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Modern HST Sampler Quilt: Lantern & Stepping Stones

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Another month of the Modern HST Sampler came with a new method of making HST and two more blocks for the quilt. This was the first time using the magic 8 method for HST and I must say it is a favorite for making a large number of HST!


My version of Lantern.


My version of Stepping Stones, my favorite block so far. (May have something to do with making it with my favorite Cotton+Steel print!)

I am really enjoying improving my accuracy for HST and it has definitely helped with other quilt projects already!

Linking up with Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts for Sew Cute Tuesday.
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  1. JayneMarch 1, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    The red is so striking! Stepping stones makes for a really nice block!

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  2. MadfabriholicMarch 1, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    Both look great!

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  3. AllisonMarch 1, 2016 at 1:05 PM

    I'm learning a lot on the HST quilt along too. It's a good opportunity to practice accuracy when there's only one block to make at a time.Your blocks look great - it'll be really interesting to see all the completed quilts.

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  4. PaulaB quiltsMarch 1, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Your use of jacks fabric in the Stepping Stones made me think of playing hopscotch and all those fun kid games. I also showed my Modern HST Sampler blocks today. I'm using the Rainbow Scrap Challenge colors of the month, thus meeting two goals at once.

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  5. AllisonMarch 2, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    The C&S prints look great mixed with the essex linen! I love finding new little short cuts to make a block easier to make!

    Greetings from Germany!

    Allison

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  6. JaniceMarch 6, 2016 at 4:58 AM

    Looking good. The grey background makes the colours really pop.

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