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One Block Wonder Quilt Top

10/21/2013

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Valori Wells - Cocoon - Liv in Sapphire
It all started with a single cut of fabric, 5 yards to be exact.  It was cut, lined up, cut up some more and then pieced together.  A whole lot of 60 degree triangles, actually 684 triangles.  Stitched into 114 hexagon blocks.  They were then stuck onto a design wall, admired for a bit, then sewn into rows, 22 rows.  Then those 22 rows were sewn together, and TA DA!  I have a quilt top, one I am so happy with!
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My mom helped me take photos this weekend.  The wind was blowing, thus the "action shots," but you get the idea.  I oriented the quilt this way on purpose.  I imagine the top is the sky, slowly fading into the colors of the land, since the bottom half is more color heavy.  I love how you can't really see butterflies and only color and some really great movement.  The top measures 53" x 67," much bigger than I originally anticipated, but with a pattern like this you don't really know what your finished size will be, it all depends on how many of those hexagon blocks that you use.  I was able to use all of them, yep all 114.  It just worked out right, easily too, they just fell into place and the math just worked out.  I was pleasantly pleased not to have any left overs and I get to admire every single block that I created.
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The photo above is REALLY what the quilt looks like, in full sun, wrinkles and all.  BUT, it really shows the TRUE colors the best, thus this is why I included the photo in the post.  The colors are really rich and vibrant.  So pretty.  The other photos were taken in the shade, which explains the fact that the wrinkles just fade away and it looks perfectly flat and awesome, but the colors are just ever so dull compared to the photo above.  Just being honest!
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I had to include the back shot.  Just look at all those seams, all those triangles.  It looks really neat like this.  It isn't that neat in real life, but it sure looks it here.  I love it!
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This quilt top is my entry into the One Block Wonder Quilt Along hosted by Jen at Quilter in the Closet.  Thank you Jen for introducing me to such a cool technique and hosting such a great quilt along!
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20 Comments
Tiffany link
10/21/2013 07:57:04 am

Wow. I LOVE it! I think yours is my favorite, for sure!

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Aunt Marti link
10/21/2013 08:22:43 am

Stunning, simply stunning! I want to quilt sewing "assignment" quilts and get back to work on my OBW!

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Flying Blind
10/21/2013 08:33:24 am

Oh my! That is stunning! I am in awe ;)

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Debbie link
10/21/2013 04:30:11 pm

Oh wow this is cool! I can't even imagine laying out those blocks into the quilt top just so! What's the quilting plan??

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Dittany link
10/21/2013 08:00:31 pm

This is a masterpiece. Can't wait to see it quilted - or will you "tie" it?

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Becky link
10/22/2013 03:37:20 am

Absolutely beautiful! It goes so seamlessly well together.

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Katy link
10/22/2013 06:27:08 am

Oh it's gorgeous!

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Kristi
10/22/2013 04:04:22 pm

Absolutely beautiful!!! You've inspired me to try one! I'm asking for this book for Christmas!

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Lixie
10/23/2013 12:08:52 am

Beautiful! What a transformation from the original fabric!

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Pam
10/23/2013 10:47:12 pm

Love your quilt. It turned out fantastic.

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Vera link
10/28/2013 01:52:20 am

It turned out really great. I was not impressed with the first few blocks you showed in the group but the final outcome is stunning. Well done!

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Rebecca
10/28/2013 04:17:58 pm

I love your quilt so much! Came across it on Pinterest and so began an obsession with one block wonder quilts. Yours is my favourite though! I have even made it my wallpaper on my phone for inspiration. Now I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of the fabric I ordered so I can make my own.

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Jen link
10/29/2013 03:55:40 am

I really love how this one turned out!

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Lia link
10/31/2013 09:42:33 am

Wow, this is sooooo gorgeous! I voted for you, I just love what you made with this fabric! :)

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shirley tener link
11/30/2013 03:27:44 am

very impressive.....

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Joana link
1/26/2014 04:19:37 am

I am in love with it! Congratulations for the excellent work!

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Pam from CA
1/26/2014 04:59:31 pm

Love your quilt!

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Karin Vail link
1/27/2014 01:07:08 am

I have gotten out of the habit of blog-surfing, but now am seeing what I've been missing Marci! I saw your blog featured on Sew Mama Sew, way to go girl!

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Sandra
11/23/2014 03:33:36 am

Beautiful, I have just bought the book and looking for material to start my first one block so der quilt.
Well done you must be feeling very proud and so you should. 😊

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Valerie Prideaux
10/5/2020 03:49:51 pm

If you had sewn them into half-hexies first and arranged them on your design wall you could have sewn the whole thing together in rows.. much easier. Gorgeous quilt!!!

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