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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

BOWTIE BLOCKS & "LEAVES" QUILT PATTERN USING HORIZON FABRICS

BOWTIES GALORE!

I recently became involved in an online swap featuring bowtie blocks.
They're quite simple to make. I need to make 88 individual bowtie blocks (measuring about 6.5" each), assemble them into a larger block of four (measuring about 12.5" each), and swap 22 of these big blocks with others. Yikes!

 I've made 65 so far from my fabrics and scraps on hand, which means I currently have about 16 ready to assemble. It's definitely a stash buster!! Just a few more to go!

If you'd like to try this block, you can find the instructions at Quilters Cache.

                                            

LEAVES QUILT

I purchased fabrics from the Moda line by Kate Spain called "Horizon" (any time her designs come out, it's hard to resist!!) to make the "Leaves" Quilt by Barbara Cherniwchan for Coach House Designs. The moment I saw the pattern and the fabrics, I fell in love!! The leaves are appliqued and there are little appliques on top of each leaf. What a project!
Leaves Quilt Pattern Download
Pattern cover quilt (isn't it lovely??)


Leaves with Leaf bits machine appliqued
I organized the parts into a box a couple of months ago so that I can pull it out and "fuss" with it. I am beginnng to machine applique the bits of appliques on the leaves with invisible thread by Guterman. I tested the thread to make sure it wouldn't melt under the iron first! It's performing fine.

Looking forward to being inspired by YOU as we link up at:

Sew Fresh Quilts                       Quilting is more fun than Housework




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12 comments:

  1. CarlaApril 7, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Nice projects Julie. The leaves quilt looks amazing : )

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    1. RunningHenApril 11, 2015 at 4:47 PM

      Are you part of a modern quilting group, Carla? Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. KajaApril 7, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    I really like the effect the layers of applique give on your leaves - this will be lovely.

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    1. RunningHenApril 11, 2015 at 4:46 PM

      I've begun appliquing my leaves on the white background. It will be fun to see how it looks "in person."

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  3. Cynthia Brunz DesignsApril 8, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Wonderful projects! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

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  4. The Farmhouse QuilterApril 8, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    I love those bow tie blocks - what a great idea.

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    1. RunningHenApril 11, 2015 at 4:45 PM

      You've got a busy life! I hope you continue to find quilting refreshing & inspiring. Thanks for dropping by my blog.

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  5. the zen quilterApril 8, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Those leaves are so fun. And I can see a lot of different arrangements for those bowties, but boy, you are making a lot of them! You go, girl.

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    1. RunningHenApril 11, 2015 at 4:43 PM

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Yes, it is a bundle of blocks, but I have 2 months to finish them. I like your criss-cross idea. Very modern.

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  6. dkmApril 10, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Quilting! Gardening from seed! Cooking from scratch! Raising hens! Are you sure you weren't born Mennonite?

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    1. RunningHenApril 11, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      I took a look at your blog. I play flute & am a writer, too! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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