Saturday, November 24, 2018

November Finish

Some sweet friends helped hold up my quilt so I could get a photo--this is a really long quilt! 
The 4" x 5" Block Anthology quilt was my One Monthly Goal for November. 

I used a meander style pantograph to quilt it....

...and a silver gray Aurifil thread that blended into everything very nicely, I think. 

A label, of course! 

This month's Patches of Blue SAL block is the sleigh.
I have decided that I want my quilt to be a "year round" blue and white quilt, so I am leaving off the snow flake applique and subbing a different block from the book for the sleigh. 
I decided on the  Oak Leaf and Reel block which was too large to fit into the space, so I shrank it down a bit using my printer. Then, since the space is a rectangle, I made more stars (there are other stars around the quilt)  to fill up the space on the side. This is the final block, so now I can start putting everything together--can't wait to see how it will look!

Linking with One Monthly Goal HERE
OMG November Finish Link-Up is OPEN!

21 comments:

  1. Your anthology quilt is a winner! I think sometimes choosing the thread color is one of the hardest steps. :)
    Great block substitution choice! Very pretty.

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  2. Wow, that is a really impressive quilt. I love it.

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  3. What a magnificent finish, Karen! I wasn't sure about 4" x 5" blocks when I first saw them but they create a beautiful quilt. I'm so impressed with the detail and variety of blocks, your coordination of colors, and the size! Congratulations on such a great finish.

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  4. What a lot of little blocks; you must have the patience of a saint! I like your grey backing, it sets all those colours off beautifully.

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  5. Fantastic finish!! So much of your craftsmanship is showcased in this finish Karen.

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  6. That quilt is absolutely amazing! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts and congrats on your finish!

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  7. Oh my, yes! That really is a long quilt!
    I'm looking forward to seeing your SAL quilt put together - I've been admiring your blocks as you go!

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  8. Wow, your quilt is gorgeous! Hugs,

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  9. Lori from Humble Quilts mentioned some type of blue and white quilt exhibit coming up and that she might enter a quilt. I immediately thought of you with so many blue and white quilts.
    http://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2018/11/sapphire-celebration-enter-your-quilt.html

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  10. Wow that quilt is spectacular, the grey background is perfect. Congrats on the finish. Kathryn Quilts

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  11. What a fabulous finish for November. You've been so good about keeping up with your goals. The simple meandering quilting design is perfect for a project with so many colors, patterns, etc. The grey thread was a great choice too.

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  12. That is an amazing finish to your quilt. Well done once again meeting your goal. And good luck with the blue blocks in the next one.

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  13. wonderful finish! love the quilting
    your Blue and White is right in time for the Houston Sapphire anniversary. they are having a special exhibit

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  14. Your Anthology quilt is spectacular! That really is an amazing quilt... great job!

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  15. Beautiful! The Anthology quilt has got to be on my bucket list!

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  16. Such beautiful work Karen,well done.

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  17. This is a wonderful finish - really beautiful :)

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  18. Wow, wow,wow! 4x5 is a beauty. Congrats on the finish. I really like the column layout for those blocks. And I'm glad you add labels as part of the process. I'm usually a bad girl and never get around to it.

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