Thursday, August 12, 2010

Scrappy squares...

See these scrappy squares?
Well....Do you remember the custom made especially for me honey-bun?
I told you about it last week...anyhoo...

It's what I have been working with this last few days in my studio. I used it to cut alot of squares...and I mean alot!

I had 1 1/2" squares everywhere...and I mean literally everywhere in my studio because it has been so stinkin hot here....



And so I had my fan on and my squares were flyin' around like confetti...maybe in celebration of a finish!




I used over 1000 of them....



To make these 1" finished squares...


Which are the sections for joining the blocks together in this quilt....









My "Paper Doll" quilt!
I dropped it off to my friend Helen for quilting yesterday morning....whooo hooo!

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21 comments:

Kim Walus said...

I'm sure you're excited to get it back. I know I would be bouncing around waiting by the phone.

This is going to be another special heirloom. By the way, who gets the quilt someday? Kassidy or Sophie? You just might have to make another one or they could take turns each year.

Into Vintage said...

I need to look away because I just know I'll become addicted to those tiny, little squares and then nothing else will get done! I want to make some right now. So cute.

Unknown said...

those tiny little squares - what a wonderful job and so colorful.
I am inspired.
Gina

Carol said...

Lori...what an amazing quilt! Gosh I wish I lived somewhere near you, I'd take every applique class you taught...your applique is unbelievable.

Ruth said...

Wow! I can't wait to see it all put together and quilted! I love the blocks. They are so cute!!!!!

Nedra said...

Congratulations on a finish of your quilt. I've loved seeing it come together month after month.
And those 1" squares look challenging. I don't even see a pin, and yet they all match perfectly.

Sherri said...

Cute, cute, cute...can't wait to see the finished quilt!

Rae Ann said...

You know I adore that darling quilt and can't wait to see it quilted. Helen will do a wonderful job. I love the little 1" sguare border. I think that will give it such a perfect finish.

Jeanne said...

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished quilt! It's been fun watching the progress.

Nanette Merrill said...

Holy Cow. Oh my gosh. I'm dying to see this quilt. Your applique is like painting. It is perfect. I admire your talent so much. And the tiny squares!!! Really I just can't wait. Remember I'm leaving on Monday with very very limited internet (you know what I mean in Star Valley and my sister is 40 min outside afton on a dirt road). So before I leave I want to see this. Get better. Pass that darn thing!

Loraine said...

I absolutely love this quilt! I've never anticipated a pattern coming out, as much as this one. I've thought about it more than I can say.
So excited. Thanks for your creativeness!

Michelle said...

I love your quilt, can't wait to see it all finished. I am like Carol and wish I lived closer to take your applique classes. Have you ever thought about doing a post on applique to help out all of us who do not live near by? I would love to have pointers from you. Thanks for all your wonderful posts.

Micki said...

I love the blocks...they really are so colorful!
Micki

Thimbleanna said...

OhMyGosh Lori -- I can't wait to seeeeee!

Sandy said...

How darling....can't wait to see the finish.

Renea said...

I am so excited to see this quilt all finished. I want to make one right now!

dream quilt create said...

Like the song on your blog says, "I'm in heaven"! Can hardly wait to get my honey bun and to see your finished quilt!!!

Gigi's Thimble said...

Aaagghhh! I'm so excited just looking at that quilt and your sashing strips and the jacks!!!Aaghhh! So cute!!! :)

P.S. Sorry for the freak out. I just got so excited! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Sherry said...

I so love that Paper Doll quilt. Those fabrics you used for your custom honey bun and seeing them stitched together! OH...I love it all. I can't wait to see this quilt when it comes back to you. You did an amazingly wonderful job on this quilt Lori. You are one special quilter. Your work always inspires me. Try to stay cool. It hit 100 with heat index of 110 here in the St. Louis/IL area today. Have a great week-end!

Jacque said...

Very nice! I have that same blue glass basket. I got it for a wedding gift 23 years ago! I have never seen another one. So cool. Have a great day! :o)

John'aLee said...

What a great post!! I love all of your 'inspiration'! You make a person want to come and hang out with you!

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