Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Nancy Drew is a Clue Blog Hop

Hey All!! Thanks for dropping by for my day for the Nancy Drew Blog Hop

 


Thanks to Mdm Samm and Carol for giving me a chance to share in this fun hop!

I decided to use some of the wonderful book spines fabric from this line in my project as well as the very popular X Plus block...

This was my inspiration for my project, these are my blocks for my month in the Modern Stash Bee I belong to on Flickr...


 Since I have this block on my brain for March it inspired me to create this mini quilt "X Marks The Spot"


 As you can see, I photographed it on my library card catalog...yes, you read that right, I have an old library card catalog cabinet in my kitchen...had a nook built for it when we built the house actually...

 I copied the silhouette from the book spine so Nancy could search for her clues...lots of x's and spots for her to uncover in this block!!



Thanks for visiting me today and be sure to visit with the others sharing today with me...

Tuesday, March 12, 2013




Marjorie’s Busy Corner

Kris Loves Fabric<YOU ARE HERE!!

The Slow Quilter

Accio Fabric!

Sew Many Yarns

Lixie Makes It

Betty at That Other Blog

Marcy M. at That Other Blog

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82 comments:

  1. ChiskaMarch 12, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    It's fantastic! I love that you have an old card catalog in your kitchen. That's so neat.

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  2. ThearicaMarch 12, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    That is gorgeous!!!

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  3. Rebeckah AustinMarch 12, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    love it!

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  4. Judy BMarch 12, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Fantastic! Love how your used the book spines with Nancy searching for clues. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. OhioLoriMarch 12, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    AWESOME!!! Love your Nancy Drew!! Reminds me of a Parchessi Board game kinda! :)

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  6. TheresaMarch 12, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    oh this is fabulous, the books look great in this block and so does Nancy!

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  7. VickieMarch 12, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    I would love to see your whole cabinet !

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  8. charlotteMarch 12, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Sew cute. I really love it!

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  9. Needled MomMarch 12, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    That is beautiful...what a great block for those fabrics.

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  10. Alcea Rosea 31March 12, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Yet another brilliant idea, the design stands out so well. I am hoping to get a Nancy Drew book from the library, next time I'm in town.

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  11. DebbyMarch 12, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Love your projects, but I love your old card catalog file cabinet more! lucky you - beautiful place to put your Nancy Drew mini.

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  12. Jenn FisherMarch 12, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    This is very neat--love the silhouette, it's one of my favorite Nancy Drew icons!

    Jenn:)

    www.nancydrewsleuth.com

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  13. Sandy DMarch 12, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Cute and a perfect spot to have it.

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  14. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMarch 12, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Perfect block for Nancy Drew. Love the silhouette in the center. Nicely done Kris.

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  15. Marla's CraftsMarch 12, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    That is very different and I like it. Nice job.

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  16. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Very nice way to display the fabric...great job.

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  17. TammyMarch 12, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Great idea.Great looking quilty projects.

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  18. JuliaPMarch 12, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Great job! Love you little quilt, it's darn cute.

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  19. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 12, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Fantastic quilt Kris!! It is so very different...love it.

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  20. JeanieMarch 12, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    X marks the spot! Love the little quilt with Nancy highlighting the center.

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  21. SparkyMarch 12, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Yes to mirror Jeanie's comment...X certainly marks the spot...I adore your mat...and the fact it fits perfectly on your amazing cabinet file...oh my word..how I love that....great find....

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    1. SparkyMarch 12, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      love to see the view of the whole cabinet btw

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  22. Carol SwiftMarch 12, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Your mini quilt is beautiful and it looks amazing on your card file! I think we'd all love to have that card file! :O)

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  23. DoloresMarch 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    As a librarian, I do like your card catalogue. The mini quilt is so cute.

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  24. apple blossomMarch 12, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    nice cabinet in you kitchen and love your quilt project

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  25. RosaMarch 12, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    The mini quilt is super cute.Great idea!!

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  26. Michele TMarch 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Well, that's a clever one... x marks the spot... very clever! Out of curiosity... what do you put in all those drawers? I don't see any labels... they can't be filled with recipes! This blog hop has awakened the snoop in me! lol

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  27. LindaMarch 12, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    How smart! I love your mat (and your cabinet!). Great job!

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  28. Joyce CarterMarch 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Great job, Kris.i like the way you added Nancy to the center.

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  29. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMarch 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Love it! So creative! Congrats on being one of the chosen.

    That cabinet sure brings back memories...of looking for ND books at the library. :-)

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  30. Just Quilt ItMarch 12, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    This is amazing! Just beautiful, but you would expect something creative from someone with a card catalog in their kitchen! What a beautiful cabinet.

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  31. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 12, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Wow! I just love it and what a great piece of furniture. Congratulations on being in the top today!

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  32. littlelixieMarch 12, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    This is adorable - and such a lovely storage chest to have!

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  33. Domestic BlissMarch 12, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Wow... great job - the book spines cut at an angle, the addition of wordy fabrics, and photographed on a card catalog... perfect!

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  34. PattyMarch 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    I really like the X marks the spot. Good job.

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  35. MaraMarch 12, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    The other non Nancy Drew fabric matches it perfectly, a great mini quilt and quilt block.

