WIP - swap done in time


Did some work on my Swap blocks for a local quilt shop.  I chose two bundles and that makes 4 blocks each bundle. I did the first bundle a while ago.  The whole group needed to be done by this Saturday so I had to make an effort to get going. I just love these blocks. The pattern is Exhibit by Eye Candy Quilts.


Gotta love the fabrics!!! 
Done, pressed, starched and squared and off to the swap. Can't wait to see what I get in return. 

 Linking up with WIP WED at Freshly Pieced HERE

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 Let's Bee Social HERE

Comments

the zen quilter said…
I really like the use of the doe fabrics as background. Really cool blocks.
October 7, 2015 at 7:09 PM
Dorian said…
Those are really neat blocks, I really like the fabrics you used.
October 7, 2015 at 8:28 PM
Jen said…
Yay! I had some of that blue fabric, too. I can't wait to see what I get back.
October 8, 2015 at 8:46 PM
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