Thursday, March 12, 2015

A New QAYG : :

When Pat Bravo's new Etno fabrics arrived at my door, before I could begin to think of a plan, I had to have more! The Dainty Folk colorway in rose pink, soft gray, aqua, and black is a beautiful combination, but seeing them with a punch of Empire Yellow had me wishing for the full collection!

Etno & Pure Elements

A week later I had the rest and yesterday I finally found the time to begin my Etno quilt, which began with lots of 18 patch rectangle blocks, made up of 3.5" cuts of each gorgeous Etno print!

Etno Patchwork

I didn't start out with a new quilt as you go in mind. I had planned to frame my patchwork with the solids shown in the first photo, sewing my blocks together in an alternating horizontal and vertical pattern until I had a finished quilt top. But as I sewed, as per usual, I changed my mind! I took away the solids, added in Prisma Elements in a similar color scheme, and immediately was loving where this was headed!

Etno & Prisma Elements

I LOVE these colors together!! Jet Onyx, Pagoda Gem, Larimar Sea, Solar Quartz, and Soft Wulfenite --

Color Love!

For this block I basted my 18 patch center, made up of the 3.5" cuts of Ento prints, onto a 14" square piece of 100% cotton batting on the diagonal. Next I stitch and flip the six colors of Prisma Elements cut into 1.25" strips, working my way from the patchwork edge to the end of each of the two corners, and square up my block to a 13.5" square block. Look how pretty!

Criss Cross Diamond Block No. 1

I'm so happy that I decided to add in these Prisma Elements. These are with out a doubt my new favorite blender!!

Prisma Corners!

After finishing four blocks, my Criss Cross Diamond pattern started to emerge, I'm so excited!!

Criss Cross Diamond Pattern

The plan is to make a total of 36 blocks (you can see a peek of what that will look like right here) for a finished quilt measuring a large 78" square! Let me know if you have any questions about my quick, written instructions above or if you'd like to see a tutorial for this qayg block? I'd be willing to take the time to share one, if you're interested. Just let me know!

♡ Maureen   
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54 comments:

  1. PhantomMarch 12, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Love the pattern and the fabric! Quilt as you go is so much fun~

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  2. LCMarch 12, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks for this. Love the colors. Such a simple way but so effective.

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  3. magistraMarch 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I love your block! This quilt is going to be outstanding! Personally, I would love a little more in depth instruction on the QAYG. I think it would be great to have the instruction on a quilt I'm going to be making :) I don't know when I'll be able to start, but I really love the looks of this quilt! Thank you for sharing!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I love this!

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  5. LandislionMarch 12, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Pictures 5 & 6 will not load for me! Interesting project!

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  6. nancie boyceMarch 12, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Missing pictures 1,3,5 and 6 but still get the drift. So pretty! Did you save the corner cuts??

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMarch 12, 2015 at 11:55 AM

      I hope you can see them now! Yes, I saved the corners, they are definitely usable scraps!

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  7. Melanie DohojdaMarch 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    WOW! That is all I have to say.

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  8. Tu-Na QuiltsMarch 12, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Still missing pictures 1 and 5. Quilt looks great and would appreciate a tutorial since I'm new to the quilting world.

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  9. SIMPLESEWMarch 12, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    I would MC, In my Stash Bee group in September, I get to pick a block, I love string blocks and this would do a repeating pattern I think with any color you used, so folks could use their scraps.. thank you

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  10. Crafty Ashley BMarch 12, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Love this! Tutorial please!
    Oh, and picture one is missing for me. :(

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  11. sewinggirl47March 12, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I love the block and would love a tutorial. Thank you.

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  12. KrisMarch 12, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Yes love this and a tutorial would be great!!! I love your Quilt as you go pieces!!

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  13. StacyMarch 12, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Gorgeous! I would love a tutorial.

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  14. Susan PMarch 12, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Love it and would like a tutorial as I'm not sure what you mean when you said you sewed it on a piece of batting on the diagonal. Also, several of the photos say "This photo is no longer available."

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  15. stamperwithdayjobMarch 12, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Love this twist on the quilt as you go. You have definitely inspired me.

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  16. LyMarch 12, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    I would also love a tutorial and I really like this pattern -- do you have a detailed tutorial for this pattern? Also like others have said, some of the photos are not loading properly!

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  17. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Would like a tutorial for this block please, I love the different blocks you design.

