Red, White and Blue Blog Hop


Hello! Welcome to Day 7 on the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop!

Can you believe that we're already at Day 7 of the Blog Hop?   The week has flown by and it's now my turn to share the blocks I've sewed up.  I've been so inspired by my fellow sewists in this Blog Hop.  I hope to do the same for you!

Without further ado, here's my little line-up of blocks...

The Texas Star Block!
"Texas Star" 12.5" Block from Blue Elephant Stitches (for template, click here and the tutorial, click here).
This block is wonderful for creating the illusion of curved lines, so I have plans to sew a few more! ;o)
"Berry Patch"; 10.5" block from Once More Around the Block by Judy Hopkins

"Berry Patch" seemed the perfect design for using scraps and well, as so often happens with me... one block soon led to  another and another and then one more for good measure!

That led to experimenting with possible layouts for these simple to make blocks...

1st Layout

2nd Layout

3rd Layout

The final block I'm sharing with you is more "modern" and required no template, no strip piecing, just simple "slice and stitch" construction.  Plus with only four fabrics in a block, I was encouraged  to use some larger scaled fabrics to make it bold.


"Rain or Shine" Block; 10.5" (I made it slightly larger than the 10" finish given in the book);  from    The Practical Guide to Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman
Once again,  I went on to make 3 more blocks,  each using different fabrics than the others.
Going bold in Red, White and Blue!

The bonus in making more than one block?  The delight in discovering that placed side by side, an interesting and decidedly scrappy second pattern emerged.   You do know where this is headed, right? ;o)


I'm currently up to 12 finished blocks (only 8 of them shown below) and believe a new quilt is now underway (funny how it sneaks up on me like that! LOL).



 Thanks so much for stopping by today.  It's been a pleasure to share with you!

Please be sure to pop by all the blogs listed below to see what they have to share...


July 7th




sew me something good (you're here!)

** P.S.  Jane has the master list for all the blog stops on this hop.  Click the button at the top left of her blog to make sure you don't miss any of the fun! There's another week of hopping left... enjoy.

Huge thanks to Jane and Mdm Samm for putting this fantastic hop together.  Many thanks to my fellow sewists for sharing their wonderful blocks.  My  "to-sew" list is being greatly added to, thanks to you! LOL


Comments

  1. Sunshine GirlJuly 7, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Wow you have been busy! I love the Texas star block and that quilt is looking fabulous too - cant wait to see it all finished.

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  2. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 7, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Lovely blocks and I adore how you show them in settings and color and fabric. The quilt is going to be stunning. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  3. ZuzanJuly 7, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    The Babushka dolls are sweet. But I am meant to be commenting on the blocks you certainly 'sew something good' the fabrics, blocks and soon to be quilt are wonderful. With an overwhelmed thanks.

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  4. TuridJuly 7, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    I really like your triangle blocks, 1st layout the best. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. SheliaJuly 7, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Katherine,
    Love all of the blocks, so much inspiration. Thanks for participating in the bloghop. Happy Quilting.

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  6. JudyCinNCJuly 7, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Wow - love how everthing evolved and love the diversity of the blocks. Thanks for sharing the process. Judy C

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  7. SheilaJuly 7, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Wow , some fantastic blocks and you will have a few lovely projects as a result of all your work .Thanks for sharing.

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  8. UnknownJuly 7, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    I love the way multiple blocks create another whole new pattern, as you showed. This block making is addictive! Love the little dolls.

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  9. UnknownJuly 7, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I love how your quilt is coming along! That is fantastic.

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  10. StitchinByTheLakeJuly 7, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I liked all your blocks but I'm totally in love with Berry Patch! blessings, marlene

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  11. Carol SwiftJuly 7, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Making just one block was like eating just one cookie--I couldn't do it and it looks like you couldn't either. LOL! You did a beautiful job--just love them!

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  12. Terry@ a quilting blogJuly 7, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    What fun blocks..love how you show how they look as they 'multiply'..and love your display!! :o) TFS

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  13. Linda LeeJuly 7, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Crisp and colorful..I love your blocks and your fabrics...Isn't it fun how we can't stop at just one... The different layouts of the blocks creates such different looks. Thank you for sharing on the hop.

