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lovely designs: a new project.
1.27.2010
Lately I've been coming across a lot of quilt patterns that I really want to try. Granted, I've never sewn a quilt in my life, but why not start now? I came across this cathedral window quilt tutorial last week and loved the design so much I just had to try it. Bonus that it doesn't require quilting the entire thing at the end, because I don't know how to make the pretty patterns that free form quilters make on their quilts. Not so much of a bonus-- it took me a good four hours to make these four blocks and put them together (after a practice run that definitely did not deserve a place in this post).
Do I have the patience to make an entire quilt? I seriously doubt it. But it would make for a pretty awesome pillowcase! And can I tell you how obsessed I am with putting linen and gray corduroy together? Another project using these fabrics is coming up soon!
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I love those colors together... and I can't even begin to figure out how you did that- but I am amazed :)
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! I want.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun project! that's going to turn out pretty.
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I love quilts, but I've never made one. This exercise of yours is sooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! I have been tempted to try this block as well (even though I don't quilt and I am a total newbie!) I found this tutorial that did it slightly different and made them into a beautiful throw pillow. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/04/charming-window-pillows.html#more
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