And here is the next roseville block. I have to force myself not to finish all these blocks in a row. Luckily I have other projects to work on. This was a wild block. I'm a very symetrical person and this year thanks to a new (blogging) friend (yes Ineke that's you) I've decided to step out of my box and just go crazy with all these great fabrics. In the past I would have done the fabric choices much more symetrically and maybe used just one fabric color for the thingees around the bird. But I have to admit I like this block this way. Onto the next challenge!
You chose lovely fabrics, I really like the colours. I too am very symmetrical when choosing so trying not to be will be something of a challenge for me too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours Lorene.
ReplyDeleteLorene, I am impressed that you are able to get blocks done on this quilt and CWBQ. This is another lovely block.
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It's really beautiful. I think it's fun that you're forcing yourself to make new choices--it feels good, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI really like your color choices. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the look your stitching technique is giving to the blocks.
ReplyDeleteThe symetrical, traditional me took over when I did this block. I couldn't help myself! LOL
You did a wonderful job of stepping out of that box and into whimsical. Well done!
Nice job, Lorene. I couldn't step out of that symetrical color thing either but used such a wild print that, although the colorway is similar, the look won't be traditional at all. I've just started this block...the body of the wreath is basted and I have two motifs appliqued down. I needleturn and this block is no walk-in-the-park with all of those tiny, tight, curves. I remembered a technique that I used on another difficult piece and found that it really helps. I dab a little, slightly diluted, starch on the deepest part of each curve (it dries fast), then clip and sew. I find that the starch helps hold the turn long enough to stitch it down and it also keeps the fabric from disintegrating.
ReplyDeleteI like the way the greens twinkle among the blues! This is such a learning progress isn't it? I've been trying to step out of the comfortable and try new methods of stitching too. And great hint about the starch on the curves, Irene--I'll have to try that soon.
ReplyDeletego Lorene go!!! I totally love your block!
ReplyDeleteStunning, bright and oh sew fun, Lorene!!! : ) You SEW, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours, they look awesome. I'd love to see all your blocks together soon.
ReplyDeleteLovely Lorene!! I like the non symmetrical colours, they look very much alive. The eyes take a journey from one patch to the other. This is the idea, yes? It keeps people looking at the block for a long time, trying to examine all the fabrics in it. Try that next time you see a block that is all symmetrical and check how long you spent looking at it compared to one that is a riot. If you're like me, you'd be looking at the riotous one longer. May be I'm just a crazy girl! Kim McL
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric choices.
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