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  14. KarenJuly 7, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Wow, I love all of your blocks. I especially love your Texas Star and the Rain or Shine block. I love that you were just led by the fabric to make a whole quilt. So fun! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  15. louJuly 7, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Love the "Rain or Shine" block and the secondary patterns created when they are set together. This is a great scrappy quilt pattern. Also those little Russian dolls with the picture are wonderful.

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  16. beaquilterJuly 7, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    wow! great blocks

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  17. Barb NeiwertJuly 7, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Love your pinwheel block!

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  18. Purl ButtonsJuly 7, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Your blocks are lovely! I am bookmarking this post to look at leisurely.

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  19. SparkyJuly 7, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    NOW didn't you just overwhelm all of us with your colours, photos. pattern, choices...welllll, I love them all..and I love with one block what you can do to create such an amazing pattern...

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  20. Rina MasonJuly 7, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    The best thing about blog hops is discovering new artist and seeing their creations. I am now a follower and have bookmarked this post so I can review it later. Totally love the Texas Star and can't wait to see the Rain or Shine when you finish.

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  21. Needled MomJuly 7, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I LOVE those blocks all placed together!!! The secondary design is wonderful.

    Each of the blocks is fun and interesting.

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  22. carlaJuly 7, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    WOW!!! Wow wow!!!! I love the mod and the secondary pattern you got from it!!!! It is overwhelmingly wow!!!! You know I guess I am kinda weird cause I really love a lot of the mod but then I really love a lot of the more country look too...I love your use of the clothes pins on your displays!!!! Thanks

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  23. AnnieJuly 7, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Katherine, how cool your new quilt is developing with it's surprise second pattern! All your blocks are great.

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  24. Truffle queenJuly 7, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    GREAT blocks! and so MANY blocks! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Ellis2RoamJuly 7, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Like the rain and shine blocks. How amazing to see the other pattern appear. Thanks

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  26. BethJuly 7, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I really like all of your blocks. It is great how you can then take the blocks and rearrange them to come up with different patterns and surprises.

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  27. Lucky Duck DreamsJuly 7, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Great blocks! I loved them all!

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  28. LindaJuly 7, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I love how the Rise and Shine blocks look when put together. Now I have another quilt to put on my list of "someday I'm gonna make" quilts.

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  29. CorrieJuly 7, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Your pics are wonderful. Everything looks so crisp. Looks like you were enjoying the process! Thanks for showing them all.

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  30. Joyce CarterJuly 7, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    You did a great job with all your blocks. I thought I liked the first one best until I saw the last ones you made. WOW! What an awesome quilt these will make.

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  31. WendyJuly 7, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Katherine! Your blocks are wonderful!! :) :) I love the all of them ... especially the Berry Patch... so have to add that to my have-to list. I'm becoming a follower of yours as I like your style!! and I think we can relate ... the blocks just get away from us :)

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  32. Gmama JaneJuly 7, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    OOOOOOHHHH!!!! I am in Love with all your blocks!!! WOW!! I amy have to copy!!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane
    P.S.
    I'm a new follower and would love to have you come for a visit at Grandmama's Stories!

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  33. VickiTJuly 7, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Wow! Have you even slept? You've done an amazing job with all those blocks. I really like that Texas Star block. It took a bit, but I finally found the tutorial on Blue Elephant Stitches blog. Thank you for telling us where you found that block. It's very nice.

    And the "Rain or Shine" Block from Elizabeth is stunning. I LOVE the way it looks when put with more of those blocks. Amazing.

    Thank you for all the work and for showing us. Really awesome post.

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  34. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJuly 7, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Happy Hop Day Katherine! What a parade of blocks you have!! Love the Texas Star and I see that in my future. Thanks for the link.
    Berry Patch, you silly girl, simple, I think not! Look at how perfect they are.
    Now I have that book so I am of to see the "Rain or Shine" block. Thank you so much for all your inspiration. Just beautiful, and I forgot to say how much I love your fabric choices.

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  35. krislovesfabricJuly 7, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Nice job, all your blocks are so cheerful and fun...not sure which I like best! Good to hop with you!

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  36. krislovesfabricJuly 7, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Nice job, all your blocks are so cheerful and fun...not sure which I like best! Good to hop with you!

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  37. MoeWestJuly 7, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Your blocks are so nice! I added to Texas Star to my future projects and I love the secondary design from the Rain or Shine blocks. These hops add so much to my to-do list that I think I should have started quilting earlier in life!

