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Now I’m Happy
I am so pleased with my modification of the Sweet Escapes log cabin block! I have an idea regarding the color layout of the blocks too, that is different. My center star will be red as shown, and I will have radiating blue stars in the four corners. I decided not to be so random…
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Log Cabin Block All Figured Out
This log cabin block has undergone quite a metamorphosis from the original block in the Sweet Escapes sew along pattern. This is my test block, which I rejected for two reasons. One, it came out wonky. Operator error, but I wasn't confident it wouldn't happen again. I like to trim my blocks down with a…
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Killing Time with New Projects and Tools
While I wait patiently (not) for my extra materials for the Sweet Escape project, I have been passing the time by playing with some new projects and tools. Some time ago I purchased a Creative Grids ruler called the Curvy Log Cabin Tool. I got the six inch size, but it comes in 4 inch…
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Just Playing Around
These little Sweet Clover blocks turned out to be just what the doctor ordered to give me a shot of Spring. I made ten blocks and turned them into a table runner, which I plan to send out to be quilted as soon as possible. I can see it with some sage green candles and…
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Shop at Home
Since I am desperate for a touch of Spring, I've been in a mood to make some small quilts in a lighter color palette. My favorite dark reds, golds and browns seem so heavy right now when my soul is craving lighter more delicate tones. Pale green in particular. I recently rediscovered a tub of…
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Comparing Pineapple Rulers
I've spent several days comparing two pineapple rulers. One, the Creative Grids Pineapple Ruler, I have used before and really liked. It recently came to my attention that Bloc Loc makes a Pineapple Ruler as well, and on impulse I ordered one. I'll give you my opinions in this post, which is very photo heavy.…
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Crosshatch Quilt
I have launched myself into making the block units for the American Pie quilt, which I have decided to call Crosshatch. The photo above shows what the quilt will look like when finished, only of course I chose Jo Morton fabrics in autumnal colors for this version. I have actually made this quilt once before,…
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New Project-American Pie
Aren't these fabrics perfect? Perfect for me anyway. I've been talking about the new project I have had in mind to get started on, and finally have something to show for it. I've made a couple of test blocks and am excited to get going on the project. The pattern is American Pie by Miss…
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Something New
As you know, if you regularly read this blog, I have been itching to start a new project. Now that I have nearly finished a long running string quilt project, I am ready to move on. I have something all cut out and ready to dive into, but as often happens, I got sidetracked. It…
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Happy Dance
I am doing a happy dance here, because as you can see, I have finished all the string blocks for my Signs of String quilt. This week I will add the setting triangles and get these rows together for a finish. Those red blocks took awhile, I tell you. I am glad I took on…