One of the requests that came as a result of my Size Options post was Block Size Options. With this pattern I decided to give it a try! If it is received well I'll look at putting that option in more often. The pattern includes complete directions for 4 different size quilts as well as 4 different size blocks.
Quilt #1 Details
{Pattern Cover}
Fabric is Flea Market Fancy by Denyse SchmidtPattern - Three in a Box Lap Size
Designed by me
Quilted by Angela Walters
Started on 4/2/12
Finished on 4/27/12
Quilt measures - 83" x 83"
Quilt #2 Details
Pattern - Three in a Box Youth Size
Designed by me
Quilted by me
Started on 11/13/09
Finished on 1/27/10
Quilt measures - 54" x 54"
Pattern - Three in a Box Baby Size
Designed by me
Quilted by Angela Walters
Started on 5/2/12
Not finished yet!
Quilt measures - 46" x 46"
Here are the Youth & Lap together so you can see the size difference in the blocks. The youth has 18" blocks and the lap has 12" ones.
I had the Three in a Box quilts with me the same day I took the Ballerina Pattern cover. Once I spread them on the ground Aliyah came over and sat down. She gave me the "This is what you wanted right?" look and I just started cracking up.
She got bored after a few minutes and went to play somewhere.
It was quite entertaining to say the least!!
While I really liked my original sample, I have to say I LOVE the new one. The large 18" blocks really feature the design well. Also I arranged the blocks in a different layout. The pattern includes 3 different setting suggestions. You can really personalize your quilt!!
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I need your help to finish the 3rd sample. It doesn't have binding yet.
I have 6 options and would love to know what you would do.
Choice 1 - Blue with star design
Choice 2 - Purple zig zag dot print
Choice 3 - Pink zig zag dot print
Choice 4 - Purple bias cut stripe
Choice 5 - Light colored print with white, blue & green
Choice 6 - Green print
This is the back in case you were wondering. It is the same purple as option #2.
On a side note
I have not forgotten about the 3 giveaways. I will pick the winners asap. I've just been swamped with sewing, packing patterns & getting ready for market. Thank you for understanding!
© Blog post written by Julie Herman
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I love this pattern. I will sew this soon.
ReplyDeleteChoice 2 - Purple zig zag dot print
Emphasizes the quilt in a nice way.
I like the pink best but also like the purple. It's gorgeous fabric - is it new? Great pattern, I will definitely be on the lookout for it.
ReplyDeleteI like the purple bias cut stripe the best!
ReplyDeleteI like the purple zigzag dot best! :-)) Mary
ReplyDeleteOption 4 - purple bias cut stripe. I love the darker edges to hold all the adorable bright color in!
ReplyDeleteI just love this pattern too Julie. Definitely will need to buy this one too.
ReplyDeleteI really like either Choice 2 or Choice 3. Given my love of purple I was drawn to Choice 2 right away even before seeing the backing you've used. I still like it but then wondered if using Choice 3 might give more distinction on the back from the binding to the backing so that was why Choice 2 was chosen too.
I dig the green - it really helps pick up the border print - and green and purple are FABULOUS together! :)
ReplyDeleteI will also be picking up this pattern, it's fabulous!
Option 2 - purple zig zag
ReplyDeleteI feel it provides a wrap around continuity with the backing
I prefer either of the purple options. I like the color contrast. The pink would be my next choice.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern Julie - and how nice to have all the options included!
ReplyDeleteI like the purple zig zag for a finish!
I like the blue w/the stars. A nice contrast to the background. Did I notice that Brad lost weight? He looks terrific!
ReplyDeletexo Linda
Very cute new pattern Julie. Have fun at Quilt Market.
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Considering just the front, I would use one of the purples because it pops off the front. However, if I consider the back as well, I would go with the pink because it pops of the back and does not completely hide on the front.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and light pattern!
ReplyDeleteI can only say: Go for #6, the green binding: it enhances your outer border, plays nicley with the blocks on the back, and blue and purple always liven up when green comes around ;)
4 because it picks up the colors from he town border print so well :)
ReplyDeleteOr 2 to match the back- I'm liking that idea more and more these days.
I love the pattern, actually I love all your new patterns and the size options are great. I really love the one block cot quilt. I would bind it in the first option, the blue with stars.
ReplyDeleteI'd go for option #3!
ReplyDeleteJust love your patterns! I like the purple bias cut strip the most. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is fantastic!! I like #4!! Can't wait to see what you decide and show us the finished piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pattern. The blue with stars really sets off the design.
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I like the pink zig zag dot - how it ties in with the fabric used on both the front and the back.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern!
Blue w/star design is a nice contrast. Great pattern, would love to make the quilt!
ReplyDeleteThey're all wonderful, but I really love Choice #2!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern and I love all the options! I would go with number 4 but then I always love stripes on the bias for a binding.
ReplyDeleteI like the green the best. Love this quilt and all the size options.
ReplyDeleteI like the purple zig zag dot the best.
ReplyDeleteI like the purple. It helps finish the outside and make the houses pop more. Got my Martingale catalog today. Love the cover!
ReplyDeleteI love your pattern!!! I can't wait to order the pattern.
ReplyDeleteAs for the binding choices, I think the purple zigzag allows the border to stand out best.
Cheers!
Choose 3, it is the fabric you used in the center of the block. It makes the houses pop out. Love this pattern and the new way you arrange it.
ReplyDeleteI say the pink zig zag :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the green. Makes it pop but doesn't detract from the rest of the fabrics/design.
ReplyDeleteI like #1 the best, and then #5.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern. I think I like blue with star. This pattern would do well for my grand who wants a hot pink/lime green with a little white quilt.
ReplyDeleteI would use the pink zig zag that you used in the middle. It makes it all pop and blend together at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI like the green... it will frame the quilt nicely. I think I would definitely stick with something that is a contrast to the border in the same way the block is a contrast to the background.
ReplyDeleteI personally like option #6 - the green fabric. I think that it would make the block pop. Can't wait to see the baby quilt with binding and to see which option you chose.
ReplyDeleteI like the pink zig zag dot. I think it would make it pop.
ReplyDeleteThe green shakes it up, I think.
ReplyDeleteI would use choice 1, the blue with star design. Love this pattern! All the options you've included give us tons of quilt design ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like option 2 - the purple zig zag dot.
ReplyDeleteI was afraid green was being voted out, but you got quite a few in the end! I just love the way it contrasts but doesn't detract. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the pink zigzag for the binding (choice3)! Really sets off the center of the block! Now I'll read what the others have said about their choices.
ReplyDeleteI would use the pink ZigZag print. Its seems like the right color I would have picked for binding.
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