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Saturday, August 26, 2017

Classic Meets Modern

As the name of this post suggests, I've been working on a sampler quilt blending classic blocks with modern design.  Each block in this quilt is actually a traditional block in the public domain, but the block sizing and layout, as well as the fact that the quilt is made in solids, really gives it a modern twist.


I don't work exclusively with solids very often, but they really give a graphic feel to the blocks in this quilt.  I had a blast designing this top, and putting it together.  With so many different blocks and sizes, the entire process was so much fun!

I'm working on finishing this one up and writing the pattern.  Right now, I'm considering hosting this as a Block of the Month QAL next year, but that is still something I'm mulling over.



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16 comments:

  1. KathyAugust 26, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    Nice job! I'm not a big sampler fan, however I really like this one! If you do a BoM QAL next year, I would definitely be in. I've not done QALs until this year and I've done 3 this year and loved them! They kept me on track to get tops done and it's so fun seeing what others come up with.

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  2. Rapunzellen's quilt blogAugust 26, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    Oh yes, do it as a BOM QAL next year, Pleeeeaaaase? I love it a lot because it's not the standard sampler.

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  3. LizAugust 26, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    That is incredibly beautiful! I love that all the blocks are different sizes and it's not a sampler with sashing and borders. I've never done a QAL before ... but this one might entice me after all!

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  4. Anne DAugust 26, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    Love it. I would do this as a QAL!

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  5. KateAugust 26, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    A beautiful finish. Love the colors.

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  6. Anja @ Anja QuiltsAugust 26, 2017 at 7:07 PM

    Wonderful. It's very striking in solids. A QAL would be fun.

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  7. Julie in GAAugust 27, 2017 at 5:55 AM

    I love your mix of blocks and colors in this quilt. Offering it as a QAL is a great idea!

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  8. JudyAugust 27, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    I hope you do host this as a QAL, that is seriously gorgeous! I am just finishing an asymmetrical quilt from a QAL with Pat Sloan called 182 Day Solstice. I'm making the patchwork "fillers". I like your geese and it's brilliant colors in solids!

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  9. Suzyquilter DuvalAugust 27, 2017 at 7:07 AM

    Wow! This is gorgeous! Modern traditionalism at its finest! I would love to have this pattern!

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  10. Cathy MelanconAugust 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    WOW!!! What a gorgeous quilt! I love a sampler and love the modern look of the traditional blocks!! The fabrics are perfect! Way to go!!!

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  11. DarAugust 27, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    What fun! And an excellent choice of colors too. I've never done a QAL, but this would definitely tempt me if it was NEXT year. I've got too many irons in the fire now.

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  12. DeeAugust 27, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Gorgeous! Yes please do a QAL, that would be awesome!

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  13. Tanya Quilts in COAugust 27, 2017 at 10:29 AM

    I would definitely be interested in a QAL!

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  14. Danice GAugust 27, 2017 at 10:01 PM

    So beautiful. Please do have this as a QAL! Those colors, fabrics, and the blocks- everything- is gorgeous :)

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  15. AnonymousAugust 28, 2017 at 12:08 PM

    That is beautiful. I love the colour combinations you have used.

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  16. PegPAugust 28, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    Love it! Yes please for a QAL!!

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