Thursday, November 4, 2010

My Star and Sprigs

I have started this wonderful quilt after seeing it in this blog. I am so inspired that I decided to appliqué after a long hiatus.  Kim's pattern is really easy to follow and the many tips on this blog make it so easy to start. What a great community.  Thanks.

19 comments:

  1. I think you are the first to start! They look great I am looking forward to this quilt too.

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  2. I have this pattern on my to do list, but have to finish Lollypop Trees first.
    You are off to a great start.

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  3. What beautiful blocks! You're off to a wonderful start. Your fabric choices are so pretty. This is going to be a fabulous quilt. :)

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  4. Pretty blocks--looks like fun! (I'm trying to resist starting another project, but your blocks are tempting me!)

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  5. Love it, love it, love it...I ordered the pattern, but was trying to wait to start it until I finished a few things. But now your beautiful blocks are tempting me!! I'm still on the fence about whether to do brights or repro...

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  6. A newbie to hand applique lurker here -- I am so glad to see someone do this one. Roseville is a little beyond me right now but I have been eyeing this pattern as a KML starter. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. This one maybe in my Christmas stocking yet!

    P.S. Are you doing it by hand or by machine?

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  7. Your colors are beautiful. And you are definitely ahead of me. I just made some stems yesterday and I'm going to work on leaf fabric tonight so I love seeing yours as inspiration! I am off to a wedding this weekend and as the "rider" I think I can do some sewing on the way.

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  8. They look GREAT! I like the careful way you used the prints in your fabrics!

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  9. Your blocks are just wonderful....and I LOVE your fussy cutting. I have the pattern, but I'm trying to finish Hearts and Flowers first.

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  10. Your blocks and progress are a marvel! Your use of color and prints is "just right"! I LOVE your fussy cuts. So...sew glad you've joined us. Welcome!

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  11. What gorgeous blocks, they remind me of icecreams! Lovely soft colours. Kim McL

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  12. I really like your blocks, I have added the pattern to my list of quilts to make also. I was wondering what brown fabric you used for your stems. Thank you so much for sharing, I am sure you have inspired even more people to make their own stars and sprigs now through your beautiful blocks.

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  13. Gorgeous colours SewWhatsNew, so lovely that you have been inspired to applique, looking forward to see more of your blocks.

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  14. Charming! And isn't it fun? Are you going to do all the Sprigs before you do the stars?

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  15. Love the fabric choices and fussy cutting. You are off to a good start. I have this pattern but it is way down on my "to do" list, but intend to do it someday.

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  16. Thank you everyone for the kind comments. I am so glad I joined this group.
    I am doing my appliqué by hand. Block 1 I used a variety of techniques and decided that the easiest for me would be needle turn. I am using straw needles, 1/2 inch pins, crayola washable markers and a variety of threads. Most are cotton; but I also have some silk threads. I am liking the way that the stitches show up sometimes with the thread I use. Because of the many colors on the fabric it is hard to choose one thread that looks "invisible" all around the appliqué. I will start on the stars soon. Just to see how that goes. Thanks again.

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  17. Hola un trabajo muy bonito
    Saludos desde España Mayte

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  18. You may buy this pattern at www.gloriouscolor.com. Look for the pattern name on the lower left side of the home page under Kim McLean patterns.
    Mayte, I go to Madrid Granada and Sevilla almost every year. I can speak and read castellano; but can't write. Gracias.

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