Friday, August 13, 2010

The next stage

These magic blinkers I have are pretty special to keep someone like me on track with one project. It's a  glorious moment for me to have got the main part of the Stars and Sprigs together. Whooooo hoooo!!
Three borders to go on the journey of many leaves.
The hardest part was getting those last three stars done, especially choosing the colours. I found it really helpful to switch photos to black and white before sewing the blocks together, just to see if my values were working for me. As you know, colour gets all the credit but value does the work.
I'm guessing that Liza will let us all know when the pattern is available and then I can cheer someone else on.

22 comments:

  1. YAY!!! Fantastic Janet - one more border to go!
    Keep those blinkers on - you'll be finished by next week. Cheers, Kim McL

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  2. OOPS - I meant three more!! Kim McL

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  3. Oh my Janet, this is jaw-droppingly beautiful!! Oh yes, I will be buying it when its available. Your colours are exquisite.

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  4. That is very special! What a fantastic job you've done.
    Using a black and white photo is a clever design tool (thanks for the reminder!) Kate

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  5. Very impressive Janet. I love all the blocks together. Is that what you are calling this quilt, journey of many leaves? Hugs Nat

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  6. oh Janet it is just beautiful...ah yes I can't wait to get my hands on this pattern either, rumor has it soon :)
    right Liza????
    Kathie

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  7. Fantastic Janet. I've enjoyed all of your posts and seeing your progress on this one.

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  8. Congratulations Janet!!! It is soooooo beautiful!!! My credit card is handy for when we get notified :0)

    Crispy

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  9. Gorgeous. The black and white photo was genius.
    It is a very happy, happy quilt.
    Janet

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  10. Hang in there, applique addicts. The pattern is at the printers and should be done by the end of this month. BUT this month is August and because of employee vacations, their delivery may be a bit slower than usual.

    There is another fabulous Kim pattern to be introduced by the end of the year, too. So, get sewing!

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  11. Positively BRILLIANT, Janet!!! Just BRILLIANT. When I grow up I want to be just like you... ; ) I bow to you, Sensei.

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  12. Gorgeous and what a fabulous idea to use that black and white photo!!!!!! I will have to remember that!!

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  13. WOW! That is one amazing quilt!

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  14. Oh Janet you did a fantastic job as always, I so love seeing your quilts.

    Keep it up not to long now and you will have the top done.
    cheers
    Christine

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  15. Absolutely awesome--takes my breath away!

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  16. Fabulous!! Can't wait for the pattern! Your quilt is exquisite!!

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  17. This is just sooooo cool--Fabulous in color, as well as in B/W

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  18. Wow Janet as always ..Absolutely awesome, looks just as great in B&W...takes my breath away!
    I love it!
    Julia ♥

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  19. Absolutely stunning, Janet!!
    Congratulations on your magnificent work.

    No wonder you have your blinkers on for any other project. This one sings!!!

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  20. Looks fantastic Janet.
    Shirley.x

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  21. utterly, utterly fabulous!! I was excited to hear this would be made into a pattern for sale as I have loved yours so much. This is definitely next on my list after I do Lollipop Trees.

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  22. Yep, Janet, you do incredible work! It's really quite stunning. You always seem to know just which fabric to use. I love that.

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