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by spendlove 19 Jul 2016 ( edited Jul 20'16 14:43 )
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This my current work in progress. To be honest I'm not sure I like it. (I've had the jelly roll for about three years and I love the colours and most of the fabrics, but there are a few really random ones in it. Also, they are not all cut very straight.))

Anyway, I have now made sixteen squares (in batches of four.)
Do I, a) leave them in the groups of four as in the first picture, b) mix them up as in the second picture or c) not make any more and make the 16 blocks I have into an (enormos table runner)?
The blocks are about 20cm square, and ready to be stitched together by hand.

3 images:
[1]
[2]
[3]
Comments (17)
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by bevintex 19 Jul 2016
+9
I like option # 3, they all look great
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by mops 19 Jul 2016
+10
I like the order (I don't usually do random) of the top one apart from the dark brown rune in the top right one - still has negative connotations.
The second is superb.
The table top looks lovely but the question might be, given the size (about 28 by 84 cm?), where to put it.
Fab block!
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by spendlove 19 Jul 2016
I have problems with random - if you look closely you will see my "mixed up" blocks still have a pattern. Funny, but that dark brown shape doesn't really show until you take a picture!
by spendlove 19 Jul 2016
The table runner would be about 165cm x 56cm.
by mops 20 Jul 2016
Yes of course, I used 20 cm as the block size and overlooked that you use 4 of them for a "flower".
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by eleen 19 Jul 2016
+9
Love them especially the last photo. It is looking great.
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by crafter2243 19 Jul 2016
+9
I like the table runner. Of course it depends if you would have a place for it.
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by spendlove 19 Jul 2016
It would just about fit my table, but I think I'll carry on with the quilt, it will have the same sort of edges.
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by stork 19 Jul 2016
+9
I think they look wonderful. I too love the table runner!
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by dragonflyer 19 Jul 2016
+8
Very nice...it looks like these blocks have been finished and turned much like a mug rug....am I seeing it correctly or ???
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by spendlove 19 Jul 2016
You are!
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by pennyhal2 19 Jul 2016
+8
It is annoying when the fabrics are not cut correctly, but you sure made a nice project out of them anyhow! I like your colors too. Sort reminds me of fall.
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by spendlove 19 Jul 2016
To me they are the colours of spices.
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by Smokey12 19 Jul 2016
+7
I love, love, love the table runner. I do have to say, I am very jealous of your floor tiles. (I hope they are floor). The rectangular tiles are stunning. Great job on both. :)
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by hoplessnz 19 Jul 2016
+6
make a table runner ,,we see enough precise squares and things from our so called architects when they put up modern buildings UUUGH
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by sandralane 19 Jul 2016
+6
They re all great designs Sue, but personally I like the third photo. Sandra.
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by heleninca 19 Jul 2016
+6
I really like the runner. You can send it my way if you want.
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by jrob 19 Jul 2016
+6
keep going!
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by pennifold 20 Jul 2016
+5
Personally I prefer the top one and the runner. Not my colours, although it looks great altogether. Love Chris
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by Patricia109 22 Jul 2016
Ditto!
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by spendlove 20 Jul 2016
+3
Thanks to you all - I have decided to keep going. The finished quilt will have zig-zag edges like the runner - and there is no need for binding with this method!
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by dragonflyer 20 Jul 2016
Wow, now that will be a lot of hand stitching to put these together for a quilt!
by spendlove 20 Jul 2016
Relaxing though!
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by carolpountney 20 Jul 2016
+3
Love the design I like the tablerunner but it would also make a nice quilt
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by spcekittrn 20 Jul 2016
+3
Love the cross design and fabric. Is the design on the cross embroidered on or a design on the fabric? Thanks for sharing.
Jane
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by spendlove 20 Jul 2016
The Paisley is part of the quilting design.
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by pldc 20 Jul 2016
+2
it looks terrific Sue! A very versatile block that you could make into anything you like even a wall hanging quilt..............this list goes on lol ~hugs~