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Monday, March 16, 2009

Mariners Compass

After a mini sewing marathon yesterday afternoon I managed to finish one main compass block which measures around 23" Total time spent on this, at a guess around ten hours!
Piecing is not my strongest forte but my philosophy with this is "pretty is better than perfect" and believe me this had to be ironed into submission. I still have some issues to resolve but when I look at the antique version what do I see? Distortion and inaccuracies and it endears me more to the quilt and connects me to the quilt maker. That's what puts the soul into the quilt.

26 comments:

  1. Vicki WMarch 16, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    It's really beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    It takes my breath away, it is so beautiful. Worth every minute spent on it.

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    This is just beautiful...nice work.

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  4. UnaMarch 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Congratulations, Janet! It is so lovely! I cannot get over the red and white diamonds... Take care

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  5. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I Think You are being Too hard on Yourself....WOW is what comes to My Mind...the Fabrics really Pop Out...Great Work.!!!
    cheers

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  6. AmyMarch 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Janet,
    You are amazing....Your block is wonderful.I would not know how to even attempt this.......Great job,I'll be rootin for ya. Amy

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  7. Jackie's StitchesMarch 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I don't see how you can say that piecing isn't your forte. Your Mariners Compass is fantastic! Not a pucker to be seen. Wonderful!

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  8. BetsyMarch 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    It looks beautiful to me though I know your pain. I am still struggling with piecing my hands all around block.

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  9. CherylMarch 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    One word....WOW!!!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Ten hours worth of GORGEOUS!

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  11. UnknownMarch 16, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    It looks pretty darn fantastic from here. I would say that your 10 hours paid off big time!

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  12. JeniMarch 16, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    you should be so proud of yourself its a master piece ...just beautiful
    jeni

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  13. ranetteMarch 16, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Oh Janet it's just lovely. I think it looks perfect and I'm so proud of you. I think it was worth every minute that you spent on it.

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  14. soggybottomflatsMarch 16, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Janet it is just gorgeous! You sew girl...Elaine

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  15. antique quilterMarch 16, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    amazing , just beautiful
    ok, I would love just one framed to stare at everyday!
    Kathie

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  16. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Your block is beautiful! Really lovely!

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  17. QuiltedSimpleMarch 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Looks pretty perfect to me:) Very, very beautiful!
    Kris

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  18. CarolynMarch 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    What a gorgeous compass...you do beautiful work!

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  19. JanetMarch 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Your compass block looks wonderful!! Your piecing looks perfect to me - I bet compass #2 will go together much easier. What a fabulous quilt to be working on.

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  20. Carrie P.March 17, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    I just can't believe what you can do. It is awesome. I would never attempt those blocks. Good for you. You are doing beautifully.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is beautiful!! And you were so true to the antique. Absolutely wonderful.

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  22. quiltfuchsMarch 17, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Whow, what a wonderful block, so pretty!! You did a great job, I love it.

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  23. BéaMarch 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Wonderful, like all what you made !
    Hugs from France
    Béatrice

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  24. MeredithMarch 18, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    Did you see the 1st quilt and close up photo on http://modalissa.blogspot.com/2009/03/dallas-quilt-show.html

    I think you might like them. :)

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  25. KellieMarch 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    It looks fantastic! And sadly I too am lacking in my piecing skills which is why I so love applique!

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  26. LeslieMarch 24, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    I am drop dead speechless. I have the book this quilt is in and I just sit there and gaze at it in awe. I never imagined someone would be brave enough and talented enough to recreate it. Thank you so much. What an inspiration!
    PS I found you via Lene at Fine Stitches

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