Monday, August 15, 2011

Garden Fence Blocks On My Design Wall

You know that there is a lot of temptation out there in blog land.  There is always something fun that you can be a part of or some new fabrics you can see (or buy) or a new quilting idea that you can try.  

Lately, I've been noticing all of the Garden Fence blocks on some of my favorite blogs.  The blocks are all so different, and I can't stop looking at them.  So I had a weak moment. 

I went over to McIntyre Girl's blog just to have a look around.  She is hosting the quilt along.  Then I decided maybe I would just make enough of these blocks for a table runner.  I know you're laughing.  How many times have you said that?  I'll just make a few blocks-----just enough for a table runner or small wall hanging?    

Here's what I have done so far.  These blocks finish at 10", and there are no seams to match.  Honest!  They go together very quickly and easily. 

I may need a bigger table at this rate.  I'm using a Lovely layer cake by Moda that I've been saving for something special, and I thought the florals would be perfect for this project.  I picked up 3 different shades of Kona Cotton to try out for the sashing.  I have more fabric left so maybe I'll make just a few more blocks.   The quilt along instructions use either a fat quarter or regular quarter of fabric, but the dimensions work for a layer cake. 

Thanks to Judy L. at Patchwork Times for hosting Design Wall Monday. 

Be sure to visit McIntyre Girl's blog.  Besides being a quilter and hosting the Garden Fence quilt along, she just gave birth to her 3rd daughter. 

I hope you are finding some time to stitch today. 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit! 

20 comments:

  1. Cute! I'm making a wallhanging with the same fabric, and I NEED the fabric in the upper left corner. I'm going shopping tomorrow. I am NOT going to make one of these quilts. I am NOT....

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  2. That is a fun pattern. Very cute in the fabrics you have chosen. But I am putting myself on a "No new projects" diet. We'll see how long that lasts! : )

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  3. The blocks look great, I like your choice of fabric, the colors are wonderful.

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  4. Hi LuAnn,
    these blocks look pretty, I wonder how many more you will make.
    KATRIN W.

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  5. They look wonderful! This project was just too hard for me to resist too - I love the look of these blocks.

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  6. The blocks look great and I certainly know what you mean about starting with just a few blocks but ... A lot of my quilts start out very small but like Topsy just keep growing. Take care.

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  7. Love the lively colorful print & accesorizing fabrics.

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  8. Very interesting blocks and really cute fabric. Have fun!

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  9. Your squares are nice with cute prints. You could always make a few table runners, and keep some for Christmas gifts! I'm glad to hear there are few matching seams, love those kind of blocks ~
    :-}pokey

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  10. Hi LuAnn your blocks look great. I posted you a parcel just over a week ago so hopefully you get it very soon,

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  11. What pretty blocks! I guess I've been visiting the wrong blogs because I haven't seen that pattern before.

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  12. Love the colors they are so happy. I have also seen alot of these and they always make me smile.

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  13. Your off to a great start! I keep looking at this one, too. It really is a fabulous quilt!

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  14. Love all your blocks LuAnn. I need to buy some brighter fabric. I'm loving all I see.
    Bow Ties are gorgeous.

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  15. Great fabrics! I'm so glad you joined her Garden Fence Quilt Along, the block is so fun and easy to make. Have fun!

    Quilting by the River
    http://conniekresin.blogspot.com/

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  16. Very cute blocks, love your color choices. You are right there is so much temptation in blogland. But it sure is fun to be tempted!

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  17. Just bought this layer cake LuAnn and cannot wait to use it. Doing a one day workshop so it will come in handy for that. Love what you are doing with yours. Hugs xx

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  18. Yes...I know all about the temptation in blog land...now I want to make one too!

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  19. Pretty blocks. Yes, there are so many tempting things to start in blog land.

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  20. WOW they look fabulous... and how many did you say makes a table runner..LOL
    Husg Dawn x x

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