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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited March 2011

    Meece - You are just amazing.  That is beautiful

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 136
    edited March 2011

    a little pillow, hand pieced, 6 inches x 6 inches

     

    and as far as I could get with the Jane Stickle quilt, this is hand pieced, appliquéd and quilted, and measures 30 inches x 30 inches

     

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited March 2011

    Those are amazing!!!

  • veggy
    veggy Member Posts: 4,150
    edited March 2011

    That little 6X6 inch pillow is amazing. I can't even imagine the size of the squares that made up the pillow. I love the quilts!

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited March 2011

    That pillow is inspiring.  I would love to try it!

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 136
    edited March 2011

    It takes sixteen 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 inch blocks, not including s.a. Each block has 20 pieces. The smallest pieces are less than a fifth of an inch (working with millimeters is easier for such tiny entities). That's why some of the points aren't perfect and ultimately why this ended up as a small pillow.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

     This is my 5 yard quilt - it is basically one yard of five different colors.  Mine I used 4 colors.

  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 3,600
    edited April 2011

    OOOooo, I like that Jo.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Chabbba - Thanks.  Sorry the picture is so big.  I couldn't figure out how to make it smaller and still be able to see it.

    If anyone is interested in making this quilt, send me a PM and I will get the instructions to you.  It is only 2 pages.  This one is super easy and really fun to make. 

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Here is a close up of the hand quilting I did on it. 

                                                    

  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 11,438
    edited April 2011

    Beautiful quilt Jo!

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Thanks Chrissy.

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited April 2011

    Gorgeous.  I love the pattern!

  • AnnaM
    AnnaM Member Posts: 136
    edited April 2011

    I would love to see the pattern. I think your quilt is stunning!

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited April 2011

    I love how you used dark hand quilting on light and vise versa....

    I had to laugh though, if you used only 4 colours in a "5 colour quilt", which colour did you double up on?

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    barbe - The smaller red squares should have been the 5th color.  I wanted lots of red in it.  I did not follow the instructions to the letter.  I am like that.  I have to do my own thing.

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited April 2011

    I think it makes the whole look even better!

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    The ladies who quilt here thought the 4 colors looked better than the 5.  This pattern is so flexible and fun.

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited April 2011

    I am curious about the piecing of the block with the smaller red block in the middle. 

  • dragonflymary
    dragonflymary Member Posts: 325
    edited April 2011

    jo1995, that  quilt is just fabulous!  I love those three/four color quilts.  The limited color is very calming.  A great design.

  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 7,605
    edited April 2011

    I'm curious too! Now your're going to have to post the instructions JO!

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Meece & Barbe - I emailed you the instructions.

    dragonflymary - Thanks! 

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited April 2011

    Thank you, Jo1955!

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    JO - 5 - This is a very easy and fun pattern.  I did all the hand quiliting myself.  I use a square lap hoop made out of PVC pipe that can be purchased in any quilt shop or fabric store that sells quilting supplies.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Wow!  That 5 yard quilt is a hit it seems.  I have had several requests for the pattern.  I will be happy to share it with anyone who would like it.  I will send the pattern and a color photo that can be used as a reference when picking out colors.

    You can send me a PM and I will get it to you as soon as I can. 

  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 765
    edited April 2011

    Jo that 5 yd quilt is beautiful. Several women in my quilt guild has made quilts from several different 5 yard patterns.

    Sheila 

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Sheila - Someone gave me this pattern and I have had loads of fun with it.  In fact, I have another one planned already.

  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 10,618
    edited April 2011

    I love the color scheme.  It would go great in my guestroom which DS shoose burgundy and a grey for paint.

  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 7,545
    edited April 2011

    Yes, it would be perfect.  You will have to make one and post a picture of it when you are done.

  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 765
    edited April 2011

    The ladies in my guild have also shared the pattern with the guild. I haven't tried it yet but they all say that the 5 yard quilts are fun.

    Sheila 

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