24" xPlus Jumbo
Fussy Cut Tutorial Coming soon
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| last block: the final piece of the puzzle |
Originally I had hoped to finish and enter the quilt for our SBAMQG show and when I realized I wouldn't make the deadline (this week) I decided to work on it anyway - because I wanted to - the best reason, right?!
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| Approach: assemble in Chunks |
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| Sew Day Progress |
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| Yummy new Kaffe in the center plus |
I made sure to take pictures along the way because I plan to write a tutorial on the 24" fussy cut xPlus.
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| lower portion on the design wall |
I combined the eight Jumbo 24" xPlus blocks that I made with the thirty two 12.5" ones that I received in April of this year from amazing ladies of Friends+Fabric2=A Modern Stash Bee and MoStash Magnum PI hive. The final size will be 96x96 for our Queen bed.
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| Seams that seem to last forever! |
With one final seam to make it a top I'm VERY excited to be sharing it with you soon although I may need help for the photo shoot. (edit Wednesday afternoon): last seam sewn and without the extra set of hands I thought I'd give hangers a try so here she is:
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| wish my fence was taller and my grass was greener...but am super happy with the quilt top |
F+F2 August Blocks
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| 2 log cabin blocks for Rebecca |
Yesterday while my car was getting an oil change, I stitched on the hang sleeve to
No Inherent Sense of Directions and
Ring Around the Briar Rosies that I borrowed back from the
Baby Shower and am realizing needs a proper photo shoot before I give it back!
Linking up to
WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced - check out the linky party and Lee's adorable Bow Tie Required quilt. Also linking up to
Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
Finished:
2 August F+F2 blocks
Sleeves on two quilts for the show
Progress:
xPlus
So cool. I love the play with size and the wonderful scrappy feel.
ReplyDeleteKaren, it's fantastic!! Those jumbo blocks are amazing, I can't wait for your tute!!
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The mixture of block sizes there is fabulous. Such a great take on the x and plus.
ReplyDeleteThese blocks look great - they are on my never ending "must try one day" list.
ReplyDeleteOh wow what a neat quilt! I love the different sized blocks, they add a lot of interest to the quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove the different sized blocks. Can't wait for your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of mixing the giant x+'s with your bee blocks. This turned out awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour x & + is looking fantastic! You're almost there!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most incredible x and + quilt I have ever seen! It is amazingly beautiful.... And BIG! So glad you came for a visit today... I am looking forward to now following along and seeing this beast quilted up!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome Karen. It looks huge!
ReplyDeleteWow that's ginormous and so pretty! It will be a fabulous quilt.
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt! Love the varying sized blocks and fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt top is amazing!! Those giant blocks look brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLove all of it, especially the jumbo blocks - very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the xplus quilt top - the variety of sizes really adds intrigue. Can't wait to see the finish!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I'll be watching out for you tutorial on those giant blocks. I'd like to make one just like this!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the X+, the mixture of block sizes adds lots to the personality of this pattern. Ive made this with with 12" blocks but I look forward to seeing your tute on the larger block. I might need to make another one! When/where is the SBAMQGshow? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the X+, the mixture of block sizes adds lots to the personality of this pattern. Ive made this with with 12" blocks but I look forward to seeing your tute on the larger block. I might need to make another one! When/where is the SBAMQGshow? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow - GORGEOUS projects happening at your place! I am glad I am not alone with a big list! P.S. You came up as a no-reply blogger so I couldn't email you back.
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