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Monday, August 1, 2011

Moving right along

I have finished 8 of the 12 blocks for the Summer Sampler Series.  This has been a great challenge for me.  I am having to work differently than I usually do when creating a quilt.  I usually cut cut cut until I have an entire top cut out and then I sew and sew until it is complete.  Since we are given a block on 3 days of the week I have to cut a little, then sew a little.  It's working out fine though.

This is my block #5 called the Star.


Here's block #6, the Arkansas Traveler.


Block #7, the Six Pointed String Quilt.  I was afraid to trim this one down to 12.5" because I think it's jacked up.  It's not exactly square if you know what I mean, so I decided to leave it a little wider until the end of the series when I get ready to sew all the squares together.  This block was really fun for me to make.  I loved just grabbing some strips and sewing them together and see what I ended up with.  If my block is too jacked up to use I definitely won't mind making another one.


Block #8, called Lucky Pieces.  I just love the aqua and plum combination in this block.



Now I have to start thinking about what I will do to enlarge this quilt a little.  I think I'm going to make some extra squares and add to it along with added some sashing and corner stones.  We'll see though.

8 comments:

  1. These blocks look aMAZing!!! Perfect!!!!!

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  2. Your blocks are fantastic! I'm a tad behind & can't wait to get back to them!!

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  3. I think my favorites are 8 and 5. Oh my, did you use white? Not white! Just kidding (you know what I'm talking about!).

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  4. Your points are killing me, SO perfect! I really wish I had started this series, your blocks might be the push I need to try it out.

    My fave is definitely the star. I love the way the stripes made a hexie. Can't wait to see the finished quilt, and it better be in person! ;)
    Lindsey

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  5. What fun blocks! Just stopped by from Quilting Bloggers to enjoy your blog while trying to beat the heat. You're quilts are great--l like your use of color. Happy quilting!
    best, nadia

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  6. Your blocks are fabulous! I love that you are using all solids!

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  7. These blocks look great, I love the color story! =)

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