I received my CCCQ block swap from Wanda this week, it is just gorgeous and so beautifully sewn. It came with a lovely card featuring Baltimore album blocks.
I've never swapped blocks before, it's great fun!
And I posted mine off this morning.
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| CCCQ block #9 - Wanda's on the left mine on the right |
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| Eliza Whiteside's signature on the original quilt. |
I've also finished the huge centre block #13 (24") - yay!
More fun this week in deciding to start..(use TV game show host voice) A NEW PROJECT!!
My sister-in-law is having a significant birthday in January and she recently saw my finished Morrell and oohed and ahhhed over it...No! I'm not doing another Morrell but it is a Di Ford pattern from her Primarily Quilts book...
I am going to use a pink and green colour-way.
I think she will love these colours and it will suit the quilt design perfectly.
I'm not usually a huge pink fan but it's on the red spectrum and I have used these colours before...
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| Leanne Beasley's Leanne's House BOM |
So, can you guess what my new project is???
(hint - there will be broderie perse)
congratulations on completing block 13.
ReplyDeleteI have read about block swaps but not had the courage to join in the fun.
And where do you get Di Ford's books?
Nice pics! Lovely to see those swap blocks too, I like the way you and Wanda have used the original as inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to my blog, it's cool to see all the centre blocks in a row (we all look very professional LOL)
Beautiful blocks they both look gorgeous . Are you starting LE by any chance ???
ReplyDeleteSurely not AWS??? That is one I want to do......
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are wonderful, what a nice swap!
Wow Carole those blocks take your breath away! just beautiful. Those reds are wonderful aren't they? Lovely inscriptions. I am guessing/ sure it is the AWS too - and the fabrics you have collected are beautiful. I can see some broderie perse birds there perhaps? Am very envious of the quilt shops near you :)
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Both the blocks are gorgeous, so much fine workmanship. The labels will make it a very special project. I am looking forward to seeing what your new projects are. And I am envious of your local shops too!
ReplyDeleteCarole, How fun to see the blocks side by side! I really like your inscription! I am excited to see what your new project is! Congrats on finishing CCC #13. I hope we can inspire other to swap too. It IS fun!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, both you and Wanda have beautiful signatures on your blocks!
ReplyDeleteBlock 13 is a bit of a marathon! Congratulations on finishing yours.
My guess is AWS too! It is my favourite quilt in Di's book.
What fun to have such a beautiful swap block--I love the signatures! I'm guessing you are going to make Ann's Legacy, but which ever you choose, it will be gorgeous. I want to make every quilt in the book--someday!
ReplyDeletebeautiful blocks, I would be afraid to write on them for fear I would mess it up. I just ordered Di Fords book and so look forward to receiving it
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