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Monday, February 21, 2011

A finished block!




This block went relatively quick. I failed to sew in the 1/4 inch stems and didn't realize it till I was about finished. So I used 2 strands of cotton perl thread in a green. Using a stem stitch I created all the stems in about 1 1/2 hours. While stitching this block I keep trying to finish up a large panel. It's down to mostly circles and all the small shapes.
I'm so enjoying this quilt. I'm even making it my own with "my" changes.
Before I finished this block I started preparing another. Can't have any down time. Have to have something to stitch when I sit on the couch. Busy hands make me happy.
Frog Quilter
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12 comments:

  1. LoreneFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Frog Quilter,
    Busy hands don't only make you happy. That's why I love the combination of applique and movie/tv watching. I love the blue fabric you chose for the bottom of the flowers. Great choice.

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  2. Chartreuse MooseFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Lovely! You've got the touch!

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  3. Donna~~February 21, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Lovely colors--they look great together! I am the same way with needing to keep my hands busy, though you'd think I'd get something more accomplished!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Love the fact that you have added your own Twist..the stems look Great...
    cheers

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  5. JanetFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love how the black adds a big punch to the block, your using wonderful colours. I can't sit still without something in my hands either, I'd have to be sick or very tired.

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  6. kim mcleanFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Love all your fussy cutting, the small flowers are just soo gorgeous. The vase in black looks good! I don't think I could sit down without doing something in my hands either. Kim McL

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  7. TheresaFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Beautiful, the black really makes the other colours pop off the block.

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  8. AnnaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I know what you mean about sitting on the couch without anything to do! Love you're block.

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  9. Ann ChampionFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Your block is beautiful! Very clever of you to embroider the stems. I missed the center one when I did my block and had to go back and add it.
    Add me to the list of those that MUST have some hand work to do in the evenings! :)

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  10. EileenFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I have to be doing something but lately it's been maneuvering my computer mouse. :(
    Your block is simply mahvelous, my dear. :) Love the embroidered stems. Since you did this for one block are you going to continue it?

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  11. Piecefully PamFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Just beautiful!!! I LOVE those little Plink flowers!!! Such EXCELLENT use of fabric. ; ) I also REALLY like your balance of light and dark - the dark urn and those aqua leaves with the use of plink/pink - perfect!

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  12. Rosemary YoungsFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    It is wonderful that you made the block your own. Love your fabric choices, it always amazes me how many different fabrics we all have. Every time I see someone's block, I think I would not mind a yard or two of that

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