Tuesday, November 29, 2011

I Did It!!

Hello Everyone,

Many thanks to Shelly, I stepped a little bit out of my comfort zone and did some needle turn applique! It took me a while, (one month late) but I did the best that I could and think that it turned out pretty well.  Plus it is on its way to you, Shelly.


I used Kaffe Fassett fabrics and Australian Aboriginals.  


All the handwork was done on various airplane flights, so it definitely kept me from getting bored like I do on flights... kept me busy and entertained.


The only thing that I am not too happy with is the way the center meets up.  Shelly if you don't like it please feel free to rip them out and redo the center leaves.  I am sure you will do what is right for you and I totally will not be offended.  Extra leaves were sent along to you, just in case.

Oh, by the way, this block is part of the Two's Company Bee.

Don't forget to pick up the third block for the Blogger's BOM.  Find out the information here.

Until Next Time...

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28 comments:

antique quilter said...

its beautiful , don't be so hard on yourself!
ah the fabrics are beautiful, then again I haven't found a red fabric I didn't like!
Kathie

Abby and Stephanie said...

If that is your very first needle turn applique then you really have a knack for it. It's beautiful.

Anonymous said...

That came out just beautiful! Very, very nice!

Elisa Black said...

It's beautiful, Jackie! I love the design and your selection of fabrics. The center looks just fine to me. Congrats on stretching into new territory! I signed up for your class at Close To Home yesterday-- looking forward to it! It's nice to have the hand work on the plane-- definitely helps pass the time in a fun and productive way!

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Absolutely gorgeous Jackie. Love the colours and fabrics of course!! xo

Oops-Lah said...

Are you saying that it's your first try at needle turn applique? I say, you did pretty darn well!! I'm sure Shelly will love it too.

Lesley said...

This block is amazing! You are an expert already...the fabrics are out of this world and your applique is so neat and tidy....love it!

Shelly said...

There's no way I'm changing a single stitch of it! I love it! Fabulous fantastic fabrics! I'll be using those extra leaves in my border . . . this is gonna be a great quilt! Thanks so much for making the effort and stepping outside your zone!

Pat said...

Jackie, it is so beautiful! Love the fabric print and colors. Great job!

Anya said...

Very nice...I love those fabrics!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

It looks great!!
Karen

pasqueflower said...

A beautiful block. Love your fabric choices. No one would guess you were a novice at needle turn applique! Well done!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Beautiful job! Love your choice of fabrics.

Thimbleanna said...

It's just beautiful Jackie! I love the gorgeous colors -- I think you did a great job!!!

Cathi said...

It's a gorgeous block, Jackie!! The fabrics you used are fabulous and your leaves are brilliant!

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

it really is lovely... glad you persevered! Now you wanna make another don't you? I might have too!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

It's fabulous Jackie!
Now should I choose needle turn for January to keep you in practice? Hmmmm......

Karen said...

Gorgeous Jackie!! Congrats on your first completed needle turn project. The centers are tricky even for those of us who have done it before - job well done!

Barb said...

What a fantastic job!!

Nedra said...

I don't applique much anymore either. I need to step back INTO that box. Love anything made out of Kaffes, and you did a beautiful job.

Carrie P. said...

It is great.

lmrees said...

Strikingly beautiful!

Thelma said...

Wow, what wonderful work, how could you part with it! The center looks good to me! Congratulations.

Pam B said...

It looks wonderful! Can't wait until I'm at the point that I'm willing to give it a try too.

Hugs,
Pam

Sharon said...

Beautiful fabric choices. Remember, we are our own worst critic, step back a few feet from the piece and Im sure you will see it's wonderful!

fiberchick said...

Oh this is striking!

Cardygirl said...

Your block looks great...well done!

Retrogirl said...

I hope you've patted yourself on the back for this one (and are not worrying about the center anymore)!

Take a bow.

Seriously. Stop what you're doing, take a bow and pat yourself on the back. *AWESOME JOB*!!!

And of course, LOVE your fabric choices....but you probably already knew that. =)

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