Quilter501 - Block 2 - French General Fabrics

I made a commitment to try to use my stash for this quilt.  So first, I cut up my solids this month and arranged the 5 solids I had from this French General collection and decided how I could best arrange the various background selections.  Here is a picture of how I tentatively will place the various solid blocks.  You can see the first two blocks in the upper left hand corner.  The lightest color is this month's block.

Then I continued trying to do this block in Broderie Perse from some of the gorgeous florals.  The buds may be the death of me but I will keep trying.  I decided to try to do the Broderie Perse closely appliqued because of the differences in the backgrounds.  Each block may be different.

I love this quilt....and even the large blocks.  I am looking forward to how each background color fits with the prints and florals I have.

Quilter 501 - Block 1 - French General - Broderie Perse

It was suggested that I show what the buds looked like in Broderie Perse.  This is something I am just learning and hoping to improve. 

Quilter 501 - Block 1 - French General fabrics

I absolutely love this quilt and have just finished my first block.  I have decided to only use my French General fabrics and to do it in needle turn applique and broderie perse.  The backgrounds will be assorted solids from the collection....mainly shades of beige.  The darker grey, denim fabrics will be used for the leaves, arcs and stems. 

 It is an experiment, but I have a resolution to use stash materials this year on new projects.  :)