Thursday, July 24, 2014

Summer Break

I have taken a bit of a break from blogging the last few weeks.  In fact I have been staying off the computer at home (no such luck at work!!) pretty much.  But I wanted to get back into the swing of things and show you one of the projects I have been working on in my 'blog silence'. LOL
So...... what is this you ask?
Here is the start of some liberated star blocks I have been making out of  Anna Maria Horner fabrics.. along with others in my stash.
The liberated star blocks are fun!  They come from Liberated Quiltmaking II by Gwen Marston.  No templates, no matching points - just FUN!
What is really exciting is that with the large funky Horner prints it is hard to tell exactly what the blocks will look like until they are done. In a few cases I realized that there was not enough contrast.... but no worries!  It's all good!!
This is a little table topper I made out of just four of the blocks.  Not sure what I will do with all the others......  but they are addictive!!!  Like chocolates... you never know what you are going to get!
 
 
On a more serious note.  Thoughts and prayers to the people of The Netherlands and their recent loss.  The world mourns with you.
 
Deb
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9 comments:

  1. Val's Quilting StudioJuly 24, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    Hey...though I've missed your posts...time off is good. I'm getting ready for a vaca myself here....LOVE your liverated stars!!!

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    1. DebraJuly 25, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      I guess it's nice to missed ...but even nicer to be back! Enjoy your vacation!

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  2. Elaine MJuly 24, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    What fun big blocks. How big. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. DebraJuly 25, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Thanks! The blocks are 12". Nice size and enjoying making them. I have discovered Anna Maria Horner prints and love them.

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  3. Mystic QuilterJuly 25, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Love your liberated stars Debra , the fabrics are so good in it.

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    1. DebraJuly 25, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      Yes, love the fabrics and the surprises they produce. I usually don't use such large prints.. but I have discovered Anna Maria Horner prints and love them.

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  4. Sally TrudeJuly 25, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Quite wonderful. I think the low contrast stars will work well overall in a quilt. And by the way, when I come to your blog I still wonder why the sidebar has a picture of my cat sleeping. :)

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    1. DebraJuly 25, 2014 at 9:46 AM

      LOL! Yes, they could be twins! Thanks - I will continue to post my progress on the stars. Thanks for stopping by and pets to Tommy!

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  5. Carrie P.July 25, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    YOur blocks are definitely "all good."

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