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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

City Sampler Quilt Along :: Blocks 67, 68, & 69

I mentioned last week that life was somewhat chaotic at our house lately, with workmen there all day ripping and pounding and such. When it came time to empty the studio, hubby set me up with a little sewing corner in the family room, so 'life' could go on as normal. So yay. Here's the expected 3 City Sampler blocks for this week. And fun ones they were - one of my favorite sets so far.

#67 turned out a bit different. I'm a pretty strict "scant" quarter-incher, and I think it affected this block so that the upper half was quite a bit shorter than the bottom. Quick use of the seam ripper to remove the left-most column took care of that. And though I love the raindrop fabric, I didn't have what this block needed and was happy to change things up with an Acacia raccoon.

Block #68 may look a little ho-hum in the photo, but in person, it is quite striking. That purple border fabric - also Acacia - is just really lovely.

For the last block of the week, I didn't have the ships pictured, but thank goodness I had a charm of space dust. I love it in this block.

And folks have been asking about my block grid, so here it is, all updated. There's a couple of blocks I'm not really liking, but I'll wait till I'm all done to see if I want to redo anything.
Meanwhile, I'm thankful for home improvements, messy and confining as they may be, and always, just a little space to sew.

Linking up with Sew Sweetness.
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13 comments:

  1. ShannaOctober 30, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    These blocks are sincerely looking amazing. I wasn't really interested in the book until I started seeing your blocks, very good work!

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  2. JulieOctober 30, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    I love your blocks. And really enjoyed the grid. I think all of the blocks are fabulous and wouldn't change a thing!

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  3. NilyaOctober 30, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Oh my, you have a lot so far!!! This will be so beautiful!

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  4. AudreyOctober 30, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful! Love the surprise of the fox. I really enjoy seening these

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  5. KateOctober 30, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    That raccoon is perfectly adorable! Way better than raindrops!

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  6. Heather D.October 30, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Oh wow, your grid is REALLY filling up!

    Hope you can keep your sanity through the renos - at least you have a small sewing space to use. :)

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  7. JessicaOctober 30, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    All I can say is wow! This is coming together so beautifully! I love how you relegated each block to a certain color!

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  8. CilleOctober 30, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    A special sewing corner. I'd say your husband deserves a medal for being so thoughtful :) love your progress. It's going to be striking.

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  9. VeraOctober 30, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    It looks fab!

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  10. legato1958October 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Wow! I am amazed at how pretty your blocks are! And to see all of the ones you have completed is stunning!
    Can I ask how you got the grid to put the finished blocks in? I'd love to be able to make 2 for my book sew alongs.... if you can point me in the right direction , that would be so great.

    Susie

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  11. Katy CameronOctober 30, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Love that wee raccoon peeking out :o)

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  12. Linda ROctober 31, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Your quilt is going to be stunning! I am also doing the same quilt along with Sew Sweetness. Can I also ask how you made the grid to put all your pictures of the squares in?? I would love to do the same with mine. Thanks so much......

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  13. KirstenOctober 31, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Your blocks are all so beautiful - it is going to be one amazing quilt!!

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