Thursday, November 29, 2012

Zigzag

Zigzags, and streak of lightening quilts are on my (very long) favorites list.  When I saw Sujata's http://therootconnection.blogspot.com/ zigzag, I just couldn't get it out of my mind - oh, the possibilities!  The plan for these blocks, that I just completed today, are to add a border and use it as a backing.  Vicki has been making pieced backs for some time, and, it is such a smart idea (2 for1!), that it was time to try my hand at it.  This pattern would work in any combination of fabrics, and there are many examples on other blogs.  Wouldn't it make a great Halloween quilt?  It just makes me want to start another!
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18 comments:

  1. BarbNovember 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    your streak of lightening looks great, I love the lush deep colors. what a great backing - as you say 2 for 1 quilt - great idea!

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  2. BarbNovember 29, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    p.s. I pinned this, is that okay?

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  3. O'QuiltsNovember 29, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Wonderful job and great idea!...My zigzag is a UFO in a project box..

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  4. Janet O.November 29, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    This is a backing? I'd want it on top all the time! : )

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  5. DawnNovember 29, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    What a fun way to showcase lots of fabrics!

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  6. KyleNovember 30, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Your quilt is fantastic. I love the colors and subtle contrast of the zigzags. I've added it to my 2013 list.

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  7. antique quilterNovember 30, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    LOVING this quilt and yes its one I have to make too!
    using it as a back Wow Love that idea
    thanks for sharing
    Kathie

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  8. KarenNovember 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I have not seen one of this type design done in squares. Very interesting. Looks like it would be easier to make than one long strip of zigzags.

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  9. LoriNovember 30, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    A backing? Ingenious idea!! It is lovely!!

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  10. reganNovember 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I'm loving it for the front of a quilt! It's gorgeous!

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  11. KimNovember 30, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Oh yeah, when Nifty first showed it Sujata ran with it :0). Mine is nearly done too but your colors are much nicer mine is scrappier, yours is just divine.....nicely done :0).

    Happy Sewing

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  12. Sujata ShahNovember 30, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Your quilt is absolutely stunning! Makes me want to try one in repro fabrics. Talk about the possibilities! Oh my... these quilting temptations...they never stop!

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  13. Lynn DykstraNovember 30, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I've put this one off too long.
    Yours is beautiful.
    I will sweep away all other projects and start!

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  14. Kim BrackettDecember 1, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    That quilt is on my list of "someday" quilts. Yours is beautiful!

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  15. JeanneDecember 3, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Looks wonderful! Nice choice of fabrics.

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  16. Ann MarieDecember 11, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    I do love a zigzag. Might have to make another using this method.

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  17. MARCIEDecember 15, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Terrific quilt. Love the colors!

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  18. MaritDecember 23, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    How pretty! Love your zigzags, and need to have a go at this fun pattern too!
    ; )

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