Friday, 3 December 2010

An Applique Wedding Block

This is a block I made a short while ago for a wedding block. The idea being that I received the fabric in the post and, along with members in my quilting friendship group, we each created a different block using the same fabrics. This is the block I made.

I love an excuse to stop whatever I'm doing and create something new
(which may explain why I have so many WIPs, however as this was 01 block, I am glad to advise that I did finish it in one sitting!)

Here are my sketches and rule up
A heart theme was chosen (of course!)...
 Testing the pattern and deciding on which fabric where...
Creating the pattern ...
Applique...

the finished block design...
this pic looks a little gray, but it is green in real life
centre detail...
Heart detail

I am eager to see the finished quilt with all the finished blocks...it's still early days but when I have a picture to share, I will post it here.
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19 comments:

  1. Vicky3 December 2010 at 14:10

    That is just beautiful .. I don't think I need to say anything but that .. just beautiful :-)

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  2. Featheronawire Sally Bramald3 December 2010 at 19:40

    Very clever design and very pretty result (as always!)

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  3. Janet3 December 2010 at 20:03

    That's going to be stunning when It's done. What a gorgeous design.

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  4. Pascale3 December 2010 at 23:38

    Your block is beautiful. The criss cross fabric makes such a different effect by just appearing like a binding. It does show that you don't need sophisticated computer programs to create. Bravo.

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  5. Mommarock3 December 2010 at 23:58

    Ummm WOW! I'm still stuck on the design process (???) I've been trying and my sketches now look pitiful! I would love to see more of that process and how you wrap your head around it. I've searched and searched.. NOTHING! The stitching Wonderful! So inspirational. I would love to be a birdie on your shoulder for a day or two, I know I would learn SO much!

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  6. Wendy4 December 2010 at 04:40

    This is beautiful. Be sure and post a finished pic of the quilt if you can.

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  7. Micki4 December 2010 at 05:22

    I love your design of the pattern, and the colors of the fabrics you chose!
    Micki

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  8. Varga Györgyi4 December 2010 at 08:52

    ESther this is the loveliest wedding block I've ever seen. Beautiful. I love your fine art works, and of course follow your blog. Györgyi

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  9. Raewyn4 December 2010 at 09:42

    beautiful Esther, this sounds like a fun project to be involved in.

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  10. Carol4 December 2010 at 13:04

    Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing how you designed the block.

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  11. Rebecca6 December 2010 at 00:50

    Your design process is great. I sketch all my work out also. Have the big price tablet PC but still go back to the old way of stetching. Your applique block is beatiful! I enjoy your blog.

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  12. Unknown6 December 2010 at 01:51

    Hi Esther,
    What a lovely block! Thank you for showing your process.

    Also, thanks for following my blog.
    : )

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  13. Elins systue6 December 2010 at 02:58

    beautiful block. You are a great designer...........

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  14. Elins systue6 December 2010 at 02:59

    beautiful. You are a great designer......

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  15. Blogless me6 December 2010 at 03:28

    It is a beautiful design. Can't wait to see the quilt!

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  16. KatieQ6 December 2010 at 12:37

    Thanks for sharing the process of your design. The block looks beautiful. I can't wait to see the quilt.

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  17. Bunny8 December 2010 at 01:20

    I am not much of an appliquer and am trying to learn more about the process. Love this block.

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  18. Rose Marie8 December 2010 at 12:09

    Lovely design and I can see it as the centre of a much larger quilt. Beautiful!

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  19. Unknown5 August 2013 at 20:04

    Fantastic blog, Thanks for sharing. Keep posting like this.
    Bridal Applique
    Ribbon Embroidery

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