Moda Friendship Quilt Along

Monday, February 18, 2013


Today begins the Moda Friendship Quilt Along!  The designers have made blocks each using their fabric lines from Moda. We all have a pattern to share with our friends.....meaning you! Go to  Moda's Cutting Table blog site and you can find the designer's link and date they are posting their patterns. (I'm sure this means free gifts too!)


Our pattern involves stars....of course. I love any pattern with a star. The block I made uses our newest fabric line "Field Notes".



The center block is saved for a signature if you should wish.

 

When you glance at the block the piecing might seem a bit hard but the instructions make this block very simple. I can envision a whole quilt of these sweet stars. It makes me think of spring. It's so dark here today I could use a bit of spring.

For the pattern click here.










 Here's our basket quilt made from "Field Notes". The pattern, Dandelion Basket will be at your local quilt shop soon. It's also been made into a fabric kit by Moda so you can have one just like this! (Again available at your local quilt shop soon.)



 I added this tiny ruffle to the quilt edge. Lots of work....but turns out so sweet.


The fabric on the back of the quilt is also from the Field Note fabric line. I love the scrapbook look of this print.

Look for a  "Field Notes" fabric contest on this site later in the week.  I'm working on the final details for cross stitch market in Nashville the first weekend in March. I'm tap dancing as fast as I can to get it all done.

Hugs to you all!

Alma

166 comments

  1. Beautiful fabric collection and block Alma. Thank-you for sharing!

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  2. Thank you for participating. I am looking forward to seeing your new collection.

    I don't know what I'm doing wrong but I can't get your block link to work. I've tried it several different ways.

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  3. Love the new line. The basket quilt is super cute. Thanks for the pattern and the opportunity to make the star block.
    Mary

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  4. Such a wonderful collection Alma, I bought a few pieces last week, they are fabulous!

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  5. I am having the same trouble as Terri, but would love to access the beautiful pattern!

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    1. The link to the pattern is not working for me either. It's so cute. I look forward to getting the pattern.

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  6. Thanks for the pattern,...and the little ruffle is oh, so sweet!
    Val in Kansas

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  7. Just have to say I really like this line, Field Notes, a lot and look forward to making something out of it. I also look forward to your newest cross stitch, will be terrific as always!

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  8. I'm having trouble with the link....come back in about an hour or so. It should be working by then.

    Alma

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  9. I've never done anything like this before so I'm really excited.

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  10. I love stars in quilts, too. Thanks so much for participating in the Friendship quilt blog hop--the star pattern and the opportunity to see the Dandelion Quilt-it is beautiful.

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  11. Looks great; love stars! The basket quilt is very sweet with that ruffle added.

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  12. Love your block but I'm also have trouble getting to the pattern. :D

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  13. The pattern link is not working for me. It looks lovely though. Love the new Field Notes line.

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  14. Like the new line esp the backing fabric. The link to the block is not working.

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  15. I love the ruffle you put on the quilt! Just love it!

    If you're on EDT, it's been an hour but the link still isn't working.

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  16. I'm on PST and the link isn't working for your or Basic Grey. Not a great way to start this blog hop.

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  17. Thank you for sharing your skills and pattern.
    I'm more a cross stitch girl so I can hardly wait for news on this side . You're so quite lately and hope that it meens just a thing......exciting news.
    Happy stitching,
    Angela
    in Italy

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  18. Everyone wants your pattern but looks like all of us are having troubles downloading your link. I also want the pattern. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  19. Broken link, but love the stars. I'll check back.

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  20. Great pattern and love the fabric.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  21. Love the new fabric, and the block is so cute. Thanks!

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  22. The link is not working, I love the block, I'll check back. Thanks!

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  23. thank god i am not the only one with the link problem...i do find myself internet challanged...i will wait for an update

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  24. Thank you for a nice star block! I love your Field Notes also!

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  25. Pretty block! Love the fabric too!

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  26. The link is still not working and this block is so cute!

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  27. Love the block and the fabric! Link not working so couldn't DL block.

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  28. Beautiful block and such romantic fabric!

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  29. Oh, lovely fabric, and that ruffle on the edge of the quilt is SO sweet!

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  30. Your new fabric is so lovely. Thank you for the block pattern. Stars are my very favorite!

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  31. What a gorgeous new line of fabrics - congrats!

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  32. Love the new fab line...I have some here waiting to turn into something! Thanks.

