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Monday, April 30, 2012

Finished and Done

 I auditioned two different corners: the scrappy look and the more solid look.
 I chose the more solid look.
I love the way things turned out. The whole process of digging out locating the ruler, sewing up the scrappy strips, drafting the edge pieces and auditioning fabrics to make the connection to each block.
It reminds me of my grandma's quilts.
Final measurement 56 1/2 inches square and I don't think I'll be bordering the quilt..... LOL
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14 comments:

  1. Cheryl WillisApril 30, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    very interesting--I have enjoyed watching your progress, I agree with your choice. The solids in the corners give it a uniformed look. I would add a small red (ish) border and piano keys- but then I am all about adding more work for others- lol

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  2. RosaApril 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Can´t wait to see your progress.It`s fantastic!

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  3. Sujata ShahApril 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    That looks stunning! I love it!

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  4. Nifty QuiltsApril 30, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Love it!!!

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  5. RhondaApril 30, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Cheryl.... you are too funny...... if you only knew how much I don't like piano keys... it's an inside joke with some of my girlfriends.... every time each of us made a quilt, the rest would say, "It needs piano keys for the border!" But I will really consider your suggestion and who knows, I just might get to use up more of those scraps.
    I really do appreciate the advice... SMILES!!

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  6. BrendaApril 30, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    It's great. I like the scrappiness and the greys in the corners.

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  7. Carol E.April 30, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful! I love it! (sent you a packet of 4 string blocks today)

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  8. Cheryl WillisApril 30, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    lol- I have a love hate relationship with piano keys, I love it when I can use up the rest of a controlled scrappy materials, hate it when I have to strip cut to make the sets-
    I don't like them on everything but do like a good key border on a scrappy quilt, it lets me see more of the fabrics.

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  9. Lori R.May 1, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Yes, your plainer corners are a good choice. That way they don't take attention away from the circular effect of the stars.

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  10. QuiltdivajulieMay 1, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    This is WONDERFUL . . . I, too, can see a scrappy border (perhaps string pieced four patches rather than p. keys).

    But, you are the one to do the deciding/stitching. I'm just here to enjoy the results!

    Congrats on this flimsy!!!

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  11. Magpie SueMay 1, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations! Well done for hanging in there and getting it completed! It's terrific!

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  12. Tonya RicucciMay 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    really lovely - congrats.

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  13. Michelle in SaskatoonMay 3, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I love this quilt.

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  14. LindaMay 15, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I really really like this!!

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