Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Back to work! Back to work!

 
 
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These ladies aren't exactly Gru, but knowing they're hosting linky parties helps keep me motivated!
LOL
 
 
I had several questions about the Swoon quilt I'm working on right now.  I love the Swoon blocks I see all over the internet.  My obsession began in September of 2011.
Wow!  It's been almost two years since I started this quilt top.
 
 
I had a hard time choosing a color scheme and once again, let scraps be my choice.  Each center block is a fussy cut flower or group of flowers.  I had great ambitions of making three more blocks for a larger quilt.
~Sigh~
However, I decided to take the orange and purple blocks off and use the green, yellow, pink and blue ones for a lap quilt.  A WIP that will soon be finished and two blocks I can use for table quilts, wall hangings or pillows.
 
 
Here it is last week, spray basted.  I'm combining machine and hand quilting on it.
Loving the look!
 
I have a finish for the week too.
 
 
My first "Patchwork of the Crosses" aka "Lucy Boston" EPP (English Paper Piecing) block.
Ta Da!
 
A soccer mom project for sure!
 
 
(Baby Swoon...lol)
 
Don't forget to check out what everyone else is doing this week!  So much creativity, encouragement and inspiration!


 


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 


15 comments:

  1. I love your fabric choices it is adorable :)

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  2. Love your Swoon and the Patchwork of the Crosses EPP block is beautiful. Is there a pattern/templates availabe for it somewhere online?

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  3. Love your Swoon blocks. My best friend has that pattern and the fabric picked out for the quilt. Hope she starts soon!

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  4. your swoon blocks are really pretty! I love the scrappy look of them, rather than just two fabrics per block! really lovely!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  5. These are beautiful. Love your choice of fabrics!

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  6. Thanks for leaving the very first comment on my blog. I love your swoon quilt top... maybe I'll have to try making one out of the many, many hoarded Jelly Rolls in our sewing room.

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  7. I love the "Patchwork of the crosses"-block. Could you tell me where to find the pattern? I'm in need of a need playground with the minions project :)
    P.S. I love your blog, the colors you use are always beautiful and happy!

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  8. OM Goodness!!! I love your fabric choice for your swoon. I too, am working on a swoon, but yours is so much prettier! Your color choices are outstanding on all of your projects.

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  9. I adore your scrappy swoon quilt top. Have to share it on my facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/SewFreshQuilts
    Hope you don't mind! Looking forward to seeing your progress.

    Lorna:)
    http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com

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  10. You've got some beautiful blocks going!

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  11. Swooning over your Swoon blocks. You have made such fabulous fabric choices.

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  12. I LOVE your swoon quilt!!! I still have yet to start my swoon quilt! I love your scrappy version! sooo pretty!!!

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  13. Beautiful finish! We need to have your family over soon! Maybe after State Fair?

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  14. Just found your blog love your style just wondered if you've ever heard Inklingo for your Patchwork of the Crosses? no papers no whip stitches just lovely stitching. you can find information at Inklingo.com check it out!

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  15. Just found your blog love your style just wondered if you've ever heard Inklingo for your Patchwork of the Crosses? no papers no whip stitches just lovely stitching. you can find information at Inklingo.com check it out!

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