Friday, June 18, 2010

QAL Progress

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I completed the second step of Kelly’s Between Charming Friends Quilt Along last night.  There was a lot of piecing and cutting but everything went along quickly and easily thanks to having learned how to strip…strip piece, i.e.  *wink*

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The Quilt Along is spread out over eight weeks which makes this a relaxed and very do-able project.   Darlene of Quilting Daze  designed the quilt which she called Between Friends.

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It’s still not too late to join in.  We won’t be told about the third step until next Wednesday so you still have lots of time to catch up.  The more the merrier!

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Have a great weekend and as always…

Happy stitching!

Kaaren ♥

27 comments:

Kelly@ Charming Chatter said...

Oh, Kaaren - your blocks are SO pretty! I just love that line - can't wait to see your quilt all together! Way to sew girl!!!

Darlene said...

Woohoo - love your blocks. I'm really excited that you're doing the quilt along with us. Kelly did a fabulous reducing the size of the quilt. :-)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic looking blocks Kaaren! I finished getting the background cut with Kelly's NEW directions for me who MIS-CUT the charms! Anyway, hope to be back on track with it tomorrow.

Chartreuse Moose said...

Charming colors & little blocks, guessing this may be a favorite!

Elzaan said...

Love your colour scheme in those blocks!

paulette said...

I love the fabric that you have picked!! I need to catch up!! Today I am hoping to get my blocks together too!
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!!
Paulette

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Very pretty blocks! I'll be at the sewing machine today! :-) Have a happy day!

Heidi said...

Still sewing mine Kaaren and it hurts to be so far out of my comfort zone. I am a little more than scared using these bright colors. I am plugging on hoping I will learn to appreciate the colors more when I have finished this quilt. Yours is looking fabulous. I love the softness to your fabrics.

Have a great weekend dear friend!

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

Annette said...

Such beautiful soft colors. I really like them.

Susan said...

That is coming along nicely. Great color choice.

I was tempted to join in but I am trying to finish more than I start. Not easy when such lovely things come along to tempt me.

Terry said...

Your blocks are so pretty Kaaren! I have saved the instructions for this but I haven't had a chance to start on mine yet.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your quilt along. Seeing what you have done has inspired me to try to use this pattern with some fabric that I've been saving.

Happy quilting.

quiltytherapy (at) yahoo.com

JayTee said...

love your colors.It is really nice

pinsandneedles said...

Kaaren,

Love the colors in your blocks for Kelly's Between Charming Friends Quilt-Along! Just finished mine...will post soon! There was a lot of piecing and cutting but it did help to strip piece!

Deb said...

I'd love to join that QAL, but just too much going on right now, so I'll have to live through you. Love your blocks so far. You picked out some great fabrics!

Siobhán said...

Beautiful blocks, Kaaren! Now I'm off to check out this blog... :)

Candace said...

I love the colors you've chosen, Kaaren....so soft and pretty!
Cheers!

Elyte said...

Can't take on anything at the moment but will be enjoying watching your progress. Lovely gentle colours. Watching with pleasure.

Lynn Koeppen said...

Nice job! I just finished pieces my blocks!

Sue-Anne said...

Your blocks look lovely Kaaren, looking forward to watching this treasure grow.

Bunny said...

Oh my I love those blocks very pretty.

Sharon said...

Loving the soft colors you have chosen! Maybe I will get going on this project and get caught up with all of you this weekend!

Quilts And Pieces said...

I LOVE your little version of Darlene's quilt!

Michelle said...

What pretty fabric!

Becky said...

Great job with your Quilt Along blocks! Great fabric choice:)

Tilkunviilaaja said...

Cheering you on here... Your fabric selection for the blocks is very elegant. Keep us posted on your progress!

Laura said...

Kaaren nice to meet you and your blog! I love your quilts and your free pattern, thank you so much!
Laura from Italy