Thursday, September 16, 2010

New experiences!



Bear with me as although I read a lot of them, I have never posted to (except for commenting) or written a blog and I am relatively new to hand applique. But I fell in love with Kim McLean's designs and just had to try at least one and then I was so happy to find this blog! I had a pack of Leslie Riley's fabrics so that's what I used for my Lollipop block but whichever design I attempt next will be with Kaffe's. I do a lot of free motion quilting and had fun with this one. Love seeing what everyone is doing. Thanks for letting me join in the fun as I learn.

21 comments:

  1. Your quilt is SO pretty! You have a nice eye for color. I look forward to seeing what you do next. :)

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  2. We must think alike! You chose a block so similar to the one I posted the other day. Your block is so cheery and fresh. You will love using the Kaffe fabrics too.

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  3. Sally love your block, maybe that is what I'll do is just a block, I don't see room in my schedule for a whole quilt but just a block I can manage. Love that it is so different from everyone elses.

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  4. Beautiful! Love the colors in that line....and your quilting....mahvelous!

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  5. Very nicely done, and I love your choice of colors and fabrics. Your applique' is beautiful, and now you know how to blog!

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  6. Welcome, Sally!!! Look at you...appliqueing AND blogging!!! : )

    Your Lollipop block is WONDERFUL!!! I LOVE your fussy cuts - those little trees with the tiny bird circles are precious. And, I LOVE the hearts too. VERY nice. Your colors so/sew work too!

    OK, that fmq'ing is AwEsOmE!!! When I grow up I want to quilt like that!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

    What are you working on next...?!?!?!

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  7. Awesome color choices, applique and free motion!!
    What's next? Hmm......?

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  8. Gorgeous, gorgeous - nice start!
    Hugs - Lurlie♥

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  9. Thank you for so many wonderfully encouraging comments! Not sure if I am supposed to respond to each person, but I so appreciate all your thoughts. I'm with you, Amanda, that I didn't think I had enough time to do a whole quilt so one block was a great compromise. I am in awe of all of you who are plunging into a whole quilt. Maybe I can work up to that.

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  10. You did really good, I wouldn't have guessed you're a beginner, your applique is wonderful and the colours play great together. Your quilting really suits the block.
    You don't have to reply individually but if a question is asked or you want to add on, just leave another comment just as you've done.

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  11. Welcome & Thanks for sharing your Gorgeous Block...Love the Fabrics.
    cheers

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  12. Fabulous idea turning one block into a small quilt. I love your quilting too.

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  13. What a lovely wall hanging Sally, you did beautifully there! I adore the colour palette you've chosen - a very happy piece, I bet you smile everytime you see it! Kim McL

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  14. I think if you just take a block at a time, you could do a whole quilt. I think that every block is going to be like a separate adventure. No hurry to finish a block, what you have done so far is very beautiful.

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  15. Just beautiful - gorgeous colourways.
    Also love the quilting.

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  16. your 'one block' is super duper fabulous! Can't wait to see more!

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  17. Sally,
    Beautiful work!! Love your fabric choices, especially the little birdie circle!! ADORABLE!!

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  18. What a lovely block....it looks so pretty up on the wall. Your quilting really adds something to the overall look.....

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