Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Sometimes simple is so much better

I've been wracking my little brain trying to think of exciting blocks or new patterns for an adorable fat quarter bundle of Michael Miller fabric.  Finally it occurred to me that nothing at all is wrong with a simple patchwork quilt. How could it be any sweeter?

36" x 46"

Five inch squares sewn together.  Guilty glances at my Accuquilt Go Cutter that is still sealed in the box with a 5" square die.  Five inch squares are so easy to cut ... why did I pick that die??


Hand quilted with straight lines through the blocks.


 Easy and not complicated.  Just like a baby.   Now .... on to dresdens.  Come join me!

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18 comments:

  1. felicityNovember 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Lovely lovely simplicity!

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  2. AndreaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Couldn't agree more about doing something simple..why do we always need to make things complex? I love the fabrics and the five inch blocks show off the beauty of the fabrics...

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  3. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)November 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Perfect!! I love me a patchwork quilt. : ) The eat, play, sleep, repeat is so sweet. It's just the right touch of something special.

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  4. Pat MerkleNovember 9, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    How sweet! Just love the eat, play, sleep, repeat in the corner!

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  5. doloresNovember 9, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    None more sweet that's for sure!:)

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  6. SaraNovember 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    That was a quick put together quilt! I love the words you added in.

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  7. teaginnyNovember 9, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love the soft colors in this, and you're right, sometimes simple is best!!

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  8. CarolynNovember 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I absolutely agree - sometimes simple is better! And you certainly made this beautiful. The handquilting is gorgeous and I just love that quote. What a beautiful quilt!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    This is lovely and once again your hand quilting is perfect!

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  10. CatherineNovember 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Yes I agree simple squares are often the best way to showcase nice fabrics. Like the writing on the back!

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  11. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    This is indeed a beautiful way to show off these adorable fabrics. Your hand stitching is a perfect compliment to the quilt. Beautiful!!!

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  12. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsNovember 10, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I agree, simple squares make a stunning quilt, esp when you have gorgeous fabrics like these, great job. xo

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  13. randi--i have to sayNovember 11, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    sometimes a simple patchwork is the way to go. i love how the squares show off the cute prints!

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  14. LauraNovember 11, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    You are right, it's lovely :)

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  15. MichelleNovember 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    It's lovely! You really do need to open up that cutter and thry it out. :-)

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  16. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsNovember 14, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I am a huge fan of simple! Your quilt is beautiful!

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  17. jessNovember 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Oooh and it's hand quilted. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  18. molly::applecyderNovember 30, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    You are so right. Simple IS best.

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