Sunday, March 13, 2022

Time in a Bottle Blog Hop (My Day)

 


It's time for another fun blog hop, this time brought to us by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt. Here's the list of today's participants:

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The theme of this hop is the Hourglass Quilt Block. As most of you know, I primarily work in wool felt applique, and I'm not that experienced in quilting. I've never attempted the hourglass block before this hop, and it took me a few tries to get the hang of it. When I did, I created four 4.5" hourglass blocks. Then, I tried to figure out what to do with them, or if I wanted to make more. I did a lot of online searching, and finally decided to use my hourglasses to make a 12.5" Ohio Star block.


Then my new plan was to turn the block into a pillow for my office. I added a border to the block and did some simple in-the-ditch quilting.


Finally, I added a pillow back, sewed it together and stuffed it. Here's the completed 15" pillow:


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I love to read your comments and will try to reply to them all unless you are a No Reply Bloger.

Finally, be sure to visit everyone participating in this great hop!


34 comments:

  1. Oh yes, great use of your Hourglass blocks! Which has resulted in a very cute cushion.

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  2. I never really considered the Ohio Star as hourglass blocks, but you’re right it is!

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  3. There Elizabeth, you got it!. Another tool for the toolbox, and a sweet pillow to boot.It's fun to stretch ourselves like that. Sometimes when I try, it bombs, but other times I smile, and think YES!

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  4. You did a fabulous job. Your pillow is beautiful and what an accomplishment. Lynn hit the nail on the head about tools in the toolbox. Good or bad, they all come in handy in the end.
    You rocked this girl!

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  5. Oh I agree with Rebecca, I never thought of the Ohio star a hourglass.. Great job with your block and pillow..

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  6. Great pillow cover! You did good, and I never thought of the Ohio Star as an hourglass either.

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  7. Very pretty! I like the colors that you've used for your star and borders. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Fantastic, Elizabeth. What a great pillow cover. I love the Ohio Star block, but never really thought about making it using hour glass blocks. It works perfectly! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Great work on the hourglass units. The Ohio Star is not a beginner's block, but yours is terrific. Thanks for sharing.
    Connie

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  10. I love the Ohio Star block and you did a great job! The pillow looks great! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. The Ohio Star is one of my favorite blocks Elizabeth. I thought of making one for this hop, but I have a large pile of Ohio Star blocks that I never made into a quilt from 15 years ago, so no I didn't need to make anymore, lol! It makes a great cushion.

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  12. You did a wonderful job on this hourglass pillow...it turned out really pretty! Hourglass blocks are easy once you figure them out and they have become one of my favorite blocks to make. It's fun to see you step out into the fabric world, Elizabeth!

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  13. Good idea, and a very nice pillow!

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  14. Great use of the hourglass blocks and I like your pillow.

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  15. Congratulations on your attempting the hourglass block. It's a super Ohio block - perfect for your pillow.

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  16. Time constraint met and a nice pillow to boot!

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  17. Your block makes a great looking pillow.

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  18. an Ohio star block is a classic block!

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  19. A wonderful block and pillow! Now that you have the hang of making hourglass blocks there may be more in your future. Yes?

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  20. A favorite block will become a favorite pillow - it is perfect!

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  21. The Ohio star is one of my favorite blocks and it's perfect as a pillow. Great inspiration!

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  22. Your Ohio Star pillow is lovely and a great way to use the hourglass blocks!
    Happy Quilting! Quilting Gail

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  23. Well done on your first attempt....do I see more hourglass blocks in your future?

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  24. This is beautiful, Elizabeth, and it looks like it's hand-quilted too? I am super impressed (not being much of a hand-quilter myself). The Ohio star looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Beautiful pillow! I love Ohio Star blocks!

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  26. Pillows are so nice to have around the house. Especially when they are handmade! Very lovely!

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  27. This is a lovely squishy looking pillow well done

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  28. It's a lovely pillow and looks nice and soft.

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  29. I like the perky yellow. I know it brightened up whatever room you put it in. So springy. Found you over at Days Filled with Joy

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  30. The Ohio Star is my favorite block. ( I was born and raised in the state) Love your version with the bright yellow. Such a cute pillow. thanks for posting on my blog.

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  31. Wonderful pillow. Great use of this block. Love your color choices.

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