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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

City Sampler Quilt Along :: Blocks 16, 17, & 18

Once again, a few minutes prep ahead meant quick work sewing these little blocks together when time was  short later in the week. I'm still finding myself a little confused on fabric choices, especially when it comes to color. I look at the photos, then compare them to the colored page numbers, and they don't always match up. So maybe they're not supposed to after all? Not sure, so just forging ahead.
This block is another of my favs. And I could not resist using the one charm I had of that little frog.

This block was not necessarily a favorite. Rather than cut individual lengths, I cut several long ones and pieced those together before I trimmed to the quarter-block lengths. That seemed to be faster, but I still had a bit of a wonk issue.

This simple block I really like too. The dots? The purples? I don't know but I like. The excitement over this project just doesn't seem to end.

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14 comments:

  1. DebJuly 3, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Yes, I had a "wonk" issue with the middle block too. Loving these little blocks as well.

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  2. AnnikaJuly 3, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful and I couldn't resist bying the book after reading about it in your blog! Looking forward to my holiday, hope to be able to sew some blocks then.

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  3. Dresden LaneJuly 3, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    I found that same block to be the most challenging. I agree that these are so addicting! I have to have some self discipline to not just abandon everything else....

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  4. CityHouseStudioJuly 3, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    So pretty, Debbie!

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  5. LeanneJuly 3, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    These little blocks look great, I hope to start this week. I think in the whole big quilt that middle block will look perfect and no one will notice a small wonk.

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  6. Susan RJuly 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM

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  7. Susan RJuly 3, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    I have followed your "adventure" from day one and I too bought the book. I will be starting my adventure very soon. I think you are doing a fabulous job!!

    Thanks so much for being such a great inspiration to me.

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  8. Marci GirlJuly 3, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    I like your fabric choices for #17 more than the book, very pretty. But I have to admit #18 is pretty spectacular!!!!

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  9. SvetlanaJuly 3, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    fantastic blocks, Debbie.

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  10. Heather D.July 3, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Ahhh, the frog! How fun!

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  11. Lisa CJuly 3, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I, too, have been following along. I went to my LQS to buy the book on Saturday and they were out. Before I order it, do you think you'll use this book in the future once you finish the sew=a=long?

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  12. DebbieJuly 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Just fyi, my reply to Lisa: I do think I’ll use it – at least as a reference for modern blocks. But considering I’ll be using it for 9 months or so on the sew along, I think I’ll feel like I got my money’s worth from that alone. In fact, I’ve enjoyed these first 6 weeks so much, I already have. ;-)

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/1440232148/?tag=aqusta-20

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  13. Katy CameronJuly 3, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Another great set, and I love that frog :o)

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  14. Adventurous QuilterJuly 10, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    This quilt is going to be amazing, I am loving reading/viewing the updates :)

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