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Friday, February 10, 2012

My center blocks - brace yourselves!





I've been procrastinating on posting this because it is so different from the original design!

I didn't think the hearts and daisy motif was fitting for my bold kaffe fassett/amy butler fabric collection so I went off on a tangent.

I used a flower pattern from a booklet called Bits and Pieces by Whimsicals (from 2005). I used vliesofix and a slate thread to buttonhole stitch.

Totally different but I really like it! Once the weather clears and the ground dries out I'll put all the blocks out on the grass and take a picture (I don't have a big enough space indoors to do it).

I'm seriously starting to like it - in spite of my initial thoughts that my fabrics looked like 'fabric vomit'! Now, I'm off to start another border section (ugh).

Here's a recap of some of my other blocks:






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10 comments:

  1. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I think your centre blocks look fantastic and work extremely well in your quilt. Well done on doing soethig different .... Love it

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  2. Kristen KingFebruary 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Very pretty fabrics, hardly fabric vomit! :) I think you are being a little too hard on yourself...your quilt is lovely! :)

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  3. Nellie put the kettle onFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Always nice to be able to add a little bit of 'you' into a quilt, suits fabric nicely.

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  4. LindaFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I've seen several of those on their way to being done and I liked that you did something a little different.

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  5. WendyFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Stunning, your centre blocks work well with your fabric!

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  6. ShariKFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Very very pretty! Your fabric looks beautiful together.

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  7. Kathy's A QuilterFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    fabric vomit... not! This is a wonderful project and I love the mix of the two, very modern fabrics and hand embroidery. A legacy piece in the making. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  8. KrisRFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Thanks everyone for your kind comments! I am starting to really like it - which is a total surprise. I always liked the embroidery but I wasn't quite sure about my fabric selection but in trying to color outside the lines - I think I've found that I like the wild colors/fabrics. Who knew? :)

    Now I'm wishing I'd have it all finished by the start of Rugby season as I have visions of quilting it with Finca perle cotton 8. I'm afraid I'll have to find another project for Rugby season.....

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  9. Highland Monkey'sFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    My goodness that is going to be one spectacular quilt.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Looks fantastic!! This is one I can't wait to see all stitched up and done! Inspiring!

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