prepped and ready to be stitched.
It wasn't easy! Although I've worked with Kaffe Fasett fabrics before it was in a different context, for a different sort of project. Now I had to look at them in a new way, to try to see new things. New color combinations. Fussy cutting is fun, but....I like surprises too and just letting the quilt happen. So lots to think about as to the approach to this quilt. Still not sure about the peach large leaves.....
When all the pieces were complete and I saw the block in its entirety, I decided to glue the pieces down rather than to baste them onto the background. The leaves are pre-basted, and for the circles I used Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Circles.
At least I'm ready for Saturday's Bee.
Now back to my clamshells....
Wonderful block Heidi!! Selecting the fabrics has always been my favourite part of making the Lollypop blocks.
ReplyDeletelove the mirror images. You did a great job....
ReplyDeleteI LIKE the peach leaves; you balanced them nicely with the other orangey circles. Once you have done several blocks, everything will work together. Have lots of fun with this!
ReplyDeleteLove your block AND your approach to fabric selection-- just relax and have fun with it. Can't wait to see more blocks!
ReplyDeleteI think the leaves and your block is just perfect. They are just so much fun to work on, I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I did.
ReplyDeleteYour peach leaves are perfection! Love the bright colors. They are never my first choice, but I'm trying to branch out.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Heidi!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I like the use of Spots as background. Choosing that special piece of fabric gets easier :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive!! I find prints really difficult to work with because I tend to prefer minimalism - but when it's done right it looks amazing! And this block looks truly amazing. I look forward to seeing the progression of this project and your fabric choices.
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