Thursday, January 19, 2012

Just Takes Two

Playoff games were Sunday and I got a chance to sew the second installment of Just Takes 2 mystery.

I had a little trouble with the house block, and even though it isn't perfect, it will do. Set in seams have never been my favorite technique.



Here are all the blocks so far.

BTW, I forgot to add the giveaway will close on Saturday night. That will give me Sunday to get packages ready to mail.

Have a wonderful thursday!
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  1. Handmade by JoanJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Enjoyed seeing your Just Takes 2 blocks. They look good. I'm working on those also, but struggling a little with the heart block from the 1rst section. Applique is not my best skill.

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  2. libbyquilterJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    all of your blocks look great and i'm starting to get curious about how they are all going to be put together . . .

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  3. WoolenSailsJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Those are wonderful, wish I had the time to quilt or just a brain to think with, lol.

    Debbie

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  4. reganJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Love these blocks.....it's looking really good, Lori!

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  5. BrandieJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I love the reds, but I'm not going to start another project. I'll have to be content looking at all the others in blog land.
    Take care

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  6. Janet O.January 19, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    These blocks look really fun. I'm not on great terms with "Y" seams, either.

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  7. JillJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Loving the red and white blocks. I like that you are using different red prints, they look great!

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  8. SharonJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Lovin' the scrappy blocks. That fabric in the top right block is amazingly beautiful. I've left the house to the last block too!

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  9. KyleJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Love how your blocks are looking. That house block can alway be a bugger! I've got the first set done and ready to start on the second.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Your Just Takes Two is looking wonderful! It seems it is a year for house blocks too!

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  11. BethJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Your blocks look awesome. Those pesky house blocks always look so easy, but they never are. I try to avoid those 'y' seams whenever possible. I actually don't mind hand piecing them, but I am not that skilled at hand piecing. LOL.
    Keep stitchin

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  12. MaryJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    'Y' seams can be hard. The Fons and Porter show last Saturday showed a nice tip. They start stitching 1/4th to 1/2" away from the corner to the dot then turn the piece around to stitch the seam to the next dot in the corner. No popped stitches that way. SEWING dot to dot. They draw the seam line on the back of each piece too. I'm going to try it on that School House Block. Thanks for warning us. Yours look good. I have a couple left to do from the first set also.

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  13. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Your blocks look wonderful! I need to get busy with mine, just trying to get a few things done first. :-) Have a happy day!

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  14. Elizabeth AnnJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    This is going to be a cutie! Our snow is almost all gone, but I love the rain we are getting! Hopefully you won't get the ice my friend in WA is getting now! Keep warm and cozy....

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  15. JanetJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Your blocks look great! I love that you are using all different red prints.

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  16. MaureenJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    So pretty! Good for you for keeping up!

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  17. Sarah MartinJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Oh, YAY! You are using scrappy reds! I was so tempted to do that, but went with solids for mine, just because I never work with solids. I will enjoy watching yours come together!

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  18. JeanneJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Lovely blocks! I haven't started yet, but I did buy background fabric. I can't decide if I want to use scrappy reds (love yours) or use a 6 yard piece of navy that I have.

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  19. MerilynJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    All your blocks are looking quite wonderful!!!!

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  20. Sue-AnneJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Those blocks look fantastic! I love the red and white.

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  21. SheilaJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    looking good Lillian, that house block was "a Bitch" you did a great job of it

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  22. BertieJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Unusual and beautiful, love the layout:))

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  23. CathyJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Lori your blocks are beautiful. I've got the patterns, just haven't had time to work on them. Hugs

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  24. PhyllisJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I have finished Pink Lemonade. It was fun and went together like butter. I am also working on the Take Two in red and white. I added embroidery to some of the blocks. Starting on the second set tomorrow is the plan. Thanks for the Pink Lemonade. I really ejoyed making it.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I love the house!! ( I can see a whole quilt of just houses)
    and I love the fabrics for all the blocks....its going to be a great quilt

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  26. BetsyJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Lori your blocks look great and I so love your color way

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  27. Me and My StitchesJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Your blocks look great and I think I am going to be jealous when everyone gets these quilts finished!

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  28. BarbJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    your blocks look great Lori!!
    go giants!!

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  29. Linda OJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Your blocks are beautiful. I love the variety of reds. I'm trying hard not to be tempted and add another project to the pile, but yours are making it hard to resist.

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  30. NickyJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Looking good Lori!

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  31. marianJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Lori, your R&W blocks are looking fabulous!! btw i love the different reds you're using!!
    i'm still undecided whether i'll do this QAL..maybe i should print off the designs just in case LOL!!

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  32. antique quilterJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    your blocks look great, I haven't dived in just yet :)
    happy to see yours will continue to watch your progress!
    Have a wonderful weekend
    Kathie

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  33. LibbyJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Wow - your blocks look great *s*

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  34. MiriamJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I love all the red fabrics you are using in your blocks.

    I am saving all the JT2 patterns to start when I have something finished!!

    Will you be doing the embroidery?

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  35. patchworkowy January 28, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Lori your blocks are beautiful,I like so much :-)

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  36. *karendianne.February 1, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Wow I love how these are coming out. Your fabrics are great and what a vast array of techniques you have at your fingertips. :)

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