Monday, January 3, 2011

Roll Roll Cotton Boll

I spent all day Sunday sewing like crazy. I can't believe I actually finished 12 blocks of the mystery quilt. That's plenty of blocks for me, I don't need to make anymore of those tiny HST's (1 1/2" finished). These blocks will be enough to make a lap quilt and I'm very happy with that. I need to decide on the alternate blocks, I don't do well sewing on paper and decided I'll substitute something else, just don't know what that will be right now
This was a fun mystery, I had no idea what the block would look like. I was hesitant about the red all along and wasn't sure how it would work in the block. It's really grown on me and now I love it! I look forward to seeing a few others with blocks completed.


Happy Quilting.
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43 comments:

  1. julieQJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I love your blocks!! I have 11 of them done now...I am not going to use the string blocks as alternate...I will come up with something!!

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  2. ranetteJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Very pretty blocks!

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  3. Ann MarieJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I like your mystery quilt blocks. The more I see of this quilt together, the more I think I might try to finish mine. I was going to just declare it a UFO I'm soooooo far behind.

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  4. CathyJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful block and beautiful color combination - I like the scrappy look. There are sure a lot of pieces in those blocks and not sure I want to tackle 1" HSTs! Brave of you to go for it!

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  5. BeckyJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Love the block.The colors go well together.
    Becky

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  6. LorisJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your blocks look great. Nice work!

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  7. Mary on Lake PulaskiJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Very pretty blocks Wendy!

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  8. ShakerwoodJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Very nice....and I like the juxtaposition with the snow! (How's that for a big word? My brain isn't as mushy as I thought!!)

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  9. LynnJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    love the blocks and fabric choices. It does look like lots of small hst's. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the mystery.

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  10. MaureenJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Love your blocks. I held off, but I may have to start this one.

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  11. VivianJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your blocks are so pretty. The pink and red look great together, just in time for Valentine's Day.

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  12. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)January 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Very pretty - I love the colors. I don't know how anyone could do as many blocks as are suggested. I'm not doing the mystery but have many friends that are.

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  13. DarleneJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Wow, I love all your blocks. Can't wait to see the whole thing.

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  14. Marié du ToitJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I Love this setting. The Triangles will form a frame around the next block as wel. A centered design like a star on a background will be a good alternative block.

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  15. Quilts And PiecesJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Oh they look great! I love them.

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  16. MichelleJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Wonderful!! Great job and beautiful blocks!

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  17. MeredithJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Adorable

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  18. Quilting By CeliaJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    really nice and a lot of work

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  19. LesQuiltsJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Hi! I think your blocks look great! For alternate block, you could find a large print motif on background, maybe poinsettias?, for Christmas?
    also those who didn't want to make the little HSTs, what about just a border around the block, maybe a small print that would give the same amount of colour as the HSTs?
    I was overwhelmed with the numbers too, but maybe I'll put this quilt pattern on my wish list for the future!
    Take care, Leslie

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  20. CherylJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    I like your idea of setting them differently, although I was intriqued by that strip pieced block. The fabrics you used came out great! I have never done a mystery quilt. Bonnie does some great things with scraps!

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  21. MicheleJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Your gorgeous blocks inspired me to trudge on. I stalled on that hst step and was wondering what I would do with all these other pieces. I like your lap quilt idea! I did the string blocks sans paper.

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  22. KristieJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Very pretty blocks! I'm still working on those half square triangles!!! :( I hope to start piecing my blocks togethere soon.
    Kristie

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  23. SharonJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    WOW! these are amazing blocks, nice job! Can't wait to see your finished quilt...beautiful colors.

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  24. LoriJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    The blocks are fantastic Wendy! I really think you need to make it queen size! LOL

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  25. TerryJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Your blocks look great! I saved the directions for this one but I haven't even thought about starting it yet.

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  26. MichelleJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Your blocks look awesome! I'm anxious to see what you come up with for a setting. When I had all my center blocks done and laid out, they looked pretty good just like that! :)

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  27. WendiJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Your blocks look fantastic! I'm still making red hsts and have not made the string blocks so I can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm sure it will be beautiful!

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  28. merumoJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I like your mystery blocks a lot! They look so much fun in their colors. Very nice :)))

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  29. Gari in ALJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    You did a wonderful job on Bonnie's blocks. I have a couple of her previous mysteries in my UFO pile and plan to make them into table toppers

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  30. Gari in ALJanuary 4, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    You did a wonderful job on Bonnie's blocks. I have a couple of her previous mysteries in my UFO pile and plan to make them into table toppers

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  31. MimiJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I am loving your blocks!!!

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  32. Red Geranium CottageJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I love your blocks Wendy!! There going to be pretty in your quilt.

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  33. Andra GayleJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I make string blocks without a paper backing. Just sew them together and trim them up. It is not hard to do but something else to piece them together with would be great too! I , myself, knew I shouldn't even start this mystery because I still do not have the double delight one put together.

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  34. andsewonJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Love your blocks! Will be a very pretty quilt!I plan to do these at a later date.Did pull fabrics though..;-)
    Hugs,
    Lola

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  35. Kathy ... aka NanaJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Wow! I love your colors and how well they play together. I can't wait to see how your finished quilt looks!

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  36. Kim BrackettJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Amazing blocks, Wendy! I love the colors, the pattern -- everything!

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  37. John'aLeeJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Oh those blocks are wonderful!!

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  38. LouiseJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Oh Wendy, those blocks are so great! Love the red..every quilt looks good with some red in it..well almost every quilt..great job. I will look forward to doing this one..You are so far out ahead of me always..

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  39. TeresaJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I think these are some of the prettiest blocks I have seen - very nice! Ah, Lula could be a calendar cat with that picture - she kind of has that Mona Lisa look. Makes you wonder what is she thinking?

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  40. Sue-AnneJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Your blocks look fantastic Wendy. I have seen a couple of these quilts in blogland, some set differently and they all look fantastic.

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  41. Quilts And PiecesJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    WOW! Your Cotton Boll blocks look wonderful! I just them!

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  42. Carrie P.January 26, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I love the fabrics you chose to do these blocks in.

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  43. KarenFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Great looking blocks. I've got all the directions, haven't started the first block :(!! But I love seeing all the finished ones starting to pop up! Can't wait to see more.

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