Thursday, October 22, 2009

Lots of Changes

I finished my blocks today and after all my planning they are nothing like I thought they would be.  I am at least not horrified with either of them.  I thought and planned and then the fabric didn't talk to me when I tried to force it into the patterns I had in mind.

 I did manage to get the bird I love in one of the blocks and I think it turned out sort of cute  - take a look.




The other block was supposed to be a flower, but there wasn't enough fabric in colors close enough to pull it off, so I regrouped.  I went online and searched and found the machine applique paisley by Jennifer Paganelli.  Being blissfully ignorant I thought I was up to the challenge of placing 3 of the paisleys equally in the square, I wasn't and it is a little off, but I still like it.  Hope you do too.



Now I hope they are usable in the quilts.  I had fun making them and actually learned a little.

Penny G.

9 comments:

shellysquilts said...

That is one cute bird! Well done!

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

ooh! they are BOTH cute! they will look great with the others! I like how you did the paisley!

Beth said...

Love the birdy! I had the same problems with the fabrics...didn't quite match what I had in mind!

Carla said...

I really like what you did!

wishes, true and kind said...

Your blocks are each very nice, but I especially love that chubby little bird and they way the blossom is protecting his little head from the sun or rain. Nicely done!

joan

PurplePickle said...

Wonderful. Great job!!

Sarah - Red Gingham said...

Oh very cute! I love birds at the moment. Those edges on the other patch look so nice.

Jodie B-C said...

Love the bird details!!

Shelly said...

The little birdie is adorable! And I love the edging around those paisleys . . .