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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Vintage Holiday QAL Week 4: Blocks 7 & 8


Things have been so busy at my house lately with so many activities, errands, and sewing deadlines that it seems like Sunday has officially become "Sew Like a Mad Woman Day." My husband, bless his heart, always gives me a few hours in the late afternoon to work on projects. I'm usually able to get my Vintage Holiday blocks done before dark falls, but this week I just couldn't make it happen. I hope you'll forgive me the indoor pictures taken on our kitchen floor -- it was the best I could do tonight.

Block 7
Block 8
Block 7 is arguably my favorite block so far -- I just love the way this one turned out. It's a perfect one for fussy cutting, and I loved being able to showcase one of those pretty bouquets from Flea Market Fancy. I've also started saving those four little triangle pairs that you snip off the edges of each ornament block for a later project. I'm not sure what it will be yet, but I love the idea of using the scraps from this quilt to make something else.


It's probably just as well that I had to take my photos indoors this week because I don't know how I would have held all these blocks down outdoors in the breeze tonight. I'm absolutely loving all the color in this quilt. Every week it's a fun new challenge to see where I want to go with it...

Linking up with the Let's Get Acquainted Monday Link-up.




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11 comments:

  1. Mrs AAugust 26, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Oh they are lovely! Well done! I dont think I can catch up at this stage, I may have to wait for the next QAL, but its great to see the progress!

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  2. DebbieAugust 26, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    These are looking realllly nice!

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  3. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansAugust 27, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Yes Block 7 is perfect. Love the graphic fabric - what is that? Oringinal FMF perhaps? It will be a spectacular quilt!

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  4. BethAugust 27, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    When I first clicked on your post my first thought was that Block 7 was my favorite so far - guess we think alike.

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  5. Melia Mae QuiltingAugust 27, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Your blocks are just sooo cute. I really need to get going on mine! Oh well, no guilt right!

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  6. Lucy | Charm About YouAugust 27, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    They look wonderful together and I agree block 7 is beautiful!

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  7. LynetteAugust 27, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    They're just so pretty! I love the fabrics you're putting together. . . Terrific fussy cutting with those flowers in the blue. :)

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  8. Nat at Made in HomeAugust 28, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    They are so beautiful!!

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  9. CamilleAugust 29, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I am loving following along with your quilt! Thinking we might have to trade quilts... ;-)

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  10. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDAugust 29, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    love the blocks, the colours and different design details in each of them :)

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  11. SIMPLESEWAugust 30, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I have to make one of these. I love'em

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