I haven't been around as much as I would have liked these past 2 - 3 weeks, but my work has had to take precedent. I finally finished block 15 early this morning. It took me longer than I would have liked as I had a long period of indecisiveness - the vase was unpicked a couple of times (I am using a cotton sateen as the back ground and started stitching it to the wrong side!), as were the purple side flowers (I tried a chocolate brown fabric and the teal, but came back to the purple) and finally, the flower spray went through several incarnations. But, I am now generally pleased with how it came out although looking at the photograph I can see areas where I need to do better, namely the reverse applique and smoothing some of the edges, but finished is as good as done, so these matters will wait until later.Sunday, March 6, 2011
C'est fini... Block 15!
I haven't been around as much as I would have liked these past 2 - 3 weeks, but my work has had to take precedent. I finally finished block 15 early this morning. It took me longer than I would have liked as I had a long period of indecisiveness - the vase was unpicked a couple of times (I am using a cotton sateen as the back ground and started stitching it to the wrong side!), as were the purple side flowers (I tried a chocolate brown fabric and the teal, but came back to the purple) and finally, the flower spray went through several incarnations. But, I am now generally pleased with how it came out although looking at the photograph I can see areas where I need to do better, namely the reverse applique and smoothing some of the edges, but finished is as good as done, so these matters will wait until later.
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Gorgeous, Fiona! Everything works so well together and your vase fabric is beyond words! Beautifully done
ReplyDeleteI like it a lot Fiona. So sorry you are struggling so much with it! I think you did good with the color choices.
ReplyDeleteI need practice with reverse applique myself but I think yours looks very nice. If there's a problem, it doesn't show. I love your vase fabric and the way you cut it with the flower in the center. Beautiful block!
ReplyDeleteI think I need new glasses because I don't see any issues with the block ;-) I think it's beautiful. Remember, 25 blocks over 100 x 100, don't be hard on yourself, enjoy the process!
ReplyDeleteI think your block is beyond gorgeous! Love the vase fabric.
ReplyDeleteI think your block turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI think the colours on this block are beautifully balanced. Workmanship appears faultless. Don't be so hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful your block is, Fiona. Absolutely love you fabrics especially your vase fabric. I am happy to say I am finally prewashing my background fabric and my very large piece of stem fabric..Many, many yards. I have decided this to be a very long work in progress. The longest period of time is probably how long it is taking me to actually be ready for that first maiden block. Soon soon...Sharon you are so patient with me..!
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