Megan asked for an x and + block in these Innocent Crush prints and solids. When she assigned this block, I thought, "Oh good, easy and fun!" I guess that thought jinxed me, because for some reason I had issues with this block. Sometimes you just can't predict what's going to cause problems, can you? I've even made this block before! But somehow I cut the dark brown slightly too small, and of course I didn't have enough to re-cut all four pieces. But in the words of Tim Gunn, I made it work. I think. (You'll see that the dark brown piece on top is slightly too short. Hopefully Megan's okay with that.)
Ah, applique. It's really just not my thing. So when
Rachel asked for this Bubble block in blues and greens and grays, with circles appliqued to a Kona background, I was a little nervous. I hoped putting it together would change my mind about applique. Nope, it still isn't my thing. But I do love how this block looks.
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Megan asked for an x and + block in these Innocent Crush prints and solids. When she assigned this block, I thought, "Oh good, easy and fun!" I guess that thought jinxed me, because for some reason I had issues with this block. Sometimes you just can't predict what's going to cause problems, can you? I've even made this block before! But somehow I cut the dark brown slightly too small, and of course I didn't have enough to re-cut all four pieces. But in the words of Tim Gunn, I made it work. I think. (You'll see that the dark brown piece on top is slightly too short. Hopefully Megan's okay with that.)
Ah, applique. It's really just not my thing. So when Rachel asked for this Bubble block in blues and greens and grays, with circles appliqued to a Kona background, I was a little nervous. I hoped putting it together would change my mind about applique. Nope, it still isn't my thing. But I do love how this block looks.
They look great, Lee!
ReplyDeleteThey look great as always!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work, Lee!
ReplyDeleteI'm knee-deep in a twin-size quilt for a friend that has lots of applique. It's torturing me!
So pretty Lee. They look great, even if applique isn't your thing you do it well!
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful blocks!
ReplyDeletelOL, applique is not my thing either. That's what I love about bees though. Getting to try things in small quantities before committing to a whole project. Love your x block!
ReplyDeletethat x and + block is one of my new favorites. And it looks great BTW!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the circles!! :)
ReplyDeletethe bubble blocks are fantastic! applique is not my thing either...and that's OK. we have other strenghts, right? :)
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks!! I have a love/hate relationship with applique. I hate doing it, but I LOVE how it turns out! lol! Great job on your bubble appliques! They look so cute!
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic! I'd love for you to link up over at www.sewhappygeek.co.uk! And get in on the awesome giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThat bubble block looks awesome! For not enjoying applique, you do a great job.
ReplyDeleteThese are great blocks!
ReplyDeleteAs I tell my swappers on the HGTV forum... If it isn't any more than 1/8 inch off, it will pass... and I think yours fits the bill. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the block!