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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

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Modern Crosses Quilt - 37 blocks

Wednesday again! Time sure flies when you are busy. Here is my progress on the Modern Crosses Quilt, from Modern Log Cabin Quilting by Susan Beals. I am up to 37 blocks. I need somewhere around 60-75 for a proper twin size, I have to do some math - but I think I am over the half way point for sure.

Modern Crosses Quilt - 37 blocks

There are almost too many blocks for a photo. I really enjoy working with these bright colours and fancy fabrics. I am using the same stack for the Farmer's Wife QAL. You can see that I added a few more greens and blues to the group of blocks to reduce the red dominance it had before.

A Kiss in Time - progress on the borders

Here is one of the two border pieces I am working on for my Kiss in Time quilt. These little squares finish at about 3/4". Below is a shot of the Kiss in Time top so far, which you have already seen.  I hope to finish the borders on the weekend and attach them. Then I can start quilting it.

A Kiss in Time, so far

I am also hoping to get a bunch of batting so I can baste and start quilting on the quilt for my bed. I have decided I will go for very simple backs on both of these, likely a nice sheet from IKEA will do the trick.

But it all has to wait, the sewing machine is in the shop. Cross your fingers that they will fix it before the weekend.

I am linking to WIP Wednesday, last week the work linked there was amazing. I hope you will try to visit those folks too.

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

Best,

Leanne
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33 comments:

  1. MandaJune 22, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Hope you get your machine back soon! Those are teeny tiny squares! Cross blocks are looking lovely!

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  2. Kylie LloydJune 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I enjoyed seeing your modern crosses quilt.

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  3. SarahJune 22, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Crosses are looking fabulous, and I'm very impressed with the Klimt quilt!

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  4. NikkiJune 22, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Stunning work, love the crosses and the klimt quilt just about gives me palpitations thinking about all the work involved - wow! Hope you get your machine back asap.

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  5. Elizabeth DacksonJune 22, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Oooh, I hope your machine comes back soon! I love how scrappy your crosses quilt is looking, definitely no more red dominance!

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  6. TiffanyJune 22, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Oooo that modern log cabin quilt is so pretty! Def. adding that to my every growing to-do list :)

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  7. CityHouseStudioJune 22, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Beautiful projects!
    Your modern crosses quilt is just stunning!!!

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  8. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Oh my..I love both quilts....you are one busy lady there...good for you. very inpressed with the kiss in time quilt...nice work.

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  9. MelindaJune 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Your modern crosses quilt is coming along lovely! Sorry about your machine. They had mine for a week a couple of weeks ago and it was like losing an appendage! Hope it comes home soon!

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  10. Judith, BelfastJune 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Sorry to hear your machine is poorly! I'm lost without mine! The collection of crosses looks huge, but then I guess they are smallish blocks (they just look big in the pic). Beautiful btw. Jxo

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  11. CindyJune 22, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Your mod logs quilt is going to be great! I love bright colors contrasting a nice clean white. Keep stitching!

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  12. MargJune 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I really love the log cabin blocks, the colours are so vibrant.
    Wow 3/4 inch squares, what can I say. The Kiss in Time quilt is amazing.

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  13. KateJune 22, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love your modern crosses quilt!

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  14. EmilyJune 22, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love the crosses! I have to check out that book asap. Looks like it has some great ideas!

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  15. SusanJune 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Hope you get that sewing machine back soon! Thank you for the IKEA mention as it reminded me to go there myself to look for backing fabric. :)

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  16. Marci GirlJune 22, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Wow, love those 3/4" little blocks all sewed together so precisely! Beautiful!

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  17. Katie BJune 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Still loving your modern crosses quilt! That's going to make an awesome twin.

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  18. DebbieJune 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Love your modern crosses! Next on my list!

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  19. M-R CharbonneauJune 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Great Modern Crosses quilt! Looking forward to seeing more of it. Love your Kiss in Time quilt! Beautiful!

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  20. LinzJune 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I am IN LOVE with the Kiss in Time!! WOW! The whole thing is INCREDIBLE!!! Great work!

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  21. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneJune 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Love the modern cross quilt!

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  22. CassieJune 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love the modern crosses quilt. It makes me really want to make one!

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  23. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I love the modern crosses quilt!! I have that book too and in the book I don't really like the pattern, but seeing some of the wonderful versions of it out in blogland is starting to change my mind! Maybe I'll try it next...

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  24. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsJune 22, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Your modern cross blocks are looking fab!

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  25. SadieJune 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Your modern crosses make me swoon! So lovely.

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  26. KristineJune 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I love your crosses quilt. Such happy colours.

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  27. KristenJune 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Nice little postage stamp squares! Love the modern look of those log cabins!

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  28. Katie @SwimBikeQuiltJune 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    pretty, pretty, pretty.

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  29. RachelJune 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Love your modern crosses quilt!

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  30. BreeJune 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hope your machine doesn't take too long to get fixed! Your mod crosses look great.

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  31. LeeJune 23, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love your Modern Crosses, those are so bold and colorful! Hope you get your machine back soon.
    Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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  32. Kate S.June 23, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Your modern crosses quilt looks stunning!

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  33. AmyJune 28, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    very nice projects!! hope you get your machine back soon. I would have withdrawls.

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