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Saturday, January 15, 2011

String Card Trick Quilt -- Done!

My 1st quilt finished for 2011. The 85" x 85" String Card Trick returned from our local quilt shop, The Quilting Niche' ready for the binding. The binding is an off white with tiny print fabric from my older (really old) stash. Maura (Niche's Long-armer) used a tight meandering stitch to catch all those strings -- perfect choice. The good news, I still have a balance on my Christmas Gift Certificates.


A close-up of the border reflects the angle piecing using a Dresden Ruler and 5 1/2" strips of several background fabrics. The center blocks were 6 1/2" foundation strings using a very simple method. I love all the piecing -- especially when they are scrappy!
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17 comments:

  1. Sue DaurioJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Wow that is wonderful. I have just discovered the beauty of string quilts and this one is certainly at the top of the list!! Stunning!

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  2. krisgrayJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I love card tricks and this must be fave ever!

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  3. CathyJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    It is wonderful, beautiful, lovely.........

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  4. bettypJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I love !! I made a Card Trick quilt yeasr ago!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Jamie, it is gorgeous!! Congratulations on a beautiful first finish!!

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  6. Vicki WJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I like this quilt a lot!

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  7. LindaJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Love your Card Trick. Its awesome! How nice to have a finish two weeks into the new year.

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  8. Sarah CraigJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Oh, my, Jamie - that's wonderful!

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  9. GwenJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Love your quilt! It is a great design to see done in strips. Does your longarmer trim your quilts for you? I love the rounded corners. No mitred binding! Great finish.

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  10. SuzetteJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    I love your border treatment. Great quilt.

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  11. DianeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Fantastic Finish! love the curved corners!

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  12. Angie @ CraftedAnglesJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Congrats - I like how the borders have dimension with the curved corners.

    Angie - www.craftedAngles.com

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  13. Mary LeaJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Nice quilt Jamie. Great layout with string blocks and the curved corners are really nice also.

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  14. TeaquiltsJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Congrats on your 1st finish. It's gorgeous! I like the rounded corners.

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  15. MichelleJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Fabulous!

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  16. Quilter KathyJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    It's just great! Congratulations on your first finish of the year!

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  17. MicheleJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    What a fun quilt! I just became a follower of your blog...you make some amazing quilts :)

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