Design Wall Monday

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Finally have something to contribute to Design Wall Monday hosted by Judy at Patchwork Times.  I started this quilt last year - its for my brother and sister-in-law ....  their decor is very country - and these fabrics will go nicely .... but I like working with brights .... so I keep putting this away.  Finally decided to get it done - I need 23 of these 16 inch blocks - I started the weekend with 8, now I have 12, so I'm halfway there.  Still not sure of the setting .... will work on that after I get the blocks done .....

Comments

Laura said…
Oh my, what a lot of work! you have to make 23 of these?!! Colors aren't me, but the pattern is great, and I'm sure the colors work for the intended recipients.
August 30, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Marti said…
I love the colors and I'm sure your brother and sister-in-law will too. You make it look so easy!
August 30, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Kathie said…
I absolutely love the block!!! It really looks hard to put together but oh so pretty.
August 30, 2010 at 9:23 AM
Chris said…
23??? OMG that is a load of work and so beautiful.
August 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Cathy said…
Whew! Thats a lot of diamonds! Good luck. They are lovely.
August 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Valerie said…
Gosh I LOVE it and it is sooooo my colors LOL! Can't wait to see so many of those set together.
August 31, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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