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Friday, May 9, 2008

Progress

I managed to make four more blocks today in between a doctor appointment and running some errands. I wanted to make enough blocks so I could start playing with settings. The barn raising setting required that I make some three-quarter triangle squares for the sashing cornerstones where there is a bend in the light-dark pattern. Once I figured out that was what was needed it was pretty easy to make the required parts. I think I'm going to really like this arrangement - no surprise, as this has always been one of my favorite log cabin arrangements also. Hopefully I can make a few more blocks this evening. The Mariners are playing so badly that it sure isn't worthwhile sitting in front of the TV. I can listen to them lose on the radio just fine.

26 comments:

  1. Yum! This is now my favourite of your quilts Patti! I too love the barn raising pattern and I think it sets of the drama of the blocks really well. They look like wonderful summer raspberries dusted with icing sugar! I like the 3/4 triangle square - I've never made one before, I'll have to hunt out a pattern and use them in my castle medallion. You are such a quilting speed demon - in the words of Mr. Incredible - "you must have been booking it!" to get all this done :-)

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  2. Hi Patti; I love your choice of pattern and layout for your red and whites. My stitch group exchanged r&w fq's at Christmas last year, so I've kept my eye out for neat designs. Your's is WONDERFUL!! Red toile is my absolute favorite fabric, and I see it was used in one of your first blocks.
    Thanks for the eye candy!
    Donna

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  3. patti, these blocks look great!
    wow you have made so many already.
    Glad to see your inspired again!
    keep going!
    Kathie

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  4. Love your red and white blocks! I see some fabrics that I own:) Looks fabulous!

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  5. Red and white quilts are my very favorite! And this one is wonderful - I love the barn raising pattern and it really shows off your stars. I've started collecting red and white fabrics - found a fun polka dot today. :)

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  6. This quilt is going to be super! I love two color quilts and especially with the red & white.

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  7. liking the red and white.......very effective

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  8. Patti
    this also is my favourite of your quilts so far! its a ripper! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!


    Lissa
    Australia

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  9. Lovely arrangement on these! It does look very complicated doesn't it!

    Where do you put your signature code in the HTML page? I figured out how to make a signature but I can't get it onto my blog...

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  10. This just gets better and better!

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  11. Wow Patti! This is great. Love the setting!

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  12. Wow that is gorgeous! I have a red and white quilt on my list of things to make for myself. Can't wait to get to it!

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  13. I can see why you fell in love with this block. It is going to be stunning .... but then red is my fav colour, so I may be biased!! Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  14. Now that's what I'm talking about! That is stunning!

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  15. Catching up on my blogreading today: my, you've been a busy girl!
    LOVE the stars in the barnraising setting and LOVE the red/white colour choise!! Bookmarked the posts (thanks for the tutorial) and added them in my yeswanttomake file. A truly gorgeous quilt!

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  16. This is going to be a stunning quilt -- can't wait to see it finished!

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  17. Hey.... good news. My Padres are heading up north next weekend. They've been easy pickings this year so the Ms have a good chance to pick up some Ws.

    Your 2 color quilt blocks are stunning. I can't wait to see the finished top.

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  18. Patti, your blocks look fantastic!

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  19. 19 other bloggers have gotten to you first, but I'll repeat -- this quilt is just stunning!

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  20. Oh, I love that! It looks wonderful!

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  21. Wow are you quick. Those blocks look awesome! I haven't even 100% decided on my fabrics.

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  22. Ditto to all the above. i LOVE this quilt.

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  23. I'm very jealous, I haven't got my fabric yet for the 2-colour challenge, never mind made any blocks up yet!

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  24. I don't stop by often but when I do there is always something pretty to see adn this time your new Red/White quilt is STUNNING!!! It should be on a cover of a magazine this summer!!!

    What a great way to use up your four year collection! It's hard for me to find "real" reds where I live. I think this is the perfect pattern for your special fabrics!!!

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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