Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Am I insane or what?

The very question while I was making the middle heart..."Am I insane or what?" Look very close.... I cut all of those circles out with my go cutter, actually for all three hearts. The only difference is for the middle one I cut the center out of the circle and used the whole circle to get this desired effect.
As I was cutting them out, it dawned on me that I would have to stitch around each one. I will not tell you how long it took me to just make the middle heart but trust me, it took almost equally as long to stitch around the inside and outside of it.

The next question is....Was it worth it?  




 
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35 comments:

  1. Wacky WomanJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Well, it sure looks good!

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  2. The Slow QuilterJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Yes, it was worth it, it looks great.

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  3. barb's creationsJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    My answer is a resounding YES! Love it!! :) Barb.

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  4. BetsyJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    It looks worth it to me. Anything that brings you joy is worth it

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  5. beaquilterJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    just a little nuts...? lol
    it's gorgeous. is that the smallest circle?

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  6. ThearicaJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Definitely!! Never cut corners.. It does a body good.. or quilt for this matter. :)

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  7. GerryARTJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Perhaps, Barb, but just admire your finished 'work of art'!!!!!

    Hugs

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  8. Barbara ArcementJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    yes it was worth it....that is so pretty and you did a great job!
    love your work

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  9. CindyJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    Okay, I'll be the first to answer: YES , you're insane. But that's why I've always liked you. You know, the "great minds think alike" thing.. ROFLOL

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  10. KarenJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Yes... definitely worth the effect... well... assuming that was not your entire day :)!

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  11. West Michigan QuilterJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Yes it was worth it. It is beautiful. How clever of you.

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  12. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Barb, it definitely looks worth it! So you're not insane, at this particular moment!

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  13. sandraJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Yes Barb you are a little insane but that's why we love ya. You do all the beautiful projects first and then you tell us what is easy and what is crazy but they are all beautiful. Blessings Sandra

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  14. SewCalGalJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    No, I don't think you are insane. Amazing detail. Love it. Really love it. I've never seen anything like this on a quilt before. Beautiful. You are so talented.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  15. PokeyJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I love the hearts, Barb! I told my students today that art takes time...and I bet you are proud of it, right? It's really worth the time invested!!
    :-}pokey

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  16. LesleyJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Wonderful runner...well worth it!

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  17. LynetteJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    hehe When you've caught your breath, it will be. Love the effect!

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  18. Ivory SpringJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Absolutely so worth it! It looks beautiful, and I am definitely LOVING your heart projects. :)

    Happy New Year!

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  19. andsewonJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Looks really really good! Least ya only did one!! Insane may have been 12...hahaha! No really it is an awesome looking detail!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    That's what happens when you get into the theme things! Yep, you are crazy and wonderful too as it will be a task of love. Now what to do with it is a question....after all that work!
    The cutting is the easy part as I always know, but the sewing....welll that does take time.

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  21. RhondaJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Yes, it was definitely worth it Barb. What a beautiful little quilt...great job!!!!

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  22. Sarcastic QuilterJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Yes, this is fantastic. I love it, love, love, love! You just keep creating more and more beautiful projects. the next always better than the last even though I don't know how that's possible.

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  23. JocelynJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Congratulations on your nomination for the Golden Quilters Designer award!

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  24. PattyJanuary 17, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    I like it, but I'M not going to do it. You did a great job. Very pretty.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I'm sure you think it was worth it! It's gorgeous, and what's a little insanity to a quilter anyway? =)

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  26. SnoodlesJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Definitely worth it! Love it, Barb!

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  27. WendybJanuary 18, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    I bet it was Barb....looks fabulous!!!
    xox sugary hugs
    wendy :O)

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  28. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Totally worth it! Looks so gorgeous!

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  29. SparkyJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Absolutely worth it...you have my hert for sure

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  30. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful Barb and I do the same thing!

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  31. JeniJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    What a beautiful Table runner

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  32. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I agree, definitely worth it, those circles look fabulous they set of the hearts beautifully. xo

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  33. LindaJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Yes, you are insane but it's worth it! Ha ha ha, it is beautiful and I know you will love it and forget about how much trouble it was later...I love it, it looks great!

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  34. ShariJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    It looks fabulous from here so yes, I would say it was definitely worth it.

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  35. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Really, you want me to answer that question? Nuts or what? All I can say is that you are in good company :)

    Giggles,
    Kelly

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