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Looks so cute. Love it! I'd keep it just like this.
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I think it's cute! Look like a castle :o
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I agree...if its not a gift or even if it is....ask her for her imput and have her help, if she would like...it just wonderful the way it is...would like to see whole quilt when finished....
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]430909[/ATTACH]Are you intending to make all nine different? How about a tower with a girl in the window dropping a braid of embroidery cotton hair? A castle with a dragon on or in it (using dragon printed fabric)? A turret nearly buried in vines?
A walled garden? A pumpkin coach? Red Riding Hood on a path in the foreground with a castle far in the background? A castle topped with crenellations would be fun. |
Oh, I love it! Nothing is perfect, just enjoy it
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How about appliqué some vines, sun, moon, birds, or have a night time sky? I think the block is better the way it is instead of symmetrical. Great job!
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If you are squaring your blocks upon completion, press first, and them measure to be sure you will have 1/4 inch seam allowance from the point. Very pretty block.
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Originally Posted by CarolynMT
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You could do different types of flags/embellishments on the different blocks, so each block is unique.
Some ideas: Small ribbon sewn on and tied to look like bows on the turrets Embroidered flags (I would do the initial on for center block) Applique flags Beads/Buttons sewn on like a weathervane, can get special buttons for that Instead of the top of turret, you could sew on small lace at the part where the top meets the column ....that is all I can come up with right this moment. But you could easily embellish each of the 9 blocks differently. Let your imagination run wild, or if your daughter knows about this, get her to help ;) she might enjoy embellishing her special quilt |
OP here.....thank you for ALL of the wonderful suggestions! I have 4 castle blocks made-different fabrics, but all are purple and pink. Added a bit of lace , a few tiny felt flowers in a window, etc. I don't want to get too carried away with embellishments-luckily, my grands all use and love their quilts, which requires lots of washing! But you have come up with some wonderful suggestions for a future project! I want to make a total of 12 blocks, then add some sashing with tiny pinwheels as corner blocks. I will post pic when this is finished....hope it doesn't disappoint you! ;)
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I agree mousie! I plan to add the flag with initial, weathervane, etc!
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That is adorable.It's a lucky little-one that will get that.
Perhaps this will help. Flying geese are twice as wide as they are high ( 6w x 3h, 4w x 2h, etc. ) if these side patches are 3" sq., the geese must be 3" wide and 1 1/2" high. make the turret 3w by 1 1/2h. and you will have a 3" square patch, half turret and half (geese. . goose?). I hope i have made myself clear and BTW, i am talking finished sizes not cut sizes. |
Remember..There are no straight lines in nature...LOL..It looks great...Creative....
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Forget the roof work and leave it. It loooks good to me.
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It is really cute. she will never notice.
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I dont think I would change a thing. Its perfect and wonderful.
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Turrets on real castles are not always the same height or size - don't worry about it, just add a few more just like it and no one will notice anything.
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I live in a country where we have lots of castles and castle ruins. Yours is perfect. Any imperfection and you can tell he that part of the roof is starting to fall off! :)
Anyway, it's great--just keep going and others have suggested the flags, etc. Great ideas. She will love this! |
very cute... pretty fabric
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Make random blocks like that one and decorate the short turrets. I think decorative buttons would be nice. It will be original.
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