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Monday, September 3, 2012

Granddaughter Star and Hexagon Portrait

The Granddaughter Star is finished and took its place on the ladder as all new quilts do.
I added a small appliqued hexagon in the center...it needed something there.
I'm not really satisfied with the quilting, but it's done and sometimes that's satisfaction enough.  Thanks Kate, for talking me out of ripping out the quilting!
I did another design for the back, Hexagon Portrait.  It's for those who like the look of machine pieced hexies, but don't want to sew 200 together to make a quilt. (only 12 hexies on this side)
I like the back more than the front.  Simple, yet still interesting.

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31 comments:

  1. DouglasSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I LOVE it Jacquie!!!

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  2. Jacque.September 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I love it...the front and the back both. The quilting adds to the interest...glad you did not rip it out!

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  3. TennjennySeptember 3, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    I love both sides. A lot! If I had to pick a favorite element? That sneaky, sneaky gray hexagon on the back.

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  4. jacquieSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    you noticed, jenny....that's absolutely my favorite part too...so cool, huh!

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  5. SusieDWSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I think you mentioned you'd be using this piece for a class? Perfect! Glad you decided against ripping the quilting. Heck, I'd rather start over with an entirely new quilt than rip. And I like the quilting :) On to Windmills?

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  6. Cheryl ArkisonSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    ooh!

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  7. Diane KeagySeptember 3, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Just beautiful! I love the quilting too!

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  8. Little Island QuiltingSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Sometimes we are our own worst critics. I love the front, the back AND the quilting to boot!

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  9. Esch House QuiltsSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Another fantastic quilt! I love the fabrics you used - every time I see that leaf print, I smile.

    Love the back too where the grey half hexy reaches out to connect with the red ones :)

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  10. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful Jacquie - and the quilting = perfection!

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  11. LisaSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    It "POPS" beautifully!

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  12. heart of charnwoodSeptember 3, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous, i love the colour choices, they do really pop, and the quilting is terrific. Great job!

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  13. DebbieSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Love the back almost as much as the front.

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  14. ~Kelie~September 3, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    WOW! That is gorgeous!

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  15. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I love it, and think the quilting is fantastic. Makes it look like it is moving. Great job!

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  16. Dan RSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Love the composition on the back

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  17. PaulaSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    It is bright and pretty and I love the circle quilting! The back is fabulous. I am going to try these machine pieced hexies soon....no patience for the hand pieced......

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  18. BettySeptember 3, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I just love this quilt - everything about it! You continue to inspire - color choices, concentric circles, a divine back-- many thanks!

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  19. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I really like the quilting that you chose! And the back is fun in a minimal sort of way!

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  20. EileenSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Oh goodness that is a super cool quilt front and back!!!

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  21. giddy99September 3, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    I love both sides, AND the circular quilting! Like ripples in a pond. Awesome.

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  22. MariQuiltsSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    So fabulous...I love everything this quilt.

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  23. Donna~~September 4, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Gotta tell you I love the fabrics you've used--as a matter of fact, I've purchased most of them too, and planned to make a hexagon quilt with them also! (I am slow!) Fun to see how lovely they look stitched up! (And I like both sides--how great it is wonderfully reversable!) Thanks for providing a wonderful preview for me! :)

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  24. Britt-IngerSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    I love your quilt and the colors you have chosen.
    And I think the quilting is very nice and the back is very interesting. Thanks for sharing

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  25. lindseySeptember 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful...front and back!

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  26. MelissaSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful- both sides:) Love the fabrics and the grey hexie on the back especially:)

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  27. Lynn DouglassSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I love it! A big machine pieced hexie quilt is on my "must do" list! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  28. KaHollySeptember 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    What fun I've had taking a scroll through your site during the quiet of the morning while I enjoyed my cuppa. I loved all of your tutorials and checking out Marmalade Fabrics and HER blog. A more traditional quilter, it was an enlightening journey. I could stay for hours, but my sewing machine is calling me!! I'll just have to pop back in! Thanks!

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  29. KristySeptember 5, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Jacquie, I love it...just wonderful! Just another reason why I'm excited to be taking your Hexi-Sewing class at QuiltCon.

    I know a few others have said it too; but that little grey hexi on the back just kills me :-)

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    oh LOVE the back too. Can't wait to do this class. Going to Kathy's today, wanna come?

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  31. Elizabeth's quartersSeptember 6, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Fantastic quilt! I love the colours, the quilting and, how, even though it's so simple, it has such great movement!

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