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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Lollypop progress


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)
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20 comments:

  1. DebraMay 1, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    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)

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  2. RobinMay 1, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Lovely 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.

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  3. Donna~~May 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Love 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!

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  4. antique quilterMay 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    LOVE, LOVE< LOVE the red background
    very fun blocks! hope you keep working on it , love seeing your fabric choices
    Kathie

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  5. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Love it! It is so gorgeous!

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  6. LindaMay 1, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    That red background is beautiful and a unique choice! Have fun making more blocks!

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  7. NancyMay 1, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I just love the red background and yes choosing the fabrics seems to take me forever.

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  8. Aunt 'ReenMay 1, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I love this block and your choice of Red for the background!
    Just Beautiful!

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  9. sylviMay 1, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    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 ; )

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    1. kim mcleanMay 2, 2013 at 11:11 PM

      Happy 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!

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    2. Richmond Area Quilters GuildMay 3, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      Kim, never fear, there's always the internet!

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  10. MerelMay 2, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    It has a russian touch to it with the red back ground. The effect is stunning. It really is an excellent achievement. My compliment!

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  11. Nedra WeaverMay 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Would never have thought to use red but it is fabulous. Everything just pops against it!! Lovely.

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM

      Absolutely smashing to say the least! I adore it. Waiting to begin mine.

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  12. JeniMay 2, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    What a beautiful Applique...........you must be very happy

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  13. kim mcleanMay 2, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Love the blocks, I think the red background is great! K

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  14. MichelleMay 3, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I 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!

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  15. JanMay 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Thanks, 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!

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  16. TeresaMay 7, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    This one just sings!

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  17. HeidiJuly 24, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Just love that red! A beautiful block!

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