IMG_8295_1024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjgX3T3Qq9u-5Gob-Pzo-fnV_MHQvXC3RP6-77hqJcrJtDNb_tSXaRirCGjPgO4darYE-RkVybjiDja4MWo-HOi0_PoAlbxktb5kes3WiHCvgCg-jfepgEOCJ2FoGuYjJnpJvnE1Bh47lgjAQo8mIqi9C2lmmWO4tnr9EYlRvx7X2IeuRLeV_15cyd-B9/w412-h309/thumb_IMG_8295_1024.jpg" width="412" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1890s Stars: 36" x 36". 8" blocks</td></tr></tbody></table><br />What I noticed on Sunday was that there are only 7 blocks, but the quilt is square! That means that I used spacer strips that equal four half-blocks in the top and bottom sides. Oh, I was so clever and I didn't realize it!<p></p><p>Here's a recent quilt finish that I haven't shared before that, again, was able to create a square (3 blocks x 3 blocks) center using only 7 blocks. I had 7 panels that I surrounded with coordinating fabrics.</p><p>First, the blocks:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAF8L-XvQEzKi-XAIbF2s9CqRKJC1LfiGFZWF-Gn8Sq0QmXjRKvKVII0AdSlZLFoxaQzqof5P3YmBwilKGJg7YKN2oSca3SSbAkC9ihzdET3Lnk9BLAEyONf-87GR4JrxofL3ULFvBgJMvQgS6OMJATwIreEAD3MCJL5HCbTkG2oH3yyJQmJ4MHp_eLxwx/s1024/Panel%20Block%201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAF8L-XvQEzKi-XAIbF2s9CqRKJC1LfiGFZWF-Gn8Sq0QmXjRKvKVII0AdSlZLFoxaQzqof5P3YmBwilKGJg7YKN2oSca3SSbAkC9ihzdET3Lnk9BLAEyONf-87GR4JrxofL3ULFvBgJMvQgS6OMJATwIreEAD3MCJL5HCbTkG2oH3yyJQmJ4MHp_eLxwx/w337-h253/Panel%20Block%201.jpg" width="337" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Season's Greetings panel block: 12" finished</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeSjgjPQa3QJ0OA0woUBCoSEHMEwPKCqPqkejtCgzVyiIVmoELEokQ2w4jCNmse6zJ3GPu7B9dxpxZBa4zHe_Fdk1cedcfbCxGut-sYPKauAr3AZ2iJ9M3z1WHYzGtQPrThDGL-uTW_HEut-JoFBE3nmqRZdHUt1L9T6LZjHvLzU9JBdhu70XSvPh2ds3/s1024/2%20Panel%20Blocks%20Together.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeSjgjPQa3QJ0OA0woUBCoSEHMEwPKCqPqkejtCgzVyiIVmoELEokQ2w4jCNmse6zJ3GPu7B9dxpxZBa4zHe_Fdk1cedcfbCxGut-sYPKauAr3AZ2iJ9M3z1WHYzGtQPrThDGL-uTW_HEut-JoFBE3nmqRZdHUt1L9T6LZjHvLzU9JBdhu70XSvPh2ds3/w391-h293/2%20Panel%20Blocks%20Together.jpg" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 blocks together</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I added those side strips which are equal to HALF the block size (ie, 6" x 12" finished). One in each corner which amounts to adding 2 whole blocks. This was made from 2015 until I quilted it last year. It still hangs in my living room because I haven't taken down my Christmas stuff yet!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKsqwz2mvxOZZyTGeoNYhcXuOwT6f5Liw6sBrxbwS54IdVCq_ElGyvTXRb66l7wxAh1mUniF6NpjQeRilPh5QIPVFsqjLH5x8Apnj8mLWATrvzgQHuOkhE7aP_uj_8gzZHZ_m7B2VTJRLHJgLXOHwQAkGAMO0N599s4pz87V_rZqmZJaVG0x1ivuzkSGz/s4032/Seasons%20Greetings%20Panel%20Quilt2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglKsqwz2mvxOZZyTGeoNYhcXuOwT6f5Liw6sBrxbwS54IdVCq_ElGyvTXRb66l7wxAh1mUniF6NpjQeRilPh5QIPVFsqjLH5x8Apnj8mLWATrvzgQHuOkhE7aP_uj_8gzZHZ_m7B2VTJRLHJgLXOHwQAkGAMO0N599s4pz87V_rZqmZJaVG0x1ivuzkSGz/w321-h428/Seasons%20Greetings%20Panel%20Quilt2.jpg" width="321" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Season's Greetings panel quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Now, here's a quilt that uses 4 large blocks and 4 half-blocks. So, I could have made a square quilt, but decided to make a rectangle! This is from 20+ years ago. The 4 half-blocks are foundation paper pieced. This appeared in one of our magazines in the early 2000s.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnI8xX6aHDKpDhyJsRGINwIvh_loMREFkWHP-2dggckPOmfD3f_c7ggLeOFmxKSyVzCK8kGyYmRW4a_nYC-C0MjYylpe7FFHiWLUspookbHHp9N1xWyEHv2TX9gIQVECxELAjEqJGjCzCRdfbw24aOkN-74gR_HmGBD4vbhSLSuwetUxpnhXr_3V-ptcml/s1000/Dogwood%20Blossoms2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="900" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnI8xX6aHDKpDhyJsRGINwIvh_loMREFkWHP-2dggckPOmfD3f_c7ggLeOFmxKSyVzCK8kGyYmRW4a_nYC-C0MjYylpe7FFHiWLUspookbHHp9N1xWyEHv2TX9gIQVECxELAjEqJGjCzCRdfbw24aOkN-74gR_HmGBD4vbhSLSuwetUxpnhXr_3V-ptcml/w352-h391/Dogwood%20Blossoms2.jpg" width="352" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dogwood Blossoms: 20" x 26"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I think I'll look for more quilts that get a bit creative with the setting of the blocks. But for now, don't worry if you run out of blocks to make a "square" quilt. See you later this week with a few more of these creative quilts.</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-58320236545560133642024-01-01T00:00:00.001-05:002024-01-01T00:00:00.141-05:00Happy New Year!<p>I taught a postcard workshop in 2005 and I used some "bling" to spice up my creations. Here are two that I made for New Year. I think I got the idea from an Asian inspired book that used a hexagon as a motif. I created the fabric part (including the sewing machine words) before I stitched it onto the card stock back.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiprL2iZWJIvQKFc7vx9JX0HSoMUA17a3Pc5-DH4V16J9zTf3KoNqsVr9ODi0HtfRuRJYsRUqqXDM-s_mVdAlWYLZwOi4WP8Y68JOUV4mAopXpsnPnuwMS5GJJK4Q4MJs8E3EOk7WZR7bU0aX3O5Z-zZGWn_zEtAvlf6F7j9g2iMdHJCRtZS9jJNb3Gj3pW/s537/HappyNewYear1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="388" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiprL2iZWJIvQKFc7vx9JX0HSoMUA17a3Pc5-DH4V16J9zTf3KoNqsVr9ODi0HtfRuRJYsRUqqXDM-s_mVdAlWYLZwOi4WP8Y68JOUV4mAopXpsnPnuwMS5GJJK4Q4MJs8E3EOk7WZR7bU0aX3O5Z-zZGWn_zEtAvlf6F7j9g2iMdHJCRtZS9jJNb3Gj3pW/w278-h385/HappyNewYear1.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><p>Notice how I machine stitched the fabric to the card stock. Then, I used a rotary cutter with a pinked blade to trim the edges. I think I glued that tassel on last.</p><p>Here's another one with a different print.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSVB4RoOy58RlRqLHzWtylIwtUNFZ6uqLKLGJPJBg8HnrEQZROajwWHBuqbTT0ej7nhXC4mfUuEz4QQ_pOHehKk8k-TgN3gnIstW4_N1DEPGO_9nMFpJuAmVIZ8W1IFufpR8mTr0rylspky0MVePABPTEPaXbyAuu2ulaHunWXJ76LHhZkcFtiCo69fRL/s544/HappyNewYear2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="383" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSVB4RoOy58RlRqLHzWtylIwtUNFZ6uqLKLGJPJBg8HnrEQZROajwWHBuqbTT0ej7nhXC4mfUuEz4QQ_pOHehKk8k-TgN3gnIstW4_N1DEPGO_9nMFpJuAmVIZ8W1IFufpR8mTr0rylspky0MVePABPTEPaXbyAuu2ulaHunWXJ76LHhZkcFtiCo69fRL/w301-h428/HappyNewYear2.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><p>Yes, you can send these through the USPS, but they have to be hand stamped at the post office. And they use first class stamps (and not postcard stamps). But, think of all the people who will see these and they bring a smile to their faces! I may have to do it again.