Wednesday 13 March 2013

Baltimore Album update

Just a quick update: Eighteen and a half blocks done so I thought it was time to see them all together and decide the layout.
Pinned to a sheet for viewing
This might do....just got to fill the holes!

Here's the latest block up closer:
Block 18
I know the petals are uneven and the vase is a bit wonky - but that is how it was on the pattern (and the original). So I resisted "perfecting" ( though I was tempted to meddle) and left the wonkiness there. It is part of the charm of these old quilts and why I am attracted to them. 

16 comments:

  1. I am drooling. I think I like the block in the upper right hand corner best. But there are others a close second.

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  2. I can see how your balancing the blocks with the baskets in the corners, the horseshoe shaped wreaths, diagonal shaped patterns...they're all beautiful.

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  3. Wow-ee!
    You're powering through them...and they are really lovely!
    x kate

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  4. just beautiful, can you remind me are you using one pattern or just blocks from many different patterns.
    oh this is such wonderful eye candy this am
    Kathie

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  5. Looking absolutely lovely. Just love the solid colours.

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  6. Isn't it inspiring to lay out all your blocks when it's been a while. Kind of gives you a boost to carry on. Love it, wonkiness and all!

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  7. Fabulous blocks and it won't take long to fill the holes. Take care

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  8. Fantastic! And I love that each block isn't "perfect"!!

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  9. Absolutely fantastic. That's going to be one special quilt.

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  10. Wow your blocks look amazing - lovely to see them all together! The latest block is beautiful. I have a hard time not adjusting the wonky bits too but you're right - they are a big part of why I love old quilts so much :0)

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  11. Absolutely beautiful, seeing them together like this!

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  12. wow - gorgeous!
    I love the personality of the last block.
    This is so stunning! You must be so happy with it

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  13. Again a very beautiful block !

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  14. Beautiful! I think the unevenness and wonkiness of old quilts is charming too. The perfect human touch.:)

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  15. These blocks are just beautiful, they will make a gorgeous Baltimore Album quilt.

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  16. What a beautiful baltimore quilt you are making marvelous job !!!!

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