Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Workin’ on the chain gang…

That song just popped into my head when I was taking photos of the most recent blocks I finished for my Tone It Down quilt.

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Last time I took photos to share on my blog, I had 8 blocks completed.  Now there are 12!  I’m not so sure I can live with the blocks that are more o than x.  Please tell me it’s okay.  I am going to cut the rest of the fabric for the last 8 blocks today.  I was thinking of trying to make the rest kind of like the 4th one from the left on the bottom row.  Both x and o?

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The star fabric is from one of Juliana Horner’s collections at Joann’s.

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So is this gray and black check.  Both were perfect for a manly quilt.

Not a lot of sewing has been going on here.  It has been incredibly busy but hopefully will settle down in about a month.

Linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts and Fort Worth Fabric Studio on Friday.

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13 comments:

  1. Lucy | Charm About YouMay 21, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    I like the mix of subtle and obvious x and o's. If you make some more like the one you pointed to I think it'll have a nice balance!

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  2. SvetlanaMay 21, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    love these blocks Jamie. This will be an amazing quilt. You're tempting me to start a second one of these. Love all the fabric you're using.

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  3. MicheleMay 21, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    They all look wonderful to me! I wish I would have done pattern too! It's amazing. I wasn't even sure what you meant by X's and O's at first. I think I know what you mean now. Which is dominant in the block? I like the mix of both

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  4. Needle little BalanceMay 21, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    I like the mix you are using. This mix gives your quilt such a nice vintage feeling while it is still looking modern!

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  5. RachaeldaisyMay 21, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    These are looking wonderful!! I think the mix works really well. Having different dominant parts in the blocks will give the the quilt movement and catch your eye.

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  6. donnaMay 21, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    I like the x and o's. Your blocks look great my dear.
    Hugs
    donna

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  7. DeborahGunMay 22, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    I love the mix too - I think it adds an extra level of interest :-)

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  8. ShaunaMay 23, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    love the mix, it is manly, but still very beautiful

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  9. KatMay 23, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    I like them all. Don't stress!

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  10. Mama Said SewMay 25, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Your blocks look great Jamie! I didn't know that Juliana Horner had a collection out. I'll have to see if my Joanns is carrying it.

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  11. Lisa LisaMay 26, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    I love all of them, Jamie! Looks great!!

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  12. Fort Worth Fabric StudioMay 28, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    They all look lovely Jamie, you are doing a great job! :) Can't wait to see it finished!

    Thank you for linking up to Fabric Frenzy Friday!
    -Lindsey
    Fabric Frenzy Friday

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  13. bountiful quilterMay 28, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    I really like the mix of both. This is going to be such a beautiful quilt- great job!

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