</p><p>I also designed a quilt using a block I named "Happy New Year." It appeared in my 2008 Quilter's Block a Day calendar (by Martingale).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrT9G6PubmYwABHkZ6mDbaU9qjepx0DwyuZaZLsq6axPr0Nf0T3OeFzh7qOAaisxMC3VnkVlDpbi2uuUFdM37NNTmK4yDGLPBJxAHGH13TWvvHQFv0HH-QzWkUI4NMd7N_rpFVHgJkit1TZAqiduRiV1QiKg-Iwh0YaQEjo4nFv2iq8DAIyPt06UCI116/s1486/HappyNewYear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1474" data-original-width="1486" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrT9G6PubmYwABHkZ6mDbaU9qjepx0DwyuZaZLsq6axPr0Nf0T3OeFzh7qOAaisxMC3VnkVlDpbi2uuUFdM37NNTmK4yDGLPBJxAHGH13TWvvHQFv0HH-QzWkUI4NMd7N_rpFVHgJkit1TZAqiduRiV1QiKg-Iwh0YaQEjo4nFv2iq8DAIyPt06UCI116/s320/HappyNewYear.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year Block</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>All this to say: Happy New Year to you and may you have many wonderful hours sewing and quilting!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-4034796786629459312023-12-29T00:00:00.002-05:002023-12-29T00:00:00.125-05:00Hexagon Sampler Blocks<p>I have always loved to recycle. In fact, I was recycling items before there was even a word for it (back in the early 1960s). And recycling magazine articles that I wrote 20 years ago is something I also love to do.</p><p>As you know, I was an editor with Quilt Magazine for 14 years (1993-2007) and published hundreds of quilts and almost 1,000 technique articles (yes, that's true!) One that I just re-discovered is from Sampler Quilts 2003. It's my Hexagon Sampler Blocks. It wasn't associated with a real quilt, just some blocks I designed and provided steps for making (along with templates).</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPS_49pqtdXy0zzKQPia4EQfYdB88-4cHI-78vLNTTb73bnx8KoLg_x92i9-pV56KsFYrLHeqmN1vZtAHNUrFoUhetYpou7RGARCfyEfBc0-SxUPL36yVms3W2R5-r1mVT5lUhPOyt1It1lUpE_2ODMY7puKQRvP_zrrFRHj-PFWcl06otRi-ejmhR-WA1/s2448/Baby%20Blocks%20Parts.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPS_49pqtdXy0zzKQPia4EQfYdB88-4cHI-78vLNTTb73bnx8KoLg_x92i9-pV56KsFYrLHeqmN1vZtAHNUrFoUhetYpou7RGARCfyEfBc0-SxUPL36yVms3W2R5-r1mVT5lUhPOyt1It1lUpE_2ODMY7puKQRvP_zrrFRHj-PFWcl06otRi-ejmhR-WA1/w364-h364/Baby%20Blocks%20Parts.jpg" width="364" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parts to Baby Blocks using <a href="https://windhamfabrics.com/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=1683">Meadow fabrics by Windham</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I reused the patterns for one or two of my 18 Block a Day calendars. Here is the way the entry for 2010 appears. I created 6 blocks in a simple setting. These use English Paper Piecing.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPb4Je9qponOp6tLSSLcbqqnC0BsmsOd2ikZ0BS6bzBcja5_zrsxNNLMcj0s8N97i3Hu3e89iJwugIzUuVL8YJk8IXS_3OA5eHAFJ5wwN4yvNHrkln8bFuy8Hd7X2U0uxW96HV9f0blEzdmTG6jfMw7zKlsoseKmwkEcY-yceafFMO-4c5zRp9KrpxZrH/s1051/HexagonSampler.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="794" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPb4Je9qponOp6tLSSLcbqqnC0BsmsOd2ikZ0BS6bzBcja5_zrsxNNLMcj0s8N97i3Hu3e89iJwugIzUuVL8YJk8IXS_3OA5eHAFJ5wwN4yvNHrkln8bFuy8Hd7X2U0uxW96HV9f0blEzdmTG6jfMw7zKlsoseKmwkEcY-yceafFMO-4c5zRp9KrpxZrH/w335-h443/HexagonSampler.png" width="335" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hexagon Sampler from my 2010 Block a Day calendar</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The blocks finish to 9". I've made all of them using the <a href="https://windhamfabrics.com/php/fabricshop/fabricshop.php?a=sc&Category=1683">Meadow Collection by Windham Fabrics</a>.</p><p>I realized my first Baby Blocks was too large for the 9-1/2" background square and had to remake it. Here is the first one (again). As you can see, it will NOT fit on that background square!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYmcvfCVxLUbW2-ICXh5qJS7UNkAnRHnq2WG81ACcOP-kLdfVCOHK45J56kAMkVj-E87hwpfw3wb6d8zvzQPl_SO9euKSpphF0zCv2e7lSzquMsMuaLiasRibPoFx98vsrTIkWpsDVWY_fYTDbSxAquCsq19DN-05EXqDsV_yj2XHf1Y7tpta_79O27E-/s2448/Baby%20Blocks%20Parts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYmcvfCVxLUbW2-ICXh5qJS7UNkAnRHnq2WG81ACcOP-kLdfVCOHK45J56kAMkVj-E87hwpfw3wb6d8zvzQPl_SO9euKSpphF0zCv2e7lSzquMsMuaLiasRibPoFx98vsrTIkWpsDVWY_fYTDbSxAquCsq19DN-05EXqDsV_yj2XHf1Y7tpta_79O27E-/s320/Baby%20Blocks%20Parts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Here's the back to my replacement Baby Blocks. As you can see, it will fit so much better! And you can see all those diamond papers and little "wings" of fabric folded so they can hide when I appliqué this down to the background.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3wBA2qOLIGuGVQqsCoLjaxYuGNQ3dKdulEhiQ3j5pLWKnMNnzhxIACnp0icT5SkinsYLqpqxldZZqLo8C6DAwBrSWe36k08HcQWp3fDmz-wxPNehTKmkZrfYBvkDMazlkCz8leJZfWUryiXZUYdqJmTyWz6vcN4CdA6IyeKNDSIoJlNjC0RhOIioj8rN/s2016/IMG_3359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3wBA2qOLIGuGVQqsCoLjaxYuGNQ3dKdulEhiQ3j5pLWKnMNnzhxIACnp0icT5SkinsYLqpqxldZZqLo8C6DAwBrSWe36k08HcQWp3fDmz-wxPNehTKmkZrfYBvkDMazlkCz8leJZfWUryiXZUYdqJmTyWz6vcN4CdA6IyeKNDSIoJlNjC0RhOIioj8rN/w304-h405/IMG_3359.jpg" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of Baby Blocks replacement</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I will be showcasing all 6 of these blocks throughout January. I have been thinking about offering the patterns, but I'm not sure of how many people actually read these posts! What do you think?</p><p>See you next week with another block. This time using jewel patches. Just a teaser here:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyn2-d15pJeatM6Za_R0bf_6xSfWg6T-xiGmyBBU2eBvNF1NMfpJrkt1cOmgtM8AHfhFJG7uksYVkH8Sqoq99f176HPkJF6XsCLuZZQh6N2iMN8uRDhsw-vufsIRW_h0j2Jl6rsTKV1BXnPXQky9uNcXhomz3R39hDo9W2eAzbUF674IpWR1AvB5_vrvaE/s2448/2%20Jewels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyn2-d15pJeatM6Za_R0bf_6xSfWg6T-xiGmyBBU2eBvNF1NMfpJrkt1cOmgtM8AHfhFJG7uksYVkH8Sqoq99f176HPkJF6XsCLuZZQh6N2iMN8uRDhsw-vufsIRW_h0j2Jl6rsTKV1BXnPXQky9uNcXhomz3R39hDo9W2eAzbUF674IpWR1AvB5_vrvaE/s320/2%20Jewels.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you guess which of those 6 blocks this will be?</td></tr></tbody></table>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-79367274026138312852023-12-28T10:48:00.005-05:002023-12-28T10:48:50.732-05:00Housekeeping: Google's Bad Changes<p>If you've had trouble leaving a comment on my blog in the past few months, please know that I was alerted to this and made a change just this morning. Google did something to ostracize those without Google accounts.