Monday, December 12, 2011

Hop to It: "Rose Hip Wreath"

Block 12 of Edyta Sitar's Hop to It quilt, "Rose Hip Wreath":

Hop to It block 12: Rose Hip Wreath
Techniques used:
  • Bias bars for the stems;
  • Needleturn with freezer paper on top for the leaves and buds;
  • Freezer paper on bottom and starch for the ovals;
  • Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Circles for the flower centers.
Frankly, I'm a little disappointed in this one. I think the applique itself looks great, and I love the fabrics I chose-- but they kind of blend in with the background a little too much. How is it I never notice these things until I'm already done? Sigh. Fortunately, the more I look at it, the less horrified I am. So that's good, right? And block one has a similar look, so really, it lends a certain balance to the overall quilt. Maybe. Either way, I'm not re-doing it!
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3 comments:

  1. VickyDecember 13, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I like the colors you choose for this block. It is going to look great with your other ones. I really like the background fabric!

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  2. Carrie P.December 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Girl, you are on a roll.
    Love it. What you could do is a stem stitch around the little buds in a darker color to outline it. It might stand out more that way. Just an idea.

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  3. ZonnahDecember 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I really like the colors you used in this one and it works really well with that background fabric.

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