Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Laying bricks

Thank you so much for playing along in my "when will I finish this quilt" guessing game! It has definitely motivated me to work on this baby. So much so that I'm happy to report I finished cutting out all the "bricks" this weekend. The rotary cutter and mat definitely came in handy.

Last night I laid out the bricks. Whew! I can now understand how easy and frustrating it can be to over think a quilt layout. This morning I shifted a few pieces around ( I felt my eye being drawn to the dark green pieces too much) until I felt satisfied. Now it's on to piecing! That is, if I don't get sidetracked first...
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12 comments:

  1. Katie JeanApril 22, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    it's looking good steph! It is really hard not to overthink the layout. I always have a problem with it. I can't wait to see your progress!

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  2. PhiligryApril 22, 2008 at 5:07 PM

    love this!! can i change my answer? he, he

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  3. RebekahApril 22, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    this is looking so good! Your placement looks perfect! That fabric looks so pretty together.

    This is a great pattern for me because I don't like matching up corners...I love that you can't mess this quilt up no matter how hard you try! : )

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  4. CherieApril 22, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    I love the color combo of these fabrics. great layout!

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  5. JuliaApril 22, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    It's looking fantastic! Yeah can we change our answers..he he he!?

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  6. StephanieApril 22, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    haha! Don't worry, I still have plenty left to do on it and am prone to being distracted mid-project (like tonight, when I baked cookies instead of sewing). :)

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  7. RozeApril 23, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    The layout looks great! I love all the fabrics and colours yo have used!

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  8. muralimanoharApril 23, 2008 at 2:03 AM

    Agree with the others...it's looking great now! :D

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  9. KathleenApril 23, 2008 at 4:16 AM

    I love this quilt! It's so pretty and you're doing such a lovely job :)

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  10. Lil DApril 27, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    It's looking great.

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  11. Slender OctopusApril 28, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    it looks beautiful.....

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  12. HelenMay 5, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    It looks beautiful! Really great combination of fabrics.
    Thanks for your comment on my Juliet on my blog. I'll have to try and find you on ravelry so I can see yours.

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