</p><p>First, a quilt so you can be entertained! One of my Christmas quilts recently finished.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7zm-xvzucByU3Wxx42aCq9ic6D1duDr4eRXfV99BjAdraUaJSnm8dRn5C5OqdbKFem5YYBupK9Er4Wmc7cP0G56Dc-D_QG02Ux0tRXHrEwyfp0lbNkw8LtNrVq4TwXt1iDmcJkaP2zg4yUdhwXGaJLSaPOGxPm5TG7_vV6iqaFkYrDZSZHkEPJKpMHh_/s4032/Seasons%20Greetings%20Panel%20Quilt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7zm-xvzucByU3Wxx42aCq9ic6D1duDr4eRXfV99BjAdraUaJSnm8dRn5C5OqdbKFem5YYBupK9Er4Wmc7cP0G56Dc-D_QG02Ux0tRXHrEwyfp0lbNkw8LtNrVq4TwXt1iDmcJkaP2zg4yUdhwXGaJLSaPOGxPm5TG7_vV6iqaFkYrDZSZHkEPJKpMHh_/w326-h435/Seasons%20Greetings%20Panel%20Quilt2.jpg" width="326" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seasons Greetings Panel Quilt: 42" x 44"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Now, back to Google. I want to hear from you if you want to leave a comment! I love knowing what you think of what I share here. If you try to leave a comment and it doesn't work, send me an email: kratovil@his.com</p><p>More quilty stuff: This is a candle mat I made with that same collection (Seasons Greetings by Benartex) in 2014.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMHMvWtfFVNa83tgV8nVRyM97CoMgdQ9dirOY5TVBj0Vw_IshCh04a8ZHKYODGG402f-6gaWj-Waz4ddyKmgFps_KnTXlIFgSIVaOibH5iC7gcJvGH8P2wxZ0WMRdTLFINCY8Z3JFq0M6Foydsedd1kAB8k41BsFlUZB19nccQsOzMUJyda-Qfnk6Ab54/s800/Candle%20Mat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="800" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMHMvWtfFVNa83tgV8nVRyM97CoMgdQ9dirOY5TVBj0Vw_IshCh04a8ZHKYODGG402f-6gaWj-Waz4ddyKmgFps_KnTXlIFgSIVaOibH5iC7gcJvGH8P2wxZ0WMRdTLFINCY8Z3JFq0M6Foydsedd1kAB8k41BsFlUZB19nccQsOzMUJyda-Qfnk6Ab54/w374-h245/Candle%20Mat.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the very last of the panels on the back:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDALuUmUZx9m8AVfmuPCXxfNMZ8eXAC7pNYTr1KRKjbyEgotqw3FgNj-w8OfR9-EC6eV159uepy71yAFPgdijYHWOtyNEPK_pqa4slIwFlM-FEyyV_seRVTQcB2q0y1HLcTZStp_6sa6k7G95YaGbw_1TIaheAPT0HjQ2trhSzkyazLW7Gv4SkIW2U2GYs/s3218/Seasons%20Greetings%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2774" data-original-width="3218" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDALuUmUZx9m8AVfmuPCXxfNMZ8eXAC7pNYTr1KRKjbyEgotqw3FgNj-w8OfR9-EC6eV159uepy71yAFPgdijYHWOtyNEPK_pqa4slIwFlM-FEyyV_seRVTQcB2q0y1HLcTZStp_6sa6k7G95YaGbw_1TIaheAPT0HjQ2trhSzkyazLW7Gv4SkIW2U2GYs/w434-h375/Seasons%20Greetings%20back.jpg" width="434" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of Seasons Greetings quilt (6 extra panels)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Now, back to Google. They have turned off the notifications via email for me - and I own the blogger account! I have to remind myself to visit my own page because I no longer get emails about new posts. I can't have new visitors sign up to get notified, either!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVmf9mh64LH8gVGhEHbhZez46o2DbeL4IsV-QJJsK6grnR0lPdgJsG5AGV-PoDgPOU2QvzV9fsz65jFJ8LSsMPa2xvzhCyi01tdoGH44CM9OpdvdPEc0AYqSrPqX48MQ6KTeDmhWAD3RDOPKqUqCMC-qkSVGfV_fgVXzQogdl06-JPrOu0zaATXQp5HJgH/s800/Postcard%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="800" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVmf9mh64LH8gVGhEHbhZez46o2DbeL4IsV-QJJsK6grnR0lPdgJsG5AGV-PoDgPOU2QvzV9fsz65jFJ8LSsMPa2xvzhCyi01tdoGH44CM9OpdvdPEc0AYqSrPqX48MQ6KTeDmhWAD3RDOPKqUqCMC-qkSVGfV_fgVXzQogdl06-JPrOu0zaATXQp5HJgH/w395-h351/Postcard%202.jpg" width="395" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oversized postcard using one of the panels</td></tr></tbody></table><br />So, my apologies for Google's missteps. Go ahead - try to leave a comment. Hope it works. I may go to my own site using my husband's computer to see if this will work. Who knows? Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-42004028431136818552023-12-27T00:00:00.039-05:002023-12-27T00:00:00.128-05:00Happy Kites (in a Quilt, that is)<p>Just when I think I'm done with a particular pattern, it shouts at me from another room and I have to pay attention! My sister in law asked for a cheering-up quilt for a friend whose husband is going through chemo. She sits with him during his treatment and Sarah thought it would be nice to have something cuddly on her lap. Hence, she chose this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056585394/stacked-kites-pdf-pattern">Stacked Kites quilt</a> I made a few years ago. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcU9uh67KP56CkVcX-1iQW-szecwWk3monzmT-zNmxt1bj-HqcIXEEyGYqTFeU4zHIVWK-kxmh_l4yb1r_nPTcZ7LPiTslpoYsG2MR8jkbjz4d_AztX40kKvovYBCHHTrLzEHmrLudGEnuaXuAoU2j94xyULVMsiqja2CEklkODTd3rkDNEbWI6j7w3Vg/s1342/KF%20Stacked%20Kites%20quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="1050" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcU9uh67KP56CkVcX-1iQW-szecwWk3monzmT-zNmxt1bj-HqcIXEEyGYqTFeU4zHIVWK-kxmh_l4yb1r_nPTcZ7LPiTslpoYsG2MR8jkbjz4d_AztX40kKvovYBCHHTrLzEHmrLudGEnuaXuAoU2j94xyULVMsiqja2CEklkODTd3rkDNEbWI6j7w3Vg/w333-h426/KF%20Stacked%20Kites%20quilt.jpg" width="333" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056585394/stacked-kites-pdf-pattern">Stacked Kites quilt</a>: 44" x 54"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I taught a Rose Star class a few years ago and even had a simple template made to make cutting those kite shapes easier. Here is my Rose Star class sample:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2RIU-NnyWhqwz4RKKU0l-aS1xLlV6P-DzcZLNu0QGoBy0jq93qUuwGQH4pem1Xh9F5vahr5Uz1lXU-LfjLV6a4Bk_ikOGPDntLz9-lPv_wN0l5QTVcIRISo0Xv9wAeqM2ai7aLcXDxQ7Fr_lKXa0sSqUow1iMwPTNIGnBmFVat33t-bwB_unG7xx6m3O/s1050/Rose%20Star%20Topper.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1050" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2RIU-NnyWhqwz4RKKU0l-aS1xLlV6P-DzcZLNu0QGoBy0jq93qUuwGQH4pem1Xh9F5vahr5Uz1lXU-LfjLV6a4Bk_ikOGPDntLz9-lPv_wN0l5QTVcIRISo0Xv9wAeqM2ai7aLcXDxQ7Fr_lKXa0sSqUow1iMwPTNIGnBmFVat33t-bwB_unG7xx6m3O/s320/Rose%20Star%20Topper.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rose Star table topper</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Here's my simple acrylic template (I have not a single one left):</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcD4nq_08t9rXxT8VatxGP5GhG2pXYrluQaQtEuBwhSDa6EDeMy3pbT81grdMHdxUZMO9uyzdq15l9zJy5xSz7UEpgScnBli-VsuWo_yeVGaydiWlCQJIeDUZ8OxILtkLswCSVMVUGvhJXcKv_HamTtmjatxWn9XBYi1yebMr29b9srlnmubJQ7tzgXIq0/s933/Rose%20Star%20Template.