Prior to this year I must have been subconciously trying to take out the tiltle of Queen of Starts. I now call a lot of the projects practice pieces.
The Lollypop Trees is the first pattern I got of Kims and I didn't have any Kaffe fabrics so I ordered a pack and started a stash. The problem was that I didn't have a clue how to cut them up or use them to get a good effect. The fabrics were so different to what I'd worked with before.
I have to admit to being a copy cat and using Kim's quilt to guide me and that's my excuse for the blocks being pretty much the same. I know better now with the three quilts I have at various stages. I can cut away with gay abandon so I guess copying this one served a purpose.
This is the one that I want to go back to after Stars and Sprigs, I still love it and would like to see it finished.
I didn't do perfect circles, I did blobs and I loved not having to fuss over them. I think it adds to the whimsy of the quilt. Photos can be clicked on for a closer look.
The fabrics I used for the backgrounds are Moda Marbles. They fray a lot at the edges and you may notice the edges of the small untrimmed blocks. I like to use a wave blade to cut the backgrounds, it prevents the loose threads getting caught up with my sewing.
Your blocks are beautiful, I've got a lot to learn.
ReplyDeleteYour circles look perfect to me. The blocks are
ReplyDeletebeautiful. Still trying to decide which way to
go with my Lollipop.
Janet
these ROCK!!!! love every little bit!
ReplyDeleteROFL, I knew this post was by you Janet, just by the title. I LOVE your Lollipop trees!!! I can hardly wait to order that one...and the others too :0)
ReplyDeleteCrispy
You obviously were a "quick learner". Great fussy cutting.
ReplyDeleteMary
Your fussy cutting is really lovely! Your blocks would be lovely finished (assuming that would not jepardize your Queen of Starts title)
ReplyDeleteGreat timing for this post Janet! I have just started my first Lollipop Trees block -first Kim Bradley quilt too! Very inspirational - I'm hoping that at least my last block will look pretty good, but number one is a steep learning curve, lol. I'm doing 'whimsically' wobbly circles, more by execution than design, lol. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour lollypops are divine Janet. I love the subtle differences in the backgrounds too. You do have a lot of applique work on your plate, but you are so fast, I'm sure you will get them all done in the end!
ReplyDeleteoohh Lots of Eye Candy..I Just Love It and so Pleased that this Blog has been started..it's so Inspirational...Love seeing what you are doing Janet..not long before I will be settled to start mine...drum roll please!
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Love it all - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
Janet - all of my art teachers say you learn more from 100 starts than from 100 finishes so I say keep on starting!!! You do beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks! I have to say I've admired how well you fussy cut your pieces to best effect from your fabrics on all of the projects you do. You were a fast learner. This one is so close to being finished it wouldn't take too much to get it done? :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures, thanks again for sharing
ReplyDeleteChristine
While I'm waiting for my "lollipop trees" pattern (c'mon postman, hurry up;) I'm admiring yours which looks perfect to me!!!
ReplyDeleteYou seem to master the needleturn method:)
Lovely Lollys Janet, you must have ordered the BIGGEST stash of Kaffes!!! Doesn't that make life easier on the cutting table... Cheers, Kim McL
ReplyDeleteStunning work, Janet. You are an inspiration to each one of us! Thank you for sharing your journeys. What a delight!
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