Wednesday, March 3, 2010

wip wednesday... rural jardins

i fell for rachel's scruffily quilt right away
how could you not?
it probably didn't help that it was in hushabye
and we all know how i feel about tula pink...

well since i just finished this top a few days ago...

i decided i needed to start my scruffily quilt
so what fabric?
then it all came to me...
rural jardins print layer cake
+
rural jardins woven FQ budle
+
rouenneries scraps
=
heaven

{ all french general by moda }

i started hacking into my brand new fabric


and this is what i have so far...
{ sorry for the late night.. low lighting.. bad angle.. quilt is too big to layout anywhere else photo.... }

so the question is.
what size?
rachel's was 6 blocks by 6 blocks which is about 57" square
i'm thinking 7x9??
or 8x8??
any suggestions...

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37 comments:

  1. Angela YostenMarch 3, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    I vote 8 x 8... very cute!

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  2. Miss Dream USAMarch 3, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    I am working on the same quilt but with Verna and was also wondering what size would be best. I was leaning towrads 7x9 but I look forward to see what everone thinks.

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  3. Debbie B SamMarch 3, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    I think 8x8 also :) I have that tut on my to do list!!

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  4. MandMStudioMarch 3, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    I vote 7X9! Lovely quilt:)

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  5. Quilt MomMarch 3, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Pretty quilt Julie, I would do the 7x9 because everyone in my family is tall! But for us average height people 8x8 would be great! So I guess I am saying to make it the right size for whomever will be lucky enough to snuggle under it!

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  6. ~Laurie~March 3, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I like the 8x8 size - it lends to the square blocks. And it's big enough to cuddle under :) I like to be able to wrap myself in like a cocoon and this size would do it! Very pretty - it almost looks nautical?! Nice job once again!
    Laurie

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  7. JonathanMarch 3, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    I vote 8x8 too.
    I just did that same quilt for my son. I laid his out 5x7 but that's for a 7 year old. ☺

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  8. Angela NashMarch 3, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Nice! I would go 8x8 - the whole square with squares thing.

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  9. Natalia from Piece N QuiltMarch 3, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I say 8x8 too! I'm really a sucker for square quilts. :)

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  10. Katie BMarch 3, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Love it. I recently finished a quilt top using Rachel's tutorial in Simple Abundance. Just need to figure out the back...

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  11. Angie in SoCalMarch 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I vote for 8x8 too. Your fabric choice is fab. Going to be a favorite quilt, I'm sure.

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  12. UnknownMarch 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    8x8 would give you a very nice snuggly throw! Big enough for two or one full cocooned.

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  13. ShawnMarch 3, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    My 7x8 after washing and drying measures 66x72. I like 7x8 or 8x9, I seem to be in the minority, but I like rectangular quilts. I love your fabric choice!!

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  14. Tracey JacobsenMarch 3, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    another 8X8 vote...

    and I love this!

    I have been eyeing the woven FQ bundle since it was released (I already have a layer cake)... but I didn't know what to do with it. Perhaps I do now. :)

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  15. LeslieMarch 3, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    8x8...you get more bang for your buck so to speak

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  16. AudrieMarch 3, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I'd go 7x9. Love the colours of Rural Jardin.

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  17. HeatherMarch 3, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I am so in love with the French General fabrics, they are all too gorgeous. I love what you did with the fabric! I would do a 7x9 layout, it’ll be nice and long that way, perfect for the couch or a twin bed. I was up sewing late the other night too, we should be neighbors, we could sew all night, it’d be fun :D

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  18. JanMarch 3, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I've done several of these for gifts. I kept them at 5x6 and they're perfect for naps, or casual throws. My hubs LOVES his, in Authentic.

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  19. Brittney HarmonMarch 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  20. rachel griffithMarch 3, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    well let me cast my vote then...
    i'd go 8x8.
    course i'd addicted to square quilts.
    like it pains me to even think about making a rectangle quilt.
    ewww.

    so now that i've showed the world that i'm a dork...
    seacrest out.

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  21. ~melissa p.March 3, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    WoW!! Love your quilt!! Rachel's scruffily quilt was the quilt to inspire me to start quilting last fall. I used Glaze by 3 sisters for mine hoping to finish by Christmas, but no. I got it done in January. It was so funny to see this post because I have mine laying in the floor in front of me. I just got done ordering the backing fabric. I will be taking it to the quilter next week. Oh, I can't wait to see my first quilt finished!! Yours too!! I made mine just the way it says in her recipe. I am just going to use it for a throw. Sorry such a long comment.

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  22. PattyMarch 3, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    I definitely think that 8X8 is a good choice.

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  23. RachelMarch 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    I made mine 6 x 7, and it's the perfect size lap quilt.

    http://southernquilter.com/2009/09/scruffily-snippets/

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  24. KarrieLyneMarch 3, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    I made mine 6 x 8 and I love it!! Perfect to cuddle up under, even for those that have longer legs :)

    Love your fabric choices!!!

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  25. MaryMarch 3, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I am a huge fan of the scruffily quilt . . . it was the first quilt I ever made! Mine is 6x7, but I really wish it was longer. I vote for 7x9. For me (at 5'5") I think that would be the perfect fit to cover my feet AND tuck under my chin - very important for quality TV watching :-)

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  26. Suburban StitcherMarch 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    8x8 is my vote...I'm a symmetrical kinda gal! Can't wait to see it develop!

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  27. MishkaMarch 3, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Great to have you on Quilter's Daily too.

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  28. mascanlonMarch 3, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Oh my fabric hasn't come yet...this is wonderful Julie!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    I say, the bigger the better! Looks gorgeous Julie, these are perfect fabrics for this pattern.

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  30. SherriMarch 3, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I love your Rouenneries quilt...and your new project is going to be wonderful!

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  31. SandyMarch 4, 2010 at 3:13 AM

    I'm clueless as to what size to go with, but I love the fabric choice.. and now you know I read your blog today (and everyday) so proud of you Jay bird!!

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  32. MickiMarch 4, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    I think 8x8 also. I love your choice of fabrics...very pretty!
    Micki

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  33. ChristineMarch 4, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Love all that frenchy fabric!! I vote 7x9. I like a quilt that completely covers me up :) Christine

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  34. Craft-aholicMarch 4, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    No kidding, just today on the way home from work, I was thinking about the version of this quilt I am going to make with my Make Life layer cake. I have 42 squares which would make it 6x7 at the most. I am considering adding larger borders to make it bigger. Since you can quilt it yourself on your frame--go for a larger size!

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  35. JeniMarch 5, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    Hey I just made a scruffily quilt! I am new at quilting so I get so excited...and boy am I addicted!!! I LOVE the fabrics you choose to do it in...I don't know them but need to look for some.

    Have fun!

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  36. Brad HermanMarch 5, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    You photography has gotten a lot better on this site. Did you get a new camera? how about a post on that.

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  37. QuiltNut CreationsMarch 11, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    absolutely love it!!

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