Thursday, January 29, 2015

February Is Right Around The Corner


I think January has flown by.....which is kind of good if you don't like the cold. February is our annual Penn Oaks Quilt Guild retreat to Lancaster. This year we are going to a new place and it looks wonderful with lots of room for us to sew.
I need to start thinking about what projects I am going to be taking with me. If the cutting is detailed I will do it before I go. If it is simple I will do it there, especially because we have bigger tables this year. I wanted to make a maple leaf quilt for a long time. It's great for using scraps and scrap quilts are my favorite. I tried out a block (6")  and while I like it, I don't want to repeat the main fabrics in the block. You can see I used 2 of the half square triangles twice.



This one is more of what I had in mind, all different fabrics. The low volume fabrics from the swaps I have been in are coming in handy now!
I think this will be a wall hanging with 12 to 16 blocks. I know it will be perfect sewing for the retreat. Not too much thought involved.



Which way would you tilt the leaves? Tilting left as above or right or all mixed up?

Kelly
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13 comments:

  1. RachaeldaisyJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    I was just thinking it's nice that January has 31 days so there's an extra day before Feb. I like the leaves tilting towards the left but maybe with 1 or 2 pointing to the right.

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  2. primrosesatticJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Glad January nearly over. I would mix it all up. But Im that kind of girl. P.s. I don't quilt .... So you may wish to ignore. Ha! Ha!
    Rosezeeta.

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  3. Podunk PrettiesJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    They are so pretty any direction would work!

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  4. belarminaJanuary 29, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    preciosas las hojas de te !!!
    quizás inclinadas, pero seguro estarán muy bonitas como decidas
    me gusta mes de febrero es mi cumpleaños
    ¿por eso me gusta el frió?
    saludos

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  5. audreyJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    What a great block choice! Love the low volume background especially.:) I love to tilt blocks to the left with an occasional one to the right. It only has to look good to you though!

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  6. LynneJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    I think I'd wait until I had all the blocks done then decide! Of course, now that I have EQ7 (a Christmas present from WM), I'd probably try playing there!

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  7. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    I know February is right around the corner , come on spring. I have wanted to make one too and I love it in the colors you choose. Leaves blow around so I would mix up their direction.

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  8. DashaJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Love the blocks you've made - perfect for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge - January was pale blue and February is to be pink! Me being me, I would have to have the leaves going all the one way. I can manage scrappy, but it has to be controlled LOL Enjoy the retreat. Ours isn't until end of May.

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  9. Purple Boots and PigtailsJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Aah! Maple Leaf blocks appeal to the Canadian in me!! I'd put them all helter skelter like on a fall day... and I love that you made them all scrappy.
    Like snow flakes no 2 leaves are alike! ☺

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  10. Purple Boots and PigtailsJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Aah! Maple Leaf blocks appeal to the Canadian in me!! I'd put them all helter skelter like on a fall day... and I love that you made them all scrappy.
    Like snow flakes no 2 leaves are alike! ☺

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  11. Karen SJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    These blocks will be lovely. I like the scrappy look.
    I like Rachael's suggestion for placement.

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  12. BarbJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    cute maple leaves and I like your colors - fun - as usual. It will be to play the placement either way will be great

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  13. NancyJanuary 31, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    I like your leaves. I have a hard time making this type of decision but I bet you will be able to get a lot of help at your retreat .

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