Good, you are back. Now go here to P3 Designs and look at the angel block. Not only are we talking itty bitty pieces here but it is the one of two times that pink shows up. The dolly's dress is pink and I always wondered if the angels were dolls or was the dolly an angel? It is also the only religious seeming block while all the other are very secular.
I studied the blocks that I had finished and realized two items that are commonly associated with Christmas were missing. There were no candles or poinsettias.So I fixed my dilemma by designing my own block to replace the angel one. Not only did I include a poinsettia and candle, I pulled from the other blocks and used ornaments, stars and holly. The pine boughs are once again drawn onto the background.
I have already started on the 24"x24" square medallion center but it will take a bit longer than the 12" blocks.
Oh, and I finally figured out how I am going to shade the applique. I have problems with a heavy hand when I try to use paint, so all along I've been thinking of pencils or ink. After hours of online research, I found this tutorial: Colored Pencil w/ Applique. The colorless extender is in the mail. Problem solved.
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Your block is great and fits with the others, which I could remember before going to flicker. :-) I am still amazed at how wonderful this quilt is going to be.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block you created.
ReplyDeleteYour block is a perfect fit with the others.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see them all in a quilt. It's been so fun to watch our progress.
I wouldn't have done the angels either. I love your new block especially how you used the fabrics on the poinsetta brackens. Wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteI love this block, especially the depth of the candle. I know your completed quilt will be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour block is wonderful and complements the other blocks well. Great choice of fabrics, too.
ReplyDeleteIncredible design, your blocks are simply jaw dropping; well done, Paula!
ReplyDeleteThis is very darling ... beautiful job! I love the faux applique with colored pencils -- it will work wonderfully for you. It gives a very nice look! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat solution! I think you have pulled all the blocks together well with this original block.
ReplyDeleteYour original block is so much better than the angel block. It finishes out all the elements of Christmas too.
ReplyDeleteYou are just the best at designing solutions to make quilts even better! I just love your poinsettia and candle block. It's just perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow all that & a pretty darn good block designer too!
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