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My Precious

4/18/2012

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Here it is, my precious.  Macaroni Love Story by Heather Ross, I've been hoarding it, and now it is time to cut it up, stitch it up, and then love it up!  I've actually decided to join in two quilt-alongs at the same time (as if I don't have enough on going projects.)  I think fate threw me head first into both of these quilt-alongs and that it is meant to be, so I'm going with it!  The first is the My Precious QAL hosted by the lovely Kelly over at Kelby Sews.  The second is the Cosmic Burst QAL hosted by the also lovely Julie over at Distant Pickles.  Both of these quilt-alongs will result in one quilt, I will be using my precious fabric to make the Cosmic Burst quilt.

I wont be killing myself to get it done by any certain deadline, but I do hope to get cutting soon.  First, I have to decide on fabric placement and that is where I need your help.  When you have fabric this precious, you don't just cut into it all willy-nilly...no YOU HAVE A PLAN.  I have roughed up three fabric placement images, and I would love to know which of the three you like the best.  Husband and I mutually agreed on one last night, but I would love to get your opinion too!

Several things to keep in mind.  The orange is going to be Patty Young's Creamsicle Stitch fabric, and the Gray is probably going to be Alexander Henry's Heath.  Kind of undecided on the Heath as of right now, we shall see.  The scale of the fabrics is a bit off also, (this is a rough layout) and keep in mind this quilt will measure 40" x 40" and will showcase these prints nicely.  This quilt is one big block.  Here we go:
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Option 1 - Purple Star Spokes, No Yellow
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Option 2 - Yellow Star Spokes
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Option 3 - Pink Star Spokes, Different Yellow Placement
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Linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced, this is my newest work in progress, and honestly what is the point in listing the 100 other on-going projects that you all have heard about over and over again.  Heck, I'm tired of hearing about them too!  Maybe from now on, I'll just feature one work in progress, we shall see.  Thanks in advance for your help in choosing my layout.

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced
12 Comments
Kelly B link
4/18/2012 07:42:24 am

#2!

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Karin link
4/18/2012 07:56:52 am

good luck in your decision! I can't decide either! Although I'm leaning toward #2 :)

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Flying Blind link
4/18/2012 08:47:12 am

Deffo No.2 x

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Stacey link
4/18/2012 08:56:47 am

#2 - love the color and fabric choices!

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Katy link
4/18/2012 09:08:21 am

#2 for me too, that's going to look fab!

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michelle link
4/18/2012 10:44:41 am

I like number 3!
But whatever you choose, it will be GORGEOUS!
Love these fabrics, I can see why you've been hoarding them!

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Emily link
4/18/2012 11:38:01 am

This is looking great! I can't wait to see it all put together! :) I like #1 best, but I like purple so that may be it. :)

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Toni link
4/18/2012 11:39:27 am

Marci, this is going to be awesome! My choice would be 2, 3, then 1. Can't wait to see more!

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Debbie link
4/19/2012 01:48:04 am

I like 1 & 2 the best but keep bouncing back & forth....this is going to be fun to watch!!

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Robin link
4/21/2012 03:50:24 am

I think I like 3 best, though 2 is a very close second (I just happen to like the yellow a little more than the pink is all). I'm just not feeling the purple one-- it seems a little too blendy, and it seems like you really want each fabric to shine. But, you know, no matter which you choose, you're going to have an awesome quilt! :)

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Kimberly
4/23/2012 05:33:58 pm

I like the 2nd or 3rd one most but leaning a bit more towards #3. One just doesn't "pop" like the other two do to me. I love that you have a very specific plan in mind. I should do that instead of just cutting all willy-nilly. :)

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Susan link
4/25/2012 02:34:55 am

Macaroni Love? OH my goodness this is such wonderful fabric...I had not seen it before. Have to tell you that by looking at your block mock ups they finally got me to pull out the EQ7 that I received for Christmas and install it on my computer. Installed now...:)

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