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Beth-Anne Bousquet 05-14-2009 02:41 PM

I am also working on a kaleidoscope quilt using that book, mine is a pale yellow ,blue and green floral . But I do think that yours looks great! :) Mine isn't nearly close to done. :cry:

Mousie 05-15-2009 11:04 AM

it's very pretty, and all I can suggest for borders, is what I do...audition different fabrics. I like the idea of using solids or tonals, pulled from the center, so it won't be so busy.
Yes, ordering online can have it's drawbacks. I just bought two videos that don't work at all.
Contacting the suppliers is a very good idea. I applaud your quilt, and your perserverance to forge ahead. I'd like to eventually do one, but I like learning from other ppl, like this first. I do read book instructions etc., but straight from horse's mouth is invaluable...not that your a horse, K, lol! hmmm, let me see your teeth :wink:

Mousie 05-15-2009 11:14 AM

wow, k. love what you did with border, and the closeups of corner blocks are yummy. yes, I do think your right, a larger print, would show up better from a distance, but what a great job you did on this, for a first time try! your firsts are like my...down the roads, lol!
I like your doggie fabric. Can't wait to see what you do with that. :D

JoanneS 05-15-2009 03:58 PM

I absolutelly agree with QNC - I learn a lot from everybody here! And I think you all help me avod a few mistakes. HHM, I make enough, so avoiding a few is GREAT!

Mousie 05-15-2009 04:46 PM


Originally Posted by JoanneS
I absolutelly agree with QNC - I learn a lot from everybody here! And I think you all help me avod a few mistakes. HHM, I make enough, so avoiding a few is GREAT!

Joanne, it's like driving this quilting buggy, and we get to dodge the potholes, and we're not even drinking! nope, officer, just meandering a little...ain't been swilling the stipple juice. :wink:

hot grandma 05-15-2009 05:01 PM

Love your quilt, i would put a narrow border, maybe 1 or 1 1/2 inch of a contrasting fabric to stop the eye and then the main fabric. sorry, i am not good at how to quilt. am workig on this however.

Janstar 05-15-2009 07:07 PM

Love how you finished your OBW K! It's always fun to show everyone the fabric you started with, they can't believe it usually! I took a class for my first one, hands on works better for me. They are quite addicting. Can't wait to see the doggy fabric quilt!!!!!!!!!

wraez 05-16-2009 08:46 AM

Looks very very nice.

I just got the One Block Wonders Encore book at the library yesterday. It has some interesting new ideas. Maybe I am closer to attempting the technique.

warm quilt hugs, sue

k3n 05-16-2009 09:42 AM


Originally Posted by Janstar
Love how you finished your OBW K! It's always fun to show everyone the fabric you started with, they can't believe it usually! I took a class for my first one, hands on works better for me. They are quite addicting. Can't wait to see the doggy fabric quilt!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully you won't have to wait TOO long, Jan!

K x

k3n 05-16-2009 09:43 AM


Originally Posted by wraez
Looks very very nice.

I just got the One Block Wonders Encore book at the library yesterday. It has some interesting new ideas. Maybe I am closer to attempting the technique.

warm quilt hugs, sue

Go for it, Sue - you can do it! Get yourself some great fabric and a 60 deg triangle and away you go! :D

K x


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