Monday, July 2, 2012

Red White & Blue...Day 2

I know.
I've taken several days off...
...but I've been getting ready for this great 
Red White & Blue Blog Hop hosted by Jane's Fabrics and Quilts! 
(Please Hop on over to her blog for a complete listing of the other R/W/B bloggers.)

When I signed up to join the Hop, I had in mind to use some of my left over 1.5" Prairie Paisley (the original) half square triangles.

Here is what I came up with:
I've been wanting to do this for a while.

This one was inspired by the June 2012 over of American Patchwork & Quilting.

Then, I went to my current favorite book...
Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts by Pam & Nicky Lintott
I love that the blocks in this one are organized by size and they have a wonderful variety!
"Garden Trail"
"Maple Star"
"Union Square"

It's my plan to make a table runner from these three blocks before the 4th of July rolls around...I know, I'm running out of time!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Enjoy the Hop (it's just getting started!)
And please keeping on hopping...
Here are the other bloggers that have some great things to show you today!

July 2nd
And if you stop by Jane's you can find the complete list of ALL the links for this amazing Blog Hop!
There are at least 100!  
(That should keep you busy for a while!)

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70 comments:

  1. MicheleJuly 2, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Very nice blocks and they will turn into a terrific table runner.

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  2. charlotteJuly 2, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Lots of pretty here! I especially love the lightening/zigzag one in the center. That looks so cool!

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  3. ZuzanJuly 2, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Love your blocks but it is the sailing half-square triangles which are marvellous. Thank you

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    1. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 11:43 AM

      Thanks so much! I think they are my favorite too!

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  4. SparkyJuly 2, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    what stunning blocks my dear, I love white borders and your colours just scream patriots....

    p.s if you take off your verification today, I bet you may get a whole lot more comments...I had to try 3 x to get in lol

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  5. tink's momJuly 2, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Love the zig zag. The others will make a great table runner for the rest of the summer.

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  6. LesleyJuly 2, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    What wonderful ways to use HSTs! And your last 3 blocks are terrific! I can certainly see a table runner on the way, or even a quilt if you make a few more blocks! Gorgeous blocks! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. JudyCinNCJuly 2, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    I also love the Lintott books - you did a wonderful job. Judy C

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  8. krislovesfabricJuly 2, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Great blocks! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. EllenJuly 2, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Love your blocks - they'll make a great table runner!

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  10. Sunshine GirlJuly 2, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    They are all lovely - thanks for sharing.

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  11. SheilaJuly 2, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Lovely blocks and I love the fabrics you chose.Thanks for sharing.

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  12. SharonJuly 2, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    These will make a wonderful table runner...thanks for sharing!

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  13. MarthaJuly 2, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Love your blocks...a table runner would be just right. Thank you sharing with us...I hope that you have a wonderful 4th of July.

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  14. Denise :)July 2, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Kris, these are beautiful. Very crisp and clean lines, I really like them and I know they'll look fabulous in a runner!! :)

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  15. Linda LeeJuly 2, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    The table runner will be great with those blocks. Using the little triangles can be challenging..your blocks are great. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. NancyJuly 2, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Crisp, and Stunning!!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  17. pauletteJuly 2, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I LOVE your half square triangle quilt...I want to make one now!! Thanks for the inspiration!! The other blocks are wonderful too...but I keep going back to that HST quilt...the colours are wonderful...so summery!!
    WOW!!
    Paulette

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  18. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJuly 2, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I love HST's. Garden path & Union Star designs will be attempted in the near future!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  19. LeeJuly 2, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    It will be such a great table runner! thanks!

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  20. Joyce CarterJuly 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I really like the first block, but they are all really cute. Great job!

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  21. Carol SwiftJuly 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Those are little teenie triangles--WOW! The blocks are just beautiful!

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  22. Maria KievitJuly 2, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Love the paisley HST! All very nice little blocks!

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  23. StitchinByTheLakeJuly 2, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Wonderful blocks - I loved the paisley. blessings, marlene

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  24. Connie Kresin CampbellJuly 2, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Great blocks and they will really make a nice runner!

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  25. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I love your blocks. They will certainly make a festive table runner.

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  26. CeciliaJuly 2, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Very pretty blocks. I agree that they will make a lovely table runner.

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  27. ♥DuffJuly 2, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    HOpe you are finishing up your table runner today!! It's a knock-out!!

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  28. Loves to QuiltJuly 2, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I love your HST block. I am going to have to step outside the box when I sew mine together!

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  29. Carrie P.July 2, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    You have been busy making some really great blocks. Hurry and get your table runner put together! lol

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  30. ArianeJuly 2, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I love your blocks!! Thanks for sharing them with us!!!

