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Saturday, July 13, 2013
Promise of Spring
I have wanted to make this quilt (Kim Diehl design ... love, love, love her patterns) for some time now (as in years) and finally bit the bullet and started it. Also, a break was needed from working on my UFO's all the time and to be honest, I was getting a tad bored with them. So, it was time for something new!
In my stash, there is a bin of plaids and another bin of stripes. Perfect for this quilt. Here is my first block ... and .... no, I'm not following the pattern exactly (nothing new there)! The pattern templates have been reduced by 80% to fit onto the lighter squares. Block size is 24" square (as per the original pattern). That is a big block for me and something that I don't really do a lot of.
It is great to have another design board on hand so that my big design wall doesn't get disturbed and I can play with something new, while still keeping my UFO's in my face so that they can be worked on between blocks.
A bit more prepping and all the applique is ready for sewing down. Yes, it feels good to start something new.
Have a great day!
Have a great day!
That quilt will be lovely.....and it's very 'you'!
ReplyDeleteI totally relate to your getting bored with UFOs - even though you know you must finish them, there is such excitement in starting something new! I love Kim Diehl's patterns, and have 4 0r 5 quilts marked in the one book of hers that I own. I love the one you are doing. Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh, sooooo beautiful! New starts are good for the soul. That quilt is going to be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my UFO's!!!
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Love your block. It will be very pretty. I have a Kim Diehl quilt I need to work on as well. She does have some beautiful patterns.
ReplyDeleteThant quilt will be wonderful.Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteI love Kim's quilts...your version is going to be lovely!!
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