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    Old 03-01-2017, 05:52 AM
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    Default Big Block Quilt

    This was kind of an experiment.... I wanted to do one big blown up quilt block as a lap quilt. It came out rather huge for a lap, nearly 60x60".

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    close up of the train fabric
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    plain white muslin backing
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    Old 03-01-2017, 06:05 AM
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    I've wanted to do this too! Have seen a book about Big Blocks, but it seemed pretty limiting. You've done a great job.
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    Old 03-01-2017, 06:07 AM
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    I really like big single block quilts! Yours is wonderful, and the quilting compliments the piecing.
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    Old 03-01-2017, 06:18 AM
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    Experiment successful! Great way to use "why?" fabric and make it pop!
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    Old 03-01-2017, 06:24 AM
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    nicely done
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    Old 03-01-2017, 07:32 AM
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    You made good choices of fabrics, block and quilting. Good work.
    I have made a large number of big block quilts, but I usually either stretch the block, or add something to the top and bottom, If I don't want a square quilt. I gather you would have preferred something that was not square.
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    Old 03-01-2017, 08:54 AM
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    I like that idea, and your choices of fabric really accentuate the layered look of the block. Good job all around.
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    Old 03-01-2017, 10:32 AM
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    WOW this is huge, bet it worked up fast! Fast is fun and rewarding
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    Old 03-01-2017, 12:21 PM
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    Very nice.
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    Old 03-01-2017, 01:00 PM
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    looks great
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