    Good luck with the link, Alma.

    Bobbi

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  33. Link still not working.

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  34. I love the block! Thank you. I can't get the link to work either. Hope it is fixed soon!

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  35. I'll have to look for the basket pattern as baskets are my personal favorite block. Thanks for the heads up!

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  36. Thanks for the block pattern but having trouble getting it......help!!!!!

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  37. Having trouble getting the block pattern. Help!!

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  38. Love the stars but as with everyone one the link is not working:( will ck back later:)

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  39. Love the star block, but REALLY love that backing print from the Field Notes line. It's on my list!

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  40. thank you so much i love your star and the new fabric for Moda ;)
    ciao maria

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  41. I too am having trouble getting the link to work. Will check back. Love the block!! Thanks

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  42. Love your block and your new fabrics line is just beautiful!!

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  43. your download for the Moda Friendship quilt is not working....

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  44. The block is lovely as are the fabrics. But unfortunately the link to the pattern is not working. Will try again later.

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  45. Love your block and I'm wild about your Field Notes line - so gorgeous. But, can't get the link.

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  46. Link is still not working ?? will check back ...

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  47. This is fun, I was just at Barbara Brackman's site and saw this quilt a long. so I hoppe over here.. That is a pretty block and this will be fun creating all these signature blocks........I can tell you right now I probably won't keep up with 3 a day but you never know there may be some days I can, if only I didnt have to go to work everday!!!! lol. Thanks for the block....

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  48. Hi, love your new line of fabric Field Notes and your pattern but cannot open the link, greetings, Petra.

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  49. Very pretty :) Can't wait to give it a try when the link is fixed.

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  50. Problem opening the pattern. So, will skip it.

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  51. Oh your binding with the ruffle is so beautiful! I get tired of the same old binding and I'm definitely going to try this.

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  52. I love this block and can't wait to make it. But I can't get the link to work. :(

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  53. Thanks for participating in the Quilt Along.

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  54. Hi Alma...the link to the block is not working can you please repost
    Thanks for participating I have been looking forward to this friendship quilt, all myfavorite designers in one quilt !!

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  55. We are still working on the link. It's being posted to the Moda site....sorry for the delay but not to worry. It will be available. If they can't get it to work today it will be there tomorrow.

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  56. I love stars, they add so much to a quilt. I never thought to put a little ruffle on as a binding, it's very cute. I will try again later to get the pattern, the down load in not working.

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  57. Love your new line of fabric!!! Stars are always a favorite. Thanks

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  58. Love it. I have several fat quarters of this fabric collection in the blue, grey and ivory and look forward to using it soon. Think I might need to order some yardage too.

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  59. I love the softness of the colors in your new collection

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  60. The link to the block is still not working...so I will be back!

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  61. I love the Dandelion Basket quilt -- so gorgeous! It's so nice that it's a kit!

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  62. Love stars - so I love your block design. Just ordered some Field Notes online - can't wait to get the fabric! The quilt you featured is gorgeous as well. Thanks for the block (although I wasn't able to download it - yet - will keep trying!)

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  63. Love your block - maybe the link to download it will eventually work. Thanks.

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  64. Your block is adorable. I am so excited about this blog. Thank you for sharing.

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  65. I love stars also. Looks like a beautiful line.

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  66. love those stars and field notes is one of my favorite fabrics these days.

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  67. Thank you so much for the block pattern. I love that the block has a place for a sig. The first thing I noticed about the quilt was the ruffle; I just love it! I wish I'd added a ruffle to a quilt I finished a few months ago for my granddaughter. Next time...

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  68. Oh, love, love, love that ruffle on the quilt! And your new collection "Field Notes" is really beautiful... definitely on my shopping list! Thank you for the great block pattern. I'm a rather new quilter so I really appreciate the awesome resource of patterns and inspiration this Friendship Quilt Along will provide. Thank you!

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  69. Yay! Finally got the pattern now I need to get me some of that fabric. Thank you!!!

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  70. Love the ruffled edge! Thanks for the cute block.

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  71. Thanks for the pattern! I love the baskets and ruffled edge on the vintage quilt. It reminds me of some of the quilts my grandmother made many years ago. I've got to purchase some of these fabrics to start my own basket quilt!

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  72. Very nice. Thanks for the pattern.

