CHECK THIS OUT ....... won't even count the hours
05-31-2011, 06:51 PM
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While I love the purple and black just because purple is my fav color, I REALLY LOVE the multi-colored Birthday quilt....you're right, it's amazing how things change with different fabric!!! They are both beautiful!!!
05-31-2011, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubblegum0077
This is what I've been working on this weekend. It was started back in May when half the blocks were assembled. Life threw me a curve, and now I've decided this has to get done sooner than later.
Finished 40 blocks and assembled it as you see here in the pic from Friday till now. Is this looking like a bargello of some sort? Had to label each row to make sure it was sewn in the right order. Sounds familar? Well, it was a pleasure to make because I have a wonderful friendship with Debbie and I thought this would be a perfect gift for her birthday.
This is the same pattern I made for my daughter only hers is purple and black. I've attached photos to show how color can make all the difference of ANY pattern.
And there are 1280 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares in Debbie's quilt.
What do you think so far?
Finished 40 blocks and assembled it as you see here in the pic from Friday till now. Is this looking like a bargello of some sort? Had to label each row to make sure it was sewn in the right order. Sounds familar? Well, it was a pleasure to make because I have a wonderful friendship with Debbie and I thought this would be a perfect gift for her birthday.
This is the same pattern I made for my daughter only hers is purple and black. I've attached photos to show how color can make all the difference of ANY pattern.
And there are 1280 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares in Debbie's quilt.
What do you think so far?
Make ten 16 patch blocks using each of the primary colors and a black. You will end up with 10 rows with 10 blocks.
I used a pre-packaged fabric from JoAnns and it had 10 colors; hense the amount of primary colors.
When laying out the rows use one of each color side by side.
Take the next row and move the first block to the end of the row.
Take the next row and move the first and second block to the end of the row.
Repeat this for each row; then you come up with the same pattern as mine.
Looks harder than it is. When sewing the rows together use a piece of paper to mark row 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
Trust me you will need to mark the rows. If you mess up the pattern will be thrown off.
Add borders as desired.
05-31-2011, 09:54 PM
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i hate to sound like the quilt police, but you matched every corner--i checked--WOW! they are both beautiful. i don't think i've mentioned that my birthday is in may, and i graciously accept late presents...hint,hint (LOL) seriously! what beautiful labors of love!
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