Wednesday, September 24, 2008

MYSTERY QUILT




This is my version of the mystery quilt OLD TOBACCO ROAD from Quiltville. My layout is totally different from the pattern, but I really like the way it turned out. I also went totally scrappy in every aspect. My goal must be reached of using up tons of odd scraps. I added a red border around it (hubby took the camera with him so I can not download the picture with the border on it).

My original plan was to use this with another quilt top, but I have been out voted by my hubby, my quilting friend Maureen and my mom and dad. LOL. Which is fine, I just now have one other unfinished quilt project. One more back to make, me oh my, I had best get busy.

I started a "house" quilt block from the Quiltville site. It is another fabulous way to use up all my odd scraps. I am really enjoying these blocks, they go together so quickly and without a lot of seams to match. These blocks will make a great backing for one of the quilts. LOL. I do not believe I will show the finished back to anyone around me until it is quilted! LOL
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6 comments:

  1. MollySeptember 24, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Nice job,Brenda! This quilt is so pretty and colorful, too. Pinwheels (love them) and four-patch are among my favorites. I am going to visit Quiltville--thanks.

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  2. AmandaSeptember 25, 2008 at 2:49 AM

    That's a great looking quilt, really cheerful. I'm in the midst of making a houses quilt too - I'm using all different types of houses, free pieced from Lazy Gal Tonya's site, foundation pieced, Bonnie's houses, and another measured house block I found. Really scrappy, but fun and should look good when it's finished I hope.

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  3. MarieSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Hey there, love the quilt, i love scrappy looks too. I added the pictures on the wrong day you can go back and see if you have time. Take care my friend.Hugs, Marie

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  4. SandraReeSeptember 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful, Brenda! My husband's grandmother used to use all her scraps like this too. I have several of the quilts that she made and will pass them down to my children.

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  5. Pat H.October 1, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Your OTR turned out beautiful! I like your layout a lot

    Pat

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  6. Helen in the UKOctober 5, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    I really like your alternative straight set on the OTR. Great idea. Love the scrappy houses too :)

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