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcD4nq_08t9rXxT8VatxGP5GhG2pXYrluQaQtEuBwhSDa6EDeMy3pbT81grdMHdxUZMO9uyzdq15l9zJy5xSz7UEpgScnBli-VsuWo_yeVGaydiWlCQJIeDUZ8OxILtkLswCSVMVUGvhJXcKv_HamTtmjatxWn9XBYi1yebMr29b9srlnmubJQ7tzgXIq0/w281-h375/Rose%20Star%20Template.jpg" width="281" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kite template for 5" kites</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>You may even have one of the "specialty" rulers on the market. They are cumbersome to operate, especially the Clearview Triangle that came with NO INSTRUCTIONS for cutting kites. I asked them about that. Crickets. (It's a $27 ruler, btw)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-DxjO8BEi_KWcrrXYRCX8bhb9_JlR54HQNMjYiDJBtHHjx_H4D1O3SUDjVs6DZpp11n4NuRtdkyXm71LIBLtXE2wIUSqtQbHJ5eweNeCDfXXW3QgEyo_cdpqKi6BvFmfnFgXKmM2B90ZtodM2b9cyRCBSZJk8pDKMPdhah1GUtNfxz_MOgOeP1kCeKow/s1200/Kite%20Rulers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="1200" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-DxjO8BEi_KWcrrXYRCX8bhb9_JlR54HQNMjYiDJBtHHjx_H4D1O3SUDjVs6DZpp11n4NuRtdkyXm71LIBLtXE2wIUSqtQbHJ5eweNeCDfXXW3QgEyo_cdpqKi6BvFmfnFgXKmM2B90ZtodM2b9cyRCBSZJk8pDKMPdhah1GUtNfxz_MOgOeP1kCeKow/w367-h233/Kite%20Rulers.jpg" width="367" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creative Grids Kite ruler (off market); my kite ruler; Clearview Triangle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>That bluish ruler at the top is part of a set I bought in 1995 (can you say 28 years ago?) by Mace McEligot. It's called the Magic Star 6. An amazing concept to create a variety of blocks based on the 60 degree angle. Patches are folded and sewn to create a point, much like a Dresden Plate wedge.</p><p>More about these kites and fabric and revisiting some of my quilts from a few years ago in subsequent posts. I'll be sharing the easy way to cut kites using a standard 60 degree triangle ruler (no kidding!) Then you don't need any templates like those above.</p><p>Check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1056585394/stacked-kites-pdf-pattern">Etsy Stacked Kites pattern</a> listing just to see the various photos of the steps. I think you'll find it fascinating!</p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-88580633769099898522023-12-20T09:04:00.002-05:002023-12-20T09:04:33.478-05:00Hourglass Blocks with Woven Fabrics<p>I shared this post a few years ago and then up popped an ad from Connecting Threads about the fabric collection today. I pulled out my blocks and remaining yardage using <a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/product-category/fabrics/warp-weft/">Warp and Weft</a> by Benartex.</p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Here is a repeat post that also is a fun tutorial:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/product-category/fabrics/warp-weft/">Warp and Weft</a> by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr of <a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/">Modern Quilt Studio</a> debuted in early 2019. These fabrics are not your ordinary cottons that are surface dyed, but are wovens with colored threads. As soon as I saw them I knew just what I'd like to stitch with them. My tried and true "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/674852639/yikes-those-stripes-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_114">Yikes! Those Stripes</a>" pattern is a go-to anytime there are fabrics such as these in my studio.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I featured these when they first came out and I came upon the blocks hanging in my closet the other day. I think I need to make some more. Let's see what I said about them 2+ years ago:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First, the fabrics. I separated out the clear colors (many brights) from the grays. I have plans for those grays - on another day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQVOpR61AVo4xV70m1uqzWycy2uHVgwiA8qOWJFAMjy7_f_6LgskvDW_6LI4WFE9UFGbt91kfSVclei0oC78t4JpkC3ZJSxX16wTsUhOUB4Waap5LpmpcNMv9PIa5I5e3Kfppcd-i48qQ/s1600/Warp+%2526+Weft+Fabrics.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEQVOpR61AVo4xV70m1uqzWycy2uHVgwiA8qOWJFAMjy7_f_6LgskvDW_6LI4WFE9UFGbt91kfSVclei0oC78t4JpkC3ZJSxX16wTsUhOUB4Waap5LpmpcNMv9PIa5I5e3Kfppcd-i48qQ/s400/Warp+%2526+Weft+Fabrics.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Crayon colors from the <a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/product-category/fabrics/warp-weft/">Warp and Weft Collection</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><div>And I added the red plaid to the grays and darker blues:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPk8LDHVV7FyUwfO6AoVxcFJajYpYFA0AKnz0UiZy1tpJt-c023eeMfWRanueAaMKgH1HSCc5bdH7ZGfsEXanvfkB6Vple8V3NXbZ6C8yp2QpySrOPeLBbwhTmz_wnPLSaBk-tuDKwXeO/s1600/Grays%252C+Blues+%2526+Red.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPk8LDHVV7FyUwfO6AoVxcFJajYpYFA0AKnz0UiZy1tpJt-c023eeMfWRanueAaMKgH1HSCc5bdH7ZGfsEXanvfkB6Vple8V3NXbZ6C8yp2QpySrOPeLBbwhTmz_wnPLSaBk-tuDKwXeO/s400/Grays%252C+Blues+%2526+Red.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Grays and blues with a single red from the <a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/product-category/fabrics/warp-weft/" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Warp and Weft Collection</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>One thing I did notice about these fabrics is how soft to the touch they are! They have a lovely "hand," which means they feel good in my hand!<br /><br />Now, let's see what I did. I first paired the colors as I thought I'd like to see them in each block. My plan is to make Hourglass Blocks using my quick piecing method, which I first published in Quilt Magazine about 25 years ago!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0r2DIOJ5ift11kvfgAEEZSWVZAfYWH_8BLM4kquMivk08Xi06XjQYR5uwzQNwCmDjpKF88KFfeq8oIbtzhke3PEEQVOBaBKyChkw3H2Za2EP3-z8LC8aNJzsgYlIRp8INsqE5dNOkApi9/s1600/Pairs+of+Plaids.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0r2DIOJ5ift11kvfgAEEZSWVZAfYWH_8BLM4kquMivk08Xi06XjQYR5uwzQNwCmDjpKF88KFfeq8oIbtzhke3PEEQVOBaBKyChkw3H2Za2EP3-z8LC8aNJzsgYlIRp8INsqE5dNOkApi9/s400/Pairs+of+Plaids.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Six sets of paired colors </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>I cut strips of each fabric and stitched a 1/4" seam. I offset one strip because I'm going to cut some triangles in the next photo. Offsetting gives me one more cut when I reach the end. </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="700" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIMVLVsPbS9OAB-quRGknK9p41drKxL75DpAnUUZj4XoAhI4_As2zQQNUBbOqsEoT2wdVPsThIn98lC4Pvrl7G0UcLPUXr7zmLTVI0dPJ9DpkDjOSK_zmmd7D_N1TBxvoXjZY6WCXhjKQ/s400/Sewing+with+Offset.