Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Birds of a feather


Birds of a feather flock together, just like our Antique Wedding Sampler blocks. 

I changed the centre of block #2 as I wasn't happy with my first one (see previous post). Lot happier with this one.
Antique Wedding Sampler: revisited Block #3

Antique Wedding Sampler: revisited Block #3
Judy and I have finished Block #2. 


I really liked the bird in Judy's so I just had to do the same...



The blocks will be set on point so I like to show them this way.

We joined some other like-minded birds last week for a broderie perse and appliqué lesson with Di Ford at Kaye's. It was great to learn more about fabric choices and what to look for, how to place flowers and leaves and a great way to make bias stems (I'll post about this later). Judy and I got some great advice for our AWS bp block #7 with a vase of flowers. Others in the class were working on another Di Ford design or coming up with their own creation.
Dot's butterflies
Jan's flowers

My AWS block #7 - early days!

Sadly my camera has just died so I lost the photos of the other ladies' work - sorry!
And apologies for the quality of some of these pics, they were taken with my iPad mini and I'm still learning.
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12 comments:

  1. Frances Meredith26 November 2013 at 22:33

    Lovely set of blocks. It' s amazing how different a block looks on point.

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  2. Susan26 November 2013 at 22:42

    Love the remade block. You're doing some lovely sewing and great workshops.

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  3. Tilly26 November 2013 at 23:42

    Love the blocks looks perfect.

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  4. Miriam27 November 2013 at 03:36

    Love all the bird fabrics!

    Hope your camera can be revived.

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  5. Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals27 November 2013 at 07:12

    Carole your birds of a feather blocks are just beautiful! The red and pink is calling my name -- I wonder if I could do a whole quilt that way... Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Ulla's Quilt World27 November 2013 at 10:00

    So lovely!
    Greetings from Finland! :)
    Ulla's Quilt World
    Hugs, Ulla

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  7. Helen 27 November 2013 at 12:18

    Love all your blocks, the bird fabric looks great. The Broderie perse has caught my eye something I have never tried. !

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  8. Every Stitch27 November 2013 at 13:06

    Those blocks are just wonderful! love the little birds - and there were some pretty clever 'birds' doing that applique class too! Am very envious of you going to that class - great to get some sewing tips and look forward to hearing more:)
    Hilda

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  9. Karen in Breezy Point27 November 2013 at 14:46

    I love your birds! How fun to get a lesson from Di Ford--can't wait to hear more about those bias stems

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  10. Mayleen27 November 2013 at 18:16

    Lovely, the bird are very sweet! I like both versions.

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  11. Sharon~Two Bits Patches28 November 2013 at 14:13

    Love your blocks Carole. I'm booked in to a workshop with Di Ford at Threadbear next year - I hope to have a go at broderie perse (I can't even pronounce it).

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  12. Carrie P.4 December 2013 at 11:46

    i just love the birds in the center of the blocks.

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