The blocks are done. It won’t win any awards but I didn’t like making those swirly blocks so I put the two different blocks in the center. I know . . what’s 2 more after having made 10 of them? I didn’t want to make two more! I figured if I put the two plain blocks in the center and then quilted a motif, the whole top would need custom quilting and that surely doesn’t fit into my schedule right now.
I don’t feel it all goes together to create a fantastic design but the blocks I had found are now going to be in a quilt. It will be donated as a QOV and I hope someone will feel comforted by it.
Tonight I’ll load one of the two Shadow Stars tops that need quilting, then I’m going to bed early. We were out way too late last night . . we’re not used to so much socializing but we had fun!
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I love those swirly blocks. The really make the quilt. Thanks for sharing.
I know you didn’t like the swirlies in the center, but I preferred them over the 2 plain blocks. I think those swirlies look like dancing flames that are holding each others hands! Anyway, I really like the pieced blocks you used in their place!
Those swirly blocks are great. It is a cool quilt when you consider it’s humble beinnings. I love your creativity.
Those blocks look great. It needed a bold color in the middle — or some applique! LOL xo
I love the swirly blocks too-it gives the quilt a lot of movement. It will make a great QOV!
The bold blocks in the middle look great. Someone is going to be very happy with this one!
I like the swirls, though not sure I would like to do them myself!
I love it and hope you will share the pattern.
Very pretty!
Great finish!
Your finished look is wonderful and I’m sure some wounded military person will find great comfort in this quilt. GREAT JOB, JUDY!
I like it very much, Judy — the word that comes to my mind is “dynamic”. Someone is really going to treasure that quilt! Well done!
I like what you have done the best. I thought the swirly’s in the center really took things over so just bringing in the color but not the graphic was a great way to go. sometimes less is better and when it means you don’t have to make more of a block you don’t enjoy it then life is good.
I love it! Perfect way to bring all those blocks together!
At first the swirly blocks looked “out of place” to my eye; but now that you have brought the colors into the middle of the quilt it seems much more balanced. Again, this is just MHO.
I could see where the swirly blocks could have been a pain to work with.
Reminds me sort-ov those 4th of July swirly fireworks! Great job! Cheers! Evelyn
I would love it if you would share this pattern. I love the simple color design. Laura
I would love it if you would share this pattern. I love the simple color design. Laura
Hi Judy,
That was a great decision to put those plain blocks in the middle! I like it, I think the swirly blocks would of been too much!
Happy Quilting!
Zlaty
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