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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Big Blocks

I've been making blocks for Quilts of Valor.  They make up very quickly, and because they are 12.5 inch blocks the pieces I work with are not tiny.  I think I love big blocks. 


This block I found in Quiltmaker's 100  Blocks Vol. II, last year's issue.
 It's called Tumbler Star and was designed by Benita Skinner.
These blocks were so fast to make that I used one of them to put together a quilt top to donate to the local hospital.  I put the top together yesterday afternoon. Because of their size and because the quilt should be 40 inches I only had to make nine blocks.  I've already made the sandwich and this will be done probably by tomorrow.  And today I received the tumbler die for my AccuQuilt GO and hope to use it to make another quilt top and see how fast it goes. 


Hope you are having a wonderful craft day.

God Bless You.

Let's pretend this is Mt. Washington.


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5 comments:

  1. BarbMay 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love your big blocks, wonderful work!

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  2. DonnaMay 11, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I love your Tumbler Star. I too like 12" blocks.

    Just curious - did Moxie make it back from Mt. Washington? Absolutely amazing the places our furry friends NEED to go.

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  3. Mary Grace McNamaraMay 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Big blocks are awesome! I like your tumbler star in that red, white and blue print. Very nice. Pretty flowers too!

    MGM

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  4. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Your blocks are perfect!!
    Your kitty is too funny - does he climb Mt. Washington often?
    Your tulip and daffodil are beautiful :)

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  5. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Love the blocks! Great job. :)

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