Will I finish all the blocks tonight-NOT

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06-21-2011, 03:05 AM

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blueangel

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Neat

06-21-2011, 04:02 AM

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MamaBear61

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Very unique, stick with it, because it will be beautiful.

06-21-2011, 04:02 AM

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PaperPrincess

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Love it! I agree with the folks who suggested doing a few a day.
I'm going to try this today! I think I'm going to start with a fat quarter, add the strips, then recut into smaller blocks. Is this how you do it?

06-21-2011, 04:05 AM

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I have a pattern saved out of an older magazine. It was called pick-up sticks. It is on my to do list.
Love your color choice for background and I don't normally like gray.

06-21-2011, 04:46 AM

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QuiltnNan

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great project.

06-21-2011, 05:54 AM

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hudgoddess

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Princess, I'm starting with 12" squares and cutting the strips in then squaring down to 11". I'm using 3/4" strips. If I were starting it today, I might sew mini tubes and appliqué them!
Also, the idea of doing school colors is a little limiting. I added black and white to the teal and purple but wishi had more colors!

06-21-2011, 06:27 AM

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Twisted Quilter

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Wow, I don't think I would have the patience for this one.

Good luck, and be sure to post pictures when your finished. :thumbup:

06-21-2011, 07:05 AM

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mtnative

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I usually like more traditional but I really like this one a lot.

06-21-2011, 07:06 AM

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I like it!

06-21-2011, 07:17 AM

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jetnica

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oh! are your school colors purple and teal?

The first school I taught at in Orlando, FL had school colors of purple and teal - and I swear as soon as I changed jobs that combo became trendy!!