Wednesday 29 May 2013

CCCQ Block #8 Vincent Stubbs


Chester County Criswell quilt block 8

This block wasn't so difficult, as so often in life the thought of it was far worse than the reality. I did do a lot of 'stab stitching' in and around the curves and I deliberately chose a 'busy' fabric for the flowers to take the focus away from any potentially wonky curves.

Chester County Criswell quilt block 8

Chester County Criswell quilt block 8


The original quilt block had the cockscomb flowers as quite spikey with sharp points so I'm glad Sharon's pattern was curvy - just like a real cockscomb flower and easier to sew.

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If you have also been procrastinating on this block I would encourage you to get it out and give it a go!
Cheers
Carole

7 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Carole, perfect fabric for the flower.

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  2. Such a pretty block, love the red flower fabric

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  3. I can see why you procrastinated with all those curves but they turned out great! Another wonderful block!

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  4. your flower is beautiful. good idea to use a busy fabric.

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  5. This is a really pretty block. And wow - yeah! - It'd be awful having to do all those inner curves as inner points. I've never seen a real coxcomb flower before - kinda looks like bright-colored brain coral, doesn't it?

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  6. Carol, I love your fabric selection! Your block turned out wonderful! I thought the same thing, once I did this block, it was not nearly as bad as it looked for the sewing. Very fun to have a pic of an actual flower, to show nature's inspiration on this work.
    Happy quilting!

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