I almost hate to post these blocks on top of these fabulous pictures of Kim and the group and these amazing quilts. Looks like a wonderful time. We all wish we could have been there!
I started the Roseville a few monts ago with the large bottom panel... now I've finished these 2 blocks. I do like the way they turned out - I changed up the panel with the tall vase a bit. I had this fabric with these beautiful leaves so I decided to use those on this block instead of what the pattern called for. Also, I kept the flower petals all the same fabric. The other block with the cactus-like things and all those little shapes was fun, but it took quite a while to make all those little flower shapes. I made them out of wool because I liked the solid look (plus... I loved not having to turn under the edges).
I'd love to hear your comments. I wish I could work on this quilt everyday! It is so hard to leave it to go work and attend to all of life's so many distractions...
Hi Teresa, I really like your blocks, the leaves are very nice. I am a huge fan of wool and ultra suede and use it in a lot of my applique -especially the fussy bits like bird feet etc.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching,
Cheri
I'm really loving her patterns. I think putting in bits of other texture really adds a lot to the block. They're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI feel like you...wish I could quilt every single minute! The blocks are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks. The wool for the flowers are really nice. Appliqué is so addictive, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are great--really exuberant and fun. I love your fabric on the spikey things on the top one--the wool is a great idea too, and I wouldn't have thought about using different leaves but they look great! There just aren't enough hours in the day for quilting and the peskyness of other things...
ReplyDeleteWow Teresa your blocks are fabulous, so bright and happy. It is fun to make these blocks our own by changing bits and pieces along the way too isn't it? Love the wool flower shapes. xo
ReplyDeleteI like the top block (the cactus looking one)a lot. When it came on my screen, all I could think was 'candy jar'
ReplyDeleteLove both blocks and all the fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteI really love your blocks, your fabric choices are wonderful and what a great idea to use the wool.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun blocks! I love the fabrics/colors you're using. The leaf fabric is pretty special. They're a nice addition in this quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe wool was a great idea! :)
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks. Isn't this a great addiction? No calories!
Enjoy the journey! It's a great one.
Love, Love, Love your block!!! They are so different and so wonderful. I love the geometric fabrics you've chosen for the spiky catus things; they are so wonderful. The vase and flowers of the second block just glow with happiness.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are wonderful to make such nice comments! Thanks so much... what a great community of talented quilters.
ReplyDeleteThe wool looks so rich and saturated in colour, it's a great look and you've done a lovely job of the two blocks. I love the yellows.
ReplyDeleteWonderful fabric choices Teresa, love that column of squares as the cactus stem, really fun! And I love your leaves in the second block too. Well done!! Kim McL
ReplyDeleteFantastic blocks, you picked great fabrics for everything.
ReplyDeleteTeresa,
ReplyDeleteI love the vase fabric, it's perfect! Your work is awesome-the wool adds a little spark, doesn't it?
now you've done it.. I must shop for ALL the fabrics you used... wink!
ReplyDeleteJust GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE your use of fabrics - cottons and wools too. : ) Bright and FUN colors and such EXCELLENT fussy cutting too. I can't wait to see more...!
ReplyDeletei want to learn applique,can you please show one tutorial so i can learn thanks
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