Another block almost completed. Have you noticed that besides color, I have a theme running through most of the blocks? Hearts, ribbons, small flowers and butterflies. I’ll soon add the butterfly to this block:
After creating the lace and trim base, I begin adding points of interest, first positioning the satin finish ribbon bow.
Next, the white heart positioned at an angle. Did you know that when you overlap points of interest you give the piece both physical and visual depth?
The ivory flower in the bottom right corner was fussy cut from lace trim.
And the additional of the small ivory flowers gives the block additional visual interest as well as balance.
I’m a big advocate of (when possible) grouping things using an odd number, for example using 3 instead of just 2. This concept works great in most all instances.
And again, the finished block:
In this piece I used threads that closely match the pieces I am stitching. If I think, for example, that a bow too closely matches the background I often stitch using a darker thread making to give it more contrast.
My bin of vintage laces and trims:
Even after creating all the blocks, the supply seems never ending!
Blessings to all and happy quilting!
Rhonda
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I really appreciate all you stich and share with us. You teach us hundreds of different ways of doing things. You have given us confidence and such encouragement. I am amazed to see how huge this group has gotten. I remember when it was about 12 of us. This has gotten me motivated to get going again. Thank you Rhonda and all those who cheer each other on. I needed to see this tonight.
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Thank you Robbie! Your kind words are much appreciated! ❤️
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Another question: Do you sew the 2 layers of 100% cotton together before attaching your laces?
Thanks,
Laurel
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Good question, yes, I do. I use about an eighth of an inch wide zigzag set on a Bernina stitch length three and so about an eighth of an inch in from the edge around the outside. Does this make sense?
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Beautiful! Did you finish the edges of the heart before appliqueing it to the block? I have many handkerchiefs that were my grandmothers and great grandmothers that I want to use to do something like this. Very inspiring! Thank you, Laurel Price
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No, I did not finish the edges, I used a very small machine appliqué stitch over the outside raw edge. 🙂
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I love, love, love seeing your creativity! Rhonda you do an excellent job with your photos and narrative.
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Thank you, sweet friend! ❤️
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