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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Thursday

I've been struggling to make a decision!
 
I have a number of people coming SATURDAY
to help make quilt blocks for the high school seniors
at my church.
 
I needed to plan an EASY quilt block
for the girls quilts.
 
That OLD quilt in yesterday's post was the ANSWER!
 
I simplified the quilt block and setting.
MAde the blocks REALLY big....
and...
VIOLA!!!
 
I got going and ALMOST made a WHOLE quilt!!!!
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Ooops!
Better stop and let others have some fun too....right?
 
Can anyone remind me what this quilt block is called??
I bet it has 9 patch in the name! ;)
 
 
 
 
 
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16 comments:

  1. smazoochieJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    A classic and very lovable block. Good choice!

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  2. JanJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Recently, in a quilt magazine, a nine block quilt of this design was featured. It looks so cool in a big scale! The name may be Kansas Dugout, but maybe not :-/

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  3. MicheleJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I've got a pile of those going too. Is one name a Shoofly block?

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  4. jenniferJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Haha, That's not surprising that you nearly finished the quilt top yourself!! :) Looking forward to trying this on Saturday!

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  5. Elaine MJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely blocks! Size? Great idea for the seniors. Another name - Wishing Ring (?), or a variation of it.

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  6. LisaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Looks like there are 2 different variations of the shoo-fly block, but this is one of them! Saw how someone (in google images) made a huge block from it, gonna have to go try it today! :)

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  7. NancyJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    This is great! I like how you simplified this. Loved the other quilt, but would not spend time on the Y-seams as you noted. I think this is called Kansas Dugout. You could check the Quilt Index... type in Kansas Dugout and the images come up. Think I'll go do that right now myself.

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  8. NancyJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    By the way, the Quilt Index is .org if you decide to go there. A wonderful resource of images and all sort of interesting quilt info.

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  9. Kevin the QuilterJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I love how you think! Great job!

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  10. Kevin the QuilterJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    This quilt may look great with some sashing, and make an even bigger, easier quilt for your group to make? This is a nice variation?
    http://quiltindex.kora.matrix.msu.edu/files/27/58/1B-3A-567-226-LouisianaLARegionalFolklife-a0a5i2-a_21104.jpg

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  11. SheilaJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Not sure of the name but it certainly makes a lovely quilt!!

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  12. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I know this as the Wishing Ring - was popular old block for wedding quilts and the maker would embroidery their name, scripture, or well wishes in the centers.

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  13. LisaJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    I have a top made of these blocks from a few years ago, you are inspiring me to finally quilt it! Looks great!

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  14. CathyJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    I knew you would figure out an easier way to make this quilt. I love it. I think Nancy is right. The name is Kansas city dugout. Hugs

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  15. Michele TJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I really like this block... simple but striking!!! You have given me an idea too! Thanks! Oh and have fun with the girls!!

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  16. NoreceJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    I am making this exact quilt. I am using a pattern by Carrie Nelson called "Blue Skies", though I am assembling my pieces differently than her pattern calls for and different than how you are piecing your block. It is a fun and easy quilt to put together. My quilt is going to be a QOV. Enjoy your time quilting with friends.

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