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QDAD: Quilt Design a Day (week 13)

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I decided to create my own theme this week, Plus designs. I loved the focus on a single topic and will definitely try and do a few more of these.

16 September:

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Using a repeatable block design, with solids that represent the above colors.

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I also decided to try this one in prints. I like how the differences between the solid vs. print a lot with this design.
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17 September:

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This is one of my favorite designs this week. I love the color palette and the simplicity of the design.
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18 September:

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Playing around with a repeatable block made up of the plus and arrows within a cross/plus layout. My favorite landed up being the second option which looks like a wonky totem.QDAD_Crossquilt3_18September_tower

The first option, I had as a full nested plus/cross.QDAD_Crossquilt3_18September

19 September:

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Thi s is the second design that I love this week. It was inspired by a game of Tic Tac Toe (Naughts and Crosses). The line for the two colored background represents the winning line.QDAD_TicTacToe_19September

20 September:

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“Raining Crosses”QDAD_RainingPlusWhite_20September

There are two design competitions going on at the moment, so if you want to give designing a chance it is a great idea.

If you want to check out more of my QDAD designs you can find them here. Stay tuned for next week where I focus on a minimalism study using only red, white and black.

Linking up with Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts for Let’s bee Social (see button on the right).

 

Almost there

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This week, I am definitely trying to finish up the Neighbourhood quilt. I am about 3/4 of the way through quilting.

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I am using the sunshine variegated Aurifil thread out of the Tula Pink Kit (#4658) to add some interest. I think it is looking good, those Oakshott Cottons look great!!Close-up Quilting_Neighbourhood

Projects and Progress

Project Target Date Current Status
Neighbourhood Quilt  20SEP2014
(now 27SEP2014)		  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT (UNDERWAY), BIND
Bjorn the Bear  20SEP2014
(now OCT2014)		  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
 Sew Mama Sew Project  29SEP2014  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Phased Circles Quilt  OCT2014  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Jungle Ave Tapa  OCT2014  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Cherie Quilt  OCT2014 TOP (UNDERWAY), BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

For my Cherie quilt, I picked out the Cherie fabrics from Frances Newcombe’s line. I want the quilt to be mostly made of the neutral fabrics with a slight pop of pink (like in the design, see link in the table).
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So, last night while watching TV, I started laying out the initial blocks for the Quilt. Cherie_StartThat’s it for this week. Apologies for the photo’s…it has been raining here all day and the light has been terrible for photo’s.

Linking up with Lee over at Freshly Pieced for WiP Wednesday.

Sunday Stash: Paint

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A quick post, as I get back into the swing of things with Sunday Stash. Have you seen Carrie Bloomston’s new line “Paint”? I really like it. Here are the few pieces I picked up from Hawthorne Threads. I am still contemplating the flower prints as well.

IMG_2462Linking up with Molli Sparkles for Sunday Stash (see button on the right).