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Monday, August 6, 2007

Center Block, Floral 9 Patch

Finally I've been able to work on the center block of this quilt...which by the way, is going to change its name from "Floral 9 Patch" soon! It is going to get larger, too....so no, it won't be hung in the bathroom after all. Hopefully it will go to Chicago or Houston or someplace fun like that.

Anyway, I had envisioned all the seams in the center being worked with white threads and fibers, attempting to set up a contrast to the outer blocks. I don't think is quite finished yet....there is that fabulous butterfly to bead and otherwise enhance, but most of what I wanted to accomplish is done.

I never thought I would be putting so much time into this project, but that's what happens when the flowers are blooming outside. I have a concomitant need to work with flowers with my stitching....

It was gray skies this morning when I took this, but you can still see the inspiration for my little sewing adventures...

But I need to take a break from this quilt, now that I am at a good stopping point, and do a little landscape commission. It is hard to change gears but once I do it will be fun...landscapes are always a treat to do.....
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8 comments:

  1. Possibilities, Etc.August 6, 2007 at 1:06 PM

    What a beautiful photo! That sort of scenery feeds the soul. I can see what triggers your imagination.

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  2. ThreadspiderAugust 6, 2007 at 11:53 PM

    I wonder what kind of adventure you are planning for Floral 9 patch. Intriguing! And everything in your garden is rosy too! Don't you just love the way lavender drapes itself over objects? Inspirational embroidery and garden.

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  3. Debra DixonAugust 7, 2007 at 6:29 AM

    We always like pretties coming to Houston. I am sure the gals in Chicago feel the same way!

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  4. Susan August 7, 2007 at 9:24 AM

    I do love the contrast of the light and dark. At first, I wasn't sure I liked this lace so light on the background, but it's very pretty with all the beads.

    I don't think you know about half-way measures, do you? You always put lots of time into every project, as far as I can tell!

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  5. Beertje ZonnAugust 7, 2007 at 12:12 PM

    The center block of the quilt is
    beautiful.
    Kind Regards,

    Sonnja

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  6. KayAugust 8, 2007 at 6:15 AM

    From the bathroom to Houston! That's pretty funny. Seriously, I hope it comes to Chicago so I can see it. I very much like the textural embellishment of white on white.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 8, 2007 at 7:41 AM

    The flowers in the center look so REAL!! It is breath taking. Love seester

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  8. RianAugust 8, 2007 at 8:19 AM

    You need to get one those wood-burned signs that says "Crazy for Flowers" to hang in your garden.

    The block is gorgeous! I love that white lace.

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