Monday, February 14, 2011

Nine patches rule!! And Happy Valentines!!

Hey everyone!! Here are all the nine patch/churn dash blocks...I have selected the sashing fabric, after a wonderful suggestion from Helen in the UK...I tried red first Annie...the red I had kind of took over the blocks...I love red, though! I did, however, want all your nine patch blocks, and a bunch I made too, to show up and shine!! I found this blue...it was from a backing fabric, very wide...leftover, and it seems to work!!
Then I found the Cheddar...is it too much? Pretty bright!! Are the blocks showcased enough?? I like it though...and have a scrappy border planned too.

I have a bunch of these blocks cut...I have to be careful, or I will have a ton of the same blocks, and will not have zig-zags!!


Have a wonderful day, each one of you...I hope you have some sewing time just for you. Happy Valentines to each of you!!


Julie

31 comments:

Kristie said...

Lovely! I'm always amazed with how much you get finished and work like you do! Love that border that you are planning.
Kristie

Karen said...

I am just loving what you are doing with your nine patch and churn dash blocks! The blue border looks to be a great choice! I think the Cheddar blocks work well. Especially if you are going to do a pieced border of some sort. :0) Happy Valentines Day!

Terry said...

I think the blue and cheddar set the blocks off perfectly! :0)

Julie S said...

It is going to be BEAUTIFUL!!!

Lori said...

I love it and do not think it is taking over the blocks at all. You have the perfect shade of blue!
Happy Valentines day!!

Pat said...

The blue sashing and cheddar blocks work great, in my opinion!

Darlene said...

Applause, applause - I absolutely love it. The cheddar cornerstones are perfect.

Yvette said...

WOW! I love them all!!

Barb said...

Love your nine patch churn dash...looks fantastic.

Julia said...

I love it Julie...the nine patch and churn dash make a nice combination together..
The blue and cheddar work in well...go for it Julie !
Julia ♥

Anonymous said...

Hello Julie, love the colours you have chosen....cheddar and blue...great combination....you achieve so much Julie...Happy Valentines day to you...Hugs Lyn

A Garden of Threads said...

Love it, the churn blocks showcase the nine patches beautifully. The blue border is fantastic. It is turning out great.

Michelle said...

The blue and cheddar just set the blocks of nicely:oD

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love what you have done with your nine patches!!! Even cheddar makes it sparkle!!

Karen said...

Your Barn Doors aren't empty for sure! I like the use of the nine patches in the center.

Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshop said...

love this project...the blue and cheddar look great!!

Yankee Valley Stitcher said...

Looks awesome, love the blue sashing and the cheddar is always a nice pop!!

Quilter Kathy said...

Excellent combination...love the cheddar addition!

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh it is WONDERFUL! I really love it!

Anne Heidi said...

The quilt will be stunning! Those blocks are just so cute :-) Hope you had a good Valentines day.

AnnieO said...

The blue looks just right, Julie, LOL! And I do like the cheddar. No sewing for me today, but thanks for the Valentine's wishes :)

Elyte said...

Your nine patches look fabulous and I too give my vote for the cheddar.
It really looks great.

KaHolly said...

You must sew in your sleep!!

Nicky said...

I love this quilt and am tempted to make a mini sized version. I adore the sashing and the cheddar is just the right amount of zingy cheese...! Nicky

Rose Marie said...

That blue is perfect along with the cheddar!

House of Mouse said...

Love the Cheddar and the blue...another great job! I love the fact that a part of me is in this quilt.

You simple amaze me!


Hugs,

Anett

Linda O said...

Wow, I just love the blue and cheddar! It's going to be awesome! What's your secret for getting so much done?!?

Libby said...

I love the blue and cheddar!! Those blocks are really great!!

Helen in the UK said...

Great to see that my suggestion of blue worked for you. The cheddar looks great with it!
I've just started on a Scrappy Mountain Majesties quilt too :)

Darcie said...

Mmm...I love the cheddar posts and the blue sashing! A perfect marriage.

Happy belated Valentine's to you, my dear!

patri@nbnet.nb.ca said...

Hi Julie,
First of all, what a lovely, lovely plaid scrappy quilt you have as the first photo at the top of your page... Is there a pattern for this quilt? If so, where could I buy it? I have two HUGE bins of plaid fabric. My sister and I are making 5 scrappy plaid throws (twin size) for our 5 brothers this coming Xmas. We already have 4 tops done and I am working on the 5th. But we both have a gazillion plaid scraps to be used up...
Congratulations again, for such a doozy of a quilt!
Pat

Puffins and purples!!

I was tempted by Puffins...a squirrelly breed!!  LOL!  This fabric was shared with me, and I have been loved these bright, candy corn colors...