Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tuesday

More of the same today.  It is hot,  way too hot for Spring, and combined with running my daughter to and from school according to a very adhoc exam timetable, organizing next year's school books (already!), and a much needed hair appointment, time for sewing has been limited.


But I have made four blocks of the Stashbuster Quilt by Kathy Doughty from the Material Obsession Two book.  I happened to have the Kaleido-Ruler by Marti Michell and found it much easier to use than having to cut around templates (which are included on the pattern sheet in the book). 


I wasn't too impressed with the individual blocks at first, but now that I have finished four blocks, laid them out, and seen overall effect as pictured, I think it is worth persevering.  

Hoping that wherever you are the weather is kind to you.

39 comments:

  1. I wasn't that inspired by MO2 but I love the look of those blocks. I think most of the projects in MO2 looked too complicated for my quilting-beginners mind!!

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  2. I like it on point! Can't wait to see where this one goes...

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  3. I love these blocks!!! I can't wait to see your finished quilt!! Wow!
    Paulette

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  4. Definitely loving the blocks together... the finished quilt will be amazing I'm sure :)

    It was surprisingly 'warm' here for autumn over here in CT... I just hope it stays!

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  5. Another BEAUTY!!! Keep them coming. I'm always inspired by your work. Thanks for sharing this great pattern.

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  6. It's looking great Rita! I don't think you've ever made a quilt that I haven't loved.
    I had heard that Melbourne is having a heat wave..hopefully it won't make its way this far north.

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  7. Oh I think they will do just fine!! Are you kidding? The colours are amazing and the pattern is so lovely. I really would love to see this in a big quilt. Imagine how amazing the room would look with that in it.

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  8. I haven't seen this pattern before and I'm in love with it now! I think it looks great! I have a question for you, Have you ever used muslin in your piecing? Does it hold up ok or is there a specific reason not to use it. I've heard of it being used at the base in foundation piecing but I was thinking of using it as a piece. Yes? No? Incase my email doesn't show up, its mamaogg@gmail.com, if you don't mind emailing me back =)

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  9. Rita!! What a fantastic looking set of blocks and yes, def worthwhile perservering...a great affect.

    Way too hot for me today, but I did learn to crochet!

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  10. They look wonderful! I love how all the scraps are working together.

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  11. Just love it Rita. Ballarat is horrible today and we even went air conditioner shopping. Must check out the ruler.

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  12. Nice stash busting!!
    A fabulous effect.
    Andi :-)

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  13. Love the bright scrapiness of the blocks. I think I have that ruler. I will have to try it out!

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  14. Wow Rita - those are gorgeous! And it was super hot here a couple weeks ago - it's finally cooling off here (you know, like low 80's, high 70's).

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  15. They are just beautiful Rita - very Spring like.

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  16. It looks fabulous!
    The colours are stunning.
    Abbe

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  17. Those blocks really are great!

    I know what you mean about the temperature, bring on Sunday and a high of 25!!!

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  18. Lovely as usual and very Spring like. We have rain heavier than I've ever known it in Singapore - dripping thru ceiling and light fittings - ouch. Wish we could send it your way

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  19. Love that new project Rita, one of my favourites and yours looks so great. Your quilts are always so delicious.

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  20. I've been drooling over that pattern in MO2 as well. It's going to be stunning!!!

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  21. oh yes, what a wonderful pattern - keep going.

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  22. Those are really fun -- love the look on point!

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  23. I absolutely love those blocks what a great pattern. It looks a little difficult for me but sure looks like a great book to buy.

    I have friends that left last week for Australia to visit their daughter. Since we have had a weird summer and fall I think they might enjoy the hot weather. It's been beautiful here for the last couple of weeks. Were having a Indian Summer. So that means we will be freezing our rear ends off next week. Ohio weather is crazy!!! Thanks Cynthia

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  24. Rita, it is so fun to hear you talking about your weather down there when we now have bare trees and wooly worms about!:) Wooly worms are very cute!

    Those squares are great and I think I see how you do them, two parallel strips with perpendicular strips inbetween like a ladder right?!:) I love studying your quilts, in fact I am getting ready to cut one out like your Pieced Scrap Border Quilt but a little different. I'm excited...oh...and I ordered my labels!!! WhooHooo!!:)

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  25. They are beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished project. I love the squares on point.

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  26. beautiful! i really do love the kaleidoscope quilts.

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  27. Love those blocks!!! Definitely keep going!

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  28. These look amazing. I think definitely work finishing.

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  29. Very, very nice! And, as always, your colors are just yummy!!!

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  30. I love those blocks, especially with the fun modern fabrics you use! You must have the patience of a saint! So much piecing! ;-)

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  31. Way too hot to sew around here lately! This block is fabulous in your colour choice, I love the new pattern when you have joined the four blocks together xo

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  32. so worth it!!! it is beautiful. you have such lovely scraps.

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  33. Beautiful. Beautiful. (And yes...isn't it hot! Adelaide is sweltering...still....again...!)

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  34. Definitely worth persevering with - lovely and fresh.

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  35. Rita, How beautiful!! I can see that in 30's or Kaffe's very easily. I love the blocks when they are placed together. Just amazing!

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  36. i love how the blocks look so different depending on the orientation of the center "star", and oh so colorful!

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  37. Did you see how you made a secondary pattern that looks like big polygon circles? I love seeing patterns within patterns in quilts. Scraplicious!

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