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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Quilt Story Block Party



Fresh Poppy Design


I decided to make a couple of blocks for the block party!



The first block is called 'monkey wrench."  I used a pattern from an old Block of the Month club I participated in at my local quilt shop a few years ago.  I'm not sure where these blocks are headed yet -- maybe into a quilt with lots of polka dot scraps?!




For the contest, I think I will enter it into the "traditional" block category, even though I used modern fabrics.

The next block goes into the "creative" category.  I just love pennant quilts, and wanted to try free piecing to see if it would "work" -- rather than using machine applique like I usually do.  It's a little crazy and wonky, but it was fun to just pull scraps, sew things together, and see how it looked!  Here it is:

Scrappy Pennant Block

I couldn't resist, I just love Rick Rack!


I could put together a tutorial for either of these blocks, if anyone is interested!


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14 comments:

  1. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    very nice......good luck

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  2. Kimberly WhiteFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I really like your pennant blocks!

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  3. RachelFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Love them both!

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  4. monika@mysweetprairie.caFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Love the rickrack - perfect block you have! I love it.

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  5. TyraFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Love your scrappy pendant block! Great use of scraps and so so cute for a baby quilt. I've bookmarked you for some inspiration! I love it!

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  6. EmilyFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I'm here from your link up at Quilt Story. I love your scrappy pennant block! It actually just inspired me to get off the computer and sew! I am not sure if I made mine the same as you did (and your fabrics are cooler) but I really had fun with it! Check out my blog tomorrow for pic of it! :) Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  7. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)February 9, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    love those pennant blocks, very cool! Good luck with the quilt story contest!

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  8. Elizabeth DacksonFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I realy like your pennant block, that's really cool!!

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  9. Jessica KellyFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    That pennant block is adorable, perfect with the ric rac!

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  10. verykerryberryFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Really cute pennant blocks, ric rac is a great addition

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  11. LeeFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I love both of these blocks, but especially the pennant one! So cute, and the ric rac is perfect.

    Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday, have a great week! : )

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  12. BeckyFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love them all! Good luck and thanks for sharing!

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  13. BijouxBabyFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    I love the pennant block. It's so fresh looking. I'd love to see a tutorial.

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  14. QuiltstoryFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love them all! The pennant block was one of my fabvorites!

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