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Monday, January 26, 2015

Variety is essential

I am the type of quilter who gets bored sewing the exact same project until completion so I needed a break from the 25-patch quilt. Unfortunately I didn't bring much fabric with me nor many projects. 
So being with the scrap quilter Queen of the world, I didn't have to look far for ideas for something to break up the monotony. Not only that but Bonnie has a great assortment of scraps to play with, of course!
She had made this block recently  for Quiltmaker (July/August 2012 issue) and it was sitting on the design wall, tempting me!

So I  decided to make my own sample block:
I did bring a bunch of reds so I was able to throw together these darling 9-patch blocks which will finish at 3". 
However I didn't bring any golds so I hunted in Bonnie's scraps and found a yellow:


On point, sisters next to each other:

Block measures 8" finished; the yellow/blue unit finished at 2x3; 9 patches are 3"

This was the view this morning from the front porch:

Back to the 25-patches

8 comments:

  1. Oh cute blocks--nice save from boredom?? Huh--I like to sew the same block until it's finished...everyone has their own way, lol...hugs, Julierose

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  2. Love the block. Isn't it grand to have buddies to quilt with and SHARE with. Have fun!

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  3. I like that block. Will you keep making these and do a full quilt with them someday? : )
    What a lovely morning view!

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  4. Like that block ... a lot!! Love your colors as well ;-) Hard to beat that view ... glad you are all enjoying yourselves! Linda

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  5. What a fun block to take a break from making the 25 patches. Yes, BOnnie will never run out of any shade of Yellow, I believe. She loves her Cheddar.

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  6. I love your 25 patches in progress. The blocks you made are so cute. I have to remember that block, would make a great QOV.

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  7. love that block. delighted you had fun.

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  8. love that block. delighted you had fun.

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