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 ♥

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27 comments:

  1. Kelly@ Charming ChatterJune 18, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    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!!!

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  2. DarleneJune 18, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    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. :-)

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  3. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    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.

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  4. Chartreuse MooseJune 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM

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

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  5. ElzaanJune 18, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Love your colour scheme in those blocks!

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  6. pauletteJune 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    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

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  7. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJune 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM

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

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  8. HeidiJune 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    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

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  9. AnnetteJune 18, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Such beautiful soft colors. I really like them.

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  10. SusanJune 18, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    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.

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  11. TerryJune 18, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    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.

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  12. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    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

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  13. JayTeeJune 18, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    love your colors.It is really nice

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  14. pinsandneedlesJune 18, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    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!

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  15. DebJune 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    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!

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  16. SiobhánJune 18, 2010 at 6:12 PM

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

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  17. CandaceJune 18, 2010 at 6:13 PM

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

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  18. ElyteJune 18, 2010 at 10:14 PM

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

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  19. Lynn KoeppenJune 19, 2010 at 2:07 AM

    Nice job! I just finished pieces my blocks!

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  20. Sue-AnneJune 19, 2010 at 4:29 AM

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

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  21. BunnyJune 19, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Oh my I love those blocks very pretty.

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  22. SharonJune 19, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    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!

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  23. Quilts And PiecesJune 21, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    I LOVE your little version of Darlene's quilt!

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  24. MichelleJune 21, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    What pretty fabric!

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  25. BeckyJune 21, 2010 at 6:28 PM

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

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  26. TilkunviilaajaJune 23, 2010 at 8:21 AM

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

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  27. LauraJuly 17, 2010 at 5:04 PM

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

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