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Two strips, offset and stitched</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIMVLVsPbS9OAB-quRGknK9p41drKxL75DpAnUUZj4XoAhI4_As2zQQNUBbOqsEoT2wdVPsThIn98lC4Pvrl7G0UcLPUXr7zmLTVI0dPJ9DpkDjOSK_zmmd7D_N1TBxvoXjZY6WCXhjKQ/s1600/Sewing+with+Offset.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIMVLVsPbS9OAB-quRGknK9p41drKxL75DpAnUUZj4XoAhI4_As2zQQNUBbOqsEoT2wdVPsThIn98lC4Pvrl7G0UcLPUXr7zmLTVI0dPJ9DpkDjOSK_zmmd7D_N1TBxvoXjZY6WCXhjKQ/s1600/Sewing+with+Offset.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Press toward one of the colors (doesn't matter) and then we start to cut. The cuts are <strike>45</strike> oops! I mean 90 degree angles. </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVgs1Fufb98r7kq8PuG-VZ2Wm2KeiAtCJkLPQD-vH6vFxKfz_u-dJWPZzAHmaiwmovvXCh588Sv8QF38iIBBkqEydEHkxWgXmONvrBEL33_wFJ-slpGFYauGPyX6ZJKbjblUxnykzZOtZ/s1600/Cutting+45+degree+wedges.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVgs1Fufb98r7kq8PuG-VZ2Wm2KeiAtCJkLPQD-vH6vFxKfz_u-dJWPZzAHmaiwmovvXCh588Sv8QF38iIBBkqEydEHkxWgXmONvrBEL33_wFJ-slpGFYauGPyX6ZJKbjblUxnykzZOtZ/s400/Cutting+45+degree+wedges.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Cutting with an Omnigrid ruler</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div> Flip flop the ruler and cut the second wedge.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVPpyu9QhKUCn8FC_XsvONfQNJkSqU6ZJIPqJZxBY5-i3IEFAh6MrTZwE0MFrxxGYMy4IZr3KUwsrUunnEgBA8prbyyUOZbcuNAhXUmJrmQdb03sqCTzI_LZ3oJOenLmJowGdoYvJA456/s1600/Cutting+45+degree+wedges2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="293" data-original-width="700" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVPpyu9QhKUCn8FC_XsvONfQNJkSqU6ZJIPqJZxBY5-i3IEFAh6MrTZwE0MFrxxGYMy4IZr3KUwsrUunnEgBA8prbyyUOZbcuNAhXUmJrmQdb03sqCTzI_LZ3oJOenLmJowGdoYvJA456/s400/Cutting+45+degree+wedges2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Two pieced wedges cut</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>You may not have this type of ruler. You can use your standard 6 x 12 ruler and align the 45 degree line at the bottom as shown below. Trim off the side.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItGYH8alc_qv90idxb_j3c_tQ999dwEIJV3tAWv_X9sgoUoazfg4290zxXS3keQ5NS5VvVMuzAVV-vdZNuhm2iNNWGPmMEfNANUjEz7FgS1JnSCDe6V7HhL08Ntnf2ViRi2kh2699ZhwX/s1600/Cutting+Angle+with+Ruler.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItGYH8alc_qv90idxb_j3c_tQ999dwEIJV3tAWv_X9sgoUoazfg4290zxXS3keQ5NS5VvVMuzAVV-vdZNuhm2iNNWGPmMEfNANUjEz7FgS1JnSCDe6V7HhL08Ntnf2ViRi2kh2699ZhwX/s400/Cutting+Angle+with+Ruler.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Trim left side as shown. 45 degree line is running along the bottom edge of fabric strip</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Then flip flop the ruler and cut the right side of the pieced triangle. Again, you are using the 45 degree line as your guide.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOyK1fFJDy1hyYHDe6e_1S3kalck_Q_JSrzeh_PuPcgKSblt6ydF6rJf5vZUeVwuB7gM7e31FLF6qrBFVCC9-k63MwsQ-3m6cKKxJkorOL9D4GkFwKCf6LyZ-dokB9WicdDunYWqY9Mxx/s1600/Cutting+Angle+with+Ruler2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilOyK1fFJDy1hyYHDe6e_1S3kalck_Q_JSrzeh_PuPcgKSblt6ydF6rJf5vZUeVwuB7gM7e31FLF6qrBFVCC9-k63MwsQ-3m6cKKxJkorOL9D4GkFwKCf6LyZ-dokB9WicdDunYWqY9Mxx/s400/Cutting+Angle+with+Ruler2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Flip flop the ruler and cut other side of triangle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/674852639/yikes-those-stripes-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_114">Yikes, Those Stripes</a>! pattern in my Etsy store has more info on strip sizes, etc. Here are four of those cuts together, getting ready to make an Hourglass Block. I will get two Hourglass blocks from each strip set.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2nkditVAgsfmKKEhkNXnLhl3Cvi5ywQnM7P4C4mX0IgTA14vJ2OtwYhWahNR7uJ_DFwye043w_qCIUUhyHUNniEOy48hnmUzx9-FkmSSXoE2kJg6F3chOlJjzNeZd1wiJqlwpDzjgWCQ/s1600/Hourglass+Parts.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="700" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC2nkditVAgsfmKKEhkNXnLhl3Cvi5ywQnM7P4C4mX0IgTA14vJ2OtwYhWahNR7uJ_DFwye043w_qCIUUhyHUNniEOy48hnmUzx9-FkmSSXoE2kJg6F3chOlJjzNeZd1wiJqlwpDzjgWCQ/s400/Hourglass+Parts.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Hourglass Block parts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHla7dbM9ZoB7dWYInL-TuNIkYhoLFG-OM8jvSTn7ANw3eFfryRkOpmTwflQMGq9YLPKNhFROZeQqfX0TOQ2ZKZ3OaVrKu4utq9aicELf1NqsME_54bks-rWZGAKHX4epVQjqFGY_7AMv-/s1600/Sewing+Half+Blocks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHla7dbM9ZoB7dWYInL-TuNIkYhoLFG-OM8jvSTn7ANw3eFfryRkOpmTwflQMGq9YLPKNhFROZeQqfX0TOQ2ZKZ3OaVrKu4utq9aicELf1NqsME_54bks-rWZGAKHX4epVQjqFGY_7AMv-/s400/Sewing+Half+Blocks.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Stitch pairs together as shown</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>And the last seams?<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaixOI8uSL0UGV_fICcB08zO92pF45Kzyc7ZyBPhH4azUPvThBEPxpH0u2U78IqkPOdzChnvoSe2oNl0xk-quvM_wbxDrJ0hH83b6_PchvnG6VgGp_9n3yV2_GpJ49RBzrzEDJaLSQ1K3/s1600/Stacks+of+Blocks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaixOI8uSL0UGV_fICcB08zO92pF45Kzyc7ZyBPhH4azUPvThBEPxpH0u2U78IqkPOdzChnvoSe2oNl0xk-quvM_wbxDrJ0hH83b6_PchvnG6VgGp_9n3yV2_GpJ49RBzrzEDJaLSQ1K3/s400/Stacks+of+Blocks.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Sets of blocks with their last seam sewn</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>I was able to get 12 Hourglass Blocks from the fabric pairs. I don't want a small quilt, so I'm planning on making another 12 (or 13) blocks so I can have a good sized quilt center. These blocks will finish to about 8-1/2" (maybe 8-3/4"). Here are my first 12 blocks:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSF1drCgq_pyW-rCu1zAUg1_RRReRbXmS5mUvNS3CshsRlOYVheGzZrd2cndE6H_6GDTgs3MT0DCwthjmiDxdpPHbKu4vSDi0UPGMgKI-PnCYr4Rmbt3d-MS0TdTohyCTc647BM9ksq1j/s1600/Warp+%2526+Weft+12+blocks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSF1drCgq_pyW-rCu1zAUg1_RRReRbXmS5mUvNS3CshsRlOYVheGzZrd2cndE6H_6GDTgs3MT0DCwthjmiDxdpPHbKu4vSDi0UPGMgKI-PnCYr4Rmbt3d-MS0TdTohyCTc647BM9ksq1j/s640/Warp+%2526+Weft+12+blocks.jpg" width="484" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">12 Hourglass Blocks using Warp and Weft</td></tr></tbody></table><p> I have made this pattern at least 8 times and you can see some of those quilts in my Etsy store with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/674852639/yikes-those-stripes-quilt-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_114">Yikes! Those Stripes</a> listing.