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Friday, September 26, 2014

"Fun and Friendship" Quilt reveal

It's hard to believe that this day has come!

The final reveal of our + and x friendship block quilt!

This was the palette Carla and I based our quilts on....



And I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!






Here it is before I quilted it....

four blocks joined and sashed in an aqua spot 

with brown corner "+s"...



 Putting it together wasn't without it's problems....

Keeping it real....

That's a broken needle AND a pin in there!

 I chose a wavy quilting line from the many 'patterns' 

 offered by my machine....

And I 'marked' diagonal lines with my Hera marker, 

 two inches apart, 

 keeping this line centred as I stitched with my 

 walking foot....

I found a bargain backing at Darn Cheap fabrics....

 Cuckoo Clocks from the "Folktale" range,

 by Cinderberry Stitches in orange!

This was such a fun fabric,

 perfect for a fun experience!

There are so many special parts in this quilt....

Carla and I even exchanged labels!

The binding is called "Alphabet Soup" by Henry Glass

 My quilt finishes at about 68" by 75"

Be sure you pop over and see 

what a beautiful quilt Carla has made 

from our fun block sharing experience!

Happy sewing!

SUZ
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36 comments:

  1. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsSeptember 26, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Oh wow, Suz, this has turned out so well! All the colour is just fabulous - I love the aqua sashing and the brown centre pluses ...I would never have thought to use brown but it is perfect. Have you had the Juki long? I don't recall seeing it before (but then again my memory ain't what it used to be). Hanging out to see what Carla's looks like!

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  2. CindySeptember 26, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Oh my goodness! It's so beautiful - such a great use of color. Absolutely lovely.

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  3. Bouts ChoisisSeptember 26, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    The colours are fabulous - especially the aqua spot sashing!

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  4. Helen McNaught @ AuntyHennysSeptember 26, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Love it Suz! great quilting too!

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  5. BarbSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    SUPER FUN EXCHANGE
    Love your finished quilt and the label is great -

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  6. paront1222@comcast.netSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Oh my...that turned out awesome!!! I saw the quilt on IG this morning and just had to visit the blog to see all your pictures. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that back! I think I need to find some of that!
    You used my favorite wavy design for quilting it too...that's my go to stitch!

    Wonderful keepsake for 2 friends to do together....job well done!

    Peggy in NJ

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  7. CarlaSeptember 26, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    It's so fun Susan! I really like how you set it with the turquoise sashing. What a fabulous finish : )

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  8. CarlaSeptember 26, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Oh, I love it so much with the aqua sashings and brown crosses. What fun we have had!!

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  9. Rene'September 27, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Such a fun, colorful quilt Susan!!! I love your layout with the sashing and "+"s around four pieced blocks. What a great quilt pieced with the help of a good friend!

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  10. DebbieSeptember 27, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful! This is so cheery and fun! And I love you 4 are all reveling today!!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 27, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    Wonderful!!!
    I love it
    Have a nice week end
    Stefania

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  12. VickiSeptember 27, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    These colors are dreamy! I really like this and the backing was a great choice.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Suz! Oh, this is so beautiful! I love your way to use the blocks and to make the sashing! x Teje

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  14. Lauren DeelSeptember 27, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    Ah! It's GORGEOUS! I love it. Great job.

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  15. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 27, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    What a fabulous setting!! I love the sashing idea and the border. This has been such a wonderful experience. I'm ready for another swap with friends. :)

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  16. RachaeldaisySeptember 27, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Suz, your quilt looks wonderful!!! I really like the way you added sashing and the brown crosses as the cornerstnes. The binding is the perfect choice and the backing is fun. You must have gotten used to swapping blocks with Carla, are you tempted to start a new swap quilt?

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  17. LisaSeptember 27, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    I love the way you grouped them in 4s and the sashing... and the backing... oh to die for!

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  18. Suz JSeptember 27, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Isn't it amazing how the same blocks can create two such different, but equally wonderful, quilts? I had to go back and check that you hadn't cheated and used a different selection! I really like the way you have set your blocks - again, an area where a different fabric choice would have changed the look of the quilt so much - like a low volume text... if you ever decide to make this quilt again :o). But that aqua sashing... wonderfully fun!

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  19. Granny Maud's GirlSeptember 27, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    What fun! To see all your work finished! I love how you and Carla have the same blocks, but just by changing the layout (in your case, adding the sashing and crosses) each quilt is unique.

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  20. OPQuiltSeptember 27, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful! How clever you are to sash it with the aqua and with those brown cross-shaped cornerstones. It makes a whole other pattern through your quilt--so successful.

    I love this quilt!

    Elizabeth

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  21. Melissa PSeptember 27, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Even better than I imagined! And the dotty sashing is just perfect. I've enjoyed every reveal of this quilt and its origins.

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  22. Canadian AbroadSeptember 27, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Such a beautiful quilt, and I love the colour palette you went with. I also love the contrast of the aqua sashing with the orange backing. Brilliant!

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  23. LeanneSeptember 27, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Great quilt you should be really pleased with it.

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  24. mariaSeptember 27, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    You and Carla have been so imaginative with how you've put your quilts together. They're both fabulous.
    I'm afraid mine isn't finished yet. It's been a fun swap.

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  25. DeborahGunSeptember 27, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    I love both your quilts - such gorgeous colours and fun to see how the same blocks can be brought together to make a different visual impression.

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  26. KarenSeptember 28, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    What a fantastic finish from both of you. You quilt looks great and the quilting is lovely.

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  27. MeganSeptember 28, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    What a great idea to put those little brown crosses in - it really makes an impact. It looks so pretty.

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  28. MarySeptember 28, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    This is a great quilt! Your colors are lively and fun and the backing is equally fun! This quilt block is on my bucket list. I will pop over to see Carla's finish! Great job!

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  29. LeanneSeptember 29, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    It's beautiful! I love the sashing too. Your swap was so successful!

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  30. pandchintzSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Love it Suz!

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  31. Steffi´s Candy QuiltsSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    What a beauty! All the X and + quilts are just gorgeous, and all so very different. Love your orange quilting thread and binding!

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  32. TarynSeptember 29, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Gorgeous quilt - I especially love the dots you have used in your borders! :-)

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  33. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Love it!! I really like the sashing between the groups of four and how it adds an extra cross. You have to look hard to see that it's not just part of a block. And the color palette you two used is very good.

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  34. KristyOctober 1, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful! I love the color palette you chose and the aqua sashing. Where can I find the pattern for this block?

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  35. Chookyblue......October 2, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    your quilt is beautiful........I like it............

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  36. SelfsewnOctober 14, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Stunning Suz, reminds me of my summer of love quilt. xx

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