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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Wishing for Spring?

Has spring sprung where you are?  Not in Chicago.  In fact, it may snow tomorrow.  I'm longing for spring and I've been looking for a project for the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild Retreat this weekend.  I promised myself only sewing for fun...no work!  I hope I can keep that promise.

So very early this morning I played with some curves and came up with this GIANT tulip block.  I love the oversized block (20 x 26) and the tiny stem.


So this weekend, I think I'll  surround myself with gigantic tulips and maybe make a quilt like this.  I think that would be fun!
I can't wait to get to Wisconsin and start sewing, sewing, sewing and maybe some more sewing.  I hope you have time to sew this weekend too!
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42 comments:

  1. karenApril 11, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Oh that would be a charming quilt! Any chance there will be a pattern at some point?

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  2. BFromMApril 11, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    That is so cute! I was also wondering about a pattern!

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  3. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Spring has sprung here one day then deflates the next... no worry as it will be hot hot hot here for months months months. Don't knock "work" - what many of us would do for some work. Last your tulip is wonderful - just might make some myself. Have fun at retreat.

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  4. jacquieApril 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    maybe i'll even have time for a tutorial for this block. you never know what could happen!

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  5. Live a Colorful LifeApril 11, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    What a great block. That quilt will be spectacular. Yes, just sew this weekend.

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  6. NicoleApril 11, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    That will be gorgeous, Jacquie! Have fun!

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  7. CharlotteApril 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    what a gorgeous block - it's going to be fantastic!

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  8. PattiApril 11, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I love your tulip block! It definitely gives my heart a feeling of Spring. We are in the midst of another blizzard. Sigh... will the snow every leave?

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  9. dutchcomfortApril 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Love that design!!!

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  10. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    What a breath of spring! Your creativity boggles my mind - in the best way.

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  11. Esch House QuiltsApril 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Definitely not spring here either!

    Love love love the tulip quilt! Tulips are my favorite flowers :) Have a great time at the retreat!

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  12. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Sitting here, in S.E. MN (ice pellets at the moment!!! Freezing rain advisory, too!-( ) I would LOVE a pattern/tute for that tulip! It is so wonderfully "Spring" feeling!! Hugs, Doreen

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  13. Dresden QuilterApril 11, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    I love this block! Your tulip is amazing!

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  14. kittyApril 11, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    This quilt is going to be absolutely great!! Can't wait to see it!!

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  15. AshleyApril 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    love it! great design, and I love that they're oversized. Looking forward to seeing it all come together!

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  16. SusieDWApril 11, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Arizona citrus blossoms have come and dropped, Fruit setting, Tulips rare but spent along with daffs. Pansies on the wane and we're facing the 90's. Tulip Quilt is sweet. I can see the quilt pattern lining out curly curves of tulip leaves in greens. Tulip petals defined by quilted curves. Wish I could take a workshop with you. Maybe someday!

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  17. PoppyprintApril 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Now that is design! Love this so much.

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  18. Afton WarrickApril 11, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    What a neat tulip! Can you take out the littler seams to produce the same result? The curved piece will have a bit of straight on it, but it would make for less pieces.

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  19. jacquieApril 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I could, Afton, but i had the quarter curve pieces already cut and was playing from there...the drawing is just a quick rendering...not a final set of pieces.

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  20. MollyApril 11, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Jacquie! Spring has definitely sprung here ( I love in the Southern CA desert) all my cactus are in bloom and it is a lovely sight indeed. Sorry to hear of your cold weather. I love that you are thinking tulips right now- I was just looking at my quick curve ruler the other day and envisioning a tulip block- slightly different construction but very similar effect. Have you seen the quick curve ruler yet? If not I cannot recommend it more highly, makes cutting and sewing curves so simple and no trimming seams or pins! You can find it on sewkindofwonderful.com- that gal Jenny really knows her stuff!
    Hope it warms up for you soon.
    -Molly

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  21. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    So sorry it is bad weather in your area. Here in Northern California it is sunny and mild. We have roses blooming in our garden!

    Dee Dee

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  22. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    A treat for yourself-such beautiful tulips!! Here in CT, we slept with the windows open last night and now I've got the heat on AND we have flood warnings - Happy Spring! Take care, Byrd

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  23. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    I love the tulips (they are actually my favorite flower). We finally got Spring in North Carolina (even though it went from 30's to 80's in 2-3 days) - no complaining here :-). I hope you have lots of fun this weekend.

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  24. Di~April 11, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    There you go, getting all creative on us! Love the tulips.

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  25. em's scrapbagApril 11, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Being a Dutch girl this just speaks to my heart! I love it!!!! Have fun on your retreat!

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  26. VickiApril 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    It's supposed to be 83 tomorrow (in Fresno). I hate the heat. Oh, and GREAT tulips!

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  27. AritaApril 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    The tulip block is wonderful. I will have to try this one.

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  28. MariQuiltsApril 11, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    I've never seen a tulip I didn't love....my favourite flower. Looks like you're having fun.

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  29. LynneApril 11, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    LOVE this. So cool.

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  30. JenApril 11, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    love the tulip block!!!!

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  31. StaroftheEastApril 12, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Love that pattern, genious!

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  32. Lee DApril 12, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Tulips are my most favourite flower and i love this interpretation of it, no spring in Calgary either, snow yesterday again. yuck

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  33. Erika MulvennaApril 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Oh, oh, oh! Love it!

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  34. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    And here in NZ we are in autumn and loving it. The summer was a great one this year...to the point of drought...but we had 36mls of rain a few days ago with a seasonal thunderstorm.
    Love the tulips too. Clever designing!

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  35. Helen in the UKApril 13, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    What a fun block! A slight change, allowing the bottom of the block to mirror the top, and you'd have giant butterflies. Can't wait to see it made up after your retreat :)

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  36. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Love the tulip pattern! Please post it for us to see when completed. Very pretty.

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  37. LeanneApril 14, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    That is a fun block! I bet the quilt will be lovely.

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  38. ChristaQuiltsApril 15, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    I love it!!

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  39. Hema ElumalaiApril 17, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Beautiful pattern. I was just wondering what software do you use for quilt designs? EQ7?

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  40. LizApril 20, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Oh how fun!

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  41. QuiltgalApril 21, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Tulips are so pretty. I just watched you on "The Quilt Show".
    Excellent Show you did an awesome job.

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  42. SerenaMay 12, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Wow this is gorgeous. Are you going to do a pattern or tutorial? Pretty please with rainbow sprinkles on top?

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