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Thursday, August 25, 2011

A work in progress

One of the projects I worked on at my quilting retreat last weekend was this:


It may be the first dark background quilt that I've done and I love it!  It really makes my brights pop!  This simple Goose Tracks block is one I have not done before.  I love the secondary designs that you can see when you stand back and look at the quilt in it's entirety. 


The block is a common one, but I used instructions from the book Around the Block with Judy Hopkins (the same book where all of my recent sampler blocks came from).  My finished block size will be 10".


I'm not sure how big this will be when I'm finished.  I think I'll keep going until I run out of my background fabric.  I bought 3 yards and only have about 2/3 of a yard left, plus 7 more blocks ready to be sewn together.  It might end up being a large throw size quilt.
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19 comments:

  1. JantineAugust 25, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    The dark background is awesome, I think I found my new inspiration, thank you!!

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  2. LeahAugust 25, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love the dark background too. So far all the blocks looks wonderful. Can't wait to see your progress on this one.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    What a great quilt, I love the background fabric.

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  4. MaryAugust 25, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I really like this. I am trying to get braver with background choices...but plain white is safe (and cheap!)

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  5. Jackie's StitchesAugust 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    You got a lot done! I'm loving the black background too.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wow! That is cool! I don't know if I have ever seen a black background for a piece quilt.

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  7. MargaretAugust 25, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the black and white polka dot background fabric! Good work!

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  8. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I Love it..the Black is Perfect.
    cheers

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  9. RoosAugust 25, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    How lovely...;o)

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  10. pinsandneedlesAugust 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    The black background really makes the colors pop! Lovin it!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    So cool! Love how the color pops and the black has a style of its own as well!

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  12. brittany marie davisAugust 26, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    what a neat look with the black. different & refreshing!

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  13. rubyslipperz1052August 26, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    What a TRUE-ly darling quilt! The polkas...make it dance! =)

    hugZ,
    annie
    rubyslipperz106.blogspot.com

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  14. rubyslipperz1052August 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    What a TRUE-ly darling quilt! The Polkas...make it dance! =0)

    hugZ,
    annie
    rubyslipperz106.blogspot.com

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  15. JayeAugust 27, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Wow!! I love the dark background! I use a lot of black in my quilting...I think it adds so much to color!!!

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  16. RachelAugust 28, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Oh Amber, this is beautiful! I love the brights on a dark background.

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  17. NickyAugust 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    It's a real sparkler! love the block, the black and all those dots in front of my eyes!

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  18. JillyAugust 29, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I created so many quilts but never used black colour. But after visiting your post, I got the idea the black and white polka dot background fabric is wonderful and looks very attractive.
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  19. Jodi NelsonSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I am in love with this quilt!

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