Tuesday, April 21, 2009

My favorite new blogger (and maybe a swap?)

I discovered the Red Pepper Quilts blog through the Bloggers Quilt Festival. I just have to share because she is very, very inspirational.

This was her entry:

Here's the quilt she posted today:

Go visit and add her to your reader. I think it's going to be worth it.

This little nine-patch quilt as well as a nine-patch I saw at my quilt group meeting last night made me want a nine-patch quilt.
Would anyone be interested in a nine-patch swap?
I found some wonderful scrappy nine-patch inspiration on Flickr:
Scrappy Nine Patches
1. mom's quilt, 2. nine patch quilt, 3. Amy Butler Charm Quilt, 4. autumnal 9-patch quilt top finished., 5. Funky Nine Patch Quilt, 6. mom's quilt, 7. Working Hands, 8. scrappy nine patch star, 9. Nine-Patch Baby Quilt for Natalie, 10. 9 Patch Lap Quilt, 11. Nine Patch Party Quilt 2007, 12. Nine Patch Quilt, 13. Quilts in the Park, 14. Clair's Quilt, 15. DSC07608, 16. challenge fabric nine patch
I was thinking that, to tie the blocks together somewhat, we could have half the squares in each nine-patch be white or mainly white and the others just scrappy.
What d'ya think?

63 comments:

  1. Rachael AdeleApril 21, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Count me in! Good idea!

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  2. Three Birds InspiredApril 21, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Sounds like fun - I have never done a swap before!

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  3. MushyhedApril 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I'd love to be in this swap! Count me in!

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  4. ~Michelle~April 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I only seem to be able to do swaps as of late, so great idea!

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  5. MichaelaApril 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I just discovered Red Pepper Quilts as well and love it. Swap? Oh yes. I like white and scrappy look in general anyway.

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  6. AnnaApril 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I just discovered Red Pepper Quilts through the online quilt festival as well. I have seen some photos of hers on flickr, and I LOVE her quilts. Very inspirational! And, Yes, I would love to do a nine-patch swap...white and scrappy is a great idea. Just another project that keeps me from my Rainbow Jane blocks! :)

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  7. Katie JeanApril 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks for sharing her blog! I'd love to join in one a swap. I have plenty of scraps perfect for a nine-patch ;)

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  8. Amy SpApril 21, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I think a nine-patch swap sounds fun!

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  9. JulieApril 21, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    count me in too.
    this sounds great. this would be a great stash buster project.
    thanks julie

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  10. Nanette MerrillApril 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Added her. Fabulous quilt.

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  11. MichelleBApril 21, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    I've got a thing for nine patches lately, too. So I'd love to be in on this!

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  12. TerriawApril 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    You're right, that first quilt really is gorgeous! I've never seen anything like it. So much color and movement that really works. I also love that nine-patch quilt she made too. Thanks for sharing these with us!

    I have always wanted to join in a block swap, so count me in, please, if you decide to do one!

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  13. lej619April 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    I would love to join also.!
    like the idea of scrappy!!
    one ? though when you say scrappy do you mean the block it self can be more than one color? yes?

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  14. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks for the link to her blog. Loved it too! I would so love to do a swap, but right now I am soooo swamped. But I will watch for details and maybe reconsider.

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  15. DeannaApril 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    i'd be in for a swap! sounds like it would be tons of fun!

    deanna

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  16. AmberApril 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Sounds fun - count me in. I have only done one other swap and that was just scraps so this will be fun!
    Now I'm off to check out those amazing quilts - I didn't make it through the whole list!

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  17. ErinApril 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    That is certainly a neat nine-patch from Red Pepper! I did a swap earlier in the year and had planned to do a nine-patch with those fabrics. Another swap would be lots of fun!

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  18. Di~April 21, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    I think a nine patch swap would be fun. The white/scrappy idea you have sounds neat too. But, if you don't mind me giving a little input...I would suggest a couple of rules, the fabrics have to be good quality quilting fabrics, ones that you would like to receive in return and no white on white. I participated in a swap last year, was sorely disappointed in the fabrics on all counts.
    Thanks!

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  19. JessicaApril 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I'd love to be part of this swap...thanks!

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  20. chermonblieApril 21, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I'm in for the swap!

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  21. KrisApril 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    A scrappy/white swap sounds fun!

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  22. LisaApril 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    oh, yes. Please count me in!!

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  23. AnnieofbluegablesApril 21, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I'd love to be involved.
    ~a

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  24. AimeeApril 21, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Great idea! I'm in!

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  25. Bison GirlApril 21, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I'd love to join in the nine-patch fun!

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  26. antique quilterApril 21, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    oh I LOVE nine patches...
    great pictures, thanks!
    Kathie
    off to check out her blog...

