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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Loop de loop.......my name for it anyway

I had a question from a reader (who doesn't have an email link for me to get back to her) about whether I ditch quilt through the loop de loop quilting.  The answer is yes and no.  If I were ditch quilting this quilt, the ditch quilting would be stitched right over it.

However, on this one that I mentioned that I was doing it on, the loop de loop just goes in a path through the zig zag and the ditch quilting outlines the 2 sides of the zig zag so it doesn't get stitched through.

I stitched these 3 new blocks 2 nights ago.  I spent yesterday going to the attic, the main level, and the basement, getting ready for the garage sale.  It's all set up now and opens this morning at 8.  I was one tired body last night.
Here are all of the blocks so far, without the piano key sashing.  I'll see if I have any energy to cut some more strips tonight.
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    The quilting looks wonderful and I am loving each and every new block that you have made!!

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  2. patty a.June 16, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Love the blocks. Each one has it own personality! Good luck with the garage sale - may you sell all your offerings so you don't have to haul them away.

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  3. Twisted QuiltsJune 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I think I am remembering correctly that you do not have a long arm machine. What kind of machine are you doing your quilting on? I love these strip squares or whatever you are calling them.

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  4. RebelJune 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks for the clarification!

    Love how the new quilt is coming along!u

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  5. hettyJune 16, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Nice blocks! I love the loop de loop quilting. Have fun at your yard sale. Hope you sell everything.

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  6. Needled MomJune 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I like the loop quilting!

    Garage sales take so much time to get ready.

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  7. Karen - Quilts...etc.June 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    that sure must be hot work going through an attic for garage sale things. Good luck on your sale and hope you have nice weather for it.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  8. SaskaJune 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I've done loop-de-loop quilting before and it looks really good on a quilt...yours is really good.

    Love the blocks that you're making. Did I miss where you said how big they are? Love the color.

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  9. BrowndirtcottageJune 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Here we go 'round the loop de loop...oh...that's the mulberry bush, ha! Your new blocks are catching my eye for sure!!

    Good luck with your sale!!

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  10. Elaine/Muddling ThroughJune 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Bless your heart! I hope you're having a very successful garage sale today. And the new blocks are also gorgeous. Your color sense just amazes me. I like the loopy quilting, too. It looks a lot more disciplined than my meandering. LOL

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  11. Jan MarieJune 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I really like that quilt. Do you have a pattern? I like the way you have done the colors. Good luck on the Garage sale.

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  12. Jean June 16, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Those are really pretty. Love the quilting too, free and fun.

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  13. CathiJune 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Those blocks are simply gorgeous! They glow.
    The loop quilting looks so lovely and soft. I'm almost tempted to try to do that on the machine. Almost.

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  14. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Testing... my last comment did not go through !

    Love your 'Loop de Loop' AND your new blocks so full of color and grand precision.

    J~MT

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  15. PatJune 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I hope your garage sale was a success. At least you had a sunny day and no rain for it. I love the new quilt that you are working on. You have the neatest fabrics.

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  16. jovaliquiltsJune 18, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    The loop is great through the zig zags. What a good idea!
    And congrats on such a successful garage sale. Must be good to have it over.

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