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Block Number Six of 200 from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

2/27/2012

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Block number six is called Paper Pinwheels. It is a simple block to make, just squares and half square triangles. I chose batik fabrics, my favorite fabric to use. Here is a sample block:

Paper pinwheels quilt block from Around the Block with Judy Hopkins sewn by Homesewn by Carolyn

Okay, now for my favorite part and why I am creating all 200 quilt blocks from the book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins". When you put four blocks together... SURPRISE you get another pattern. I have to admit I didn't see it coming. I didn't know you would get a repeat of the center pattern. Here it is.

Four blocks together of Paper Pinwheels by Judy Hopkins made by Homesewn by Carolyn

Notice that the pink fabric now gives you the same design as the light blue fabric. That's what makes quilting so exciting. So I made a "Lovie Lap Quilt" out of this pattern. Lovie Lap Quilts are quilts I designed after visits with my grandmother in the nursing home. They have two pockets, one to keep your hands warm and the other for items close at hand. I have them for sale on my site. Click here to see more Lovie Lap Quilts.

Lovie Lap Quilt with paper pinwheels pattern made by Homesewn by Carolyn

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Quilt Block Number Five from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

2/25/2012

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For those of you who are new to my blog, I am quilting 200 quilts from the book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins". This is one of my favorite quilt books but I was using the same blocks over and over. So now I have challenged myself to make a quilt from each of the 200 blocks. One of the great things about this book is Judy gives you the dimensions for six different sizes of each block.

Quilt block number 5 is called Calico Puzzle. This is a simple pattern which I had fun playing around with. I thought my first choice needed a little something. Take a look:

Calico Puzzle quilt pattern by Judy Hopkins sewn by Homesewn by Carolyn

Four blocks together of calico puzzle quilt pattern

So I decided to add a green in place of the side yellows. See what you think.

When I put the four blocks together, I noticed it made another square on the diagonal. I then took a darker turquoise to accentuate the diagonal. Then I wasn't sure about the green so I made it all yellow again. Here are the results:

I think they both would have worked but I liked the green added. Here are the results. I wanted to make sure you saw the square on the diagonal so that's how I quilted it. I really like how it turned out.

A Taste of Spring Quilt by Homesewn by Carolyn, baby or lap quilt

A Taste of Spring Lap quilt showing diagonal quilting

A Taste of Spring Baby Quilt by Homesewn by Carolyn

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Quilt block number FOUR from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

2/19/2012

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I am making 200 quilts from Judy Hopkins book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins". I decided to do this because this is one of my favorite quilt books. Not only does Judy give you 200 quilt blocks, but all the blocks come in six different block sizes. So there is no math for you to figure out. I have also found out that when you look at a single quilt block, it doesn't tell you what the quilt will look like when the blocks are put together. Many of the blocks can me turned to form a different quilt pattern.

By my making all 200 quilts, it will give you at least one version of that quilt block. At times I will take pictures with the pattern turned to show you another design. Quilt block number four is called "Album". You can do this block in three colors, but I chose four. The block size I chose is 6". I am making a lap quilt for wheelchairs so I wanted a small block size. The book makes a suggestion that you could reverse the mediums and darks in every other block. For each of the different blocks, Judy gives you an alternate way to make it. No wonder this book is a favorite of so many quilters.

quilt pattern, Album by Homesewn by Carolyn

Four Album quilt blocks by Homesewn by Carolyn

Lovie Lap Quilts for wheelchairs or seniors by Homesewn by Carolyn

This is my own design Lovie Lap Quilt with pockets. I designed this lap quilt after visits with my grandmother in the nursing home. The pockets are lined in flannel for extra warmth and comfort. There are two pockets, one to keep your hands warm and the other for items you would like close at hand. The back of the quilt is also flannel. I have these quilts for sale on my site. Happy Sewing!

Carolyn

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Pattern Number 3 of 200 from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

2/14/2012

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I am in the process of making all 200 quilt blocks from the book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins". This is one of my favorite quilt books. One of the reasons I like it so much is that each block comes in six different sizes. Judy also gives you recommendations on how to alter each pattern. Pattern number three is called White Hemstitch. This pattern is not difficult but a little move involved. You want to make sure you square up each section you sew together. This will help when you go to put the block together.

