Square in a Square

[Murphy]

Hi all! Been a little MIA from the forum of late - been busy with this:

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The pieced back presented some challenges but with a little luck (OK a lot) and being very careful I was able to get it pretty darn close to perfectly line up!

There are more pics and details on my blog (link in my sig line) I used Xanadu batiks Jelly Roll and Charm Pack and instead of a 1.5 inch square around the charm I used a 2 inch strip - I had NO extra from the jelly roll strip. There were only 40 pieces in each pack. Hence the change in plans and the very intricate backing

Thanks for looking!

[bubba]

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Good job....that really turned out nice!

[pcbatiks]

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Murphy.....this is so pretty! And the back looks just as great as the front!

[ilive2craft2]

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Beautiful! I really like your back - it could be a front! I just started a square in a square quilt today.

[goofyizzy]

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This is beautiful. I love the colors, and the pattern. Great looking back too. Nice job!

[MomGram]

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Wonderful quilt!! You did an amazing job on the back.

[easyquilts]

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I agree... The back really could be a front! Beautiful work..... A great quilt.

I want to do this block with Bali Lights... I have two charm packs... Now to get a jelly roll... I'd love for it to be DD.

[Loonwatcher]

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Your quilt it fabulous! Great job. Love the colors.

[Murphy]

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Thanks everyone! The best part is that I asked the recipient where she wanted me to send it (she is in flux as to living residence right at the moment, finishing up a job in one state, moving back home soon) and she said she said she is coming to get it (she is currently in AZ but it is a pretty big state! haha)! I'm so excited because I usually do not get to see reactions to my quilts in person since most of my family lives out of state.

[Murphy]

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Sandy, this quilt would look awesome with Bali Lights! What about doing Bali Darks as the Jelly Roll? That might look really cool!

[paandrus]

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I love that, especially the backing.

[Mina Jane]

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I love it, front and back!

[BobW]

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That is such a beautiful quilt. I hope I can make such beauty some day.

[turena65]

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What a beautiful quilt! I can't imagine how difficult to line up the back to front... beautifully done

[GrammaBabs]

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Fabulous quilt... the only way to get things done is to stay away from here a bit!!! LOL.. can't sew and type at the same time