I finished block #3, and as you can see I changed the urn. Rather than leaving it lacy looking I used the space as an opportunity to show off a little more pretty fabric. When I get to the urn in lower right hand side that's lacy looking I'll probably put fabric behind the woven bias strips so the blocks are balanced with a heavier look to them?
Please forgive my horrible design wall. I thought if I cropped the pics they may not click to enlarge? :)
I love your background fabric....I thought it was dotted, but I see it's little circles. Very nice. And your applique, is great! I wish I had time to do some more by hand....but I have about 5 other projects in the queue for handwork! Sigh....someday ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuch quick progress and so very pretty! (They sure look great together too!)
ReplyDeleteAnn, great progress with your blocks. They look super together.
ReplyDeletePositively GoRgEoUs, Ann!!! I REALLY like how your reds/pinks are balancing out with your blues/teals. Pure delight! : ) Excellent fussy cut bird wings too! Which block is next...?!
ReplyDeleteAnn, your block is great! I really like your choice of fabric for the urn.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing very nicely, Ann - you must be enjoying it shows in your work!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
I like what you did with the urn very much and I'm also crazy about your turquoise pear. Keep going-I look forward to your next effort.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are looking great together.
ReplyDeleteYou're going fast Anne, it looks marvelous. I'm rather fond of the purple bird.
ReplyDeleteAll your blocks are just Beautiful...
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Gorgeous Ann, that rose block is great. Aren't all your blocks looking wonderful together.
ReplyDeleteYummy Ann, you did the right choice by having the gorgeous fabric do its own thing with the vase! All the blocks are looking great, and you're going very fast. What's next? kim McL
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ann! Beautiful, wonderful blocks! You keep me motivated. I'm waiting to see the next one...
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brenda
Your fabric choices are amazing, I thought that you were using the polkadot fabric until I looked at the block close. I love your fabric choices, all of your fabrics just pop out, everything is very distinct, keep on stitching. You are going to have the quilt finished in no time.
ReplyDeleteOooo your block is beautiful Ann!! I really love the vase fabric and the fabrics in the bird are really really pretty :0)
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Thank you all for your sweet comments. I started the block that goes above the fruit basket and have sewn and removed a couple of pieces. The urn will be blue and since it will be sitting under the red house I thought my colors would be OK..but I keep second guessing myself! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look your fabric choices give to the blocks! And you have the confidence to change things which I don't yet. Your circles look wonderful. What method do you use...template, freezer paper, marking?
ReplyDeleteGreat color placement Ann! You are fast!
ReplyDeleteSally..I draw the circle on freezer paper, cut it out and iron the freezer paper to the top side of my circles. Then I pinch the turn under and sort of pleat it as I go around the circle and baste it down right through the freezer paper. I finesse the fabrics where needed as I stitch it down. It seems so much faster and easier than any other method I've tried.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous blocks!!!
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