Let's start with the cupcakes, shall we? This block sounds soooo yummy, and it looks pretty delicious, too. What do you think?
I found this block in the newest addition to my ever growing library of sewing and quilting books - Pretty in Patchwork: Doll Quilts. These "cupcakes" are designed by Malka Dubravsky. It's not an easy block, lots of Y seams and fussing around, but I love the final result. I used some of my all time favorite fabrics - Hope Valley and Flea Market Fancy by Denyse Schmidt, as well as Essex Linen in black for the background. It took me quite by surprise to see how this black linen looks so brownish when paired with Denyse's fabrics.
This flying geese block is just one of the two I need to make for my Trust Circle of do. Good Stitches bee this month. I did not follow any specific pattern, I was just making it up as I went. I keep thinking it looks like some very upside down Christmas tree?!?!
My poor HSTs are very neglected these days, so no real progress to show for. I am hoping to get my HST mojo back this week, we'll see.
Oh, have you heard? Let's get acquainted blog hop started yesterday. I'm so excited, it's all about getting to know some of the newer quilty bloggers and they'll each share a project, too. How fun!
Wishing you all a gorgeous and creative day, Svetlana.
Linking up to Lee's WIP Wednesday.
Great work. I love that cupcake block! I was all set to try it but I'm terrified of y-seams... :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the HST pieces!! It's going to be an amazing quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very fun block that cupcake block is! I would hand piece it, I think, b/c I'm lazy that way. :-) Lots of great contrast in your HST blocks!
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Agreed - love those cupcake blocks - good for you for tackling all those y's! Thanks for the shout-out about the blog-hop!
ReplyDeleteLove those HSTs! Your fabric/color combos are awesome! Thanks for posting about the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI love the cupcakes and the HST! I think I may need a design wall. I either put them on my floor (where the kids run all over them) or don't have them laid out at all.
ReplyDeleteThe cupcake blocks are great! I've never seen that block before. And as always, I'm loving those HST blocks. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
ReplyDeleteLove the Trust block! I POSTED MINE A FEW DAYS AGO! ARE YOU GOING TO POST THAT ONE.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks, and I'm continually amazed by your use of color. so pretty! : )
ReplyDeleteWow, loads of triangly goodness, love those cupcakes
ReplyDeleteI get so happy whenever I see your design wall! The cupcake block is really fun. Is there a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteExcellent WIPs! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteall of those y seams kinda make me sweat a little but they are so so pretty! i love watching what you sew! everything is always so bright and colorful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty WIPS!
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