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    Old 04-16-2012, 07:00 AM
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    Default Quilts # 4 & 5 - a One Block Wonder and a 9-patch

    I made this One Block Wonder just to see if I'd enjoy the process. I wasn't convinced so I dug through my Mom's stash and found what I considered to be not pretty fabric (It wasn't bad but what would you ever use it for in its original state).

    I loved loved loved the process. I already have 2 more pieces of fabric I've bought to make my next OBW's. That was quilt #4.


    Quilt #5 is from the book, Radiant Sunshine and Shadows - I named it West Tx Sunset. This is the one I initially had some fullness on - ripped out about 5 rows, re-squared my blocks, sewed em back together, my first mitered corners and LOVED how that worked out :-) Each completed block is about 2-1/2".... I love the way this quilt looks - it certainly has several flaws in it. I won't be making another with pieces this small for a while! LAQ'd by my mom - the back is in orange thread on the white on white backing... pretty cool if I have to say so myself :-)

    Thanks all for looking.
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    Old 04-16-2012, 07:09 AM
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    Both of these are stunning!!! LOVE what the scenic fabric did in the OBW - guess there just can't be a piece of fabric we should ever give up on
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    Old 04-16-2012, 07:11 AM
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    They are both stunning, but I love, love the sunset one. Oh those colors are just beautiful.
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    Old 04-16-2012, 07:15 AM
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    Both so beautiful!!
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    Old 04-16-2012, 07:33 AM
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    Who would have thought that fabric would be such a great OBW. Great job!
    That is wonderful curvy quilting with all those tiny squares.
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    Oh, my goodness! Your quilts are stunning! The back of your sunset quilt is lovely as well. I see blue ribbons on your quilts for sure.
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    Old 04-16-2012, 08:17 AM
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    They are both beautiful! I'm glad you showed the fabric used in the OBW. Love the colors in both and the quilting is beautiful, too!
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    OH my....these are wonderful.
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    Old 04-16-2012, 08:23 AM
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    Gorgeous! I haven't tried the OBW yet, I haven't found the right fabric.
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    Old 04-16-2012, 08:25 AM
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    Congratulations!! I especially love the second one!
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