It's been over a year since I posted any progress on my Lollypop project. I still love it but got sidetracked by several other projects (wedding quilt for my daughter among them). As you've probably experienced, once you step away, it's sometimes difficult to get back on track. However, I finally focused and finished my third block.
Am I the only one who finds the selection of fabrics to take more time than the handwork?
As I've mentioned before, I was inspired to use the red background after seeing Francoise's version. I haven't regretted my choice for a minute. Hopefully I'll be back with another finished block sooner than this one took!
~ Jan (Be*mused)
Jan - Beautiful!!! I love the red background. I too have started and gotten sidetracked by other projects. But seeing the posted blocks really inspire me to get back to them. And I agree!!!... the fabric selection takes a huge amount of time!! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!!! - Debra (debraharryquilts.blogspot.com)
ReplyDeleteLovely lollipop block. I agree that it takes more time to select the fabric than it does to stitch it up. I guess that makes the fabric selection the more important of the two. Again, beautiful block.
ReplyDeleteLove the red! Fabric selection takes me forever. I've finally had to tell myself that there are many many "perfect" combinations. Your blocks look great!
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE< LOVE the red background
ReplyDeletevery fun blocks! hope you keep working on it , love seeing your fabric choices
Kathie
Love it! It is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat red background is beautiful and a unique choice! Have fun making more blocks!
ReplyDeleteI just love the red background and yes choosing the fabrics seems to take me forever.
ReplyDeleteI love this block and your choice of Red for the background!
ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful!
Beautiful! I love the deep red background too. Definitely a new contender for my Lollypops one day..... far in the future, I'm afraid! Do you think we can ship Kim off to a deserted island for a year's hiatus so we can get to finish all her old and current designs? LOL ; )
ReplyDeleteHappy for you to ship me out to Hawaii, Tahiti.....as long as the food is great and there is a Sephora, shoes and handbag stores!
DeleteKim, never fear, there's always the internet!
DeleteIt has a russian touch to it with the red back ground. The effect is stunning. It really is an excellent achievement. My compliment!
ReplyDeleteWould never have thought to use red but it is fabulous. Everything just pops against it!! Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely smashing to say the least! I adore it. Waiting to begin mine.
DeleteWhat a beautiful Applique...........you must be very happy
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks, I think the red background is great! K
ReplyDeleteI think I need that pattern! I'm starting to use colored backgrounds in my applique quilts as well. Red is my favorite color. And orange. And blue. You get the picture!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone. As I said, I had drifted away from this project for a while, but today I'm prepping another block so hopefully I'll be back sooner next time!
ReplyDeleteThis one just sings!
ReplyDeleteJust love that red! A beautiful block!
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