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  31. Truffle queenJuly 2, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Great blocks! I think I'm going to make my three blocks into a runner, too! I thought about making 6 more blocks and making a wall hanging - maybe NEXT year! lol Thanks for sharing! Elaine

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  32. RoseJuly 2, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Love your work.

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  33. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 2, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Great blocks and thank you for sharing with us.

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  34. Needled MomJuly 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Nice blocks! I am sure you will get that runner done! I really like the simplicity of the hsts and the difference seen in the placement.

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  35. Terry@ a quilting blogJuly 2, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    What pretty blocks...sure to make a great table runner!! Thanks for the info on the book!

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  36. Gmama JaneJuly 2, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Your blocks will make an awesome tablerunner!! I love the patterns you chose!!
    God Bless America
    Gmama Jane
    psst: just a hint, you'll get more comments if you turn the WORD ID off but that's only if you aren't loving the word ID...just sayin (a friend gave me this same advice and I had no idea the word ID was even ON. I turned it off and Bam my comments went up and I didn't notice any extra spam.

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  37. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJuly 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Happy Hop day Kris! Love your blocks! HST's scare me to death. I would love to make that block but it would never look as good as yours. Great idea to use your blocks for a table-runner. You can use it all Summer so no need to hurry. Thanks so much for playing, you did an amazing job!

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  38. BillieBee (billiemick)July 2, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Can wait to see the finish product. Your blocks are all great! Happy 4th.

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  39. Nancy in INJuly 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Will be interesting to see the finish. I love making table runners and place mats for our kids--married with kids.

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  40. Marcia W.July 2, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Together these blocks will be fantastic in a table runner. Thanks for sharing your process.

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  41. Quilter KathyJuly 2, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Great blocks...you might get totally carried away and make a whole celebration quilt!

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  42. AureaJuly 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    So many ways to arrange blocks. Thanks for the ideas.
    Aurea Gillis

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  43. VickiTJuly 2, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    What beautiful blocks. I'm sure you will have a great table runner.

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  44. WendyJuly 2, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Kris, your blocks are beautiful ... I really, really like the first couple of scrappy ones too. I like the zig zag and will have to note where you got that pattern as I notice there's an offset. Very cool! Thank you :)

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  45. Mrs.PicklesJuly 2, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    wow you have been busy!! Great looking blocks!!

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  46. JanetJuly 2, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    I really like your first block with the half square triangles. And my you have been very busy!

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  47. SallieJuly 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Very pretty!

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  48. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesJuly 2, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Love your blocks!!

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  49. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nJuly 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Great blocks! I'll have to check out the Jelly Roll Sampler book. Thanks for the tip!

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  50. CindyJuly 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    So many fun blocks...you were busy. :)

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  51. AnitaJuly 2, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Love all your blocks!

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  52. SherryJuly 2, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Thanks for sharing your blocks. I hope you get your table runner completed.

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  53. June DJuly 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Very nice selection of RWB blocks - thanks for sharing!

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  54. KateJuly 2, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Fun blocks! Thanks for sharing.

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  55. Sandra J. StricklerJuly 2, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Love them! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!

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  56. BizyStitchesJuly 2, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Love your blocks. Having fun blog hopping.

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  57. KarenJuly 2, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Very pretty blocks. This blog hop has be very inspirational.

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  58. pinsandneedlesJuly 3, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Very cute blocks! Great inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

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  59. Jodi - usairdollJuly 3, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful blocks and they will make an awesome runner. I really love the shade of blue you chose. Great job and thanks for sharing with us.

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  60. BethJuly 3, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Lots of great blocks here! Thanks for sharing.

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  61. Judy1522July 3, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful blocks!

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  62. SnoodlesJuly 3, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Wow! What an awesome group of blocks! Great job!

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  63. barbara woodsJuly 3, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    great looking blocks

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  64. prairieJuly 3, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Isn't the half square triangle wonderful? I love all the possibilities. Thanks for letting us visit.

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  65. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJuly 3, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love them! Love your fabrics too!
    Sorry for not getting here sooner. Storms knocked my power out the last couple of days. Poo!

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  66. Christine LJuly 4, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Kris these blocks look gorgeous! I love the ZIG ZAG block so much... going to have to research how to make this one!!! LOVE all the sampler blocks too that's going to make a wonderful table runner! Lots of love..I've been busy too! Hugs!!

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  67. KatherineJuly 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Fantastic blocks, Kris! I'm just loving those HST blocks the most... oh, the potential for using scraps for them is most enticing. :o)

    Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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  68. leanneJuly 10, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    great blocks - glad you could share them :)

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