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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving! and pictures today!

Here is the latest batch of blocks that I made Tuesday night.
Blogger is cooperating today and letting me put my pictures in.






First I took all of the blocks I have made and put them in one big layout.  I'm not sure it looks so great.











Next I pulled all of the blocks that are made of the same 2 fabrics plus a couple others.  The circles realy show up in this.










The last layout was all of the darker blocks, the most intense of colors and lower contrast between the 2 fabrics in each block.  I was surprised the circles showed so much with the low contrast in the blocks.

I have at least 16 more blocks to sew, so I have awhile before I have to decide how to finish them.

I will have 8 or 9 at my dining table this afternoon to give thanks for all good things.  Happy Thanksgiving to all of my USA friends.
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30 comments:

  1. Gene BlackNovember 25, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Wanda.

    I love the bottom "low contrast" layout best. It has great intensity.

    I also like the light blue one with the occasional bit of orange sunlight shining thru.

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  2. UnknownNovember 25, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    love the winding ways quilt! I have long wanted to make this one. Someday. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  3. MaryNovember 25, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Thank you for being such a consistent and generous blogger, Wanda. I love your blocks. I'll have to make one of these...right after I tackle a Strips That Sizzle and a Double Four Path!

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  4. sosarahsewNovember 25, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Separating out the blocks really makes each version sing so much better solo. Remember that if you need to cut more fabric to make larger projects from these, I have the die and you are welcome anytime.

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  5. UnknownNovember 25, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    All the layouts are fabulous, not sure which one I like best. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  6. Julie BagamaryNovember 25, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Blessed Thanksgiving to you Wanda.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 25, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Wanda!
    I am thankful to have you as a friend and mentor, to guide me along my "winding ways".
    Louise

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  8. MariaNovember 25, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Wanda to you, all your family and friends.
    From Aussie.

    Love the third layout of your winding ways.

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  9. hettyNovember 25, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving Wanda! I love those colours! This is a great learning opportunity for me without having to make any blocks myself. Thanks!

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  10. dianenNovember 25, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Wishing you a very "Happy Thanksgiving" and hoping you have a wonderful day with your dad and the rest of your family.

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  11. ChrisNovember 25, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Wanda~I read your blog every day, and it's a great way to start my day inspired! You are so talented, and we are all lucky that you share your gift with us. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  12. MarieNovember 25, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Wanda - Happy Thanksgiving!

    I follow you every day and get a lot of inspiration from your posts and photos.

    Hugs - Marie

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  13. Eat Sleep QuiltNovember 25, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Wanda, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I like both layouts, but I like the lighter version best of all. Those circles always intrigue me! I'll probably never make a winding ways quilt because I'm a wimp when it comes to sewing curves, so I'll have to enjoy your blocks as they are unveiled. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. SequanaNovember 25, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Wanda! Gobble, Gobble. *S*

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  15. CharNovember 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too Wanda. How are the Christmas Cactus doing? Mine are beautiful!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 25, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Hi Wanda, HAPPY THANKSGIVING, I,too,
    have 9 at our table. Hello and Love to all.
    jmh

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  17. Elaine/Muddling ThroughNovember 25, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    The layouts are all so pretty, Wanda! Those colors just sing. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

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  18. Julie in the BarnNovember 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    I'd have a hard time deciding on a layout for this one. I especially love the dark intense colors in the last photo but they are all gorgeous. I sorta like the first with the less obvious circles the best. It's fun to have the circles appear after gazing awhile.

    I'm thankful today for your blog. I may not always levee a comment but I read every post. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  19. Julie in the BarnNovember 25, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    My automatic spell checker drives me nuts sometimes. It should be "leave" not "levee". But I bet you knew that!

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  20. SueNovember 25, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Wanda from snowy Seattle. My 'Christmas' cactus is also in bloom, as is an Easter lily that was on the patio all summer.

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  21. TerriNovember 25, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Wanda, to you and all your guests!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 25, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Wanda, have a great Thanksgiving! I am loving the batik Winding Ways, especially the lighter colors--although I like the darker ones too. Can't wait to see them in person!

    Mary G.

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  23. CathiNovember 25, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Wanda -- I hope you have a wonderful day with family & friends.
    I like the last two photos the best -- the circles really do pop out in both, even in the darker, low contrast grouping. Every time I look at your Winding Ways blocks, I am so tempted to start another!

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  24. QuiltdivajulieNovember 25, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    That third layout is a stunner!

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  25. EvaNovember 26, 2010 at 5:11 AM

    The greens turn up beautifully, this will be a great quilt.

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  26. LyndaNovember 27, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving! I feel quite pleased with myself, as when I looked at your first layout, I thought 'the value os taking away from the subsidiary pattern'. Then you proved I was right! I'm finally starting to train my eye!

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  27. *karendianne.November 27, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Huh. This example and lesson of color is fascinating. Really fascinating.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 27, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Hello Wanda,

    I hope you enjoyed your day. Love the colours of this one. Good to catch up again. x

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  29. JoanNovember 29, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    My - but those blocks are beautiful..

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  30. Chris DalyDecember 11, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    This quilt is going to be fabulous. the colors in the fabrics just glow.

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