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by toogie ( edited 06 Feb 2019 ) 31 Jan 2019

UPDATE BELOW-2-6-19

Hello Cuties, this is what I started this week. I am not thrilled with the fabrics, although I love the block pattern. The fabrics were purchased on my quilt trip to Missouri Star Quilt Company as charm packs called Roses on the Vine, by Marti Mitchell. A very easy pattern to piece called Double Square Star. Have any of you made this quilt?
I still have to sew my blocks together and decide exact placement. I just have them laid out on a bed, as I have no design wall. The only roses are the one large print and very few of those. There are some 'tiny' rose buds in the light pink and light green. I think the fabric 'read' as solid colors but they are mostly tone on tone or gingham. I will border and back it with the blue on bottom left in 2nd pic. I wish I have bought the floral in yardage for a border. Oh well. I hope the quilting will bring it to life! I will TRY to quilt it on my machine but it is a queen size and don't know if I can make the turns like I want to.
I went to a lady's house, with my niece, to see her mid arm Sweet Sixteen machine. The lady is married to Eraine's cousin. Anyway, I shouldn't have gone as I came home longing for anything with a larger throat space. Claudia was her name and she was very encouraging to me. Claudia had recently bought it and she said I made better free hand feathers than she did and that was my first try!-lol I did tell her I meandered or free motion stipple stitched on my home machine, so I had a 'feel' for it.
I saw the quilting of this quilt done with just straight line stitching and it really looked good. It was heavily stitched though. I can only hope to do this one as well.
So, I don't play the lottery, but if any of you do, remember I want a long arm quilting machine!-lol
Have a great day or night my friends-Toogie

UPDATE-I have pieced and sewn all the blocks together (see photo below). It is growing on me, because I've repeatedly sewn so many and now, am beginning to like it more. I still want to add a wide blue border all around, but I wanted to show you since I think with more blocks, it does look better. Thanks again for looking, encouragement, and just bearing with me!!!

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by peafarm 05 Feb 2019

Love the block pattern--stands out laid out like that. Beautiful designwork.

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toogie by toogie 06 Feb 2019

Thanks !

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by peafarm 05 Feb 2019

Love the pattern of the quilt block. Stands out so good laid out.

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by graceandham 01 Feb 2019

Love the quilt block and I think it will be astonishingly pretty when done. Good for you, but did you need another big project? I agree the fabrics read solid.

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

I have enough to start for 3 queen quilt tops plus today I am going to join Quilts of Valor at their annual National meeting, so.... busy,busy, busy!!!

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by pennifold 01 Feb 2019

It looks great Toogie. I love seeing the two different designs when it’s placed together too. Good luck with the quilting it will bring it all together. I hope one day you can get one of those quilting long or medium arm Seeet sixteen machines. ❤️👵🏻

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

I hope so too Chris! My sis and her friend just came in from out of state last night and I told her she needs to hurry up and win. She said she's trying!!!-lol
I like the second design/block too. Some say a plus but I say a cross-lol

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by oaro 01 Feb 2019

love the block pattern to the fabric is nice to great job

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

Thanks, I hope it improves when I quilt it. We will see....

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by crafter2243 Moderator 01 Feb 2019

This will be great quilt. Love your layout and like the pattern. Have to go and check it out

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crafter2243 by crafter2243 01 Feb 2019

Oohh. Found the instructions on Youtube.

toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

I figured you had made this one already Angie. It's very simple and easy, too. Show and tell when yours is made. I KNOW you have fabrics for it!

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by stork 01 Feb 2019

Love how you have your blocks laid out.....it is going to be beautiful!!!

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

Time will tell, thanks!

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by dragonflyer 01 Feb 2019

Can't wait to see it finished!

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

Me too!

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by lilylady 01 Feb 2019

Very nicely done, you will love t when you get it quilted. Materials are great.

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

I hope so, thanks!

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by jenne 01 Feb 2019

Oh buy the way I'm a quilter not a winner, heheheh.

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toogie by toogie 01 Feb 2019

lol-I'm not a winner either, can't win if ya' don't play, but my sister plays. Years back I always thought the Toyota Avalon was so pretty. She promised me a new one WHEN she wins. She is pretty lucky but hasn't hit the million.... Now, I'd rather have a long or mid arm quilter!

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by jenne 01 Feb 2019

Sometimes simple is best, a great looking quilt, but the quilting will make it. post it when your are finished with it, looking forward to seeing the quilt complete.

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toogie by toogie 01 Feb 2019

The quilting will have to bring it to life. I just hope I can do it on my machine. If not, a lot of hand stitching!!!

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by sewdeb 01 Feb 2019

What a gorgeous quilt this is going to be and I love the pattern, too! Your machine quilting is far better than anything I can do - mine looks very "clunky" and I would never try doing it on a quilt I'd give away! If anyone deserves to win a lottery, it's you! Hugs*, Deb

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toogie by toogie 01 Feb 2019

I;m squaring up my pieced blocks now so I can see them into rows, then border, then quilt...It would be nice to just win a quilting set up!

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by mariagiannina 01 Feb 2019

Lovely colours, as you say, the quilting will bring it more to life.
If you win the lottery, buy 2 sweet sixteens - one for you and one for me!! I would love one!
Mary C.

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toogie by toogie 01 Feb 2019

Oh Mary, I came home drooling. I stayed on the computer days looking at the machines, knowing I won't live long enough to pay for one! I really don't have the room for a frame but a sit down mid arm sure would help!
Don't get your hopes up as I don't play!

mariagiannina by mariagiannina 01 Feb 2019

I don't play either!! LOL

toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2019

Two peas in a pod!

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by dailylaundry 01 Feb 2019

Beautiful colors - you are so very industrious!! How wonderful it would be if you won the lottery!!!! Hugs to you, Laura

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toogie by toogie 01 Feb 2019

The chances of that happening are zero to none-lol- but I wouldn't mind reaping from someone else's win-lol

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