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Friday, March 11, 2011

Coming along, coming along.......

I have been so intrigued with all of the wonderful comments on how to best use my little green half square triangles. I loved the color combinations, but in the end I went with the suggestion Becky made about going backwards in the planning. Find a border print and pull a coordinating color.

I searched through my green fabrics, with not much results. Then I thought about looking through some novelty prints. I finally found something that might work! A green floral with a little bit of pink. I also found more of the dark green, although it is a different pattern, the color matches perfectly. And low and behold, there was a left over 13 x 14" piece with all different herbs.

Here are the HST's shaping into a nice little block.

And here is the first block!

It looks like I have enough HST's to make 4 blocks. I can then add the floral border and use the dark green for the binding.

Yep it's coming along :-) Thanks so much for your wonderful suggestions.
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20 comments:

  1. Linda March 11, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Block looks darling! Good choice!!

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  2. andsewonMarch 11, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    That design is looking awesome!

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  3. KarenMarch 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This is going to be a gorgeous quilt! Glad you found a solution to use up what you had! Way to go!

    Karen

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  4. Impera MagnaMarch 11, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oooo... the herb print is too cool... gonna look great!

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  5. BarbMarch 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Awesome!!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Wow! You pulled it off...and all from your stash! Yay! I love the way the block is turning out - you do great HSTs. Those are troublesome for me!
    Jacque in SC
    quiltnsrep(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  7. Carrie P.March 11, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Just perfect!!!

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  8. Stray Stitches (Linda G)March 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What a wonderful suggestion! It looks like you will have a beautiful creation.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Great idea and it truly looks wonderful.

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  10. CrispyMarch 11, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    A wonderful end result Jocelyn!! These fabrics are just perfect :0)

    Crispy

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  11. CathyMarch 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love what you did with your blocks. Really sharp. Hugs

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  12. BeckyMarch 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    It's so fun to read my name on someone else's blog:) Your blocks are looking absolutely fabulous. Great way to use your scraps and stash. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  13. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    the blocks look great! :)

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  14. Dora, the QuilterMarch 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Oh, I do like these, although I have to admit it's more than the blocks. I think it's because I'm looking forward to weather warm enough for herbs to grow!

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  15. marlene@ByTheSeamMarch 11, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    So very nice! Love the greens.

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  16. AllieMarch 12, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    This will be gorgeous, love the herbal fabric!

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  17. MelanieMarch 12, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    I'm really needing this quilt-- I love your fabrics.... Have fun.

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  18. Patti HananMarch 12, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Your color choices are beautiful. The herbal fabric is charming :)

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  19. DeannaMarch 12, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Look at you! What a clever solution.

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  20. ShellyMarch 12, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    The blocks are so cute. I love the herbs.

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