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Old 01-28-2013, 02:57 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words. I have to admit I didn't use a pattern. There probably is one, but I didn't bother.

It started with a special ruler by Creative Grids (Curves for Squares) and a sample for a class at a local quilt shop. The ruler has gentle curves and can be used with 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 inch squares.

Make a small pile of 4 or 5 squares, line up the edges with the lines on the ruler and slice from corner to corner. Move the top fabric on one side to the bottom and sew them back together. Since the curves are gentle, you don't need to pin. They won't be square at this point, but we'll fix that later. Once you have a pile of finished blocks, square them up. Put them up on your design wall and rearrange until you're happy with the results.

The sample at the LQS had the blocks in a "trip around the world" arrangement, but I wanted something a little different. I've been into asymmetrical designs lately.

Thanks again.
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Old 01-28-2013, 05:08 PM
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It is beautiful, love your fabric!
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Old 01-28-2013, 05:14 PM
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oh i love this! i love the lines of it and the way it flows. good job!
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Old 01-29-2013, 06:35 AM
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Lovely quilt and I love your cool quilting.
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Old 01-29-2013, 06:42 AM
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your technique!
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Old 01-29-2013, 06:44 AM
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Very pretty. I love the curves, too.
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Old 01-29-2013, 07:32 AM
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that is really neat~
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Old 01-29-2013, 08:09 AM
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Fab-ul-ous!
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Old 01-29-2013, 08:38 AM
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Batiks are so beautiful. Your quilting is such a compliment to this quilt.
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BEAUTIFUL !!! I like trips around the world, but your design is much more interesting.
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