Monday, July 12, 2010

Quilt Along Blocks Week 4

Two more blocks are ready for this week in Amy's Quilt Along. I had a hard time putting the mosaic block together. It is all half square triangles! I knew when I started it they wouldn't all line up. I was right! I think various factors add up to them not lining up like low quality fabric, no starch, not enough pins, and crooked cuts. I really need a better, bigger ruler for cutting but I simply can't afford it right now. Why must quilting be such an expensive hobby? Sigh.
I enjoyed the log cabin block. I had done those before and I like the clean lines of it. I think I'm just more of a square and rectangle kind of gal.
My two new blocks:
All my blocks together:

16 comments:

  1. Your blocks are just so lovely. They remind me of being in the country, my favorite place. I cannot wait to see your finished quilt!

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  2. Your new blocks look amazing! I love my big ruler, couldn't go on without it :)

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  3. I just love the soft colors of your quilt! It's looking good!

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  4. lovely blocks, you did a great job. Check out some church rummage sales for quilting supplies, i got a couple of rulers for my collection at some of the sales for only a couple of dollars each! well worth it!

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  5. very very nice ! If you have a joanne fabric store nearby , watch their ads . They do have quilting stuff 50% off sales AND if you get on their email or regular mailing list , they send you 50% off coupon on a regular priced item . That is how I have gotten things, or garage sales !

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  6. oh , and your triangles look fine ! I haven't done mine yet ....

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  7. I love your blocks the colors are so calming. I'm having the same problems as you but this quilt along is really helping me improve.

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  8. You are so fast making these blocks. They look great. I can't even tell the mosaic on gave you problems.

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  9. Your blocks are gorgeous and the quilt is looking good...

    hugz

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  10. Wish I had the color sense you do! I'll catch up with ya'll hopefully this week or next!

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  11. Thanks everyone! I needed to hear some encouragement after this week's blocks! I don't have a JoAnn's nearby. I just have Hobby Lobby and Hancock's Fabrics. I'll just have to wait for a sale to get me a big ruler.

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  12. Your blocks look great! I think the mosaic looks good!

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  13. I think the mosaic looks GREAT!!! HST are hard for me too, my inability to sew straight hinders their progress. Keep on truckin' and practicing!!

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  14. Your blocks look cool. Love your fabric choices.

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  15. Both of your blocks look great! I had a hard time with the mosaic block too. I guess practice makes perfect!

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  16. Wonderful blocks. Your quilt top is going to look great when you are done.

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