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Yesterday I decided to re-make the block, using different fabrics, and hand appliqueing the flowers. I'm not sure I made a great improvement, compared to everyone else's, but at least I think maybe I can live with this one. It still is far from perfect, but I like my fabrics much better.
I wonder how many quilters just start cutting strips and sewing them together into log cabin blocks to surround a panel, without putting any thought into how those blocks will fit around the panel? One good thing --- I was using my Marti Michell Log Cabin Ruler, and the blocks all look good, but the size I was making is not going to work! Now I have to do what I should have done to begin with; I have to get my pencil and paper and plan it out! The eight blocks I made today may be the beginning of a totally different project for another time. Not too smart, was it? (Sometimes I do really dumb things lately! In fact, I've been doing dumb things quite often lately!)
Ruth, it was great to read the shout-out to you from Lori of Humble Quilts and to see her pictures of your quilts and home. Everything looked beautiful!
Thanks to all of you who have left sweet comments on my last few blogs. I've been neglectful in replying to each one of you. I do want you to know I appreciate all your comments. This old lady can certainly use all your encouragement and kind words! Thanks so very much.
Have a Happy Mother's Day with family Sunday!
---"Love"
Good grief Love. I'm sure we've all had times when we've not made blocks quite the way we should have. I made a whole quilt border that was a dud. The pieces are still on the cupboard waiting for resurrection on another project. Best wishes for a lovely Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteI thought the first block looked just fine, but understand how the "but i know it's wrong" thing goes. This one looks great and I'll admit I do like the lighter background. Happy Mother's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteYou are brave to make these blocks to begin with! And, looking back...I think your first version of the block looked good from here.
ReplyDeleteIn quilting...no such thing as a dumb decision...just a path to a new opportunity or a learning experience.
I really like the fussy cut paisley in the middle of the one flower. A fun background fabric, too!
ReplyDeleteI like the new block but the old one was pretty, too. We are all too critical of our own work sometimes but you need to be happy with it. You are going to have a wonderful quilt with the blocks you are making. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I have to admit that I haven't been reading many blogs this week. We are doing another craft fair this weekend.
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