Thursday, July 1, 2010

Pinwheel Sampler Finished!

I'm a little late, but I finished Rachel's pinwheel quiltalong.
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Thanks for your encouragement on the border. I was really considering taking the easy/fast way out and skipping the border. I'm so glad I added it! I fell in love with this version on Flickr by pas681 and decided to follow her lead with the checkerboard border. I added two rows of 2.5-inch squares to both sides of the quilt.

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For the binding, I just used leftover scraps of Hope Valley.

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I'm thinking this is my favorite block.

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For the back, I added a row of 6-inch pinwheels.

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I have to admit I'm pretty much in love with this one...

Check out more finished projects on Amy's blog.
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26 comments:

  1. RobinJuly 1, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    beautiful. love the edge. love the back. love the whole thing. you do amazing work.

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  2. Tracey JacobsenJuly 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    definitely one of my favorites of the pinwheels! Beautiful work Katie! :)

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  3. KrisJuly 1, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I'm in love! It's such a great design and the colors suit it perfectly. Nice job!

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  4. LeahJuly 1, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Great job as usual! Where is this quilt going? Previously, when you asked for opinions on the border, I was thinking binding. So you can't trust what I think anymore.

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  5. MaryJuly 2, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Yours looks so great! I love your block that's bordered in HSTs. Mine is still just a pile of blocks . . . I need to get on it!

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  6. LeslyJuly 2, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    gorgeous work! congratulations on your finish!

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  7. LarriJuly 2, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Sew pretty! I especially love the detail on the back. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)

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  8. Jessica KellyJuly 2, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    So so pretty! I love how simple the back is, just gorgeous. I may need to try this quilt along... Beautiful!

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  9. Jennifer-Girls Gone ReadingJuly 2, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful!!! I love the pattern.

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  10. NicoleJuly 2, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I love it! Who knew about gray and orange, eh? They look fantastic together. Great job.

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  11. p.s.phyllis sewsJuly 2, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Wow! So pretty and I like the pinwheels and I love making them. Great work!

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  12. Fresh Poppy DesignJuly 2, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Love this! love the pinwheels. I want to make one!

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  13. Rene'July 2, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Your pinwheel sampler turned out beautifully!!! I love the scrappy Hope Valley binding...the pinwheels set on the back...the checkerboard border...everything! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. DaynaJuly 2, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    It's beautiful! Pinwheels are a "happy" thing, aren't they?

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  15. bethJuly 2, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    What a beautiful quilt!! Love the border.

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  16. QuiltpiecerJuly 2, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    So awesome! I'm way behind too, but started working on it again yesterday. Now I'm so inspired to finish it up! I love the checkerboard border too and may just add it to mine. Thanks for sharing!!

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  17. pinksuedeshoeJuly 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Oh I love the pinwheels. It really is my favorite block. So cute!

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  18. SewSaraJuly 3, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    it's gorgeous! well done! :)

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  19. QuilterMaryJuly 3, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Who doesn't love a piwheel! The back is great. Nicely done - thanks for sharing it with us.

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  20. KristenJuly 3, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Pinwheels, Hope Valley and a really cute border! This is really a beautiful quilt. Nicely done.

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  21. jlkJuly 3, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    I can see why you're in love with it! It looks fantastic!

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  22. LeslieJuly 3, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    i love it....

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  23. DianeJuly 4, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful! This is just lovely.

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  24. Sarah CraigJuly 4, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!! I love the fact that you only did the border on top and bottom - so unique!!

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  25. SharleeJuly 5, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Very nice love your quilt!!!

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  26. MandaJuly 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful.. and i love the scrappy binding :)

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