Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The First Five

Block 1

Hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas & that Santa brought you all you wished for, I was fortunate to receive more KF fabrics amongst my gifts to add to my ever growing stash :)

Block 2

Block 3

Block 6 layout

I tend to pick out, cut & prepare all the fabrics for the pieces of which ever block I'm working on in one session. Then to help me remember their placement, take a photo of the layout which I set as the desktop background on my laptop for quick reference.

Block 4

I've been having great fun making up these Lollipop Trees (am now addicted to fussy cutting!) & never get bored as they are all so different.......... here lies the secret of Kim's patterns!

Block 5

Wishing you all a happy, healthy & prosperous 2011 with lots of stitching time :)

24 comments:

  1. Stunning! Gorgeous! Your fussy cutting is perfect and I love the dark background!

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  2. I love it too. These fussy cuts are very inspiring. Spectacular work--show us more!

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  3. Very few things in life are more delicious than Kaffe Fassett fabrics, lucky you!!! The blocks are so fun how some are muted and others pop- awesom contrast! I am trying my hand at applique using Piece O' Cake inspiration....My hats off to you for your talent!

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  4. OMGOSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH These are amazing! Love how you did each block as a 'color'... can you take a photo of them together for us?

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  5. Very wonderful, Gisele! Not only do I love the dark background, but you did each block's tree in a different colorway which is lovely. Again, something I wouldn't think of that will look so stunning all together. It's been a busy holiday in our house and I hope to get back to more stitching soon. Also have a new grandson due before long so a baby quilt has to be next on my list. Happy New Year to everyone!

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  6. What wow blocks, stunning on black! I really love how they all have a colour theme, it's going to be amazing when the blocks get put together. I'll look forward to seeing more. I find that once I start fussy cutting, it's hard not to keep doing it so it must be a bit addictive.

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  7. Wow - I LOVE how you are using the black background. Makes the colors pop. I really want to try this pattern. Looking forward to more blocks.

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  8. I absolutely love the black background. Your fabric choices are wonderful.

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  9. What FABULOUS blocks you've stitched up, Gisele!!! I agree, that black background makes the blocks just vibrate with energy and color. SEW fun!!! Love your fussy cuts. Isn't it FUN to do?!

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  10. Gorgeous, just absolutely gorgeous!

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  11. Your blocks are gorgeous! Love the fussy cutting, it is so fun to see what you have cut from the different Kaffe fabrics. Like the idea of snapping a picture of the layout. Great work Gisele!

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  12. What gorgeous blocks Gisele! Your fussy cuts are exeptional..and really bring the blocks to life. I love your fabric choices. The "trees" just sing on that dark background. :)

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  13. Fantastic! Beautiful blocks, fascinating fussy cuts, and LOVE the way you are combining fabrics and staying with one color group in each block. I'm looking forward to seeing them together!

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  14. "Addicted to fussy cutting" - you said it all. I so enjoy looking at each of your blocks and imagining you auditioning each piece for the block. It's great fun, isn't it?? What a nice job you're doing!
    The are scrumptious blocks!! More , more , more...
    hugs,
    brenda

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  15. Gisele, Thanks for the glorious inspiration. You have made me want to get back to Lolly making.
    Your blocks are spectacular.
    Liza

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  16. your blocks are awesome just love the way you have fussy cut them and the background makes them pop even more like everyone love to see them together fab work

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  17. not only do I ditto ditto everyones comments, but having your current block on your 'desktop' is a fab idea! [farout? groovy?]

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  18. And here I thought that all those lollipop blocks were alike! How wrong can a girl be! Love the black background fabric and the posting of your photo on computer as desktop is definately an idea that I will use, great tip. Keep up the good work.

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  19. I can see why you are having Fun with these blocks your Fabrics & Fussy Cutting are just Striking...love the Black B/G.
    cheers

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  20. Very clever to set the current layout as your wallpaper!! Wish I'd thought of that!

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  21. your fabrics and blocks are amazing, they show so much texture and movement. I cannot wait to see your top come together.

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  22. I really like the black background and all the color choices.

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