Tuesday, August 31, 2010

August Clamshell Report


Not that I am wishing the days away, but I do look forward to the end of the month to see the progress of other Clamshell Club members.  This is definitely a challenging, but fun project.  I must admit that on a couple of occasions I was more then willing to toss my clamshells overboard.  It may not be smooth sailing just yet, but I am feeling pretty pumped about my next round of clamshells.

This month I have increased my basting even more, changed my template some and I no longer draw seam lines on the front bottoms of my clamshells.  I think my tweaking days may soon be over.


65 inches wide
21 clamshells per row
64 of 720 pieced together

It's looking good and I love it!


Until next time.....happy quilting!

Karen

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40 comments:

  1. Marion B.August 31, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    You have a loooooooong way to go, but it already looks spactacular.
    Have a nice day.

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  2. Ellie's QuiltplaceAugust 31, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    It's looking good indeed!

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  3. SammyAugust 31, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Looking good. No doubts.

    Love,

    -samya :-)

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  4. RobinAugust 31, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    I'm loving all of the gorgeous Asian fabrics you're using in this one! I have a feeling that once you work out the kinks, this project will start to fly along at a great pace.

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  5. TheresaAugust 31, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    It's looking wonderful Karen, fantastic progress :D

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  6. JossieAugust 31, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    Well done Karen! It takes a while to find out what works best for you. The rows look perfect to me. Keep going.

    In a few days I will show a very surprising picture on my blog!

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  7. KittyAugust 31, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    What a beautiful fabric. I have lots of asian fabric but never know exactly what to do with them. Maybe for my next clamm shell project.

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  8. BetsyAugust 31, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    Karen, they look great!

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  9. CrispyAugust 31, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    That's a lot of clams!! Seeing them hanging there reminds me of muscles clinging to the posts of the pier down by the ferry docks.

    Crispy

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  10. Sue-AnneAugust 31, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Your clamshells are looking fantastic Karen! I love how you have them hanging on the back of the door.

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  11. Teresa RawsonAugust 31, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Wow! I am reaqlly loving how your project is looking! What a wonderful snapshot of your stash a project like this is (I LOVE charm quilts!). Keep 'em coming!!

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  12. CathiAugust 31, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, how absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait to see more -- the Oriental prints really look fabulous as shells!

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  13. ValentinaAugust 31, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    It looks Fa-bu-lous! I love your colours, Karen. Gorgeous already, and I can almost imagine the end-result! wow!
    :)

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  14. Diane HAugust 31, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    My, it certainly is a labour of love. Looks beautiful, Karen - love the close up shot.

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  15. YvetteAugust 31, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    It is indeed looking great.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 31, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I agree with you that it is looking good and I too love it!!

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  17. pajudieAugust 31, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Wow, Karen - the clamshells look great!!! You're doing a wonderful job :o)
    Judie

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  18. grendelskinAugust 31, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Isn't this fun? You're so clever to have perfected your process. It looks great! You will not be able to fit it on the door for very long now that you are concentrating on production rather than method!

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  19. ZlatyAugust 31, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    It's looking fabulous!

    Happy sewing!

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  20. FunoldhagAugust 31, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    You have mastered the art of making clamshells. Beautiful! Carol

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  21. KatrienAugust 31, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Looks great your clamshells.

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  22. SaskiaAugust 31, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    What a challenge! I love your colors and fabrics.

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  23. hettyAugust 31, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Fantastic fabrics! Your clamshells look amazing! I am learning a lot about sewing clamshells with this challenge. I can empathize with you about wanting to throw the first clams overboard.

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  24. Yvonne aka sommekeAugust 31, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    It's looking great! Well done!

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  25. dawnAugust 31, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    It's looking fantastic! I love your photo display idea...next month I will photograph my clams like that!

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  26. Elly DAugust 31, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Your clamshells are looking great!!! and WOW you've been busy!!

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  27. John'aLeeAugust 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    It must be clam shell day! I am lovin' seeing all the different fabrics you all are using with this project!

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  28. Aunt 'ReenAugust 31, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Your Clam shells look wonderful!
    I love seeing your pieced section displayed on the door! You are making great progress!
    Doreen

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  29. RGAugust 31, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Karen, they're simply gorgeous and I love the photo of them hanging on your door.

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  30. RGAugust 31, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    ...oh and I love your new fresh blog look!!

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  31. BirdydownunderSeptember 1, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    looking great. Hope mine goes together as good as yours.

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  32. PaulaSeptember 1, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    Wow Karen, it is really looking fabulous and the fabric is sensational - beautiful. I love following your work - thank you for sharing.

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  33. Quiltpassion.blogspot.comSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    What beautiful clamshells! I love the warm colors you use, Karen!
    Greetings, Cisca

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  34. RaewynSeptember 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    I'm enjoying seeing the progress of everyone's clamshells - an interesting project, and your's is looking really great - your fabrics are really lovely.

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  35. KateSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    Beautiful clamshells...Oh My !!! what a busy girl you are...everything looks fabulous..Kate:) x

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  36. GiseleSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Looking good indeed Karen & such gorgeous fabrics!Look forward to seeing this grow. Have a lovely weekend :)

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  37. Viviana FrancoSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    IS lovely,and your new blog is realy very beautiful.
    Viviana

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  38. pauletteSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Wow!! Lovely and scrappy!! Love them!
    paulette

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  39. quiltingbonnieSeptember 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    The clamshells are really pretty ! You do nice work. I usually don't write on my blog like I should, thank you for your comment about one of my (many) UFP's. The 'For Malcolm's Eyes Only' quilt is finished and was presented to him @ his 1st BD, celebrated 9/11. My grandson turned one on the 10th of Sept. You do beautiful work. I love it. Bonnie from Northeast FL

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  40. QuiltjaneSeptember 22, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    I love those clams.

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