This is the center block of the design, and it is a biggie: 18" x 18". I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. (Just ignore the slightly crooked house on the right!)
I tried out a tip from Janet at Quiltsalot: I used a tiny drop of Fray Check on the inside points of the birds' wings before clipping the seam allowance (had I known about the tip earlier, I would have used it in lots of other places too). It worked great! And I just now read that basting glue works just as well and will wash out completely—so I'm definitely going to try that next. If you haven't read Janet's recent posts on how she does applique, you should definitely check it out. They are full of great information, tips, and fabulous eye candy!
Another bit of fun: I learned a new embroidery stitch for this block—the chain stitch (used to create the trunk of the pumpkin tree). I think I did pretty well for my first attempt.
And now I'm only two blocks behind. Progress!
I love the birds!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is ridiculously cute! If I didn't have so much on my plate I would do it too.
ReplyDeleteIt's the birds that got me...fantastic birdies!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!!
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your encouragement on my dear janes...you are such an inspiration for it especially when I see this beautiful block (above) that you've done...it's gorgeous...I'm convinced you A.don't sleep and have time to finish all of these beauties you create or B.have trained your child to be your personal sewing assistant. Knowing you, you could get that accomplished!
Very very nice. I love the wing fabric on the birds. Janet is an awesome appliquer. She inspires me big time.
ReplyDeleteif you have the free time, wanna make some beautiful blocks like that for me? ;)
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