Saturday, February 09, 2008

Saturday block

152 pieces and the 3rd on the list of most pieces to the block.
The worst has more than 200 pieces and a gazillion half square triangles. No wonder the quilt is named Nearly Insane. The challenge must have been to put the most pieces into a 6" block ;-)

More rows joined - now from the top left corner. For each block I finish I get to work on the rows. Great motivator!

A little NI trivia, on request:

The blocks are from the book Nearly Insane, by Liz Lois.
She has a website - http://www.nearlyinsane.com/
The original quilt is made by Salinda Rupp in 1870

My inspiration site is Reiko's, from Japan, and her lovely quilt in red and white.

Here is a good site for purchasing the book if you can't get it in your local shop:
http://www.quiltbooksusa.com/
No affiliation + +

The Nearly Insane quilt has its own group on Yahoo, if you are interested. Last time I checked it was quite quiet, and I am not a member anymore, but you can find info in their files, amongst them, an EQ5/6 computer file. Search Yahoo for the specific group address.

I foundation paper piece most of my blocks, drawn on freezer paper.
Not all the blocks are symmetric or logical in their construction. I just make the block as they are shown in the book, and am not questioning the position of some of the items in a block - I just flow along and enjoy the trip :-)
I like sampler quilts and I especially enjoy the quilts from the CW period.

12 comments:

  1. Wow! Your quilt is coming along beautifully!

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  2. This is pretty impressive. The ''nearly insane'' quilt is going to be wonderful. I might just pop over to see how much it will cost to purchase the book ;)

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  3. It's so tempting to start making NI, but............. perhaps we find another BIG project we can start together when your's is done.

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  4. The NI blocks are stunning Hanne!! The quilt is coming together so wonderfully! Thanks for the links.

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  5. Thanks for sharing about the Nearly Insane quilt. I clicked on the Reiko link and just went 'WOW'. I can see why you have to make it. Yours is going to be just as gorgeous. Keep stitching.
    Christine

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  6. Thanks for sharing Reiko's version. I can see why you were inspired! I have enjoyed seeing this project 1 block at a time.

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  7. Dette ser kjempelekkert ut!
    Jammen er du flittig og flink!

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  8. This is truly a beatiful quilt and I have enjoyed the ride. I will come again and see more..

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  9. Your quilt is beautiful. I'm imagining it all put together, and you will really have something special. That block would drive me insane, that's for sure! =)

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  10. Wow...it is gorgeous!

    I bow down to your patience and persistence! I could never in a million years do this project!

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    I just love to see how your NI quilt grows and the fact that you are doing it in reds and whites :)

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  12. For en jobb Hanne. Gleder meg til å se det ferdig på Vis og Fortell Du er dyktig.

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