Striped Quilt Challenge

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Beth at Love Laugh Quilt  has been hosting a Striped Quilt Challenge; and this is the last week of the challenge which, of course, ends this weekend.


Here is Beth’s quilt … isn’t it beautiful!  When I saw this, I was inspired to make my own striped quilt.

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And, when I joined a month ago, I really believed that I would not have a problem … at least starting a project and even believed that I would surely finish one before the challenge ended.  But here I am, just a few days left,  and all I’ve done is cut a few strips.  I hope this counts as a “start”!

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At the time, I knew I had some striped fabric, but I happily envisioned myself going to the fabric store to add to my stash!  Well, that didn’t happen.  And, my limited stash gave me no vision and no plan, so I had to go online for inspiration:

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I’m still not sure what I’m going to do.  I’m thinking maybe pinwheels or hourglass blocks, but I do so love the zig-zag design!

Comments

  1. bethSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    You found some wonderful inspiration quilts!!! I'm tempted to begin another one right now!

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  2. Jill ChapmanSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    The zig zag is gorgeous. That's my vote. Enjoy whatever you choose though x

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  3. AuroraSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Oh thank you!
    I was looking for new ideas to use my striped fabrics, I found the right one!

    ciao!!!
    Aurora (Italia)

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