Wednesday, August 18, 2010
First Block...
...is finished! I also chose the lower right corner to begin with, it is such an attractive block don't you think (also I was too lazy to start any blocks with bias stems yet!!). I am mainly using Kaffe/Brandon/Philip/Amy fabrics, but also using some Denise Schmidt (flea market fancy), Jennifer Paganelli, Keiko Goke, Sandi Henderson and Michael Miller (especially his dots). It is rather saturated, but hey, I love colour so why not throw it all in?!!
A closeup of the orange circle for Liza! (I have just received my copy of Kaffes new book Quilts en Provence and Liza has the most divine orange based quilt in the book called Fruit Salad, oh my!)
I am very happy with how the background is behaving. The dotty circles on the pastel Roman Glass fabric still show through and add another dimension to the applique I think.
It is so much fun making these wonderful blocks alongside quilters from around the world! Loving this blog!
WOW----Wonderful. Impressed with your background.
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Absolutely gorgeous Cathy. It's so very you with the colour and background. You must be fuzzy cuts till your heart content - Love it Cathy - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteI love it!! the prints go really well with the background. Love the wings in " Target" and that circle in the middle! Well done Cathy, what's next? Kim McL
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic Cathy, I especially love the vibrant orange. Wonderful mix of fabrics and they look so good on your background.
ReplyDeleteLove how all the fabrics are sitting on the background...I too Love the Orange centre...
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Looks fantastic Cathy. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteSMASHING, Cathy!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent with all of us. : )
ReplyDeleteYowser, Cathy, that is one happy looking block. AND I am so jealous that you have the new book. I dont have a copy! The US publication date is Oct 1. I will be lucky if I get one by the last week in September.
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WHAT? I thought you guys would be the first to get it! Wow Liza I am once again very impressed with the books you guys are putting together. All your quilts are divine, but your Fruit Salad is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors .. I think that is one of the major reasons that I love the Kim patterns is that they allow so much of the quilter to express herself in different colors...You could use a different fabric and/or color for every piece in the quilt and the whole quilt would just go together awesomely. Cant wait to see more...ps..I am almost finished with my second Flower Pot block...need to do one more star..but of course have already started the third one...pictures to come...(alberta)
ReplyDeleteBoy, you certainly finished this block fast! It is smashing! I am learning so much by following everyone's fabric choices. And I agree with Liza! Where is the new book? Do we really have to wait until Oct. 1?
ReplyDeleteWOW that is beautiful!! Your background is fabulous and as you said adds so much more to the block!!
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Gorgeous Cathy! I love your background..great choice.
ReplyDeleteThat orange in the center is perfect too. So cheerful! :)
You sure knew what you were doing when you picked out the background, it works so well. I, too, love the orange center.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Colorful block, the background is working well!
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching,
Cheri
Wow, what a colorful block! Very nice!! Looks like a lot of work, but fun work!!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteNow I have to start this one too... yours is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLindo trabalho!
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