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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

First Block Flower Pots

I started this last Tuesday and finished the first block last night.  Today at sewing class I have cut out the freezer paper templates for the next block ready to pull fabrics.  I decided to go out on a limb and choose a dark background which I think really makes the bright fabrics pop.

I have been reading this blog for quite a while and everyone is doing amazing work.  I am hoping that this will keep me motivated to get the quilt finished.  The first block came together really easy so maybe it won't take too long.

Amanda, Seabreeze Quilts
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11 comments:

  1. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsOctober 19, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    A beautiful first block Amanda and I agree, the dark background is making those gorgeous colours pop. Can't wait to see more.

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  2. antique quilterOctober 19, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    oh Amanda love your background fabric really makes the fabrics pop!
    great choice.
    great block
    Kathie

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  3. judith lockhartOctober 19, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    The dark background really does make the fabrics pop! Thanks for sharing a different look than the actual pattern we see.

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  4. SallyOctober 19, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    What a daring choice of background fabric, Amanda! Love seeing how great it makes the colors look. I think it's going to make the finished quilt look so dynamic. That should be a great incentive to keep working. Looking forward to seeing the next block.

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  5. Piecefully PamOctober 19, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    How FABULOUS on the black background!!! Very dramatic and vibrant, Amanda. ; ) Nice work!

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  6. Ann ChampionOctober 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    What a wonderful background! It has a sense of movement to it and makes the colors pop. I really like that diagonal stripe as stems too. :)

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  7. LelandOctober 19, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Fantastic choice, Amanda. I am shopping for Flower Pot fabrics this week and wanted a dark background--but in the end decided I really need a light one. But I'll try another one with a dark background--this looks terrific. I can't wait to see the rest of it.

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  8. Rosemary YoungsOctober 19, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    how wonderful, it just amazes me how we all picked different choices just and create such beauty. Can't wait to see your next block.

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  9. brendaOctober 20, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Truly beautiful, Amanda! What a great background! The swirls create just a touch of light and movement, and the light fabrics just seem to float on top. WOW!This will be a gorgeous quilt!
    Brenda

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  10. JuleeOctober 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Look'n good! Keep up the good work.

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  11. kim mcleanOctober 29, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Amanda, this is looking great! Love the dark background and the colours that are popping out. Wonderful!! I think we can all keep you motivated. Kim McL

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