Tuesday, May 29, 2012

the spools {take two}

I decided to start making a new quilt for our bed on Sunday. The thought came out of nowhere, really. I have a list of projects I want to work on and a new queen sized quilt is surely not on it. Oh, well. I just decided to go with the flow and here' s my plan.


Yes, I know, you've seen this quilt pattern before. The quilt I made for my son was based on it. You might remember I decided not to follow the pattern and used my own stack and slash method (tutorial here). I like the way that quilt turned out, but this time I decided to replicate the colors and pattern much more closely.


These are the blocks I have finished so far and I'm totally loving all these bright, beautiful, summery colors together . I'm not doing a stack and slash method this time as I'm using a lot more different fabrics. I work on each block separately, I cut and sew as I go until each block measures 16" x 16". I need 25 blocks for the quilt, so I have quite a long way to go.

I'm hoping to get some sewing done when the kids are in bed. Wish me luck.
Svetlana

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27 comments:

  1. beautiful!!! you aren't using the pattern pieces, are you??

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  3. Beautiful, Svetlana! I'm itching to get started on my own bed quilt as soon as I wrap up a few other things... :)

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  4. i wont to make us one when i get thru but i have 3 things to finish. your will look great

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  6. And it looks oh-so-pretty. Have fun!

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  7. You're off to a great start! Love it. And I'm curious too...are you using the pattern pieces??

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  8. love sewing on a whim! What a great palette, too - right up my alley! ;-)

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  9. Love these improv blocks and the fresh summery colours!

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  10. I really, really love this. I want to learn to be more wonky and free spirited.

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  12. Beautiful palette! You'll have to buy some fun colored sheets and pillowcases to go with this...

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  13. The colors are just gorgeous, and remind me of the beach. That's going to look great, and I bet you'll be done with those blocks in no time!

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  14. These are looking great! Sometimes it's good to act on impulse!

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  15. Love the fabric choices - it's a very calm looking palette :)

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  16. Loving this so far! Such great colours together.

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  17. I really love the colors in that quilt.

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  18. Love your colour choices! It will certainly be a beauty.

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  19. I love the colors - it looks great so far!

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  20. these colours are so juicy!! hope you aren't too tired once the kiddos are in bed I usually am :)

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  21. Love the colors, so bright and cheery!
    Amanda

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  24. Good Luck. I think it's great to just go for it when the urge to make a new project presents itself. Off to a grand start.

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  25. I love the colors! It's looking great so far.

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  26. It's almost like you pulled these colors out of MY stash. Really lovely.

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  27. It's lovely. I can see why you want to play with this quilt again.

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