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Monday, January 16, 2012

Design Wall Monday - January 16th

It's Monday already?  Last week was really busy, hopefully things will slow down some this week.  The volleyball tournament was over in the early afternoon yesterday, so there was time for some laundry and some sewing. 

So what's up on the design wall?  Block 7 from the Fat Quarter Stars Quilt along. 




It's not perfect, but it's done!  I'm not a big fan of sewing with templates.  Thankfully the directions were pretty clear and the block went together pretty smoothly.  I had hoped to get to block 8 but that didn't happen.  All that's up on the design wall is the first 7 FQS blocks. 


The red, black and white color scheme is one I've never worked with before.  It certainly makes for bold blocks. 

That's if for my design wall.  I'm hoping to make some progress on both the Scrappy Stars and the McCall's Mystery quilt this week, in addition to completing blocks 8 and 9 of the FQS.  Probably won't get to all of that this week, but it should be a more productive week than last week was. 

Have a great week.  Check out Patchwork Times for more inspiration. 
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25 comments:

  1. LynneJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    That is a lovely block; and the red, black and white colour scheme certainly makes them pop!

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  2. Sue DaurioJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Wow that's a gorgeous block! I think it looks perfect. Look at that red stripe right up the middle of the outer most points. Looks fabulous.

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  3. SheliaJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Your block is great! I agree the colors are WOW! but I think it will be a beautiful quilt.

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  4. NannJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Perfect piecing! I like the entire sampler, too.

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  5. scraphappyJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Great block collection so far. That last one does look tricky. Getting all those inset angles right must have a bear.

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  6. Denise :)January 16, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    These blocks look great -- and I really like how you put block seven together -- so cool!! :)

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  7. Quilter KathyJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Great star blocks...very dramatic!

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  8. BarbaraJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    That ia.a perfect star. I'm with you on the templates. Black, red, and white is my favorite color combination, and I love your fabrics.

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  9. TeaquiltsJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    I love your black, white and red blocks; reminds me that I have some blocks from a class I taught that I need to do something with.

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  10. BonnieJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    You've done a terrific job on picking fabric for this star. The whole thing pops and says, I know what I'm doing with these fabrics. Excellent job.

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  11. SpinningStarJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Great blocks and I like the color combo.

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  12. mtnquiltrJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    It's a gorgeous block, and I love your colour choices. The blocks look great against that wonderful background!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    This is such a pretty block...the black and red is stunning! Have a great week! Hugs

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  14. marcellaJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Your star blocks are looking great! Best of luck finding enough time to sew.

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  15. ChrisJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Really nice block. You make me want to jump in the FQS thing. Your fabrics are great. It think the quilt will be smashing.

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  16. MelindaJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    They are bold colors but they do work nicely. The blocks are going to look great together.

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  17. The Twilight Quilters CovenJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Awesome block!

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  18. bingo~bonnieJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    while it is a very nice block, it's your fabric choice that makes it very STRIKING! :) love it!!

    Have a great week!
    Love from Indiana! -bonnie

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  19. Vicki H.January 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Looks wonderful! I am not a fan of sewing with templates either. I love this collection of blocks and it is very striking.

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  20. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Wonderful block! I don't care for templates anymore.....used to do too many of those. Great colors!

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  21. VivianJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I love how your blocks are coming out. I am behind on one or two of those blocks also. I guess I need to choose a night this week to get caught up.

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  22. Alycia~QuiltygirlJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Those are great blocks. The one you just finished looks very tricky!!

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  23. swoozeJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Love your blocks!

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  24. MartiJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    I think it turned out wonderfully. It's so precise and perfect! I like the colors too; it makes a striking block.

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  25. ShayJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I really do love those blocks and I think they look AMAZING!

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