Thursday, February 28, 2013

Under the Big Top

 Here is an older project that I revived when I went to Ohio. I'm not sure what exactly I got done, but I got some added to the 6 smaller blocks. I call this Under the Big Top because of the crazy fun red and white stripe.
 This is the original as seen  at a quilt show a couple of years ago. Several of us did a swap of various hst sizes, so we've got plenty.
 This is what that fun stripe reminds me of and where I got the quilt name.
Look at this? It sort of fits in with the lovely striped border. I WON it!  Look at that amazing redwork! Thank you Jean at Quilt Awhile for your thoughtfulness!


If I do not hear from Debra- My Patchwork Palace soon, I'll be drawing another name for the wool prize. I want to give her plenty of time if she is sick or away.
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  1. CherylFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    What a fun quilt and such an appropriate name.

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  2. Dixie HowardFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    Your big top quilt is so great, Lori! Just love it!

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  3. CathyFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Ooooh I love Under the Big Top. Hugs

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  4. YvetteFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    I love your blocks!

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  5. Needled MomFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I love Under the Big Top! It is fabulous. The redwork is also beautiful.

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  6. KathFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    wow, all those tiny triangles take my breath away!

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  7. VivianFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Busy, busy blocks, and I love 'em! All those HST would give me pause--such a challenge--but just look at the lovely result.
    Every quilt, large or small, deserves a name, and Under the Big Top is a great one for this beauty.

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  8. Me and My StitchesFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Love that stripe, and great blocks - this one is going to be a very happy quilt! Great win too. And, if you don't hear from Debra, I would be happy to send you my address!

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  9. JanFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Fun name! The old quilt is a great inspiration. I like your version better - happier and brighter. You are making quick progress.

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  10. Kindred QuiltsFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Under the Big Top is so bright and cheerful! What a fun project!

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  11. DarleneFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Oh my goodness, Lori, it's wonderful and the name is perfect.

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  12. WendyFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    What a fun name for a quilt especially with swapping HST's. It's very cheery.

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  13. Lee Prairie DesignsFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Such a cheerful quilt, Lori! Wonderful.

    Carolyn :)

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  14. Janet O.February 28, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    That is a serious boatload of HSTs in that quilt, Lori! What brave souls to embark on such a project. I would probably just look at it and tremble in fear. It is awe inspiring!
    I guess I have never been to a circus under a striped tent--very fun name inspiration. The striped fabric makes me think of the round peppermint candies wrapped in cellophane.

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  15. JanFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    What a fun quilt this is going to be!

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  16. KimFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Love it :0)
    Was that an old quilt at the show that inspired you?

    Happy Sewing

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  17. WoolenSailsFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    That is a fun quilt, love all the colors and design.
    I enjoy making things for others that like the brighter styles, so many fun fabrics to work with.

    Debbie

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  18. Selvage QuilterFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Wow, I love that quilt! Great name too.

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  19. SharonFebruary 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Swapping 1/2 sq's is the perfect way to get a jump on something like this. At first I thought, Blind Mans Fancy in brighter colors, Oh how I love this quilt, it's going to be amazing, like all your other work!

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  20. KarenFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I thought you had finished this quilt quite some time ago. I remember so liking the design and the colors. So very scrappy. You sure got a lot of sewing done while you were in Ohio.

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  21. BrowndirtcottageFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    LUUUU-VVVV this top Lori!!! Sorta Gwen & Freddy-ish!

    HST's are our friend.

    Great mini red/white too, such a nice gesture!

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  22. LauraFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Fun quilt! Look at all those triangles!

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  23. PattiFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh Lori - what a fabulous project! I've had it in my mind to do something like this for quite some while - just can't start another project yet. Swapping is such a great and fun way to get lots of varied triangles - perfect for this quilt. I'm so glad you revived this UFO, it will be so much fun watching it come together.

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  24. antique quilterFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I am so glad you are working on this quilt again, its so amazing and such a fun quilt!
    good luck!
    Kathie

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  25. JanetFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    What a great project! The red stiped fabric is wonderful. I love how scrappy it is :0)

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  26. KyleFebruary 28, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    You can almost hear he sound of the calliope when you look at your quilt. It's so cheerful. What a fun swap project!

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  27. Linda in NCFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Glad to see you working on this project again. What a fun one! Makes me want to rush to my sewing room and start one myself, but I am on a strict finishing jag which hopefully will last long enough for me cross off lots from my UFO list. I'll enjoy watching your progress with the big top.

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  28. DebraFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Lori love the blocks you've made so far very bright and happy. I did email you last night so I hope you have received it. Not the right time to be behind in checking my emails!
    Debra.

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  29. JanetFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I have quilt envy right now, your blocks are awesome!

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  30. KimmeFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Great fun blocks Lori!

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  31. libbyquilterMarch 1, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    congrats on your win of the sweet red work quilt~!

    it's always fun to see photos of this quilt and the progress that you are making with it. there is so much for the eye to study in this one and i just love looking at it.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  32. BarbMarch 1, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    Your name is perfect for those fun blocks.
    Is that blind mans fancy?
    Love it lori!
    congrats on your win

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  33. MerilynMarch 1, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Love those HST blocks, they look so interesting and the quilt that has inspired them is amazing, very colourful!!! Love the little red stitchery quilt too, very cute!!!

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  34. RuthMarch 1, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Wow! Another big HST quilt! It's so bright and fun looking!

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  35. BethMarch 1, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Those blocks are so cool. I love all the HSTs. And the fun red stripes. Under the Big Top is a great name for that quilt. And you are finishing a UFO

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  36. Barbara JMarch 1, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Happy looking blocks indeed. You're right they do look circus-y!

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  37. Lizzy DMarch 1, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Wonderful amazing folk art quilt. Very special, I just love it. Did you make a pattern for it? Might you post it someday? [how did you figure out the increments of the halfsquares? I realize the sashings help?]

    Is it okay if I add it to my Someday/To Make list? Thank you so much for sharing this beauty. It makes me smille!

    lizzy

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  38. pandchintzMarch 2, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Love this quilt - so colourful and happy!!

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  39. LuisaJune 25, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    may I have a size? F.I. first block /right on.... it's enough.....marialuisaboldori@gmail.com

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