Wednesday, July 22, 2009

do you ever wonder...

how certain patterns even get made? i do. i have been wanting to do this quilt for about 6 months and when i read the pattern i felt like they made it more difficult than it needed to be!! so i just found the measurements and went from there. i REALLY LOVE this quilt!!! it is the wee play line. i will be making this quilt AGAIN!!!
here is a pile of scraps from my wee play quilt and was wondering if anyone wanted to do a giveaway? if you would like this little pile of scraps please leave a comment and let me know. i will pick a winner friday morning before i go out of town.
this is my last old wip!!!!!!! hip hip hooray!!!!!! now i only have new starts!!!! one i can't wait to show when i get a few more done!! i have to finish this one before july is done. that was my goal and i want to keep it!
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  1. UnknownJuly 22, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    I know what you mean about figuring out patterns sometimes. Sometimes it is just easier to figure it out on your own. I love the Wee Play line and have some, so the scraps would be a wonderful addition to my existing pile and possibly make something to go along with it. Thanks! Terrific on the WIP! Job well done!

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  2. allsewnupJuly 22, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Oh these are great scraps...I'm going for a second time 'round 9 Patch with crazy mom quilts and could use some new fabric injected into my stash.
    Your wee play quilt is stunning...where did you see this pattern? Yowza!!
    Carolyn*

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  3. AnnaJuly 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I'm very new to your blog - but am loving it already. I love quilting and your fresh colors and ideas give me hope that I can someday think outside the box (and not follow the pattern 100%).

    I would love to be in the mix for your scraps!

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  4. AimeeJuly 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Very nice Wee Play quilt! I agree completely - sometimes patterns are written in such a way that you end up wasting a lot of fabric, or piecing it in a tedious way. There are a million ways to make a quilt, and some ways are just better for me than others!

    LOVE the stacked coins.

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  5. connieJuly 22, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I like your Wee Play quilt. It is very nice. I am addicted to scrap quilts so I would just love your scraps from this. I don't have any of them.

    Thanks for this chance.

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  6. LeslieJuly 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    oh yes...count me in. I love a giveaway. Those wee play scraps are great...thanks for sharing. the pattern looks really complicated.

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  7. PattyJuly 22, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I would love to have the scraps. That is such a cute fabric line.

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  8. M. ReginaJuly 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Hello, very beautiful your Wee Play quilt. I love the colours. I'd love the pile of scraps.hugs from Brasil.

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  9. AmyJuly 22, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I would LOVE your scraps!! I am just getting into quilting and you have so many beautiful quilts that I look at for inspiration!! The next quilt I will be making is a zig-zag quilt. My son is really excited about it! I love the one you made!

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  10. MichelleJuly 22, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I would love to have the scraps! I'm really into fabric with writing on it and that stuff is just great. Your quilt is beautiful!

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  11. AmandaJuly 22, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Wow, that looks amazing! I'd love your scraps! I've got a Wee Play quilt top in the makings and would love to use some of your scraps to do something interesting on the back!

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  12. pklawJuly 22, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Your scraps would make a great addition! I love the way your quilt turned out! Thanks for the opportunity and for your inspiration!

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  13. SandraJuly 22, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    this fabric lane is so cute.. I`m quite new in quilting but never followed a pattern. I just get inspiration from nice quilts and then go ahead...
    Thank you for offering the scrabs.

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  14. ktquiltsJuly 22, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Love the fabrics, but haven't tried them yet! I have a vintage quilt that I would like to reproduce so I can use. These would be perfect as I need small bits of bright interesting fabrics. The original was 30's feed sacks with lots of That Green, read---THE ENTIRE BACK!!!!

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  15. sclangsJuly 22, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I love that quilt! Please enter me! I need more scraps to start working on a i spy for me son!!

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  16. MushyhedJuly 22, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Love your Wee play quilt and would love to add your scraps to my collection :0) .You're right about patterns. When I first started quilting, I followed patterns to a "t". Now I'll glance at it and can usually figure it out on my own.

