Still creating, my Bits and Pieces quilt top blocks are growing in number and so is the disaster of a mess in the sewing room, I’ve got laces and trims spread out everywhere!
When finished this block measure will measure 6×10”. Let me take you through step by step to see how things were auditioned and then added to make this block collage.
A lace base (#4) atop 2 layers of light weight 100% cotton ivory/off white muslin. #1 is a small rectangle of lace, #2 is a small length of trim. #3 is a nice length of wonderfully beautiful ivory lace approx. 1.25” wide. #5 is a strip of rather modern looking trim about .5” at its widest point.
A narrow (half inch) white eyelet trim has been added to the center.
Auditioning pieces.
7 pieces placed strategically around the ivory lace diamond. I’m very picky about directional items like butterflies. In my mind they need to be “coming to the party” rather than flying away.
Even more was added before I considered the block to be finished:
And finally, I am satisfied that my lace and trim collage block is finished.
I’m adding pictures of the 4 quadrants to give you a close-up view.
Are you creating your own Bits and Pieces quilt? Hope these pictures help with your project!
Blessings and happy quilting,
Rhonda
Rhonda Dort 
I thoroughly enjoy your art work!
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Interesting! I have several pieces of lace, trims, some tatting that were made by my great grandmother. As well as old handkerchiefs and scarves that would work well in a memory quilt block like you have shared. Thank you!
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that’s a whole lot in a 6×10 block… I need to practice your ribbon technique, it adds so much continuity!
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Hi Rhonda I live in Australia and it is hard to all the wonderful things you have but I wanted to say I love what you do with old quilts and your current project which I am going to try. Thank you so much for all the inspiration. Tina.
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Thank you for your kind words!
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Dear Rhonda Dort,
My computer is not letting me comment on your blog page, so just a note here to thank you for “inviting” me to you lace block party. They are so lovely! I do appreciate the detail in photo and in explantions in application and insight: You like your butterflies coming to the party, not away. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.
Edna Mader
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Edna, well you must be doing something right because I did receive this comment on my blog page so hip hip hooray! And thank you so much for your kind words!
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Sooo pretty. I’m curious how you tie consistently lovely bow-ties? Are they actually tied or are they done using a central piece wrapped around the two side loops?
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Thank you! Yes, they are tied in the same way as I might tie a shoe lace.
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Thank you …. love it !
Mary WaltersTyler County Commissioners OfficePrecinct # 3 & # 4205 N. Charlton St.Woodville, TX 75979-4803 409-283-7623
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