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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Dots On Dots–Come Dot With Me.


dotsondotsbuttonCorrie A dot, dot here and a dot, dot there, here a dot, there a dot, everywhere a dot, dot.  I sing the song of dots and the praises of all the dot hoppers that have participated in this doting blog hope.



I like to give a big dotting high five to Madame Samm (Sew We Quilt) and Corrie of Quilt Taffy who are hosting this most dotting blog hop.

I love blog hopping, you get to meet new bloggers, check out their work, get inspired and just have a lot of fun.  Don’t forget all the great give a ways that also follow. 

Now my story of dots,  I have been stressing about what block I wanted to do.  When hopping I do not like to do blocks that I am use to doing, I like to challenge myself.  This is also an opportune time to do a block that I have been wanting to do.
Here are some dot items I did early before the hop and a finish bag.
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That is my Profession Tote, please don’t look at the mess in side the bag, it is well used.  Put you can see I have been dotting along.

Now for what I did.  As you know I am not call the Slow Quilter for nothing, ideas for projects will pop into my head at the last minute, like days before the project is due.  May be I should be call the Last Minute Quilter.  So what did I decide to do?  Well Me Of Course.

Well o.k. not me, but my symbol, my totem, my talisman, THE TURTEL.

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After making these two little babies, I wanted to go bigger:
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  this is big boy, 16x16.

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Here are his friends.  Sorry that the picture is not too clear, put they are dots.  There was no one home to hold it up.  This was my chance to use the drunkards path block.
Hope you like my turtles.  And please stop by to see the other blog hoppers.  It has been extended to Sept. 21st.
September 20th
The Slow Quilter

88 comments:

  1. I love your turtle blocks. they are so cute
    Thanks for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Sweden

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  2. My first baby quilt to make way back in the 80's was a turtle quilt for my best friends 2nd child. Love your turtles!

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  3. No that's the cleverest block I've seen in ages! Your dotty turtles are so cute!

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  4. Very clever to use the Drunkard's block for your turtles - very cute. Thank you for sharing with us today.

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  5. Nice block assortment and I like the bag too.

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  6. Very cute and remember...slow and steady wins the race!

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  7. good morning..seems appropriate...turtles for your blog title. great theme...your turtles are a hit.

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  8. Love the turtles, very cute! Happy quilting!

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  9. I do like those turtles! My daughter has a turtle fetish, so she might need something made out of these.

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  10. Nice! Very original to the hop, and such a cute block.

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  11. That is really clever - love your turtles!! I haven't tried the drunkards path yet - I should make a turtle too!!!

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  12. I made a whole quilt of turtle similar to that for my son going on 8 years ago, they were fun to make but the quilting was challenging with the 3d heads! Thanks for sharing yours!!

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  13. Now that`s a cool turtle! I love that is is so big. Pretty cool dots too.

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  14. Hi!!! Love your dotty turtles!!! Very cute!!!

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  15. The turtles are certainly cute, but I have to say my favorite is the card trick block. It's a long-time favorite of mine.

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  16. Cute turtles - what a cute idea for a baby quilt that would be. blessings, marlene

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  17. Everything is really pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Such a fun block--I love those turtles! I like to try new things and challenge myself for the hops, too. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog. :O)

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  19. What cute little dotty turtles! Great job!

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  20. I love your turtles , just so dotty ;-) I also love your tote bag , that is really cool!

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  21. The dots are perfect on your tote, I love it! The turtles are wonderful, and they look adorable in dots!

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  22. All your dot projects are wonderful. I love the use of the drunkard's path blocks to make your turtles. Excellent!

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  23. Very cute turtles. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Oooh they are lovely - I love the fabrics you have used.

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  25. I DO like your turtles. Very creative.

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  26. Now I have that tune in my head. I love your dotty turtles. Gives me an idea for my next project for my grandson. Thanks for sharing with us today...Judith, Texas

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  27. I liked the first blocks that you made, but the bag is gorgeous. I would love to have one like it. I just adore your turtles. They are so cute. I have seen the Drunkards Path block used in different ways in this blog hop and each one is so unique. I just love them. Thank you for sharing.

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  28. I love your turtles. Is there a pattern? Thanks for sharing.

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  29. I didn't know you could make a turtle out of those pieces. Cool! It's a perfect tribute to you! What will you do with the 16" one?

