Monday, July 30, 2012

20 Great Grannies!

With a feeling of bitter/sweet, I've now finished 20 Great Granny Blocks.
Sweet because these have been so fun to make, and I've had a wonderful time sewing the last few weeks.
It felt therapeutic to sort through my scrap baskets and wonder how the blocks would look as I played with various fabric combinations.
Kind of like watching a jig saw puzzle come together.

Bitter when #20 was complete, knowing that I won't be making any more blocks :(
Although I guess I could make a second Great Granny if I wanted!... hmmm... that's an idea!
Wouldn't it be fun to experiment with a black background, similar to the traditional crocheted granny squares?

Love these BIG 12-inch blocks
Now it's time to start sewing the Grannies together with sashings.

If you would like to join the Great Granny Along, visit Lori Holt ( Bee In My Bonnet), and Jodi Nelson (Pleasant Home)
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24 comments:

  1. Nat PalaskasJuly 30, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    They are gorgeous blocks Nedra. They are really YOU, but another set with black background would be sweet - hugs Nat

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  2. AndreaJuly 30, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    I think these are the nicest ones I've seen - so lovely, colourful and scrappy. How about making a couple more to ease the pain of finishing them and turning them into matching cushions or pillows ? xx

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.July 30, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    are you using 2 1/2 inch squares for these?
    Karen

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  4. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)July 30, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Oooh I love those blocks and you're right, a black background would be really fun too

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  5. JanetJuly 30, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Your blocks are lovely, I wish I could have spent some time playing with Grannies, they look like fun.

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  6. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Nedra... I love them! They are going to be beautiful in a quilt. I think, though, if you like them so much you should just make more!

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  7. CarolJuly 30, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Nedra they are just wonderful...go ahead...have some more fun...try a black background...ENJOY!

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  8. NancyJuly 30, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    They are lovely. I'm working on Grannies.... and have put them aside for a while; need to slowly work into back-to-school mode.

    Can't wait to see them finished!

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  9. DoloresJuly 30, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Didn't take long for you to make 20 blocks. What's it gonna be? Wall hanging or lap throw?

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  10. LynetteJuly 30, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Going to be so gorgeous! I love these blocks.

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  11. Needled MomJuly 30, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Those look wonderful. Aren't they fun to make? I am thinking about doing another one too as I finished my 20 and then did the sashings this weekend. I love it and it went up so quickly with the big blocks. I think the black would be really fun and would look fabulous.

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  12. Material MaryJuly 30, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Wonderful looking grannies if I might say so. I can't wait to start mine. I have been non-stop busy with various projects and that is now coming to a close thank heavens. Fabulous looking quilt top...
    Mary

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  13. Glenna @ Hollyhock QuiltsJuly 30, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    These are WONDERFUL, Nedra! What a fun block. I've collected some antique pieces like that. Love them!

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  14. em's scrapbagJuly 30, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    What beautiful blocks! I so want to make some of these.

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  15. MarieJuly 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    What a beautiful choice of colours - LOVE it, no wonder you do too.

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  16. •stephanie•July 30, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    those are fabulous.
    and hey . . . why stop at twenty?
    make another row or two or three.
    how about a runner?

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  17. SherriJuly 30, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Nedra...they are all beautiful...what a fun scrap quilt!

    PS. Did my block arrive yet?

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  18. GayleJuly 30, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Delightful says it all! Have you got your next project figured out yet? LOL!

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  19. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Love your grannies. The fabrics are wonderful.

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  20. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love your grannies. The fabrics are wonderful.

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  21. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love your grannies. The fabrics are wonderful.

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  22. busyascanbeJuly 31, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Love your blocks and they look so good together!

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  23. JanaAugust 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Very pretty blocks! Love your fabric choices!

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  24. dream quilt createAugust 4, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Wow, 20 gorgeous great grannies! You are amazing, I don't know how you are able to get so much done! What are you going to do with the finished quilt?

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