Sunday, November 13, 2011

Monday Morning Design Wall 11/14/2011

I had such a blast this weekend as I participated in a the Quilter's Quest, The official bay area holiday shop hop!  I visited stores that I had only heard about and enjoyed going back to my two favorite stores.  I found a store which carries my favorite applique thread at a great price, a shop with some fantastic batik fabric and so many other wonderful things.  I collected all nine of the Tree of Life blocks and turned in my completed Shop Hop paper so I am entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.  Not that I will win, but it was fun to do the shop hop.  I was able to sew together the first six blocks and am planning on finishing up the other three this week.  I was also able to pick up a bit more fabric so I can make some more!!  Just what I need, another project!! 


I was also able to finish another Hawaiian block.  I love how this one turned out but those tight points were a pain!!  I think I muttered a few choice words under my breath trying to needle turn them perfectly.  My Hawaiian Quilt group meets on Thursday so I will be asking for tips to make those points a bit easier!

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15 comments:

  1. Denise :)November 14, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Yay for a happy shop hop! And maybe you WILL win the grand prize!! Your Hawaiian block is wonderful -- I can't believe you needle-turn appliqued the whole thing! My hat's off to you!! Have a great week! :)

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  2. Connie Kresin CampbellNovember 14, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Sounds like a fun shop hop! Your Hawaiian block is beautiful!

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 14, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    I love the Hawaiian Block - I have a pattern for one that I keep thinking of making and never get around to it.
    Karen

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  4. Quilter KathyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I was in a shop hop this past weekend but didn't have such a great experience. Glad to hear about yours. Crossing my fingers for you that you win the prize!

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  5. Gari in ALNovember 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I envy your shop hop. Here it would be just 2 shops and I go to them anyway. ;) Love your Hawaiian block, you are doing beautiful work.

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  6. BonnieNovember 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Think positive thoughts . . . I will win the Grand Prize. You never know, your name could be picked. Love the blocks you've shown. I really want to do a tree of life quilt but haven't started one yet. Some day. OOH -- the Hawaiian block is fabulous. I started on years ago but my work was ... awful. I wonder if I threw it away or stashed it? Hummmmm

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  7. PattilouNovember 14, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    That Hawaiian block is amazing. Good luck on the drawing.

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  8. marcellaNovember 14, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Love a good shop hop. It's been years since I've done that particular one - which shops are your favorites? Your hawaiian block is beautiful; love the fabric you chose it gives it great texture.

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  9. MichelleNovember 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love your Hawaiian block - those curves are just so gorgeous!

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  10. SarahNovember 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I'm sew jealous that you have a Hawaiian quilt group. Your pineapple block is gorgeous!

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  11. Rabid Quilter from CaliforniaNovember 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I don't remember being invited to join you on the shop hop--LOL! I want to hear about the shops you went to that I haven't been to--you overachiever you!!

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  12. Angie in SoCalNovember 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    The Hawaiian block is beautiful - love the fabric. Good luch on the grand prize!

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  13. CathyNovember 15, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I love your Hawaiin Block. I love applique and your blocks are an inspiration. Hugs

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  14. HeatherNovember 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Gorgeous! I sure feel your pain on those needle turned points. Every time I do hand applique, I wonder why I ever started. lol But I do love the look of it, even if there are imperfections. ;o)

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  15. kwiltnkatsNovember 15, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Shop Hops are loads of fun, especially if you are a winner! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Good Luck! Sandi

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