Monday, May 23, 2011

SHORT AND SWEET TODAY -- #21 UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

 21 Underground RR

My version of Barbara Brackman’s Civil War Quilt block of the week #21, the Underground Railroad, is shown above.  I had to darken the red fabric used in the corners with “Distress It” so that it wouldn’t be so bright and fussy-cut the 4 squares running diagonally through the block.  I recommend that you visit American Homestead’s blog to see some wonderful quilt layouts she created using this block in several different configurations.    This makes me want to do a whole quilt using this block because the block is so easy but looks more complicated, but beautiful, laid out.

My red and white Crossroads (or "T") quilt is coming along.  I took a picture of the design board showing what I have made thus far but apparently erased it from my digital camera before getting it uploaded.  Oh well, I’ll take another photo later and by then I should have more blocks done.

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7 comments:

  1. Very nice block--particularly the fussy cut squares. I REALLY need to get caught up o mine.

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  2. Lovely block Donna!! I really enjoyed putting this one together, had it done in no time!!!

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  3. You are still on BB's schedule. Good for you. I read somewhere you won a give away, again good for you.

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  4. This block looks great!
    I love your fussy cut squares!

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  5. I too love the way you cut the "fireworks" squares...can't wait to see it all together...will you be entering it in the show in the fall??

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  6. joli blog !!!!!!!
    j'adore le choix des couleurs .......... bravo
    bises de Régina

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  7. Your block looks lovely, especially with that great blue fabric. Happy belated anniversary too.

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