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Quilting: BOM 2012
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BOM 2012

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Mod, Casual


What was your inspiration?

I was inspired to branch out and try a variety of modern blocks. I created the border from leftover motifs and scraps. I wanted a random look in the border. The border was inspired by a Japanese quilt show at the LaConner Quilt Museum a few years ago.

What are you most proud of?

About half way through the year I decided this quilt is a "sketchbook" of different ideas and techniques I wanted to try. I am most proud that I kept playing with my ideas and finished the top!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It's ok to just ignore the "rules" and just have fun with your project.

 

28 comments

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Gico on craftsy.com
Mar 16, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your quilt is spectacular. Love all your extra blocks and your unique border.
MirkaMas on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
WOW!!! I was waiting a long time to see your finished quilt top, and it was worth the wait!!! Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your border is the best, I have ever seen!!! And your unique blocks fit so perfectly in this quilt, I totally love it!!! <3 (To much !!!, but I need to show my enthusiasm). =)
Gingerbiscuits on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hats off to you, Jan. Your sense of color and balance; the rhythm and pattern of this quilt is sublime. To say your work is beautiful is inadequate. You handily accomplish what others dream about.
Gammaramma on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
love that fabulous border treatment
HeatherIsaacson on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It turned out awsome
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
Candace in Fl on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your version is great, I love the border and your special blocks.
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much.
Okie Nanna on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty!
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
When I first glanced at your picture, I just saw the usual BOM quilt, but then all your own touches suddenly jumped out at me! It's absolutely great and I really love the way you've made it so unique with the blocks that weren't part of the BOM and especially with that lovely border. Well done - I love it!
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much. I had a good time putting it all together.
Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your quilt! It's way more fun to veer off on a personal experimentation path! I am approaching mine in a similar fashion. All these blocks have so much interest! I have a hard time leaving the page!
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Looks really beautiful - I have yet to quilt mine.
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Mine needs to be quilted also. What you see is just the top clipped to our house gutter so I could get a picture.
Robin Denning on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It's beautiful!
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
MaryTeresa on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
My first thought...Fun, really fun colors! Love your borders, very creative! I'm just on April 2012...Great Job! Tee
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Have fun making your blocks.
KathiC on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your colors are great - with the light background everything just pops!! Beautiful border too!
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I had a lot of fun with the border.
Judyth on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice! Didi you hand quilt it?
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Actually that is just the top. I'm sending it off to be quilted soon.
BonnieSG on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It looks like you had a great time with this. What a wide variety of blocks. Love It!
JanSigrid on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Gammaramma on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
love that fabulous border treatment
Carlye on craftsy.com
Mar 18, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Wow this is amazing! I love the colors and the designs!