Thursday, January 20, 2011

Yo-Yo Mama Show and Tell...

Yesterday was our Yo-Yo Mama's 1930's quilt group day at Material Girls....so I'm bringing you some of the show and tell.

This is my quilt that I brought to show...It's my secret project that I made from our 2 1/2" square exchange that we just finished up... I posted about here.
The pattern for this quilt came from a picture in an old magazine...it's very simple as you can see.


Look how different this quilt looks when viewed with the blocks on point...


Or on a straight setting.
I just have to add a border and get it quilted....then I will use it for a table topper in my kitchen.

The following are a few of the blocks from our new exchange we are doing this year...






This is my good friend Judy striking a pose for the camera....lol...she cracks me up!
As you can see...we always have a great time together:)




These are just a few of the blocks I will be showing throughout the year...that's how long this fun block exchange will go.

Pat made an adorable ipod cozy out of scraps...


Way cute bag from one of my favorite Heather Bailey fabrics...I used this print for one of my crochet edge pillwcases...check it out here.

And a Valentine's apron made by Becky....love it!
I sure hope you enjoyed my little show and tell...and I also hope you have a quilt-y kind of day!


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25 comments:

  1. SelfsewnJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Hello Lori
    I've just found your blog, and lovely it is too!

    Love all that you posted especially the secret quilt, just my cup of tea!

    Wishing you a quilty day too.

    Clare

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  2. BarbaraJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    LOVE your thirtys quilt - absolutely beautiful !

    Do you know the name of the bag pattern that your friend used with her HB prints ? I have very bad shoulders and that looks awesome to carry - style of the handle makes all the difference. Any help with pattern name would really be appreciated

    you have a fun group of friends there !

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  3. SaraJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Love the 2 1/2" square quilt top, how sweet it is:)

    Looks like there was much progress!

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  4. A Plain PathJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Love your "simple" quilt...very charming. And enjoyed all the blocks. Cheerful photos to look at while enjoying a cup of coffee this morning.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Those are all fabulous quilt blocks.
    Quilting with girlfriends just can't get any better.
    Love that purse and that apron is just precious.

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  6. ThimbleannaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I Love your quilt Lori -- that's a great pattern. Your block exchange sounds like so much fun. I love that cute little blue and red pinwheel too!

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  7. Colleen LuntJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love the quilt you made and am actually making one just like it. I saw my friends and asked her where she got the pattern. It is from a book called "Open a Can of Worms" published in 2000. It is still available on Amazon. There are also several other ways to place the blocks to get a different pattern.

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  8. NedraJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    You Yo-Yo Ma's rock! So many fun creations. Thanks for the show and tell.

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  9. Cathy H.January 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Love your show and tell this morning! 1930's fabric are my favorite!! Beautiful blocks!!

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  10. JocelynJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    What a great way to use up 2 1/2" squares! Your group is very creative :-)

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  11. MarthaJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love that quilt!! Gotta go find that book! Wish you could share those block exchange patterns with your bloggy friends. They are so cute!! Thanks soooo much for sharing your amazing talent with us.

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  12. SandyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Look at all of that creativity...I love it. Your quilt is precious...love the colors and am going to try that pattern myself. How big were your white squares?

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  13. Gigi's ThimbleJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Great projects. It looks like a great group. I love your scrappy squares quilt!

    P.S. I finished all of the applique on my Blessings block. Just need to do the embroidery, but realized that I didn't mark the lines on the applique pieces before hand so now I'm going to have to work that out. Don't know where I was during that part of the instruction :) Ooops!

    Hope you're doing well!!

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  14. LindaJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Hmmm that gives me an Idea what to do with all me 2 1/2" squares.
    I love 30's fabric but It's hard to find here.
    Love your quilt and thanks for the tour.

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  15. antique quilterJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    oh yes that quilt top you made is on my list I have seen lots of antique quilt tops with that pattern. great way to use up the squares and have a great quilt!
    oh my love the block sfor this year especially that T block! the ipod case is too cute! Ah yes everyone needs a valentines apron like that!!!!!
    btw love that valentine quilt just brings back so many memories of making valentines as a child and with my girls when they were little
    your just so creative!
    Kathie

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  16. CorrieJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    That first pattern is a great one. Love the scrappiness! Thanks for the show & tell, so fun!

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  17. CorrieJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    That quilt is a great layout...love the scrapiness. Thanks for show & tell, looks like fun. ipod cozy is darling.

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  18. donnaJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Lori I love your show and tell. Your quilt is beautiful. And the blocks look like so much. The apron is so cute I have that pattern and you just inspired me with a great idea. Thanks.

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  19. Material GirlsJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I am so glad you get pictures! Someday, I am going to have my camera ready!
    Nadine

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  20. AlmaJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Hola! preciosos tus trabajos, especialmente ese bolso amarillo con florcitas. Te mando un abrazo desde MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA.
    ALCIRA

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  21. ferneJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    sew many great blocks here I can hardly tear myself away from the screen to get some breakfast, but I must! Love the fabric choices, especially the pink and green one!

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  22. BrendaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Oh man I love all this 30's fabric in you quilt blocks. Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Nanette MerrillJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I love your quilt top. The girls all have great blocks. I need to make an iphone cover that hangs around my neck or something...hmm.

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  24. SherriJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    You always have such wonderful show and tell...keep them coming!

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  25. trishMay 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Good Morning Lori. :o)
    I am seriously considering this pattern that you created, for your Sew Cherry fabric that I purchased and I was wondering if you would not mind sharing the amount of 2 1/2" squares as well as white blocks that you used.
    Love love love your new fabric and can not wait to create something lovely with it!!!!
    Sincerely, Trish

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