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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Oh My!

What a job I have ahead of me. I am doing a quilt that will be in a book. It is not due until May but I thought I should at least make a block to see if my colors work and how long it takes to make one. Well there are 43 pieces in the block, the block is 8 1/2" square and I need to make 48 of them!!!!! Two of the pieces are 1/2" x1/2".

Good thing I am at least starting it because there is going to be a lot of squaring up to do.....what is 43 x 48?! I don't think I even want to know....

Kelly
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13 comments:

  1. LynneOctober 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Congratulations - how exciting!

    43 x 48 = a large number! LOL

    Good luck with it all, I hope it doesn't cause you too much stress.

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  2. TarynOctober 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    2,064 but who's counting. I like the colors/fabrics. Happy cutting (and piecing and squaring up and cutting some more and piecing some more...) You get the picture.

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  3. Sujata ShahOctober 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Something new? Looks like fun and loads of work! I like the colors you are working with. Congratulations!

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  4. BarbOctober 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    oooh, sounds challenging, but fun.
    I love pink and green together - pretty.

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  5. judith lockhartOctober 25, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I'm sure it will be pretty from seeing all your other work but that is a LOT of pieces in a block, isn't it? Sounds sort of like Dear Jane blocks! Lovely colors you are working with.

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  6. HeatherOctober 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Lots of pieces but at least you are starting early. Hopefully it is more fun than stressful. Love the colors!

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  7. RachaeldaisyOctober 25, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    How exciting!!! It sounds tricky but I know you'll whip it up it no time. The colours look beautiful!

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  8. Ann ChampionOctober 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    What pretty colors! You sure have my attention with this project. Sounds like fun. :)

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  9. KarenOctober 25, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    That's exciting! Good luck with your quilt and all those pieces!!

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  10. JanetOctober 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    That sounds like a lot of piecing, maybe lucky that you've started. Congratulations on the forthcoming publication of the project, the fabrics look so pretty.

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  11. joannestitchesOctober 26, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    now you have me curious, can't wait to see it. I do like the fabrics. kind of Spring like. joanne

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  12. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsOctober 26, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    What have you gotten yourself into? I know you'll get it done and it will look gorgeous.

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  13. Mary-FrancesOctober 26, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    That's awesome Kelly! Congratulations. I know your quilt will be gorgeous.

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