Sunday, January 5, 2014

Research

Hi! I am Marjorie aka Applique Adddict.

I am excited to get started on this BOM, but as I have since discovered, I was one of many who were not really all that keen on the design of the first block.  I decided to search for some other images of the Apple Pie Ridge Star block and found many that I really liked, most notably  this one at Quaker Quilts.  

I used those ideas to re-draft the pattern that was provided.  I hope you consider doing the same.

You can read more details on my Ah-Ha! moment on my blog.

I am very happy with the center section.
If I were to do it over, I would do a double scroll (in place of the scroll and ball)  and make the star points more symmetrical.

Hopefully you'll read this before you do yours.  Make your block something you love.

I also have a post on the details of the Back Basting Applique technique that I used if you are interested.
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  1. Aunt 'ReenJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    VERY pretty block version!
    Congratulations on a wonderful finish!

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  2. Every StitchJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Have already commented on your blog but thought I should use this blog too! A very elegant block - congratulations on making it your own. I don't mind the original quirky block but it is lovely to see your beautiful work too.

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  3. LoriJanuary 5, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    I love you made what you love! It's a funky block either way.

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  4. cozykoza32a@gmail.comJanuary 6, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    I enjoyed seeing your block. Love the red fabric.
    What is your blog called? I would like to read it.
    Kathleen




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    1. MarjorieJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:48 AM

      appliqueaddict.blogspot.com You can click on the blue links in my post to get to specific posts on this project.

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  5. ElaineJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    very pretty! I love your idea of changing the block to make it your own.

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  6. CheriJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Very pretty block, I thought long and hard about using batiks, your fabrics are very pretty.

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  7. ThreeundertwoJanuary 7, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    I wish I'd seen this before I stitched mine! I love it. Very nice job.

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  8. Rose MarieJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Thank you for the timely tip ..... I usually do change something out that doesn't appeal to me in a pattern and I like what you did with your block!

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  9. MiriamJanuary 11, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    Love your version of the block!!

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  10. BrandieJanuary 27, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I wish I had seen this before I finished my block. I thought that weird center was just someones attempt to make a four sided snowflake. I wish I had thought to make it more exact or to look like something.
    Great job!

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