KATHY'S FANCY STITCHING NEWS



Postings and ponderings of a quilting and knitting addict!





Thursday, February 9, 2012

MY QUILTY FRIENDS

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That is the name of this quilt, a signature block challenge.  Use 17- 2” signature blocks and make something from them.  Blocks were made by members of the Sew Crafty Quilters from Many, LA.   I used the blocks for the centers of larger blocks, to make a quilt that is about 32” square.  (You can click on photos and get a better view of the details.)

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Zoe, the quilt model, assisted me in taking photos.  The wind was blowing non-stop, so please overlook the weird angle on the quilt!  She was a big help.  (NOT!!)

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The colors are very washed out in the photos.  The colored fabric is a very bright hand-painted fabric that I did. 

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Machine quilting with brightly variegated thread shows well in the black areas.

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Seventeen blocks… odd number of blocks to work into a quilt!  I used 16 on the front and made my block into the label for the quilt.  The yellow/orange/ red fabric on the back is something I dyed in a class several years ago.

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This quilt is currently hanging in the quilt show at Rebel State Park, Marthaville, LA.  The show will hang for the month of February.  They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5.  Ya’ll come!

I will be giving 2 quilting talks/lessons on Saturday, February 25th starting at 10:00AM.  Please come if you can!

KAT

2 comments:

  1. What a great way to use the signature blocks to make an attractive quilt.

    I sure wish I could see it on display and attend your quilting lesson(s).

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  2. uh oh. I feel a batch of cookies coming on! Maybe tomorrow!

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