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  73. Downloaded your beautiful block. Anxious to find your field notes fabric and pattern. Love it when there is a pattern specific for the fabrics! Thank you so much! Chris beresford

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  74. Scrapbook look is a lovely way to describe the fabric. The ruffle at the edge is nagging at me to include one in my next quilt. It is charming.

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  75. Thank you very much for the lovely block design! The colors are so pretty.

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  76. What a darling line! Can't wait to see it all! Thank you for the block pattern. Very cute!

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  77. Thanks so much for the pattern, please ignore impatient, ungrateful people who can't wait one day to get a pattern. In the scheme of life, it is hardly worth all the criticism people dish out, but there are some who are just plain thankful.

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  78. I like quilts with stars too :0) The Dandelion Basket quilt is dreamy!!

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  79. Your new fabric line is luscious! Thank you very much for the sweet pattern.

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  80. Love Field Notes fabric line and is definitely on my most wanted list. Thanks so much for the darling block.

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  81. Lovely fabric and a great star block! Thank you!

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  82. Very pretty fabrics. this line and block are now on my to do list for a full size quilt!

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  83. Thanks for the block pattern! The fabrics look lovely, like how you mixed stripes in. As far as dandelion baskets, I can send some dandelions along for your baskets..my yard has a bumper crop this year!

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  84. This is a lovely block, thank you.

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  85. I love the pattern and fabric. Thank you!

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  86. Your block is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  87. I LOVE your block and your Dandelion Quilt. Love those baskets! I'm working on your Trick or Treat quilt and am addicted to baskets.

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  88. Alma,
    I just love your style . . . the Star pattern is so cute & would make a beautiful quilt on it's own. Thanks for the pattern & great fabrics. Many happy hours of stitching,
    Laura
    Orange, CA

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  89. Ohhh do I love the new Field Note line of fabrics! :-)

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  90. Your new line of fabric looks beautiful.

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  91. Field Note looks like a great line and can't wait to get some of it! Love your block!

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  92. You had me at the ruffle...that is so cute! The fabrics are wonderful!

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  93. Love the pattern and the fabric

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  94. I love that ruffle edge, it finishes off the quilt perfectly

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  95. Blackbird does it again. ALWAYS love your fabrics and design ideas. This next line isn't any different. Thank you...

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  96. Thanks for fixing the pattern link. The fabrics are so pretty! Thanks.

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  97. wonderful block and gorgeous fabric!

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  98. I love the fabrics and thank you for the block. I will have to try a ruffle like that on one of my quilts.

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  99. A fabulous block! I adore the ruffle you added to your quilt.

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  100. Love all your fabric lines and patterns....

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  101. Love the block and the excitement in a friendship quilt... now if I can incorporate that ruffle!!! Will be looking for Field Notes fabric line! Cheers!!!

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  102. Oh wow...that ruffled quilt!!! SOOO cute! Thank you for sharing. :)

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  103. Love the ruffle on the quilt, I will need to try it sometime on one of my quilts. Thank you for sharing.

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  104. Wonderful colors in Field Note, cute ruffle on quilt, and stars!

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  105. oh my...I hadn't spotted that print you used on the back before...lovely! simply lovely!! I love the block, too--so sweet!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!

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  106. Star blocks are always fun. Thanks for the block. Grat colors on your fabric.

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  107. Love star blocks. Thanks for sharing.

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  108. I am a huge fan of all things Blackbird Designs. The fabrics are amazing and I own several of your books and patterns. The ruffle on the edge of the quilt is gorgeous and I must put a ruffle on a quilt soon!

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  109. Love the star block. My favourite fabric is the quilt back, the field note look just does it for me.

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  110. Love your block! Stars are my favorite! How darling is your quilt with a ruffle, I've never seen that before but I like it. Thank you so much for the pattern and your new fabric line is beautiful!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. I love this new fabric line - I'm sure Field notes will be another success!
    I love your stars block BTW!

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  112. Great to see you in Nashville, any news yet on the 7, 8 and 9 patterns of the Remember Me series??
    hugs Liezbeth,
    crownStitches the Netherlands

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  113. Lovely fabric line and block. Hugs....

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  114. Field notes is beautiful! and I love the pretty ruffle on the quilt in the photo... it really adds such a sweet touch!

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  115. Love your line - love this block - fun to make:)

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  116. Love the fabric and I love stars! A win, win!!

