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Monday, March 21, 2011

Design Wall Monday - March 21, 2011

Last week was Spring Break for Kiddo, so we took some time off and spent the week running around Hot Springs, AR.  I did spend some time working on a hand work project, the Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks, but didn't make a lot of progress.  We really did do a lot of running.   

So what's up on the design wall?  Pretty much what was up last week, the 2008 Brown Bag BOM.  I did make some progress on cutting and sewing the framing strips.  Only 4 blocks left to frame, then I can sew the rows together and add the borders.


Some time was also spent on making a test block for a new project I'm hoping to start later this week. 


The fabrics used in this block were all scraps, the actual quilt is going to use Asian themed prints.  This quilt has been in the design phase for about 2 years, I couldn't come up with something that used the focus fabric well.  Now that the final design has been worked up in EQ, I'm  hoping to finish this project in time to give it to my niece for Christmas.

That's it for me this week.  What's up on your design wall?  Check out Judy's Patchwork Times to see how others celebrated National Quilting Day. 
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12 comments:

  1. amyMarch 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Nice job! I like the colors in your brown bag quilt.

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  2. BonnieMarch 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Like your new block -- it looks a little like japanese lanterns so will go well with the oriental fabrics.

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  3. MargMarch 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Like your blocks in the brown bag quilt.
    Your test block is looking really great.

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  4. Vicki H.March 21, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    The blocks on the wall are so pretty and the quilt is going to be lovely.

    The test block is great and I think asian fabrics will make it just sparkle!

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  5. KateMarch 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    The Brown Bag looks great! I love the colors. Can't wait to see how the other quilt goes. :)

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  6. Quilter KathyMarch 21, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Love your sashing design for the pink & green blocks! You're so close to finishing the top :)

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  7. ChrisMarch 21, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I like the little four patches as the cornerstones. It looks great.

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  8. Gari in ALMarch 21, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    For someone who was on vacation, you seem to have gotten a lot done. I really like your new block.

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  9. MartiMarch 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I really like the way you've done the sashing strips on your Brown Bag quilt. Can't wait to see more of your new quilt.

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  10. AnnieOMarch 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Sweet colors in the Brown Bag BOM! I like the new quilt bunches!

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  11. ShayMarch 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I did my first ever test block over the weekend...I must be getting sensible in my old age..

    Cant wait to see those Asian Fabrics.

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  12. Alycia~QuiltygirlMarch 21, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Nice job - I like your sample block!

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