Thursday, August 25, 2011

July Quilting Bee Blocks

It's been pretty quiet on the sewing front around here. The move and subsequent unpacking & settling in combined with, well, the mere fact that it's summer has kept the whole family busy, and me -- generally exhausted from both all of the work associated with the move and the blasted HEAT -- away from my sewing room.

Thank goodness for at least a little bit of "obligation sewing" -- it gets me back to the machine when I might otherwise choose reruns of "The Millionaire Matchmaker" or some other such drivel on Bravo. (PS. Does anyone else fail to see any "real" in the lives of the "Real Housewives"?)

do. Good Stitches | July

I took one evening last week and banged out two spider web blocks in a red & aqua color scheme. I know this is an EXTREMELY popular color combination these days, but I (surprisingly) had to dig pretty deep into my scrap bin to find enough pieces to make these two blocks. I guess it's not a palette that I naturally gravitate towards. Love 'em, though!

do. Good Stitches | July

These blocks were made for the do.Good Stitches charity bee.

(P.S. these pictures were taken on my new back deck. Not a bad substitution for my old back deck, where all of my other pictures have always been taken, huh?)
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  1. DorisAugust 25, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    J-I don't think there is much real in any "reality" tv shows, except maybe the fact that they are most likely their "real" names... The blocks look great, one of my favorite color combos, too, but I have far more green & aqua scraps than I do red scraps in my bin.

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  2. MeganAugust 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    What is it about the drivel that sucks us in? Storage Wars on A&E is my current "train wreck" show - I know it's bad, but I can't look away. Those blocks should make for an awesome quilt!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love these, one of my favorite color combinations!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Yeah, I'm much more into the greens and blues together...sort of like your palate on your last blog post...

    but you are right~ they do look well together! (and the deck looks nice!)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    These are lovely blocks. Great colors!! I'm not sure what you mean about the "real"? Do you mean to say that is made up? "Gasp"

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  6. The ThompsonsAugust 25, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I really like the spider web pattern, and those colors look nice together.

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  7. LeahAugust 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Those blocks are great! Love your fabric choices.

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  8. karen @ badlandsquiltsAugust 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Glad to know I am not the only one who gets sucked in by those Bravo shows at night! Love the shade of aqua that you used!

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  9. KirstyAugust 25, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    These are terrific. You could almost frame them and put them up as artwork on the wall.

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  10. happy zombieAugust 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    New deck new schmeck… I wanna see the new house! Love those blocks of yours, LOVE THEM! And you know how I love me my Bravo too, but yeah… "real" is questionable word for most of the housewives! Cept' for Caroline Manzo… I think she gets a pass (she's so awesome!). And OMG, how Ashley treats her mom breaks my heart. Look what you did, John… you got me all going on the RHONJ...

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  11. DeborahAugust 25, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Maybe that's why I like the 1930's prints? Red and aqua! Oh yea!
    Very nice blocks. I love the pattern.
    Deborah

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  12. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    OOOhhh... Johnny Boy, they look fabulous!

    X, H

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  13. MelissaAugust 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love these- so pretty:) The colors are fantastic and I love the prints you chose!

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  14. MelodyAugust 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Am I too lame that I've never seen any of the "Real Housewives of..."? I love those blocks.

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  15. SharonAugust 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    We're in the same hive so I also made those red and aqua blocks. I can't wait to see the finished quilt!

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  16. Julie Phillips, aka Julieloveslucy SCSAugust 26, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    First, the quilt blocks are great. I love the colors. And as far as I can tell the real whatever wives on tv are not anything like real housewives. Spoiled little princesses that think money, bling, and who looks the best are the only important things in life. I actually feel sorry for them, someday they will realize how petty they are.

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  17. custom business cardsSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    These are terrific blocks! The colors are really fine and red is one of my favorite color. It's so nice that the colors are well combined. This will attract you when you see this from afar.

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  18. Scrap,Quilt, PreachSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    a stunning color combo and very versatile block.

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  19. 2neSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Nice blocks :-)

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  20. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely! I found your blog looking for a good wonky log cabin tutorial for someone and now have a queue of things I want to try out :-)

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    John I sware if I gave you my uglest fabric you would make beautiful blocks.....your work is always so eye-catching! (that is not to say that fabric is ugly...I really like it...fyi :)
    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  22. NicoleSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Love those quilt blocks. I really love the colors, they work well together.

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  23. amylouwhosewsSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    these look so nice and square! I'm not sure mine are that precise, you might have to square 'em up a bit. Love these.

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  24. L' Arte di FareSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    bellissimo! sorry i dont' speak english, i'm italian girl, your quilt it's very beautiful...

    BRAVO!

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  25. BearpawquilterAugust 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    You bet! I'd love to see them come up here and do "The Real Housewives of Kodiak, Alaska"! They would see real then!

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