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  18. JudyCMarch 12, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Hi, I would love a tutorial for this block. I am wanting to make a wall hanging for my newly remodeled kitchen and the one you did works to so well that it looks like you chose those colors just for me!!

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  19. klhMarch 12, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Love this block! Would appreciate a tutorial. Great choice of fabrics.

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  20. nettiejdearMarch 12, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Tutorial, please, Maureen! I love this design!! Thanks

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  21. nettiejdearMarch 12, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Tutorial, please, Maureen! I love this design!! Thanks

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  22. PattiMarch 12, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    This quilt is amazing. A tutorial would be wonderful. Thanks so much for offering to create it. We all know you're a very busy lady.

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  23. LindaMarch 12, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Of course we would like to have the pdf of the pattern. You do such lovely work.

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  24. VickiTMarch 12, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    What an awesome block Maureen. I'd love to find out more on how you did that block and the QAYG as well. I really love the way this one turned out. Very cool!

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  25. SheriMarch 12, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Tutorial pretty please

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  26. AnonymousMarch 12, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    PLEASE A TUTORIAL WOULD BE JUST GREAT. SUE

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  27. TerryMarch 12, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    would love a tutorial. absolutely beautiful fabric.

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  28. JaniceMarch 12, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    The fabric for this quilt is wonderful. Your block is outstanding. You have really captured the fabric with this block. Great!

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  29. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 9:42 PM

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  30. DebbieMarch 12, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    I really like the effect of those striped corners in these blocks. Wow, lots of seams to match up when sewing together the blocks!

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMarch 13, 2015 at 7:52 AM

      Mine don't match up perfectly and as my quilt grows it doesn't matter one bit, I love how it's looking!

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  31. NanaofckMarch 12, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    Yes please, a tutorial would be wonderful. I have been thinking about buying Etno and this has sealed the deal for me.

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  32. Mary AnnMarch 12, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    Definitely would like a tutorial.......love the block....

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  33. AnnaMarch 13, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    I'd love t o see a true too! I've been jumping in on the QAYG band wages lately and enjoying the ease of peicing together smaller components.
    Cheers

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  34. Gene BlackMarch 13, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Knowing how to join the pieces for QAYG with no strips would be really helpful. Do you put strips on the back?

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    1. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeMarch 13, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      Hi Gene! For sewing QAYG blocks together I already have shared a tutorial that you can see here -- http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-quilt-as-you-go-tutorial.html

      Thanks! -Maureen

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  35. JenniferMarch 13, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Lovely Maureen! Question though: how do you quilt your QAYG tops once they are finished?

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  36. UnknownMarch 13, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    You are so talented! This quilt is going to be so beautiful. I can't wait to see what you do with the quilting. It would be helpful if you could do a tutorial - I'd certainly use it. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.

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  37. curiousMarch 13, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Very nice. Love the second pattern showing up and showing off!
    Sincerely,
    Paula K.

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  38. DuAnneMarch 13, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    A tutorial on this block would be Awesome! Love the vibrant colors and the finished design was great!

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  39. RockinHairBabeMarch 13, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Yes please! I am in love!

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  40. MontymooMarch 13, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    I would love a tutorial! I have fabrics that would look awesome, but need the help seeing how to put it together. Thank you!

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  41. nana54readingMarch 13, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    I would love to have a tutorial on how to make this quilt. It is so beautiful.

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  42. WendyMarch 14, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Yes, please!

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  43. HavplentyMarch 14, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    I like where this quilt is going. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  44. LisaMarch 14, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    I really love the block and the FB quilt! Keep it going!

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  45. Cat CMarch 16, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    VERY interested in a detailed how-to :)

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  46. Shannon PMarch 16, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    I always read your blog...but I am not a quilter. I love to sew clothes and have said for a long time that I am just not in to quilting. Every time you post a new quilt I start thinking about it though...I really want to try to QAYG!

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  47. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    That is coming out so pretty! You have such a great eye for mixing.

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  48. PatMarch 18, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    This is gorgeous. I'd love to see a tutorial.

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  49. MegglesMarch 23, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Would dearly love instructions for you Criss Cross Diamond design, so interesting.

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  50. voyance gratuite et serieuseMarch 25, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    You clearly know so much about the subject, you’ve covered so many bases.
    Great stuff from this part of the internet. Again, thank you for this blog.

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