</p></div></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-52244407245356846732023-12-11T00:00:00.058-05:002023-12-11T00:00:00.127-05:00One Last Magic Triangles Quilt<p>. . . for now, at least! (Check last week's posts to see the other 3 quilts I made with many of the same fabrics.)</p><p>I emptied my workshop box of all the blocks and parts using the same fabrics and found that I could squeeze one more quilt out of them! Added a lovely yellow print for the setting triangles and here she is!</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0XaCkG8lirBciESFj0LjkogYzXTHkcjJ6K55W7YEweSJL4AtOeSO8vcdvUf7v7yzZ81ki3e-fsOsy1nR2ywRue8zxdKzh_NwhI4N2hDszH85xPBq2cnsMO-3Lj9TDMoLnvfFkkZj6hxup45-4wIGiYB7Dw_7VQ4Ul8GL4eR1E0Nl-_LWZoBAIEp60oST/s1050/Holiday%20Splendor%20Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="869" data-original-width="1050" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0XaCkG8lirBciESFj0LjkogYzXTHkcjJ6K55W7YEweSJL4AtOeSO8vcdvUf7v7yzZ81ki3e-fsOsy1nR2ywRue8zxdKzh_NwhI4N2hDszH85xPBq2cnsMO-3Lj9TDMoLnvfFkkZj6hxup45-4wIGiYB7Dw_7VQ4Ul8GL4eR1E0Nl-_LWZoBAIEp60oST/w447-h370/Holiday%20Splendor%20Quilt.jpg" width="447" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holiday Splendor #2: 46" x 48"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> These are the units I put together with larger triangles. These went on the back:<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPg-Pt4GZnii8RqCh5Z_ixlC01jejDLuBLZCND4_qwD-XTtNcsvjwQsNObjnCbtv8qmfNLUIyGjdfFklIxchzBYGJOZb5iP0y5Is9cDxU9hrQ6ARpYIlEmOgIwV77BJjyeHGwkmv9wtfWWKgnXSjnnwmpsUoVKUuJm5URxVEvqk8ciRqgHlEgrUgMz0pL/s900/Holiday%20Splendor%20Xtra%20blocks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="900" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPg-Pt4GZnii8RqCh5Z_ixlC01jejDLuBLZCND4_qwD-XTtNcsvjwQsNObjnCbtv8qmfNLUIyGjdfFklIxchzBYGJOZb5iP0y5Is9cDxU9hrQ6ARpYIlEmOgIwV77BJjyeHGwkmv9wtfWWKgnXSjnnwmpsUoVKUuJm5URxVEvqk8ciRqgHlEgrUgMz0pL/w408-h306/Holiday%20Splendor%20Xtra%20blocks.jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diamonds and triangles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I had lots of red diamonds with small yellow triangles. Two different reds, but when you're trying to squeeze another quilt out, it's ok if they don't "match." I put the units shown above together for the center of the quilt back! I made two of these.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVuH9Xe9xlyrqZ4kXF38-xBgs0eruax2P86Oeg_DBF3hooYd9PCap-Vta7PEfprtm6m2Chpi97b8WPUqqR85H-H_fQNT75aoXdMOjFlXgjEFvUKVLtbBIfFK3firjLWmz7fEWV-urLgm8BVHR0YfzfNIo9JmjwKuj2k_WmsQMiIEYQ4Uj-d2Ms6-K-1XX/s1200/Holiday%20Splendor%20Xtra%20blocks2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVuH9Xe9xlyrqZ4kXF38-xBgs0eruax2P86Oeg_DBF3hooYd9PCap-Vta7PEfprtm6m2Chpi97b8WPUqqR85H-H_fQNT75aoXdMOjFlXgjEFvUKVLtbBIfFK3firjLWmz7fEWV-urLgm8BVHR0YfzfNIo9JmjwKuj2k_WmsQMiIEYQ4Uj-d2Ms6-K-1XX/w308-h410/Holiday%20Splendor%20Xtra%20blocks2.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br /><p>Found an awesome print at Joann's last week and pieced the back. What do you think? I wanted to make sure there was a rod pocket at the top but ran out of the main print. Found something with similar colors. It works and more than that - the quilt is finished!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUvoUoStbFA43NeeTHZPgUHyDbx4Uy2tkXYXM7LURrfLoWoVyiFjU7VEJX5DMqfeDmfx-pCaOgj9A9foKmAf3XKAjCGiSQ2e47FmocKUPDuNScL7fF3rJNc5O471Yg6TV1YhuUlmxEs6XvrET7mST1yLHyjRToIQuFLx1M5o9C52Oxi4LRr2D5YPJSLwO/s1050/Holiday%20Splendor%20Quilt%20back.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="1050" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvUvoUoStbFA43NeeTHZPgUHyDbx4Uy2tkXYXM7LURrfLoWoVyiFjU7VEJX5DMqfeDmfx-pCaOgj9A9foKmAf3XKAjCGiSQ2e47FmocKUPDuNScL7fF3rJNc5O471Yg6TV1YhuUlmxEs6XvrET7mST1yLHyjRToIQuFLx1M5o9C52Oxi4LRr2D5YPJSLwO/w455-h386/Holiday%20Splendor%20Quilt%20back.jpg" width="455" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of Holiday Splendor Quilt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Here is the first "Holiday Splendor" quilt I made 10 years ago. Same fabrics. More a runner than a quilt. It hangs on my wall every Christmas. Same units, just arranged differently.</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTLSL89h7rzVSrqN1kiD01BH7uj69YWLWCrbLhgUPRBRI2zyd5xOQ_UJB4_SlZkoufeH7XXO-hlCh1OP66iE-6Fb-4BhSAiUwKeWGZJwgDbySOLJ7Jq1GN_e_thdJXao9zkBWCCLf-42N9BoHBck6G6ULIqMuyaLvaQVtjqCexBrID1MgUV_OvgiYkp3d/s800/Magic%20Triangles.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="800" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTLSL89h7rzVSrqN1kiD01BH7uj69YWLWCrbLhgUPRBRI2zyd5xOQ_UJB4_SlZkoufeH7XXO-hlCh1OP66iE-6Fb-4BhSAiUwKeWGZJwgDbySOLJ7Jq1GN_e_thdJXao9zkBWCCLf-42N9BoHBck6G6ULIqMuyaLvaQVtjqCexBrID1MgUV_OvgiYkp3d/w401-h328/Magic%20Triangles.jpg" width="401" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holiday Splendor Wall quilt: 32" x 43"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I truly loved this collection by Blank Quilting. I have a few scraps left, but they will remain scraps. Nothing - absolutely nothing - remains for another quilt!</p></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-51895158751593382052023-12-06T00:00:00.071-05:002023-12-06T00:00:00.128-05:00One Collection: Triplet Quilts<p>This fun collection of holiday mice dancing and gift giving and generally getting into some mischief has been with me for over 10 years. I made 2 kids' quilts and gave them away, but still had some block parts. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTh6B2T6z1wDECGiJMXi24JzoaOspvza3bUGQeUviYzGqODv2vG7OmqKfdLzf32Z7tzuIQtV5LZ1EL0mYimz1og8ac6xI3lSi_MoWWlE1nmHe3uMwF-KP8gDOKbuAuQYmu7YgBv0Y3hQlW8at55Nj3711LY8YWeLz4wSo032RZ8Qj4zqnFps6RrdUgs61/s1024/Xmas%20Mice%20Unit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTh6B2T6z1wDECGiJMXi24JzoaOspvza3bUGQeUviYzGqODv2vG7OmqKfdLzf32Z7tzuIQtV5LZ1EL0mYimz1og8ac6xI3lSi_MoWWlE1nmHe3uMwF-KP8gDOKbuAuQYmu7YgBv0Y3hQlW8at55Nj3711LY8YWeLz4wSo032RZ8Qj4zqnFps6RrdUgs61/w346-h260/Xmas%20Mice%20Unit.jpg" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of 6 block/units featuring these mice</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I had some stars left over from another quilt using the same yellow and red prints. I discovered about 1/2 yard of the yellow and jumped for joy - now I had enough for this last quilt.