Thursday, May 29, 2008

Jacquie Quilts Along...Finally

It's week 5 of AmandaJean's quilt-a-long at Crazy Mom Quilts. I started last night and after I made the first block, I got in the groove and kept on going. Block 5 is cut out and ready to be sewn. I chose a combo of Urban Chicks Swell and Katie Jump Rope fabric. I haven't quite decided what fabric to use in the setting blocks so I may wait to tackle those. My original plan was to do one quilt in green and blue and another in 30's repros. We'll see if that comes to pass. Right now I'm happy I'm caught up. On her last quilt-a-long I didn't start until week 8. Better late than never. I'm so pleased with these blocks. AmandaJean has great instructions and pictures. I really didn't think I'd like working with so many triangles, but it's not too bad when you get the hang of it. Doing it over and over and over is really good practice for me! A bit of pressing and they're done. Oh happy day!
btw if I haven't returned an email lately I lost between 50 and 100 emails yesterday. Messed up internet connection I think. If I haven't responded in a timely manner or at all that's why. So sorry blog pals! So if you need to get in touch, please try again. Thanks!



27 comments:

Julie said...

You inspire me! I would like to do the Quilt Along too but haven't started, or bought the background fabric. What am I waiting for??? Your blocks look great, nice and springy/summery.

Blondie said...

I absolutely love the medium blue fabric (with big white flowers)... these blocks look fabulous!

QuiltedSimple said...

Your blocks look fabulous - I'm trying to get up the energy to do block 5 tonight - we'll see. Just not very motivated lately....

Love your fabric choices on this one!!

Kris

audreypawdrey said...

These blocks are wonderful! I love that fabric. I keep walking by it in the store and wanting some but I am trying to decide what to use it on. I really like the polka dots!

MichelleB said...

Looking good! I need to get going on block 5. I'm loving the way these blocks are turning out.

Becky said...

I love those blocks. The colors are wonderful!!!!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Your blocks look great, fantastic fabrics.....you are on a roll.

Meg said...

These are so pretty, I love the last one. Your ability to pick fabrics that complement each other is so impressive. Thanks for the comment on the plant theft, good thing they left my precious tomatoes alone!

Rebekah said...

better late than never, eh? Love the fabrics you've picked out for this!

Ruth's Place said...

I love the blocks, and the fabrics you've chosen are fabulous!!

driftwood said...

they're lovely, I'm so ashamed that I still haven't finished the first quiltalong, and this one has way too many triangles for me, but I love it!

Abby and Stephanie said...

I'm especially loving the Katie Jump Rope fabrics you're using.

Anonymous said...

Your fabric choices are prefect.

Amanda Jean said...

your fabric choices are awesome! and I like your title, too. :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful work, Jacquie!
You are quite a lady, from what I know of you, and I've only known you a week!
Thank you so much for your kindness, to me and to my friend Sarah.

Marie' said...

Love your blues and greens.

MightyMom said...

oh I'm loving all those stars!

I just started Sugars' baby quilt (yes, she's 15 months old) and am happily caught up in loving the fabrics I chose. :-) makes for fun sewing.

if you lost my email. your response is posted at my blog...stop on by. and thanks again.

Anonymous said...

I love the fabrics you are using! Your blocks look wonderful.

Nicole said...

What fabulous fabrics you are using. I am so tempted to make Amanda Jean's quilt along project but I have taken a vow to finish my UFOs before I start anything new.

Stacy A. said...

Oh I love the fabric combos. They look fantastic, you busy lady. Can you tell me how to get in a groove like that? I think I need a groove coach, lol. I can't wait to see how this ones turns out with the setting blocks! Have a great weekend!

Sara said...

Those colors and fabrics are awesome! I love the way they look together. Great choices. You always do such a great job!

~Niki~ said...

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Quilty hugs!
niki

susan said...

i am so impressed with your blocks. the points look perfect!!! and i love your fabric selections!

Val said...

Well you have me motivated! I have only done block 1 so I am very behind. Your blocks are great!

Lisa said...

great fabrics!!!!!

Tine said...

I love your blocks! Just found you via AmandaJeans blog :-) I have added your blog to my Googlereader!

Jen said...

Lookin' good.