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  117. thank you for the pattern

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  118. Love the stars! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

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  119. Beautiful fabric and love the stars! The ruffle on the quilt is a beautiful way to finish a quilt. Lisa in Texas

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  120. I LOVE the ruffle on your quilt! I've never thought of doing that! I would love to try that, I think it would be adorable on a table runner! Love the star block too! Can't wait to do these blocks! It's been a while since I've put together a quilt and I'm feeling that urge, the smell of fabric and sewing machine oil....ahh, nothing better :)

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  121. Field Notes is beautiful and the ruffle on the quilt is adorable!!!

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  122. Thank you for the block. I love stars. Have a wonderful winter day. Janita

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  123. I am just smitten with this new line. Field Notes is so beautiful, I love the birds! and the old time feel of the line.

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  124. Beautiful pattern and your fabric choice is ooh-la-la!! I **HAVE** to have some of this fabric!!

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  125. I love your Field Notes! Thanks for the sawtooth stars block - it's my favorite!

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  126. Love your Field Notes, and the pattern - I believe I'll follow along with this one!

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  127. What wonderful fabrics you design! I have many of them, some older lines, but they remain my favorites and Field Notes is no exception. I love the blues. Thank you for this pattern. Blessings to you.

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  128. I've taken note of Field Notes and love your block for the Friendship Quilt.

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  129. Lovely fabric, and the ruffle adds so much.

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  130. I love stars, and your block has really inspired me, thanks so much sharing x

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  131. Wonderful fabrics! Hope you aren't too exhausted from tap dancing! Have a great market!

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  132. My faves:Antique Fair and Field Notes. I love these fabrics! Absolutely stunning! Any chance any of you have any of the Antique Fair solids or checks hanging around still? It's getting really hard to find. But I am fussy about my shades of reds and burgundy and you guys nailed it! And Field Notes has just a very fine, refreshing, cold lemonade on a hot southern day kind of feel. I can't wait to make my first set of quilts, pillows, and table toppers with it.

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  133. I like the ruffles and stars!

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  134. Nice stars! thanks. The ruffle does look wonderful on that quilt - but what a lot of work!

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  135. I am excited to see that new pattern too---and your new line. Until then, I am working on downsizing my 'collection'.I am going to try a ruffle this spring. Yours looks so sweet. Oh, and my star pattern downloaded just fine. Thank you.

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  136. Love the stars. The ruffle adds a lot to the quilt.

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  137. just love the block--it's stellar! ...and the ruffle adds just the right sweet touch!

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  138. Well, over the top again with a ruffle! Your new fabric line and basket quilt is so sweet. Would love to see a pic of you and Edie tappiing. :) Thanks for the sweet star pattern. Luck to all.

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  139. Alma, I absolutely love Field Notes. What beautiful colors!!! I also like the ruffle. Thank you for the pattern. I'm anxious to make this block.

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  140. Field Notes-what a gorgeous fabric collection!
    It's shouting Romance, Love, Elegance, Sophication, and what warm and luscious tones! This is what I am always looking for! Love to have a fat quarter collection!

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  141. Another beautiful line of fabrics. Can't wait to see it in person. Also wondered if you and Barb were ever interested in republishing the book Higdon Camp, 1924. I know a lot of people looking for it, especially the pattern for the Camp Reveille Quilt. Something to consider. :0)

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  142. are they just the one block or am i missed them

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  143. Love everything you do. I have for quite a number of years. The little ruffle is such a nice touch!

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  144. Pattern for the Camp Reveille quilt AND entire book Camp Higdon 1924..YESSSSSSS

    LOVE the ruffle on the quilt must have taken a LOT of fabric and a long time to do. BUT what BEAUTIFUL results!!!

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  145. Please help!
    I am attaching my first ruffle -- looks gorgeous -- what do I do with the corners when I put on the binding strip? I just "clipped" it at the corner. Now I don't know how to sew the binding strip to the quilt back at the corners -- not shown in Country Inn on page 110. I just love that quilt and like everyone else -- everything you and Barb do! Thanks so very much for your help!

    Diane in Naperville, IL

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  146. Yes, Please republish the book Higdon Camp, 1924. I am one of those looking for the book or especially the pattern for the Camp Reveille Quilt.
    Just love all the quilts and fabric combinations.

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    1. I'm looking for the book also, Have you found it? I would love to have a copy of the Camp Reville pattern.
      ncparsons@aol.com

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  147. What a lucky day for me finding your blog. That is a beautiful ruffle!!!

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