Sunday, January 26, 2014

JoY - Block 1

Thanks to everyone who's participating on this blog.  I enjoy all of your posts and appreciate the opportunity to learn from so many talented quilters!

Here's my block 1:

 
 
And a close up with a little more detail:  I really struggled with my background choice (posted here), but after seeing this first block finished, I'm happy with the outcome.
 

 Can't wait for February-  Jo :)


8 comments:

  1. Beautiful Jo! I do love that red floral fabric, and it all works so nicely on your background. Looking forward to following all your blocks :)
    Hilda

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  2. That is a wonderful block - love the red and zeroed in on the green print in one of your leaves - very cool!!

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  3. Very very pretty and nicely done Jo. Love the fabric choices and your stitching is just beautiful. Woohoo!!

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  4. I love it! I love the idea of using more than one red, one green per block. It's going to be stunning!

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  5. What a lovely block! I used the same red print for my first block.

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  6. Your block turned out beautiful Jo!
    I love the variety of fabrics you chose.

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  7. I absolutely love the two greens.....very striking.

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  8. Actually....I love the THREE greens.... :)

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