Quilts # 4 & 5 - a One Block Wonder and a 9-patch
04-18-2012, 08:51 AM
#62
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Obw
I made this One Block Wonder just to see if I'd enjoy the process. I wasn't convinced so I dug through my Mom's stash and found what I considered to be not pretty fabric (It wasn't bad but what would you ever use it for in its original state).
I loved loved loved the process. I already have 2 more pieces of fabric I've bought to make my next OBW's. That was quilt #4.
Quilt #5 is from the book, Radiant Sunshine and Shadows - I named it West Tx Sunset. This is the one I initially had some fullness on - ripped out about 5 rows, re-squared my blocks, sewed em back together, my first mitered corners and LOVED how that worked out :-) Each completed block is about 2-1/2".... I love the way this quilt looks - it certainly has several flaws in it. I won't be making another with pieces this small for a while! LAQ'd by my mom - the back is in orange thread on the white on white backing... pretty cool if I have to say so myself :-)
Thanks all for looking.
I loved loved loved the process. I already have 2 more pieces of fabric I've bought to make my next OBW's. That was quilt #4.
Quilt #5 is from the book, Radiant Sunshine and Shadows - I named it West Tx Sunset. This is the one I initially had some fullness on - ripped out about 5 rows, re-squared my blocks, sewed em back together, my first mitered corners and LOVED how that worked out :-) Each completed block is about 2-1/2".... I love the way this quilt looks - it certainly has several flaws in it. I won't be making another with pieces this small for a while! LAQ'd by my mom - the back is in orange thread on the white on white backing... pretty cool if I have to say so myself :-)
Thanks all for looking.
now I am for sure. What a difference it makes. WOW WOW is all I can say. Wonderful work.
04-18-2012, 03:05 PM
#65
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Fantastic. I love these quilts and what they can do for a piece of fabric which is, as you said, "what would you use it for in it's original state. It's unbelievable how they turn out. I don't think I'd have been brave enough to tackle something like this for my 4th quilt. Congratulations. Is your mum also quilter?
Just received my book One-block Wonders by Maxine Rosenthal in yesterdays post. I already have my fabric. Just have a couple of other quilts to finish first.
Just received my book One-block Wonders by Maxine Rosenthal in yesterdays post. I already have my fabric. Just have a couple of other quilts to finish first.
04-18-2012, 05:33 PM
#66
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Location: Duluth MN
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I love your one block wonder quilt. It's amazing how you can get such a beautiful quilt from a gaudy fabric. I'm looking forward to making one eventually. And your 2nd quilt is amazing!!!! Such beautiful effect from the small squares. The colors are terrific. Thanks for sharing them.
04-18-2012, 08:08 PM
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Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
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I love your OBW. You are hooked now. Every time you go in a fabric shop, you'll be hunting for more of those right prints. I'm glad you've joined the rest of us OBW addicts. I'm just finishing one too. I also like the colors of your other quilt -Yummm!
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