Well, all my birds are on, and now I simply need to make, and sew on, 59 (FIFTY NINE) circles of various sizes. Ahem. I actually love circles, and I guess it's a good thing, huh? I had the worst time with choosing fabrics for my parrot. I did him over completely four times, and finally settled on this combination. I'm not sure I am completely satisfied, but he is certainly staying at this point.............and here I thought he'd be the easiest of all.........go figure.
I'm always over eager to trim down the block to it's final size, because I love getting the raw edges off, and the block always seems so much fuller. I will NOT do it until all dots are on, a lesson I learned the hard way.
I just ordered 14 more yards of Philip Jacobs fabric........everytime I say I don't need anymore, one of you evil geniuses shows your favorite, and (of course) it's one I don't have, and I love it, and you can guess the rest. It's quitting time in my sewing room for this Sunday. Hope you had a good one. Michele B.
Oh my! Just beautiful Michele. All of your birds and the kitty look wonderful. It's a beautiful panel.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the fabrics. Sometimes they look very different in the little swatch you see online. When you see them in a block they look much better..and they are like paints to an artist. We must have paint! :)
Michele,
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you have been busy! You did a fabulous job picking out your fabrics. I can only hope I will do as well as you did!
Michelle, the parrot and all the other birds are great. This fabric looks wonderful on your background, I really like it. I have been out buying more fabric for the quilt also, I just needed another red or two, and a yellow, and maybe a couple greens, then there was this purple, and they happened to have an older one or two out of print...
ReplyDeleteWow, Michele!!! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the top Parrot, he looks like he is KING of the roost! Very cute kitty! Your whole block looks fantastic.
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ReplyDeleteWell worth the changes you made. It's gorgeous.
All of the birds are very unique with their beautiful plumage. The kitty is my favorite though. Too cute. Oh, and your tree and stems,
perfection.
Gina
Wow, 59 circles? Just as well you like them!!! Your panel looks fabulous Michele I really like that blue parrot at the top. Have fun with your new Philip J fabrics!
ReplyDeleteOf course you need more of Philip's fabrics - he's a Darling and it would be dreadful to run out!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
your block is very striking, would love to see a picture of the new fabric that you buy:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful panel. The 59 circles will be a breeze after the ruluctant parrot.
ReplyDeleteMichele, your panel is fantabulous!! Love your parrot, he is very handsome indeed. He is showing off to all the other birds on the lower branches. Your fussy cutting work is marvellous, love them all. I love the spotty sleeping kitty down below. Our old cat used to sleep under the tree, with all the birds chattering on the branches making fun at him because he is too old to chase them off. I used to smile at all these goings on. Kim McL
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! And, your darn parrot is beautiful! Your little birds are really cute--you've got some great fussy cuts! I am slowly stitching away on my panel still (but I believe my panel had the same effect on me as yours did you--I recently ordered a big bunch of Philip Jacobs fabric too!)
ReplyDeleteI love the colour combination of your parrot!!! Don't change it:)
ReplyDelete59 circles... not my favorite shape, good luck;)))
I think you picked your fabric verry nicely.
ReplyDeleteThe whole blocks looks amazing. And succes with all the 59 circles.
Absolutely stunning, your fabrics look perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Michele! Only 59 circles? NO PROBLEM! I did a poinsettia quilt with no less than 329 circles! And, I miscounted, and ended up with 330! Maybe I'll use that extra one on this quilt...
ReplyDeleteKathy W
Oh Michelle, you have made a gorgeous panel, the parrot is like the angel on top of the Christmas tree so he has to be fabulous. What a treat to see your applique.
ReplyDeleteExCeLlEnT block, Michele!!! That parrot is the crowning gem. ; ) I happen to especially LOVE that spotty kitty!!!
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