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  27. DebbieApril 21, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Sounds like fun! Count me in.

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  28. dutchcomfortApril 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    I’m totally new to block swaps, so please fill me in! How many blocks do I have to make to join the swap...?

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  29. Kim WalusApril 21, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration! I will add her to my reader.

    Let me know about the nine-patch exchange. I'd like to know more.

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  30. SandyApril 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I would be game. I would need to know time frame and how many blocks, though.

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  31. AndiApril 21, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for the link to Red Pepper!!
    You're right, she's amazing!!!
    The 9-patch quilt along is a great idea.
    Unfortunately I don't have nearly enough time to join in but hope you have fun!!
    Andi :-)

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  32. beccaApril 21, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    love the idea- count me in : )

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  33. MichelleApril 21, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Would love to be in the swap. Let me know if you're willing to send blocks around the world, I'm in NZ.

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  34. QuiltedSimpleApril 21, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    I'd love to do a 9 patch swap - count me in!
    Kris

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  35. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 21, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Thank you for highlighting Red Pepper in your blog - love the stuff she does. A nine patch swap sounds great - I would love to join it!

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  36. LurlineApril 21, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Sounds wonderful to me - count me in, too please!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  37. jodieApril 21, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I would love to join in on such a swap. Thanks!
    jodie.marie
    at
    verizon.net

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  38. Simply SandyApril 21, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Can I play, too?

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  39. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Oh, yes, really loved Red Pepper's quilts.

    Can i join the swap too?

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  40. Amanda JeanApril 21, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    i love nine patches! i'm not going to join in the swap, though...too much on my plate at the moment. :)

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  41. NatalieApril 21, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Red Pepper Quilts is a great site! and I have been thinking of doing a nine patch as well...I would love to hear more about the swap.

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  42. IsaApril 22, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    Hi
    I live in Denmark; But i'd love to be in the swap.
    And yes a have already added red pepper quilts to my reader :-)

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  43. JudithApril 22, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Great idea, but depends on the size.

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  44. Amy FriendApril 22, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    I think I would be interested in a nine patch swap. I like the idea of keeping some of the patches white or mainly white to help tie things together.

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  45. ranetteApril 22, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I would love to be in a nine patch swap...sounds like a lot of fun to me! Off to check out red pepper quilts now.

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  46. UnknownApril 22, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    How beautiful! I added her.

    As for the nine patch swap, I am already in one and I am loving it. I would love to do another one as well!

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  47. AndreaApril 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    i think the swap would be fantastic!

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  48. KimApril 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    I bookmarked Red Pepper too after seeing her on the quilt show. Love her stuff! Here is the nine patch that I covet from flickr, love, love, love it!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/11712869@N00/3067159728/in/photostream/
    I would be up for the swap too!

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  49. ShariApril 22, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    I love nine-patch quilts too. Would be interesting to see how a block swap would go. There seems to be enough interest so will watch for details...

    Cheers!

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  50. AlanaApril 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    The swap sounds like fun! I'd be interested, and will watch for more details.

    Now, I'm off to check out Red Pepper's blog!!

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  51. Karen, aka YayaApril 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I am definitely interested in a nine patch swap. Just let me know the details.

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  52. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    I would love to!! But Im in Australia - Is that OK?

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  53. kelly lautenbachApril 23, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    A nine patch I can do... can I play along?!?!? :)
    I'd be happy to help with the organization and such if you need it... There's a lot of responses here!

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  54. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I'd love to participate too!

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  55. L. jane E.April 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Probably have way too many people to participate, but I'd still love to!

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  56. rachel griffithApril 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    i'm in like flin.
    :D

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  57. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Who doesn't love a nine patch? I'm in.

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  58. GillianApril 24, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    What do I think of it?? Well, there's the delightful surprise of seeing one of my quilts in your Flickr selection.

    I love the way the web is giving us all these different ways to intersect. How amazing that one of my quilts pops up on one of the blogs I follow. It really is true that the web gives us the tools, and it is up to us to apply our imagination to use them.

    It looks like you've got something fun going! Enjoy!

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  59. mariaApril 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    I'd like to join the swap if international members can join.

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  60. SolidiaApril 26, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I'd like to join in, I think it would be fun!! :)

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  61. calicodaisyApril 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    I'd like to swap. -- Michele

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  62. Mary MMay 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Is anyone else having trouble printing goose block 4? I have the other 3. Hahaha - I still have 3 to go on my friendly flock, plus last month, now plus 13 more....where does the time go? This will be a great quilt! Thanks!

    Mary
    maryandruss@wi.rr.com

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  63. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Hi,

    Forget about my previous post about the pattern #4 not printing out. Sorry - user error on this end!

    Mary M
    maryandruss@wi.rr.com

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