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  17. CJJuly 22, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I don't have a clue how someone comes up with a pattern, makes it, writes it down, does the measurements. NO CLUE! I mean I realize it takes math and creativity and a Quilter's FabriCalc maybe but that would not be for me!
    Your quilt is LOVELY! Won't it be fun to be doing only new starts soon too. :D

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  18. HeatherJuly 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Both of your quilts look great. I would love your scraps. I'm doing the 2nd quilt along with crazymomquilts and could use them for that. Plus Thursday is my b-day :).

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  19. Amy C.July 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Hmm...I may have to reconsider that block, too. Love the alphabets you used as your white background. Crossing my fingers for the givewaway!

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  20. BetsyJuly 22, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Look at how perfect it all is! Maybe someday I will get my lines as straight as yours.

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  21. JudyJuly 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    How I love scraps! Please enter me. I am in the middle of a couple of quilts that use scraps and can always use more.

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  22. foodmathquiltsJuly 22, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I'd like to be entered for the scraps. I'm trying the quilt a long of 9-patches too ... but usually I don't have scraps left.

    (I'm another one who loves to draw quilts on graph paper and figure out measurements)

    Generally the size of my borders depends on how much fabric I have left, rounded to the nearest 1/4", so it is rare for me to have anything left but "squaring up" trimmings

    Sarah

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  23. foodmathquiltsJuly 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    by the way ... how big are the blocks on this quilt?

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  24. KyraJuly 22, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    ME! ME! ME! I'd love your scraps! Are you going to do a tutorial on that quilt! I love that pattern! It looks like a modern double wedding ring to me!

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  25. KrisJuly 22, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Great fabrics! Count me in for the giveaway!

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  26. BarbJuly 22, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I love Wee Play! Thanks for a great give-away.

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  27. DebJuly 22, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    I'd love your scraps...esp Wee Play! Please count me in. Thanks so much!

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  28. Mary on Lake PulaskiJuly 22, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    I have one Wee Play charm pack and these Wee Play scraps would be perfect to make something useful out of it! Please?

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  29. doloresJuly 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Scrap giveaway....did someone say scrap giveaway?:) Yes please!:)

    Love your last WIP...can't wait to see how you quilt it because that is one that I would love to do next but am not sure how to quilt it.

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  30. hannahJuly 22, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    The scraps will be sure to be made into something cute for a nephew if I win. Thanks for the chance!

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  31. susanvJuly 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Wee play is one of my very favorite lines! I LOVE this quilt. You should consider doing a tutorial. It is beautiful.

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  32. Di~July 22, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I really like both quilt tops! Yes, I'd love some scraps! Thank You for a fun giveaway! Here's hoping to win from Idaho!

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  33. Mark and KattieJuly 22, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    I would love to be in on the giveaway. That is adorable quilt, I love your blog.

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  34. UnknownJuly 22, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Such fun colours for a kid's quilt. Count me in on your draw for the scraps. I'd love to play with them.

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  35. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    That previous comment didn't include my email address. Here it is: ltenhage@gmail.com

    Thanks, Linda

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  36. ValerieJuly 22, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I'd love to win your giveaway, I have no wee play of my own!

    I know what you mean about patterns making it seem more difficult than it is, but that pattern really does look tough! Fabulous, but tough...

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  37. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I'd love the scraps, I don't have much in those colors!

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  38. AndiJuly 22, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    I'm not too proud to say "I'd love your scraps, thanks very much!!"
    Andi :-)

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  39. AutumnJuly 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Giveaways are good.......sharing makes for good karma. Your karma is shining with good stuff.

    Thanks!

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  40. StephanieJuly 23, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    Would LOVE LOVE LOVE the scraps!

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  41. erica eJuly 23, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    oh gee. american jane scraps? yes please! i love the background you chose. great quilt.

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  42. EmileeHopeJuly 23, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    I would love to get in on the drawing for the scraps!! I love making baby or child size quilts and those look like perfect bits of fabric for that!

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  43. ChrisJuly 23, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    I would love your scraps - trying to get enough to start a scrap quilt!
    Chris x

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  44. AnnJuly 23, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    That quilt is fantastic. Would you mind sharing the measurements? I have some oh, cherry fabric that would work perfect for that quilt!
    Ann

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  45. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    That is a wonderful quilt. Where or what is the pattern? I love the red fabric...I love scraps.

