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4 February 2015

Let's Bee Social #58

What am I doing this week?  Working on WoW-E! #3 - a custom order toddler quilt.



This really is a labour and time intensive quilt.  This quilt is one row and one column larger than the original WoW-E!  For a quilt this size, first you have to make 272 small and 272 large HST.





These are pieced together with sashing between them to make the blocks.






During all those hours spent piecing and pressing, I thought about how much I would like to make this quilt again.  No.  Really.  And when I do, these blocks are going to be in an on point setting.  And the quilt would be 57" x 71".

WoW-E! in SOLIDS on point - 57" x 71"






Just for fun, I used my (Electric Quilt) EQ7 quilt program to draw a mock up to show how the on point setting would look using the Fresh Cut collection by Basic Grey for Moda Fabrics.


WoW-E! in Fresh Cut by Basic Grey for Moda on point - 57" x 71"

This is my third time making a quilt using the WoW-E! pattern. And when I do get around to making my fourth using the on point setting, I will add that to the pattern as a bonus.






NOW.... Let's PARTY!!!!  What's new with you?


If you are not sure what Let's Bee Social is all about, you can read the details here.








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31 comments:

  1. Soma @ inkTorrents.com4 February 2015 at 00:19

    Wow!! That looks amazing! Can't wait to see it :)

    -Soma

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  2. Cassandra4 February 2015 at 00:54

    This is a gorgeous design! I love the linear elements incorporated into the star pattern.

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  3. Rachell4 February 2015 at 01:37

    Not sure what happened to my first post! Wow is right! At first, I thought it was paper-pieced. and I love the on-point setting, too. I'm glad that you plan on adding the on-point to the pattern after you've made it. yay!

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  4. Carole @ Fresh off the Frame4 February 2015 at 02:19

    WowEEEEK!!!
    That looks like a ton of work, but is it EVER pretty!!!

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  5. Jacqui S.4 February 2015 at 03:06

    Very very good indeed.

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  6. France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creation4 February 2015 at 06:36

    Wow! That's a gorgeous pattern! There's a lot of cutting and piecing involved. And precision. And good workmanship. I'm looking forward seeing the finished top!

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  7. Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty4 February 2015 at 06:43

    Out of all the quilts I can remember encountering here on your blog, WoW-E is my favorite. Now, I just need to find the time to make one myself!

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  8. Keera Job - live.love.sew pattern co.4 February 2015 at 07:07

    I love this design Lorna - a labour of love, but so worth it!

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  9. Dominique4 February 2015 at 07:33

    Wow, Lorna, that looks like a lot of work, but it will be really nice. I admire your patience for intricate and finicky blocks. Oh, and Thanks for starting and Let's Bee Social and keeping up with it!

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  10. Patricia4 February 2015 at 08:03

    The design is awesome. Will need to keep learning quilt making before I try it.

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  11. The Cozy Pumpkin4 February 2015 at 08:10

    This pattern is so versatile and fun! I'll certainly have to give it a try sometime. :)

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  12. Karen - Quilts...etc.4 February 2015 at 08:42

    I really like that pattern!

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  13. Serena @ Sewgiving4 February 2015 at 08:44

    My goodness that is a lot of HSTs .. please tell me you have one of those machine cutting contraptions to help you with all of those?!

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  14. Sandy4 February 2015 at 09:13

    fantastic quilt now matter what fabric you use!!

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  15. Cheryl4 February 2015 at 09:24

    I love the design on point, that is going to be one beautiful (and large) toddler quilt.

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  16. Andrea @ Mouse in My Pocket4 February 2015 at 09:48

    That is a lot of pieces, but I'm sure it will look great when it is done, just like the others.

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  17. Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl4 February 2015 at 09:49

    Congratulations on the commission, and how fun to modify the pattern - I really like it set on point.

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  18. Jereena4 February 2015 at 10:06

    Wow! WoW E is the perfect name for this quilt. It looks amazing, both original and modified pattern. As always the colors are really nice.

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  19. Jayne4 February 2015 at 10:23

    Perfectly named...a big fat WOW from me! I just love it and all those pieces! Beautiful!

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  20. SarahZ4 February 2015 at 10:32

    You know I love this pattern, and HSTs of any size...as I looked at the box full of tinies, I thought how fun it would be to maximize the size, by making the blocks super sized....and just make a lot fewer of them :) I love the on-point setting too!

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  21. Susan Tidwell4 February 2015 at 11:23

    wow! that is a lot of work! I linked up to the t-shirt quilt I am making for my granddaughter, I just got it back from the quilter and uploaded a sneak-peek picture, now on to the label and binding. Have a great day!

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  22. Anonymous4 February 2015 at 12:54

    Oooh, I love the on-point version and the Fresh Cut fabrics are great!

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  23. BillieBee (billiemick)4 February 2015 at 13:17

    Wow....eee is right. What a lovely pattern and you are so organized!

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  24. Preeti4 February 2015 at 13:41

    That is "so much work" so involved...WOW indeed!!!
    Sure it will turn out to be gorgeous quilt!!!

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  25. Late Night Quilter4 February 2015 at 14:22

    Lorna, I love how graphic this is with your color choices! Bold and gorgeous!

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  26. Ruth4 February 2015 at 14:52

    Love this design and the colour choices! Both the solids and the Fresh cut!

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  27. Marly4 February 2015 at 15:31

    Lovely design; those blocks look stunning in solids.

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  28. Keepsake Designs4 February 2015 at 18:15

    Very lovely!

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  29. JanineMarie4 February 2015 at 23:00

    WOW is right! Whatta lotta HSTs! That's an amazing quilt. I really like the on-point version, too.

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  30. Vera5 February 2015 at 17:26

    oh my but it sure does look great!

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  31. Lara B.5 February 2015 at 23:46

    Wow-E continues to Wow! Looks wonderful on point! Lorna, you are one talented quilter!

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Your kind comments certainly make my day!