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Wednesday, 30 January 2013

King Kong Wonky

For my month as Queen Bee in two different bees, I gave the worker bees strips of fabric in different greens, greys, whites and purples to make me some wonky log cabins {a la Quilt Dad}.  I LOVE wonky stuff and the girls in Bee Europa and FQR Kinky Bee created some fabulous wonk!


I took the picture above 5 minutes ago and the sun was actually out and shining happily through the sheers, which did nothing to help take a good photo.  At least you can see how big this monster will be!!  



In total, I received 34 (I think this is correct!!) blocks from 21 people.  Last weekend I was busy sewing a few more blocks so that I can make this a king size quilt/bedspread for our king sized bed.

However, 49 blocks just didn't seem enough to cover the bed how I wanted it to so I added a 5.5 inch border all the way around.  I used yummy Kona purple (I forget the name of the colour).  This makes my quilt a KING KONG size and it is now DONE! 


I will need to visit my local quilt store - The Village Haberdashery - this weekend for backing fabric because the purple was meant for the backing not the borders!  I feel like I am sewing like a maniac because I want to get it all done so I can take it on Sunday to our LMQG meeting where Debbie - one of our members - is a long-arm-sewist-person!  I am going to hand over King Kong Wonky so that she can work her magic and quilt it for me! 

But I have to finish the back first...

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20 comments:

  1. MetroQuilter30 January 2013 at 13:05

    Can't wait to see it...looks fantastic and super sized. Well done you and the worker bees!

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  2. Sewgreen30 January 2013 at 13:38

    I think that is lovely! The blocks are so unique! I think the purple border adds something to it!

    What swap group are you in?

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  3. audrey30 January 2013 at 14:06

    This looks fantastic! The color palette is great, and while I'm not always a border person, I like what it did for this quilt.

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  4. Pat Merkle30 January 2013 at 14:16

    Love your king kong wonky quilt.

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  5. heart of charnwood30 January 2013 at 14:16

    Great work, this looks fantastic, can't wait to see it finished! : )

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  6. Elizabeth's quarters30 January 2013 at 14:46

    I love your crazy log cabin quilt, the colours are just great. I think I actually prefer wonky to straight!

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  7. Anonymous30 January 2013 at 15:19

    Its wonderful!

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  8. Shevvy30 January 2013 at 15:27

    Its huge! Don't blame you for giving it to Debbie, even I would consider it for something that big. What are the dimensions?

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  9. Charlotte30 January 2013 at 16:07

    it's fabulous! But why are you not quilting it yourself on your machine??? ;-)

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  10. Di30 January 2013 at 19:36

    It is truly lovely. Thank goodness you aren't going to try and squeeze that under the machine throat! We might never have seen you again! Di x

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  11. Valerie30 January 2013 at 19:52

    Lovely quilt!

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  12. moira30 January 2013 at 19:57

    king kong tastic! I want one now :)

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  13. alice findlay30 January 2013 at 20:15

    excellent colour palette Amy
    sorry i cant see it at LMQG, I'm on call , darn it

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  14. Marjorie's Busy Corner30 January 2013 at 21:52

    love your color

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  15. judi garber31 January 2013 at 00:42

    What a beautiful quilt!

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  16. DeAnna 31 January 2013 at 01:17

    Love the wonky block and your color choices. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Ellie Q31 January 2013 at 03:02

    Love the colors and wonky log cabins of course! Can't wait to see how it is quilted!

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  18. HillyFilly31 January 2013 at 07:55

    2 Bees ( or not 2Bees..) what an organised girl you are... That is looking fantastic... And a long arm is essential for sanity...

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  19. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 01:10

    I am in love with that quilt. I love the colors!

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  20. MalinisQuilts7 February 2013 at 03:37

    Your king kong quilt looks awesome!

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