Sunday, December 4, 2011

And a Bonus Quilt!

Using some of the extra component pieces I had cut way back last November when I first started RRCB,  I was able to piece this bonus top! I had to cut and stitch another ten blocks.... I reversed the pink and brown from the original blocks and left the red/neutral HST blocks off.  I did however use the green corner stone blocks for the centers of the 10 extra I made...so I used all those up!

 I still have some of the border components... but I'm thinking of cutting some green/pink/green strips  and making some cute 4" 9 patch blocks.... not sure where they'll get used yet.. but I'm sure they'll get more use than the leftovers I have now....

The piece of shell pink I used for the alternate blocks has been hanging around for awhile.... and I used most of the piece I had....  This measures about 53 x 65".  A great youth size, or even a nice sized baby quilt.   I'll have this one waiting in the wings for someone special.  It has more piecing in it than most of the charity type baby quilts I do. 



I can't believe how labor intensive those pieced borders are.... 

3 comments:

  1. What a beautiful little quilt! The pieced borders add so much to it--well worth the extra time they take.

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  2. Denise, I'm loving your blog... I think mine needs a makeover! This quilt is sooooo pretty. I really like the colors you've choosen. Well, I'm off to see what else you've been up to... sure have been busy cleaning and organizing!
    Deb

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  3. Deb.... I've tried many of those cute backgrounds... but the last time i decided to go with this clean, simple layout.... thanks for the comments...
    I love seeing what you've been up to as well.

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