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    Old 07-21-2010, 01:16 PM
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    So, I joined the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild, and one of the members proposed a challenge block - that was "freeform". He gave us a small square of fabric with a sock monkey on it for a focus block, and a strip of white to go around it. After that, there were no restrictions, other than it must end up at 12.5" at the end.

    I was so scared! having only done the sort of quilting that involves a pattern and VERY precise cutting and sewing, this sort of terrified me.

    But I did some websearching, found a great tutorial for wonky blocks on Quilt Dad, and just dove in.

    Wow, is it ever liberating! I might love this a lot.

    Here's how it came out. I'm pretty pleased with the result and also that I was able to use up some scraps.
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    Old 07-21-2010, 01:19 PM
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    Looks like fun! I am so picky when it comes to everything lining up, this would be a very liberating thing for me to try also.
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    Old 07-21-2010, 01:22 PM
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    check out this awesome tutorial by Quilt Dad

    http://www.quiltdad.com/2009/09/quil...n-squares.html
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    Old 07-21-2010, 01:22 PM
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    Awww, it's adorable! I love that square fabric around the outside. :) Well done.
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    Old 07-21-2010, 01:29 PM
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    Certainly looks wonky to me!! :lol:
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    Old 07-21-2010, 02:07 PM
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    Your block is fun! The quiltdad site looks great! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 07-21-2010, 02:26 PM
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    LOL .. It looks like the monkey is hanging on because the block is crooked! I am happy you found a cool block that went together quick. It came out cute too!
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    That is really cute. Love the whole block!
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    Old 07-21-2010, 02:30 PM
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    Your block looks great! I might have to try that, then I wouldn't have to worry about the strips being straight LOL. Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 07-21-2010, 02:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
    LOL .. It looks like the monkey is hanging on because the block is crooked! I am happy you found a cool block that went together quick. It came out cute too!
    tee hee! You're right about the monkey, I hadn't noticed that!
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