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Sunday, 2 June 2013

Carolina Lily blocks completed

The centre blocks are all sewn together. There were various options for orientation of  blocks but I have gone for the same as the original - why mess with it when I love the pattern as it is?!

Now for the border. Here is a close up photo of some of the border in the original quilt:
Photo from Quiltmania magazine
I need to make 21 yards of bias for the stems, 48 English Paper pieced flowers and 104 leaves - and then applique it all down. Walk in the park ?!
The border is the best part of the quilt in my view, so am sure it will be worth the effort. 

The EPP flowers in the border are smaller than in the blocks - consisting of 1 1/2 inch diamonds instead of 2 inch, but the leaves are the same and stem width is the same.  
Okidoke ...back to work.

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23 comments:

  1. Susan2 June 2013 at 16:58

    You're on fire. I agree, the border will be the perfect finishing touch, and very enjoyable to work on too.

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  2. Shirley2 June 2013 at 18:31

    I agree Hilda, no need to reinvent the wheel. Looks great to me too and I am sure it will soon be a finished masterpiece,

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  3. antique quilter2 June 2013 at 19:45

    just beautiful, I love the border I agree with it its what makes the quilt to me
    keep going you work so fast this quilt will be done before you know it!!!!
    thanks for sharing always inspiring
    Kathie

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  4. Kerry2 June 2013 at 20:46

    WOW, you're zooming along. I'm loving watching this quilt come together. The border will be spectacular when it's finished.

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  5. regan2 June 2013 at 21:12

    Fantastic! And I agree to keep the setting the same as the original.....it's wonderful!

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  6. Manuela2 June 2013 at 21:23

    The blocks are very beautiful.

    Greetings, Manuela

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  7. Thelma2 June 2013 at 21:35

    Amazing job, I love your lily blocks. I'll be eagerly watching that border come to life. This is going to be an amazing quilt.

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  8. Karen2 June 2013 at 23:12

    This quilt is going to be amazing. The vine and leaves are always my favorite pert. Great jog so far.

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  9. Ann Marie3 June 2013 at 01:21

    I'm enjoying watching your progress on this fabulous quilt. Looking forward to your border progress.

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  10. Lori3 June 2013 at 06:56

    Great border, but why count? lol
    I can't believe how fast you are moving on this quilt!!

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  11. Doniene3 June 2013 at 07:10

    Absolutely beautiful! I've admired Carolina Lily quilts for years, but have never ventured to make one - yet!! I, too, love the original setting!! Yours is an heirloom for sure!!

    Blessings

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  12. Janet3 June 2013 at 07:32

    Your blocks look marvelous!! The border is rather fabulous in the pattern. Think of it as hours and hours of fun :0) I know your border will be incredible!

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  13. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things3 June 2013 at 07:56

    This quilt is going to be absolutely gorgeous! I agree the border is incredible. You are making great progress!

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  14. Kyle3 June 2013 at 09:05

    Truly awesome and the border is incredible. Fantastic job so far.

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  15. Dawn3 June 2013 at 12:12

    A beautiful quilt well worth the meters os stems and numerous petals! Looking forward to the finish ;-)

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  16. a good yarn3 June 2013 at 19:28

    Nearly there! The border is cracking and really gives the overall design some oomph. Shouldn't take you long to whip that up now?

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  17. audrey4 June 2013 at 00:42

    Beautiful! Love your border and yes, why mess with the setting when you love it so much?:)

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  18. Rachaeldaisy4 June 2013 at 07:50

    Your blocks are sooooo beautiful!! Do you have an electric bias machine for all that bias? :)

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  19. Taryn4 June 2013 at 13:10

    I love what you've done so far. That border will be exquisite! Can't wait to see it develop.

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  20. Wanda - Scraphappy Blended Quilter4 June 2013 at 16:45

    You are so speedy to have accomplished all this detailed work! It is looking beautiful. The borders will be even more amazing I think!

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  21. Maureen5 June 2013 at 04:12

    Wow! You're fast! Looks great!

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  22. Heirlooms by Ashton House7 June 2013 at 10:34

    Your blocks turned out so beautifully! I love the yellow color. So cheerful. I always like to have yellow roses in my garden.

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  23. Meredith7 June 2013 at 12:23

    Looking Fab. That quilt stands out in my head due to the colors.

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