Design Wall Monday

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Didn't get much time to sew this weekend, but knowing that Design Wall Monday was right around the corner, and I didn't contribute anything to Patchwork Times last week - I found enough time to work through the first block of my EQ quilt.  Made the first one up in scraps, to make sure I had measurements right.  Then had to change a few pieces so I wouldn't have set in seams to work with.   Seams didn't line up 100% right, but I knew what needed to be changed, so I went right to the real fabric -

And I am very happy with the results.  It went together quicker than I thought, and since the other blocks are 9 patches, this entire quilt should go together pretty quickly - at least until I get to the borders !  And in case you forgot what the finished quilt WILL look like .... (God willing)

Comments

Tamera said…
It's going to be a beautiful quilt.
October 18, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Jo said…
This looks really fun. I love quilts with exciting borders. They really set the whole quilt off. You aqua color really makes it POP!
October 18, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Quilter Kathy said…
Lovely blocks! See how having the design wall monday motivated you with this project?!?!?!
October 18, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Teaquilts said…
Love how the block sparkles. Will be a magnificent quilt.
October 18, 2010 at 6:32 AM
Chris said…
I love the black in the blocks. It always sets off the other colors so well. This is going to be quite a stunning quilt.
October 18, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Vicki H. said…
That looks so good and the black fabric just sparkles!! What a great design and I think it will look like your envisioned design!
October 18, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Sarah said…
Both blocks are beautiful!
October 18, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Nina Marie said…
love the blocks - I also find Design wall motivating!!
October 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Valerie said…
I love the black starry night background you are using with those gorgeous blocks! Do you have a name for this quilt yet?
October 20, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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