White Hemstitch Pattern block by Homesewn by Carolyn

four squares of White Hemstitch pattern by Homesewn by Carolyn

The first picture is the quilt square. Notice how you make the same center square when you put four blocks together. This is one of the reasons I am making the 200 quilts; so you can see what the blocks will look like when connected with each other. I am hoping to have a complete liabrary of quilts to get ideas from. Come back in a few days to see what's next!

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Pattern Number Two of 200 from Judy Hopkins' Book, "Around the Block"

2/11/2012

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I am making all 200 patterns from the book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins. Pattern number two is called Aircraft. I have made a baby quilt using this pattern. I had alot of fun putting the pattern together and trying different directions with the pieces to make different patterns. Take a look.

aircraft patter from Judy Hopins made by Homesewn by Carolyn

Aircraft pattern by Judy Hopkins made by Homesewn by Carolyn

aircraft quilt pattern by Judy Hopkins made by Homesewn by Carolyn

As you can see by the pictures, here are three different patterns you can make out of one quilt block. I ended up using the third pattern to make my baby quilt. I did alter the pattern slightly from the original Aircraft pattern. One of the great things about this book is the fact that it has six different sizes for each pattern. I used the 10" block. Here is my finished quilt.

Little Boy Blue Baby Quilt made by Homesewn by Carolyn

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The First of 200 Quilt Squares by Judy Hopkins' Patterns

2/8/2012

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I have been using Judy Hopkins book, "Around the Block" for the past ten years. It is where I get most of my ideas and quilt patterns. Unfortunately I have been using the same few patterns over and over. So.... I have decided to make all 200 quilt patterns one quilt at a time.

When I first decided to do this, I wanted to let Judy Hopkins know what I am doing. I am sad to say that I discovered Judy had passed away in March of 2011. I would like to dedicate this blog and the quilting of her 200 patterns to the memory of Judy Hopkins.

Here we go. The first pattern I chose is Buffalo Ridge. I chose batik fabrics, which I love. The pattern was easy to follow and easy to make. I should point out that Judy's book, Around the Block, not only has 200 quilt patterns, but each pattern comes in six sizes. I used the 12 inch square pattern.

making Buffalo Ridge pattern by Homesewn By Carolyn

Getting started

First full square

Buffalo Ridge pattern from Judy Hopkins made by Homesewn By Carolyn

Put two squares together.

One square just doesn't tell you what your quilt will look like. You get a better idea when you put two squares together. I made a table runner using the Buffalo Ridge pattern, but I think it would have made a fantastic large quilt.

The purpose of doing these 200 quilts is so you can see how a pattern looks when it is multiplied, which always gives it a different look that just one square alone.

So this was my first of 200 quilts. My plan is to use a different pattern every two to three days. At this rate I should finish in approximately one year. I hope you join me on my journey. Below is Judy Hopkins' book that I am using.

Buffalo Ridge Table Runner by Homesewn By Carolyn, a Judy Hopkins pattern

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Block Number Six of 200 from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

Block number six is called Paper Pinwheels. It is a simple block to make, just squares and half square triangles. I chose batik fabrics, my favorite fabric to use. Here is a sample block:

Quilt Block Number Five from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

So I decided to add a green in place of the side yellows. See what you think.

When I put the four blocks together, I noticed it made another square on the diagonal. I then took a darker turquoise to accentuate the diagonal. Then I wasn't sure about the green so I made it all yellow again. Here are the results:

I think they both would have worked but I liked the green added. Here are the results. I wanted to make sure you saw the square on the diagonal so that's how I quilted it. I really like how it turned out.

Quilt block number FOUR from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

Pattern Number 3 of 200 from "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins"

Pattern Number Two of 200 from Judy Hopkins' Book, "Around the Block"

The First of 200 Quilt Squares by Judy Hopkins' Patterns

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