Mariah

go to a pm to you.

boohoofish

Well here is the quilt square for part of my row. I am not as happy as I would like to be. I measured twice, cut once and it sure is not 12 1/2 inches square. The 2nd one is a bit better. I did it from Quilters Cache and I think I should have followed trusted instructions from Quilmaker's 100 block magazine even though this block is not in the two issues. But I think it may have turned out more accurately.
I was going to do 4 blocks and an applique in the middle, but, I think I have changed my mind to 3 blocks and 2 applique ones. Not sure if the colors are true - we'll see.
Colors are close but picture shows it a bit more vibrant than it actually is.
The pattern is Chinese Lanterns and its upside down. The floral will be the top portion of the lantern.

ssnare

Carol, that is pretty. I copied your picture and turned it right side up. See below. Will the other blocks be the same colors and pattern or different colors. I know you said that you want all the rows to be different colors, you still want flowers, right? You want different blocks too?

Mariah

Like the vibrant colors. I have found several patterns that aren't like they say in Q.Cache.
Looking forward to seeing more of your blocks!
M.

Mariah

Hi Everyone, As you know I have been struggling with learning a new computer and the posting. Dell set up what is required to post for me, and I have it in my notebook; all 12 steps.
So, I plan to practice several times. You might see some strange-looking things. So, just bear with me on it!!
Mariah.

Mariah

applique

Roseysue

I love the colors in your block! And the lanterns are really pretty. I have done blocks from quilters cache and find if I use a scant 1/4 inch, then the blocks are 12 1/2"
That's a real pretty applique Mariah

Mariah

Boohoofish--the word "applique," is the pic I thought I would post. As it turned out, it was a file, and I failed to notice it.
I did applique tulips--our group, last week.
Mariah.
(It was when I was practicing--see about my new computer.)
Mariah.

boohoofish

I think 3 of my blocks will be the lantern pattern using the same fabrics. The other 2 blocks will be applique and I will probably use the small orange print for the background.
What I meant by floral is really only floral fabric with the print being about the same size I used in the lantern. I don't care what patterns you use for the blocks. I don't care what colors you use either.
I truly want this to be a reflection of your talents by not limiting you to any particular theme. This is my first time on a "robin" anything so I just picked floral fabrics and as you can see I only used 1 "floral" on my block. (my mind was too cluttered with the move to think of anything else).
Since I chose 'chinese lanterns' I think my applique will be 'bamboo' looking. I have a pattern that I have to reduce and want to try. Carol
Glad you like the colors - like I say, at least on my computer, the colors are a bit more vibrant than reality.

boohoofish

Thanks for turning it right side up Sherry.