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Quilting: Six Halves make a Whole
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Six Halves make a Whole

Instructions

Purchased House Ruler plus book called Six Halves made a Whole Sampler.

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional


Materials

Six half yards of Jinny Beyer cotton and 1.2 yds for sashing and cornerstones, 2 yds by Ro Gregg for background and 2 yds Jinny Beyer for border and binding. A special ruler called House Ruler from Quilt Branch

What was your inspiration?

I saw quilt hanging in shop (different colours) but said to myself I have material that will look beautiful with this pattern.

What are you most proud of?

The way this turned out, mostly the points.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Practice with the ruler. This ruler is amazing.

 

9 comments

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Davesmom on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have been quilt for only 2 years, the more I do the better I get. I have made 7 quilts and am working on rag quilt for my first great grandaughter due in April this year
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love your quilt. How long have you been quilting?
Sharkie on craftsy.com
Feb 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Davesmom. I've been quilting on and off for 30 yrs or so but only serious for last 6 or so.
uiltermom on craftsy.com
Oct 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a lovely eye for color you have. Beautiful quilt!!
Sharkie on craftsy.com
Oct 15, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks uiltermom. I had help with the background (light colour) & the sashing/border fabric.
AnnieMae on craftsy.com
Oct 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow....looks wonderful!! Love the colors and all the different blocks!!!
Sharkie on craftsy.com
Oct 04, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks AnnieMae - Jinny Beyer has beautiful fabric. You should check out her site and sign-up for her newsletter.
Melody Anne on craftsy.com
Oct 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning. Great craftsmanship.
Sharkie on craftsy.com
Oct 02, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Melody Anne. Am in the middle of quilting in the ditch on a table runner with the left over material.