Monday, October 21, 2013

NOW I KNOW MY ABC's

Next time won't you...................  Did I have you singing? That song has been stuck in my head all day!
At the beginning of the year, I started this block of the week making letters designed inside a 3" hexagon. The blocks are english paper pieced.  Katja designed each letter, and then the numbers 0 through 9.  Being a sucker for hexies and handwork, I started making blocks. Fast forward to now, and the top is done.


I more or less stuck with a few colours and used my scraps. Also, I chose to stagger my rows and used a grey solid for the triangles in between.


I'm working at removing all the paper templates. A good thing to do while the hockey game is on.


My plan is to stitch near the ditch diagonally and bind it with the zig zag edge because it will most likely hang on the wall in the nursery. This will not become another UFO  : )

quilt stats:
A Hexabet of Alphagons
37 x 37
scraps
hand pieced
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46 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    This is fabulous! A lot of work for sure, but oh, so beautiful!

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  2. Deb@asimplelifequiltsOctober 21, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    It's really gorgeous! Love the scrappy letters.

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  3. Lucy | Charm About YouOctober 21, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    It looks amazing Carla!

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  4. Sewing MomOctober 21, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    It looks amazing! I'm sure you're so happy with it...even if it's not totally done yet. =)

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  5. DeborahOctober 21, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful!! The grey is a perfect background!
    Now I'm going to try and get that song out of my head! xo

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  6. mleOctober 21, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Wow, that is amazing! Great colors!

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  7. PeggyOctober 21, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Oh, man, now it's in my head!!! Lovely quilt - what a great kids' cuddler!

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  8. Needled MomOctober 21, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    That looks fabulous!

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  9. Teje KarjalainenOctober 21, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Hi Carla! I have enjoyed following your letter project and now seeing all together I'm amazed! It is so beautiful! Did you make foundation piecing by hand or did you have papers as templates? This will be perfect for the nursery and children's room! x Teje

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  10. Heather D.October 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Hey, you did it! Awesome! I love the setting triangles and the star shapes that they form with the hexies. Looking forward to seeing this one finished!

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  11. DebbieOctober 21, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    This is really cool!!

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  12. FlourishingPalmsOctober 21, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    It's truly wonderful, Carla! I think it would be awesome for a baby's room wall. I just can't get a quilt like this made between now and January, when grandson #4 is due! You did beautifully with this one. You can be very proud of yourself.

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  13. wendyroomcreationsOctober 21, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    These look great Carla. I admire your patience. Philippa xx

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  14. SusanOctober 21, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    You have done a grand job of getting this put together Carla! And it will the perfect addition to a nursery wall!

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  15. quiltmaniaOctober 21, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    You didn't tell me this morning you were done! Looks great.

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  16. GinaOctober 21, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I love everything about this...the alphabet, the gray, the colors, the low volume, the hexies , and the triangles!! Great job and so perfect for a nursery!!!

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  17. AdrienneOctober 21, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    This is so great! I have been anxiously watching as your did your letters each week, So great to see them all together :)

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  18. Terri in BCOctober 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Very cool! Do you think Katja will offer the pattern as a collection? I only discovered you a few months ago and I'm not local.

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  19. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsOctober 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    This is an amazing quilt! I love the design, the colours and just wow!

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  20. Heidi StaplesOctober 21, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    This is FANTASTIC, Carla!! I love it!

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  21. CarolineOctober 21, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Squeeeee! Absolutely fabulous! I love it :)

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  22. BillieBee (billiemick)October 21, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    It's really a terrific quilt!

    I was almost singing along, but I'm playing my new Willie Nelson album in the background. He was singing with Carrie Underwood.

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  23. CarlaOctober 21, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    I've loved this with each and every letter that you've blogged, Carla. The whole is the sum of all that cuteness and does not disappoint!! Wonderful!!!

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  24. Jackie's StitchesOctober 21, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Love this! With the colors you've selected, it will fit well into any nursery. Looks like a modern version of a stitched sampler.

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  25. CathyOctober 21, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Oh i do love this!

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  26. Kreativpfötchen MayaOctober 22, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Wow this is really pretty :)

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  27. puzzled a lotOctober 22, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Well done carla. I am just starting the numbers and have been wondering (worrying) about a layout. Yours will be kept in mind. It looks great!!!
    JoAnn

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  28. Gramma QuilterOctober 22, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Sorry to yell, but THAT IS AMAZING! That gray fabric really makes the letters pop!

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  29. Sophie Belle DesignsOctober 22, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    That is simply stunning! Really gorgeous.

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  30. CitricSugarOctober 22, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    So cool to see them all together like that! Great choice with the grey.

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  31. KarynOctober 22, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    What a lovely idea for a nursery wallhanging. Beautiful.

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  32. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 22, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    It's looking fantastic. What a great way to showcase and enjoy your multicoloured scrap favourites.

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  33. Benta AtSLIKstitchesOctober 22, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Oh Carla, its fantastic!!!!!

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  34. Janine @ Rainbow HareOctober 23, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    This is fantastic! Congrats on finishing this top :)

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  35. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsOctober 23, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    love, love, love it!!!

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  36. W-S WanderingsOctober 23, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Is there no quilting wonder that you can't do? Seriously, your work is beautiful and so wonderfully & artistically varied. Wow!!!

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  37. ShaunaOctober 23, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Looks fabulous Carla and yes, you did get me singing that song. Too cute!

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  38. Celtic ThistleOctober 23, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I have enjoyed seeing these being made throughout the year. They look so wonderful together, you must be thrilled to bits with them!

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  39. LynneOctober 23, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Wow Carla, your hexi quilt turned out great! That's a lot of work. I like the bright colors on the text print fabric. Also I love the looks of those Tula Pink blocks in your previous post.

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  40. ChristinaOctober 23, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Abaolutely beautiful! Love all the pops of colour on the greys.

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  41. Live a Colorful LifeOctober 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    I have the pattern. I have not even started. This is just amazing! I think it might be a good winter project after the holidays.

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  42. dutchcomfortOctober 24, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Wow Carla, that looks so pretty! It sure is worth all the work!

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  43. Dawn HughesOctober 24, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Great job Carla...now you can teach the little ones their ABC's and 123's while napping at your house. The quilt is beautiful, once again.....inspiring!

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  44. Teresa in Music CityOctober 25, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Wow - this is gorgeous Carla!!! That gray text fabric is one of my very favorites - it goes great with the darker gray too :*)

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  45. Kevin the QuilterOctober 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Incredibly endearing! It will look great in a nursery!

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  46. KatherineOctober 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Carla, this is so gorgeous! I love that the letters are scrappy and that fabulous LV text background. Wow. It looks so great! Can't wait to see how you will quilt this.

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