Sunday, April 25, 2010

She sewed!


My humble Split 9-Patch has taken on a beautiful appearance. It's hard to even find the original block, isn't it?

Both I and DH are amazed at how those little triangles in the border improved a somewhat ho-hum scrap quilt! Even though my border triangles are not sharp due to the method I used to add them, I'm very happy with the end result. Again, all fabric except the last blue border was taken from my scrap box of 2 1/2 inch strips.

Look at my luck with this backing fabric I already had.

The original inspiration came from Quiltville.com, in her February post. Thanks Bonnie!

Now, on to the basting -- my least favorite part, but getting to the quilting, my very favorite part!!!

20 comments:

  1. Elaine it looks fabulous! Great job.

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  2. Elaine, I agree, it's fabulous. The way you added the border triangles were very creative.

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  3. What a great border! It really is magic how it changes the appearance of the quilt top!

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  4. I have been cutting 2 and a half inch strips all day, trying to bust some stash and hoping for inspiration. You just gave me some. It is gorgeous.

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  5. Love it, very pretty Elaine.
    Jen
    Alaska

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  6. This is a real beauty Elaine and you were so right to add those triangles in the border - it made it really sparkle. blessings, marlene

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  7. Just gorgeous, Elaine!! You know I love these blocks...but together, they are visually stunning!

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  8. What a great quilt, it's beautiful.

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  9. Wonderful, I love the border. Thanks for sharing !

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  10. What a magical square, those little triangles added in the border were prefect.
    Sew Peacefully DEB};o

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  11. Those border triangles do add so much to the design. It really sparkles, Elaine! Beautiful work with scraps, that's the best of all.

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  12. Such a beautiful quilt from scraps!

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  13. Whoa! Elaine you've outdone yourself this time for sure. Absolutely spectacular. I'm utterly impressed.

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  14. A fabulous quilt and the border effect finishes the look. Yes, fabulous!

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  15. I love the look of this one. The red is so vibrant!

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  16. Great quilt; I love this one.

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  17. This is coming along great! Love the border...

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  18. WOW - this is stunning!! Love how you added the triangles in the border to complete the pattern - a masterstroke! BEAUTIFUL :)

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  19. My favourite quilts are made from scraps, hence Quiltville, but this one is really a success ! Carolyn in France

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