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  36. thepiececorpsMarch 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Fantabulous! Luv it! and the cabinet! B-)

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  37. BuggletQuiltsMarch 12, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Totally love the quilt! The orange really makes Nancy pop. I'm also in love with your library cabint.

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  38. AmyMarch 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Love your x marks the spot block! I really like how you incorporated the books in your block. Just perfect!

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  39. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 12, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Love your block!

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  40. Teresa QuiltsMarch 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Oh, I love your mini quilt! I looks awesome!

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  41. CalicojoanMarch 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I must say, your block is fabulous, but that library card cabinet! What a find! Perfect combo!

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  42. sandraMarch 12, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Love your X block and it looks just perfect on the library catalogue cabinet.

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  43. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks for sharing...what a great project and great cabinet, too!

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  44. GillMarch 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Fabulous! I love this block.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  45. Britt-IngerMarch 12, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Thank you for sharing your awesome project. Love that block

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  46. The Slow QuilterMarch 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Now that is a sluethy block. Love how it turned out and girlfriend, love the card catalog.

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  47. BobbieMarch 12, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    oh what a fun and functional piece of furniture! Your X really marks the spot of fabulosity! I love how the accent fabric mimics the gray book spine designs!

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  48. Kathy HMarch 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I was enjoying looking at the blocks you had made and thought they were such a nice use for scraps. Then saw your Nancy Drew block and liked that one even more. Thanks for sharing.

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  49. LindaMarch 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Kris, I love your block. Great use of the book spine fabric.

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  50. Susan @ Blackberry CreekMarch 12, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    You're the only other person except me that I've found, so far, to use the X marks the spot concept. I did too. I absolutely love your little quilt. And I also love your card catalog cabinet.

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  51. sew.darn.quiltMarch 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Amazing project and that cabinet is incredible :)

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  52. SewconsultMarch 12, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Definitely my favorite for the day! The design & execution is perfect. Love the card catalog. What a great piece of furniture of our past.
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  53. Vicki HMarch 12, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Love your block, very fitting for the theme of the hop.

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  54. KarrieMarch 12, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I love the block! It turned out beautiful. I love the cabinet also :)

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  55. CindyMarch 12, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I love the X Plus blocks! What a fun idea to turn one into a nancy mini! :)

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  56. CeciliaMarch 12, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Great block! I love the way it finished. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. janMarch 12, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I really love the X Nancy drew Block! The silhouette was perfect!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  58. EllenMarch 12, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I love it! Brings back such good memories ad I love that even though it is Nancy Drew you made her feel grown up a with the coordinating fabrics you chose.

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  59. CatherineMarch 12, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Fantastic quilt! Nicely done.

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  60. Linda CMarch 12, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Very nicely done and placed in such a nice setting too. My grandmother used to have something like that in her kitchen but I do not know where they wound up on her passing. All kinds of goodies tucked in there.

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  61. SuzeMarch 12, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    You come up with very, very clever ideas and I'm always anxious to see what you have created. The coordinating fabrics really make the quilt pop. It is great that you had a nook built for your library card catalog. What a great project for a Nancy Drew theme. You always wow me and inspire me with your creations.

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  62. LindaMarch 12, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Hi! It's me again. Congrats on "Most Creative" for the day! You get my vote too.

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  63. BizyStitchesMarch 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Oh My Gosh, I love this block. I like how you displayed it. Thanks for the fun.

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  64. LJMarch 12, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    X marks the spot is really cute - you used the book fabric perfectly. Loved your vintage library furniture, too.

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  65. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 12, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Kris this is just darling and I am so jealous of your card catalog! blessings, marlene

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  66. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Very nice job. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. LesleyMarch 12, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Love your Nancy block! Perfect fit for your library cabinet!

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  68. MoeWestMarch 12, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    That's a great block and a wonderful piece of furniture!

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  69. LauraMarch 12, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    I just love your mini quilt.

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  70. JudithMarch 13, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Enjoyed your project today! Awesome...Judith, Texas

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  71. CorrieMarch 13, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    You win, that's the cutest ever. A card catalog, now I'm going to have to track down one of those, just kidding. Well done!

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  72. JennyMarch 13, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    your quilt is lovely and I love the card catalog!

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  73. CliodanaMarch 13, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    awesome! love the card catalog! thank's for sharing

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  74. My Sister Made Me Do It....March 13, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful Block! Love what you did with the Nancy Drew Fabric.

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  75. SallieMarch 13, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Great job! Thanks for sharing!

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  76. MelindaMarch 13, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Wow! I love your little quilt and am jealous of your card catalog!

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  77. vickiMarch 14, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    I really like how you did this quilt! So cool looking! Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  78. TriciaMarch 14, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Oh what happy thoughts this provokes of being at the library thumbing my way through the card catalog. This was a great way to display both your block and cabinet. Thank You for sharing it with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  79. beeMarch 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    i love this block and am finishing up my own X plus quilt. pairing it with Nancy too - awesome!

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  80. Pat V.March 14, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    I love this!

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  81. Jeanne Bryan InsalacoNovember 22, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    Love the Nancy Drew fabric you used. Where do you find it, I'd love make a few projects.

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