Friday, January 10, 2014

First Block and fabric choices

Just introducing myself - Hilda from Everystitch blogspot. I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to join  you all in making this quilt with patterns so generously provided every month.
The quilt is a stunner isn't it ? - so full of vintage charm and character and I especially love the gorgeous swag border!
I'm not sure whether to call this "Block 1" or "Block A-1" but have used the "Block 1" label for now.
So here is the completed block.


I've gone with repros in red and poison green because I love them and have quite a few in the stash to use up!


I have used the back basting needleturn applique method. It's a method I've enjoyed using before. For me, it is easy,  fuss-free and makes my placement accurate. But I do know there are other methods that work very well too :)
Here are some pics of the process for this block:
Pattern printed and fabrics selected
Tracing the design onto my background - using light box underneath

Starting with the large piece of applique
Thanks so much for the opportunity to make this quilt and ... roll on next month's block!

10 comments:

  1. Fabulous block, I'm back basting mine as well. I have that much done but not any applique stitches yet. Love your colors, so bright and wonderful!

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  2. Oh, pretty fabrics, this is going to be fun :)

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  3. A wonderful selection of fabrics Hilda!

    A great first block.

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  4. Such a beautiful block Hilda - very pretty fabrics too!

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  5. So glad you are joining in on the group blog Hilda!!

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  6. Very nice, Hilda. Welcome to the group.

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  7. Just saying thanks for these nice comments - and I am so glad to be part of this one! BTW the comments seem to be only visible on the blog ie, they don't come to my email - so I guess we need to check back regularly to find them?

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  8. I keep being drawn back to your color choices, I really like them. Picking colors has always been my weak skill.

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    1. Glad you like them - it always helps to have a large stash to experiment with!

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  9. I love all your fabrics! This is going to be a beautiful quilt!

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