Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Roseville Fruit Bowl

Finally finished something--whoo hoo!
Somehow the block seems a bit  busy to me--perhaps the apple or the pineapple should have been plainer with the bowl print.  But I'm leaving it as is, following the principle that it's better to finish than to be totally happy, and knowing I can swap things later.  (Of course, I also know that change is a slippery slope--as soon as you change one fabric, the others will start to need adjusting, so I'm not going there.)  Hopefully as I finish more blocks they'll all blend together.  Now on to the next one....

17 comments:

  1. It looks great to me Donna...I love your fabric choices. I know what you mean about 'busy' blocks and I too am hoping that the blend overall will make up for it.

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  2. Lovely job Donna. I really like your background and the pear fabric is so perfect!!! I don't think it is too busy at all.

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  3. I love it! It's really cheerful and sort of summery.

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  4. I love the fabrics you chose for your block. Everything works so well .

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  5. What a BEAUTIFUL block, Donna!!! Don't change a thing! Once the quilt goes together nothing will seem too busy or overpowering. Don't you think Kim's designs are so/sew full of life?! Then, coupled with Kaffe fabrics those same dynamic designs become full of energy too?! Beautiful! Fun! Inspiring! And, perhaps a bit different than what we're accustomed to stitching up...?! ; )

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  6. Donna, your block is simply gorgeous! I wouldn't change one single thread. It has a lot of energy.I think you'll find that once you've grouped all the blocks, it will look awesome together. Keep up the good work, Kim McL

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  7. It would drive you crazy once you started changing things, so don't change a thing. It looks great and when you get more blocks done it will all blend in together. Keep up the good work.

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  8. It looks beautiful to me!! Leave it like it is - the bowl fabric is stunning!

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  9. Don't change a thing, Donna. Trust me, it's a slippery slope:change one thing, another looks
    bad, change it, and you never get the block done.
    Your block is wonderful!! I love that pineapple!!
    keep on stitchin'!
    hugs,
    brenda

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  10. It looks fabulous, Donna. I absolutely love the fabrics in your bowl. You should always trust your first instincts, and never second guess yourself.

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  11. Love the Fabric you used in the Bowl...like Kim said once you start putting more together they will all work...Great Job.
    cheers

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  12. I would not change anything about your block, your fabric choices are wonderful, your block is very colorful and happy. It really helps me when somebody posts single pictures of their block up close because it is so much fun and interesting to see everyone's fabric choices.

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  13. I agree with the rest Donna, it looks fabulous as it is, a beautiful fruit bowl. Love that yellow pear with its aqua leaves. Simply gorgeous, don't change a bit of it. xo

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  14. I love your block! It has a great energy..it's fun. I wouldn't change a thing. :)

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  15. No way! Don't you dare change it. I love all the bright, busy colors and shapes. This is absolutely lovely.

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  16. I think the photo makes it looks better and less busy than in person, but I'm going to hope it all works out as more blocks are finished. Thanks for your encouragement! (Now to channel that energy toward finishing some more...)

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  17. Dear Donna, I keep going back to your block again and again. There's a little magic going on between the background and your fabric choices for the elements. Can't wait for the next block!
    hugs,
    brenda

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