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Ladies Art Quilt Block #177 – Rising Sun

Posted on April 23, 2010July 27, 2015 by Martha

Finally, the last of the blocks selected by Ann Champion. The curves are gentle on this block, and depending upon how large you decide to make it (mine is pretty big at 14″), it can be machine pieced. Ann and I have come up with several other blocks from the Ladies Art Catalog — patterns with a circular look that we thought would look good in the quilt. I’ll just keep drafting and sewing these blocks until I get enough for a quilt, or run out of antique indigo scraps.

Ann suggested making sashing like New York Beauty, which I thought was a great idea. I would probably have enough scraps to do the little points, but I would have to make the center long piece out of muslin or a reproduction indigo print. I’ve seen old NYB quilts done both ways and they all looked really nice.

10 thoughts on “Ladies Art Quilt Block #177 – Rising Sun”

  1. Kris S says:
    April 23, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    This is really a pretty block. Any tips on sewing the curves? Everything matches so nicely!! Good job.

    I was so excited to see lots of indigo fabrics at the Chicago quilt show and nearly went into shock at the price. Any idea why it is so expensive?

    I really enjoy your blog and love seeing all the old things. Like me. Ha Ha

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  2. Ann Champion says:
    April 23, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Oh Martha!!! Beautiful..so beautiful! I love that little sparkle of green in there too.
    I’m so flattered that you drafted and sewed up samples of those difficult, curved blocks. You’ve done a wonderful job on these!
    I look forward to seeing what comes out from those talented hands of yours next. 😉

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  3. Allie says:
    April 23, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    That is a GORGEOUS block, Martha! My goodness you’re talented!

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  4. Jan says:
    April 23, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    The curves in this block seem like an optical illusion. Kind of like a round cushion with a button in the middle. (and pointy things around the edge…) I love the blue with the white ground. It looks so ‘crisp’!

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  5. Chris Jurd says:
    April 24, 2010 at 2:59 am

    So good to see another in the series. Amazing ow life gets in the way isn’t it.
    I am working on a “circle sampler” at the moment and this block is in it.

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  6. mickie says:
    April 24, 2010 at 6:23 am

    I love this block! Your choices of fabric are perfect!!!

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  7. Mindy says:
    April 25, 2010 at 3:24 am

    You’ve made yet another round indigo block. I love this set. I’m starting to think the edges remind me of Pickle Jar or whatever it’s called. I looke forward to seeing where this project takes you!

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  8. pratima says:
    April 25, 2010 at 4:56 am

    Love the sparkle of green and yellow in there. So exciting to know that you are going to make more of these blocks for a charming quilt.
    I’m looking forward to it.

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  9. Karen Beigh says:
    April 26, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    Such a good piecing job on this block. I have tried twice to make one in two different techniques and was not successful either time.

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  10. Sandra Starley says:
    November 1, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Wow, those antique indigos are beautiful and perfect for that block.
    Kudos.

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