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  30. I fell in love with honus (turtles) in Hawaii and yours are just darling.

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  31. I hope your dotty turtles win every race!! Good job
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  32. Those are some cool turtles :)

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  33. No need to stress, they are wonderful! Love Big Boy!!

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  34. Oh, my spirit animal proudly displayed! My second quilt (1983) was Big turtles doing the Mardi Gras Mambo. No one told me curves were hard! Love your turtles and the memories they brought to mind.

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  35. Your turtles are great - I really LOVE that multi-colored swirly dot fabric! :)

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  36. That drunkard's path block has been making great animals. Love the turtles. I saw them made into owls too.

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  37. Love the turtles!!!!! I am a turtle fan anyway, but those are super cute.

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  38. Dot to dot...friend to friend.... great hop! Like you handiwork

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  39. Fun turtles. Thanks for sharing your talent. I'm kind of a last minute quilter also. Maybe I like the pressure or something?

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  40. This is so sweet, the turtles are really cute.

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  41. Your turtles are great-that drunkard's path is really getting around these days-such a cute idea. I love your bag-I need to make one as my current purse is starting to fall apart. From California, thanks for sharing.

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  42. I love your dotty turtles!

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  43. I dont think I have ever seen turtles done, refreshing. Its been fun Dotty hopping with you , at Simple sew , funnymesjc at gmail dot com

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  44. These turtles are so cute! I love them!

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  45. ROSEMARY B here:
    CUTE turtles! very nice colors!
    This is really creative!
    Thank you so much for sharing this idea. It is wonderful

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  46. Love your dotty turtles they are really cute, thanks for sharing with us.

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  47. Lovely dotty turtles! Thank you for sharing.

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  48. I like all your dotted projects, the turtle is great! Thanks for showing.

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  49. Oh what fun -- cute terrapins!! Great job!!! :)

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  50. Awesome dots! Love turtles!!

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  51. Terrific dotty turtle!

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  52. What a clever turtle! I love it!

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  53. Thanks for sharing your turtles with everyone. They are so cute! I love the dotty bag as well.

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  54. love turtles. thanks for sharing.

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  55. I love your little turtles! They are so cute!

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  56. Wow! Simply delightful!

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  57. Great dotty fabrics and such a FUN block! Who knew you could make turtles from drunkard's path!?!?

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  58. I love your turtles! They are awesome. I love that multi-coloured dotty fabric!

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  59. Wonderful blocks and purse, too... love it!
    But turtles from a Drunkard's Path is great!
    Thanks for joining in and sharing all your dot projects.
    I'm a new follower to your blog!

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  60. I love your dotty talismans (or is it talismen??) Great job, I'm glad you found a drunkards path template you could use! Thanks for sharing :o)

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  61. Super dotty turtles!!! Creative way to use Drunkard's Path! I love my Kindle too - so much easier to hold than a book and I can take a library with me!

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  62. Great dotted turtles, I thought they were extinct. Thanks for hopping with us.

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  63. Yesterday the hare-today the turtle-LOL Great block. I am glad you made him some friends.

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  64. Your turtle block was just the perfect thing for you. He's a cutie.

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  65. I really like your purse mess and all :-) The turtles are so fun and now I want to make some also.

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  66. What a clever use of the drunkards path! I really love your turtles. Your dotty bag is great too.

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  67. Wonderful turtles! They look great in dots. :)

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  68. Your dotty turtles are really cute!

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  69. Very cute turtles. Your blocks and purse are all very pretty.

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  70. YOur giant turtles are fabulous! I like the way you extended an already-good idea to suit your needs and wants :O)

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  71. Your dotty turtles are too cute in dots!! How neat!

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  72. Your turtle blocks are beautiful!! Love them!!!!

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  73. I can't believe you used the Drunkard's Path to make your turtles... that is so cleve!! Thanks for sharing this great idea!!

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  74. Your turtles are wonderful, so clever!

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  75. Love your dotty blocks!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  76. Love your turtles! I think you did a fantastic job making it bigger! Thanks for sharing.

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  77. Love the turtles, you are sEw clever. Thanks for sharing, Enjoy your weekend, Pauline

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  79. Sorry...messed up first comment...blah! :(

    Love your turtles! You did super job! I love your purse too...looks neat & nice to me! (should see mine! LOL)

    Have a terrific weekend!

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