<p></p><p>Here is the first mouse quilt. I used my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/824780000/hexagon-wreath-and-stars-quilt-pattern">Hexagon Wreath and Stars</a> pattern (first published with Creative Grids rulers).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1oCUGvyiAtxZESAnqX8bK2Z0QC8AYh_9KbIgih7xNEaAHX6_xy9G4K9tzydoHNaiweZMrvTQOyjjMii_lHlT8t-fOxHgW85qQn6f9_JEUCO24jewzjvyWQWq9-E59aD5g7OdUMciKvTmyPJykNSoYOzH7b_y-bE-5ZuwjuHIVRmfYGxqxtY6zfrkHyVo/s772/Xmas%20Mice%20Hexagon%20Wreath%20Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="700" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1oCUGvyiAtxZESAnqX8bK2Z0QC8AYh_9KbIgih7xNEaAHX6_xy9G4K9tzydoHNaiweZMrvTQOyjjMii_lHlT8t-fOxHgW85qQn6f9_JEUCO24jewzjvyWQWq9-E59aD5g7OdUMciKvTmyPJykNSoYOzH7b_y-bE-5ZuwjuHIVRmfYGxqxtY6zfrkHyVo/w366-h404/Xmas%20Mice%20Hexagon%20Wreath%20Quilt.jpg" width="366" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hexagon Wreath and Stars: 40" x 45"</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/824780000/hexagon-wreath-and-stars-quilt-pattern">https://www.etsy.com/listing/824780000/hexagon-wreath-and-stars-quilt-pattern</a><br /><p>This is the blue and white quilt that was made first. Compare this with the red quilt above. Same everything, but the white borders made everything float after the stars!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTeJcoTVUmak1Qz6TUeWkC3mjPvOIcK41KEOxZigJGwrH3cDOLiZ90G6sNCAbEcAGO7FKTkugOV6s5OZ8EUSFy4oL97phNieK8YSInPAcSMHoRxqWKt-jkssmDiu7mqlG2C3QqcCS8x2VFDxjhExP2JChm40Q88jjicvelMD6BaJgdBv-YAn8m3MsAnO84/s1347/Hexagon%20Wreath%20&%20Stars.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1347" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTeJcoTVUmak1Qz6TUeWkC3mjPvOIcK41KEOxZigJGwrH3cDOLiZ90G6sNCAbEcAGO7FKTkugOV6s5OZ8EUSFy4oL97phNieK8YSInPAcSMHoRxqWKt-jkssmDiu7mqlG2C3QqcCS8x2VFDxjhExP2JChm40Q88jjicvelMD6BaJgdBv-YAn8m3MsAnO84/w377-h336/Hexagon%20Wreath%20&%20Stars.jpg" width="377" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hexagon Wreath and Stars: 39" x 43"</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I had enough of the mouse prints to make a second quilt. A little funky with those split stars, but the little kid I gave it to didn't mind, right? Same exact pattern parts!<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtmIHFIEx8TFgSxNz1aha5H-Q6GcjaNZfKJchpUQ0K8frNUc1OnO5AVjGWDPWm0o6zTqOz5xSMcJfi7i92AF72HwEA22BAwTfInhwh4J16cxjKkFrYaQBZRlsxIMdigbIri0KYJwB0F1Yc49zLgozBOkrhDyO7UW1ghW5XBTU8W2p9LCQAPzpyWRAOVBr/s1050/Merry%20Christmas%20Mice.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="890" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtmIHFIEx8TFgSxNz1aha5H-Q6GcjaNZfKJchpUQ0K8frNUc1OnO5AVjGWDPWm0o6zTqOz5xSMcJfi7i92AF72HwEA22BAwTfInhwh4J16cxjKkFrYaQBZRlsxIMdigbIri0KYJwB0F1Yc49zLgozBOkrhDyO7UW1ghW5XBTU8W2p9LCQAPzpyWRAOVBr/w372-h439/Merry%20Christmas%20Mice.jpg" width="372" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mouse quilt #2 using the wreath pattern</td></tr></tbody></table><div><p>Now, can you believe it? I was able to squeeze another quilt center from the last of the last pieces. 2 of those large hexagons are pieced. Again, the little kid I will give this to won't even notice. Unless I point them out, you wouldn't notice either (especially after it was quilted).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO4JbRKTHtBzwIEqojEeD0LTtUMSuVWm-__WQGJGlUJA-T7Pf9dLeq0Wg3FoPGqjihyphenhyphen6e_D0nWEI8v0bEQ2HfKOT7FlWMZ4ELZhdQNhXGJ-deeOvPivEDUh2Q0ObGI_-pLBUXEIR6w9Ulo2kZ_MAOyFTkA1D3QqQAV0Lskk183xbb8s8p1RlERRhgGLZX/s1050/Xmas%20Mice%20Quilt%20%233%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="882" data-original-width="1050" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO4JbRKTHtBzwIEqojEeD0LTtUMSuVWm-__WQGJGlUJA-T7Pf9dLeq0Wg3FoPGqjihyphenhyphen6e_D0nWEI8v0bEQ2HfKOT7FlWMZ4ELZhdQNhXGJ-deeOvPivEDUh2Q0ObGI_-pLBUXEIR6w9Ulo2kZ_MAOyFTkA1D3QqQAV0Lskk183xbb8s8p1RlERRhgGLZX/w377-h317/Xmas%20Mice%20Quilt%20%233%20copy.jpg" width="377" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dancing Christmas Mice: 45" x 45"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I did a lot of rearranging and was so glad to have all that leftover yellow print. That bottom row of 3 red diamonds was an afterthought which is much better than the plain yellow border I put on (which I promptly ripped off!)</p><p>Here she is as I assembled the parts in order to have NO y-seams - just some diagonal ones. The top half splits the center star, with those large side 30 degree triangles "squaring" things up. The bottom half was simpler and then I added that last row with the 3 diamonds (not shown below)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vgPyOSXQZfTm5fy5GkKGwqJKwFOjHXeihqRRlRoMnc1r9jUY-VcKgZZ7eW8-BaRh6QFJYIdFWAdzhd6KuoE8U8ZuxsuDjnjVABQrp1ZikdT0NwFNRMo9W-UIzTsW6A-Tbf2UPgu8SZNJynhgyiJvW1TPX4MwGybCg73cHE7S46g5MwM47ntoVnBuzRpp/s1050/Xmas%20Mice%20%233%20Assembly2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="1050" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vgPyOSXQZfTm5fy5GkKGwqJKwFOjHXeihqRRlRoMnc1r9jUY-VcKgZZ7eW8-BaRh6QFJYIdFWAdzhd6KuoE8U8ZuxsuDjnjVABQrp1ZikdT0NwFNRMo9W-UIzTsW6A-Tbf2UPgu8SZNJynhgyiJvW1TPX4MwGybCg73cHE7S46g5MwM47ntoVnBuzRpp/w379-h315/Xmas%20Mice%20%233%20Assembly2.jpg" width="379" /></a></div><br /><p>I had to go to the store and buy that puzzle print border and backing, but she's done and I quilted this on Monday.</p><p>So, there are my triplet quilts and if you count the blue and white one, I've got a set of quadruplets!</p></div></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-44058183676904199412023-12-04T00:00:00.040-05:002023-12-04T00:00:00.352-05:00Flat Iron<p>What? Is my iron flat? Is it still hot? What am I talking about?! Well - this vintage inspired quilt from 2000 which I made using some lovely reproduction 1930s prints.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR54kw4hhqcOJyBkuYBFMuC7TgcRR9wN_muTitWzA76wqtt3vAooObG-xqHcHkIkcnczeievayjhKFCJv-5yFf7SzWN3I3sYA8tbnGnZ6OogJgXrBBIcEtcw6sy-y_p0Xps2KEno9iSyPZcYDu2LlA2ewqJ1VDMuEMqfN4nM_WePIQxP6JvvJpgFz41Aef/s540/flat_iron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="540" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR54kw4hhqcOJyBkuYBFMuC7TgcRR9wN_muTitWzA76wqtt3vAooObG-xqHcHkIkcnczeievayjhKFCJv-5yFf7SzWN3I3sYA8tbnGnZ6OogJgXrBBIcEtcw6sy-y_p0Xps2KEno9iSyPZcYDu2LlA2ewqJ1VDMuEMqfN4nM_WePIQxP6JvvJpgFz41Aef/w427-h363/flat_iron.jpg" width="427" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1930s Flat Iron: 70" x 83"</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Just two sizes of triangles create this 10" x 11" block. I set it with a white/cream solid, squared up the sides and then added that appliquéd border. I plan on giving this to my dear daughter for Christmas. She loves all things 1930s and it has sat in my closet for too long. I know she will treasure (and use) it!