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  38. Mrs.PicklesJuly 7, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    wow what great blocks thanks for sharing

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  39. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesJuly 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Loved all your super fun blocks!!

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  40. Carrie P.July 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Wow! all your blocks are amazing. I like seeing the designs you have created. The modern blocks are going to make a fabulous quilt. Love your little dolls too.

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  41. Judy1522July 7, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful. Don't you just love it when you get a secondary pattern from putting your blocks together.

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  42. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJuly 7, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Hmmm..which one do I like best??? Yep..Texas Star. Totally cool.
    xx

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  43. RosaJuly 7, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    You have been busy.Your blocks are awesome.My fav is Texas Star.I love stars!!

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  44. The Slow QuilterJuly 7, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    The blocks are great, they really come together, it will make a great quilt.

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  45. Marcia W.July 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Wow! you accomplished a lot of sewing ... I like the Berry Patch and the Texas Star. Good work!

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  46. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    What beautiful blocks and your little dolls are adoreable!

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  47. tink's momJuly 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Both of your blocks are stunning on their own but once they multiplied and joined together they just take off. Job well done.

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  48. CeciliaJuly 7, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I love the Texas Star!

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  49. Sharon DawnJuly 7, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Love those triangles and colors!! Great job!

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  50. quiltmom annaJuly 7, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Don't you love it when a secondary pattern appears- I love how this quilt pattern is working out- its a very pretty design.
    Thanks for sharing your quilt block and for participating in the blog hop.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  51. AnitaJuly 7, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Love all your blocks and your little dolls! Very neat about that secondary pattern, great way to use up fabrics :)

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  52. Jodi - usairdollJuly 8, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Your blocks are amazing! You went well above and beyond. I love all your blocks and what a beautiful quilt you will have. Thanks for sharing.

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  53. LeeJuly 8, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Fabulous blocks!

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  54. Quilt Doodle DesignsJuly 8, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Your blocks are fantastic! You have been busy! Happy quilting :)

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  55. OneOldGoatJuly 8, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    I'm going to follow your blog! I've decided that the RWB quilts are my favorites - I think perhaps I'll have to quit my job so that I have time to make everything I want to make!

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  56. ChaseJuly 8, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    The first layout is my favorite! But others are great as well! I love these simple colors and ability of playing different layouts..

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  57. KateJuly 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful blocks! Realy like your Texas Stars block, it's my favorite.

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  58. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJuly 8, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    The Rain or Shine quilt is very pretty. I appreciate the pattern for the Texas Star. I've been really loving star patterns lately.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  59. Christine LJuly 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Love your blocks! You did a fabulous job on all of them and your NEW quilt will be lovely! CongratS!!

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  60. Maria KievitJuly 8, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Love how you're getting a secondary pattern with the stars in the middle. If you want to, you could lay it out so that it shows on every 4 block! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  61. ArianeJuly 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Wow!! Your blocks are all wonderful!!! I think you have a few quilts in the making now!! Lol!!!

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  62. hueiseiJuly 8, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I loveeeeeeee all your blocks!!

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  63. pinsandneedlesJuly 8, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I love your blocks!! I especially love when secondary pattern emerge when blocks are put together. I think I need to try all 3 of your blocks! Great inspiration...thanks!

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  64. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nJuly 9, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for participating--I love that berry patch block! I also really like the secondary star pattern created when you put multiples of your spiral block together. I'll have to learn that technique you mentioned--that's new to me.

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  65. leanneJuly 10, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    fabulous blocks - can't wait to see the finished rain or shine quilt - love the secondary pattern it makes :)

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  66. AnonymousJuly 10, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I Love your RWB Block! I love your Texas Star and your Russian Dolls! Thanks for this Great Giveaway!

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  67. MicheleJuly 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I like them all but I love that Texas Star one the most.

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  68. CatherineJuly 11, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    You do lovely work. Thank you for sharing.

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  69. baukjeJuly 12, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I love the Texas block, beautiful colorcombination.And you are really busy busy!!!!!!!

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  70. Sandra J. StricklerJuly 13, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Love that Texas one!!!

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  71. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJuly 16, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Great blocks. Sorry I am late with the comment, but I've been picking peaches and dealing with those at the moment.

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