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Old 06-06-2014, 08:34 AM
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I picked up some blocks on the free table at guild. The blocks were well made, of coordinating fabrics, but they just didn't have much pizazz (which may have been why they were on the free table). Putting them together made for a very dull looking quilt - until I discovered a yard of bright orange flannel in my stash. Suddenly the blocks came to life. I then found some bright yellow flannel in my stash for the back, and added some more blocks from the free table. The quilt will be donated back to the guild where I got the blocks.
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Old 06-06-2014, 08:37 AM
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Beautiful! You did a great job with the 'dull' blocks!
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Old 06-06-2014, 08:43 AM
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Really turned out great.
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Old 06-06-2014, 09:01 AM
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Orange is not one of my "go to" colors, but in this case you may have me re-thinking my color choices to include more orange.
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You get an A++++++++++++ for saving those block and making them into a really nice quilt. You really did them proud.
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very nicely done.. someone will treasure it
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Old 06-06-2014, 09:39 AM
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awesome quilt! What a spectacular save .....
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That certainly did the trick - great job
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I love it. I am a total orange person & I think it is beautiful. Good job saving those dull blocks? I like the blocks as well.
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That looks great! Really cheerful quilt.
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