</p><p>To me, this has the flavor of a Sugarloaf block. I've made several quilts using that vintage block. Here's one that is made with Christmas colors:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJw5RDAZ3-X3ulXiwKYoF-gqGiE5iVO-v4_nEa-z38jUIM7YRX7pNH1EDdWuNtIlTcnEz94aq1J5ML2KQp2An-sOuahCxLvNKDQRY6XEbwkqhkQd_giXKpCQUt25ndIDGz6gU40urHNkqYEgQnr4yrktvpwsuuv7eIPIuoRukRe707hKpm68KbMquOzGz2/s800/Magic%20Triangles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="800" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJw5RDAZ3-X3ulXiwKYoF-gqGiE5iVO-v4_nEa-z38jUIM7YRX7pNH1EDdWuNtIlTcnEz94aq1J5ML2KQp2An-sOuahCxLvNKDQRY6XEbwkqhkQd_giXKpCQUt25ndIDGz6gU40urHNkqYEgQnr4yrktvpwsuuv7eIPIuoRukRe707hKpm68KbMquOzGz2/w373-h306/Magic%20Triangles.jpg" width="373" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/822418552/magic-triangles-wall-or-table-runner">Magic Triangles</a> (Sugarloaf): 32" x 43"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I disguised the 6 blocks by putting them together two by two. Here's one of the 6 blocks.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIEdQvaN8RO8S2aF3Pac70HHoXPhg67cGHMnTvx93lPucTcg329DyqpEcglw2INX7Nsy2QEkhiKWwWn70g9YOJAm_Y8pVdWorYLvzIbhiFsh7YUoqPg1EJ1OBTibMDPErK2VHYigy-jLll6vHMgQo3lUKkQpqDOHNW_VrfFBW_8GunG09h6sh1ez30u4-/s1024/Sugarloaf%20Block.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIEdQvaN8RO8S2aF3Pac70HHoXPhg67cGHMnTvx93lPucTcg329DyqpEcglw2INX7Nsy2QEkhiKWwWn70g9YOJAm_Y8pVdWorYLvzIbhiFsh7YUoqPg1EJ1OBTibMDPErK2VHYigy-jLll6vHMgQo3lUKkQpqDOHNW_VrfFBW_8GunG09h6sh1ez30u4-/s320/Sugarloaf%20Block.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/822418552/magic-triangles-wall-or-table-runner">Magic Triangles</a> Block: 12" x 14"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I made a LOT of extra block parts and pulled open the box the other day. I was able to make not one, but TWO more quilts. I'll share those later this week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/822418552/magic-triangles-wall-or-table-runner">Magic Triangles listing</a> for this 8 page pdf pattern. It's a cinch to make using a standard 60 degree triangle ruler, but I also include paper templates for those who don't have one.<br /><br /></div>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109675933508722016.post-9216531148788237852023-11-19T00:00:00.005-05:002023-11-19T00:00:00.140-05:00Orphan Blocks to Quilts, Day 4<p>Here are a few more orphan blocks that shine in all their glory, center stage in fact. I've shared these before (and you can read more about them by clicking the links under the photos).</p><p>This was a 30 year old block that I used the Windham "Fantasy" collection to complete. Isn't this lovely?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gep3H36ENKeQlqDAxzPEnUtRzSBlJIaLRZwQo4KrhDLFvbJTAH2tFuhqByC_j9ANTgBjv7waFLxHyLnGgVLIdPTDb_FXTMQJ4vbNBLFOCMzty29oqXYgo6P3ot4f7DI5kjv4oiA3SnJ0/s1800/Fantasy+Flower+Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="1800" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Gep3H36ENKeQlqDAxzPEnUtRzSBlJIaLRZwQo4KrhDLFvbJTAH2tFuhqByC_j9ANTgBjv7waFLxHyLnGgVLIdPTDb_FXTMQJ4vbNBLFOCMzty29oqXYgo6P3ot4f7DI5kjv4oiA3SnJ0/w422-h380/Fantasy+Flower+Quilt.jpg" width="422" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/2020/09/another-orphan-block-placed-in-loving.html">Vintage Flower block</a> surrounded by 2" strips</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And then Fantasy decided they wanted to adopt another block. OK. I can do that, I said. This also was a vintage block that waited around for years.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBZ79FVP28KYKjyhJIiXqGF7zsIUxLoo8hQ_W7nDb4FkDPZF0xbow1V9kCiihFcpoMvhMQCKAD6Z24b1Xeo5rbL-sZ3ThHmjFcjMpOuFEH1PQOpB_30TUq0LXWjWuQSLnn9t4NMWDUCAh/s800/Fantasy+Spring+Basket+Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="800" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoBZ79FVP28KYKjyhJIiXqGF7zsIUxLoo8hQ_W7nDb4FkDPZF0xbow1V9kCiihFcpoMvhMQCKAD6Z24b1Xeo5rbL-sZ3ThHmjFcjMpOuFEH1PQOpB_30TUq0LXWjWuQSLnn9t4NMWDUCAh/w412-h381/Fantasy+Spring+Basket+Quilt.jpg" width="412" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First adoption - read about it <a href="https://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/2020/09/another-orphan-block-placed-in-loving.html">here</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And just one more. I made this appliqué elephant block several years ago. Nothing happened with it. Finally, he roared out and insisted that I put it into a quilt. What else could I do?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1Z6H9-Pw2_TJkWQHyRxKdnWY4SAVxKTnQVzegbLyEi17fCjLk41SroSo810EDqEv-kXpAf7MrOWHokHSavqVbxKy8QE1PfFxH5jySk1Hdw9-J_sapX-YSue9EVwWWBw-DoaPy7sXYvUL/s800/Minton+Elephant+Quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="800" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1Z6H9-Pw2_TJkWQHyRxKdnWY4SAVxKTnQVzegbLyEi17fCjLk41SroSo810EDqEv-kXpAf7MrOWHokHSavqVbxKy8QE1PfFxH5jySk1Hdw9-J_sapX-YSue9EVwWWBw-DoaPy7sXYvUL/w442-h409/Minton+Elephant+Quilt.jpg" width="442" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/777642056/minton-elephant-log-cabin-quilt?ref=shop_home_active_56">Minton Elephant</a>: 44" x 47"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Now, I hope I've inspired you to dig around in your orphan block pile and consider this very easy way to make them into simple quilts. I found a few others and one in particular has finally run out of her patience. She has been an orphan for 30+ years and insisted I find some fabrics to wrap around her. I promised I would.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxhNHWDpSXnK8HVNSGg3hCA0RaUqrTEzHAmW8B7lHXrUZ1cVZrsNcXmTYnZe0vCLoT9QyvsPFqXWJegYD511PTLQ3R_3cCyJ6ENuQLAw6FLq2ApDZSZUoC9LJIeUocSbViywXjYepwONp/s900/Orphan+Block.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="900" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxhNHWDpSXnK8HVNSGg3hCA0RaUqrTEzHAmW8B7lHXrUZ1cVZrsNcXmTYnZe0vCLoT9QyvsPFqXWJegYD511PTLQ3R_3cCyJ6ENuQLAw6FLq2ApDZSZUoC9LJIeUocSbViywXjYepwONp/w381-h345/Orphan+Block.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br /><p>Yes, she has a slight imperfection. Can you see that "6A" in the lower right side? Some kid in her class took a permanent marker and wrote on her leg! I've got a few ideas on how to cover that. I'll keep you posted! </p>Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095814206602619162noreply@blogger.com2