Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Some Blocks Just Need...

To be stitched by hand!



My quilt guild makes a raffle quilt every year...this is one of the two blocks I made for the next quilt. It has lots of diamonds which means lots of bias edges. I knew hand piecing was the only way to go with this one, and I'm so glad I did.

This is a picture of the pattern we're using. Isn't it gorgeous?



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17 comments:

  1. Needled MomJune 26, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    That is just gorgeous. Those blocks will make a stunning raffle quilt.

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  2. Jayne HonnoldJune 26, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Very pretty! I love that you hand-stitched it.

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  3. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 26, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Very pretty block and stunning quilt.

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  4. CreateologyJune 26, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful in their perfection. I actually like hand sewing. It takes longer but I feel more connected to my work. Blissful Stitching...

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  5. Ray and JeanneJune 26, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Beautiful quilt! Sometimes it is fun (and necessary) to hand piece. It always seems to be worth the effort - yours is gorgeous! I wonder if the quilting on that quilt was hand quilted?!?! ~Jeanne

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  6. MichelleJune 27, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Very pretty!

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  7. Julie FukudaJune 27, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Envy the person who wins that! That is a lovely block.

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  8. Rhonda MJune 27, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    So gorgeous! The person who wins this year's raffle blocks is one lucky woman.

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  9. KarenJune 27, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Well done. I like the curved stems in this pattern version. Years ago, I won a quilt made with a version of this block.

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  10. JacquelineJune 27, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I would love to win these blocks. No, I would love to win the quilt.

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  11. SheilaJune 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful block and gorgeous colors , this will be a stunning quilt !

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  12. Denise :)June 27, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful, Marlene -- just beautiful!! :)

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  13. Carrie P.June 27, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    hand piecing. good for you. yes, it is a beautiful quilt.

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  14. nannyJune 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Yes that pattern is wonderful.......

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  15. mollyJune 27, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Stunning! The quilting on the white parts looks gorgeous too!

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  16. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJune 28, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I taught that quilt many years ago at the local quilt shop. It was so much fun and I loved seeing how everyone's turned out. Such a beautiful block.
    xx

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  17. EllenJuly 1, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    That is a great block and yours is beautiful.

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