    Julianna B

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  46. AnnaJuly 23, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    I'd like to be in the drawing for the scraps too. I think they would be perfect for a nine patch or a miriad of other patterns. And one can never have too much fabric, can they? Thanks for offering, my fingers are crossed that I'll win!

    Anna (from San Antonio, different from the other Anna above)

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  47. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    i would love the scraps. all your quilts are amazing.

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  48. BethanyJuly 23, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I love scraps! I just organized all mine yesterday (what a task!). I love both of your quilts! The coin quilt looks neat with the different size coins. I love the colors.

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  49. SarahJuly 23, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    I love that quilt! Very cute!

    I wouldn't mind having your scraps either. :)

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  50. MalissaJuly 23, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Wow. Congrats on knocking out the WIP's!

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  51. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    It is full of links of love!!!!! Heather, I haven't been on your blog in WAY too long! You are amazing and your new quilts are to die for!!!! When are you going to start up your etsy shop????

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  52. SorrelJuly 23, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Heather, I love your blog. I started quilting about 3 months ago, and was in a beginner's rut until I found your blog about a week ago. Your photos and your comments demonstrate that there are so many patterns that are not as complicated as the final product looks - thanks so much for the inspiration!! Your fabric selections are spot-on every time too - I love the Wee Play! I'm an elementary teacher who loves vintage fabrics - how perfect is this collection? I would love to be in the pool for the scraps. Thanks again for sharing your ideas, talent, and enthusiasm! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!!

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  53. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I love your quilt! I don't have any of these fabric yet and would love the chance to win them.

    Thanks~
    Lisa
    texstar32@hotmail.com

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  54. elleJuly 23, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    most of the time that I get a really complex pattern, I just have to wonder what people are thinking? I mean, surely there is an easier way.
    I would love to win those scraps. I love wee play. Heck, I love most moda...

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  55. UnknownJuly 23, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I too find that sometimes patterns are made more difficult to make than the photos. Good for you to note it!
    Oh those scraps look so very appealing. would be fun to get them for sure....
    Thanks for having a mini giveaway...

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  56. MelodyJuly 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    I would love to have this quilt pattern! It looks fairly easy (ie. only 1 type of block?). I would also love to have your scraps. I recently began making quilts for kids who are in the hospital through www.quiltsforkids.org. Those scraps would be perfect for a scrappy kids quilt!

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  57. AvivaJuly 23, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I really like your work - just spent my lunch hour looking at your flickr pics. I love the irregular triangles on your flying geese baby quilt. Do you have suggestions for building up a scrap stash quickly and cheaply? I am just getting started and the scrap look appeals to me the most, but I feel like I'm breaking the bank buying fat quarters in multiple prints just to get going. Keep up the inspiring work for us newbies.

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  58. MarielJuly 23, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Love your quilts! Please enter me for your scraps. One can never have too many scraps can they?

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  59. machen und tunJuly 23, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    i love your blog - and the wee play scraps :-) thanks for sharing your great adventures in quilting with us all, i am definitly inspired by it, btw especially the wee bit quilt: it looks great and i, too, want to find out how it´s done..

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  60. free indeedJuly 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I really like that block too. I made it for a block lotto a few months back and was hoping to win...which I didn't :( But, like you I can make my own. I like the background fabric you chose..very nice. I would love your scraps. I just finished a top for my next grandchild from scraps a friend gave me...I love being frugal! I don't waste anything!

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  61. Amanda JeanJuly 23, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    your wee play quilt is amazing!!! i love it!

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  62. KarenJuly 23, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    love your newest quilt .. great pattern and fabrics .. so cheerful .. have to add that pattern to the list of want to do's and maybe even those fabrics! karen ca

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  63. danielleJuly 23, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    oh i would love love love to win!! please pick me!!

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  64. JeanetteJuly 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I LOVE that quilt!!!! How stinkin' cute! I am not smart enough to figure out patterns on my own, I probably would have followed their directions and cussed it the whole time LOL

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