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Fall Vase Quilt-and a quilt tip…

November 5, 2012

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Whenever I want to try a new technique or have an “orphan” block, I like to make what I call a vase quilt.

Free motion quilted small vase quilt

This pattern is called Dresden Plate by Edyta Sitar.  I liked the fall colors in the block, so I added a few simple borders–an opportunity to practice free motion quilting– and in just a few hours I had a Fall Vase Quilt.

Free motion quilted small vase quilt

I was disappointed that the pattern in the gold fabric, didn’t allow the elaborate acorn and leaf pattern to show through clearly.

A solid fabric is a better choice when sewing complex free motion quilting patterns or when you want your quilting lines to be the star.

Free motion quilted small vase quilt

Free motion quilted small vase quilt

Free motion quilted small vase quilt

It was a fun small study--a quilting etude- (sounds more important that way?!)  and a great way to use a practice block.  I’m sure all of the quilters out there have a few blocks that could become a lovely “vase quilt”!

I’d love to see them….

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20 responses to “Fall Vase Quilt-and a quilt tip…”

  1. Gardengirl says:
    November 5, 2012 at 11:46 am

    It’s Beautiful! I can’t believe you did all that intricate quilting in a just a few hours!

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      November 5, 2012 at 12:12 pm

      It’s a small quilt, and time goes quickly when I’m quilting! Thanks!

  2. Cathi says:
    November 5, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    What a great idea for turning test blocks into something useful and pretty!
    The free-motion quilting you do is stunning!

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      November 5, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks, Cathi–

      We all have so many of them…perhaps we could join forces and do a monthly post on orphan block vase quilts?

      1. Cathi says:
        November 5, 2012 at 2:08 pm

        That’s a great idea!

      2. theinboxjaunt says:
        November 5, 2012 at 2:38 pm

        Let’s start in January. Think about how we should collaborate on this.

  3. Jeanne Crea says:
    November 5, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    You are amazing!

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      November 5, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks, Miss Jeanne–I don’t have your amazing organizational skills, though…You should start a blog–How to organize anything!

  4. mamaraby says:
    November 5, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Beautiful! I love the quilting.

  5. Oh Sew Tempting says:
    November 5, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I particularly love the border. Thanks for the inspiration. Your quilting is beautiful 🙂 Avis x

  6. Teri says:
    November 5, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Lori,
    Love the vase quilt and the challenge to do one. I might be able to find a few orphan blocks. 🙂 I finished the Witches also. Yours is fabulous!

    1. theinboxjaunt says:
      November 6, 2012 at 5:06 am

      Love to see your Witches. I think we should do a challenge in January–so take pictures along the way. Thanks for chiming in…

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  12. Michele says:
    July 26, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Do you have a tutorial for that leaf and acorn? Or did you draw it on and then stipple around?

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      July 26, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      There is a tutorial for an oak leaf but not the acorn. I will try to do the acorn this fall.

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