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First blocks for the Memories of Japan quilt - are they ok??

First blocks for the Memories of Japan quilt - are they ok??

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Old 03-16-2013, 01:42 PM
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Default First blocks for the Memories of Japan quilt - are they ok??

Hi everyone. I'm a beginner to quilting and I've just completed two blocks for the 'Memories of Japan' oriental quilt but I'm not sure if they look ok? I've posted pics of some of the fabrics I will use, some of which have large prints. The big prints have to be fussy cut but I think the finished blocks don't quite look right, maybe it's just me because of the prints. Here's a pic of the pattern quilt so you know what the finished one looks like. The sashing I will use is the gold fabric in the pic at the end.



My blocks with two of the fabrics:



A pic of some of the fabrics I'll use


Black border fabric and gold sashing:

All advice greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Anna-Marie
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Oh I think your blocks are fabulous and your fabrics are gorgeous!
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I think it looks wonderful too!!! Keep going.
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It's going to be great--just love your fabrics. Thanks for sharing the pictures and keep us posted!
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beautiful!!
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That is going to be a beautiful quilt!
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Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. I was a bit hesitant to cut anymore blocks until I was sure the ones I had done were ok. I'll carry on and do some more and see how things go. Thank you again. x
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Very nice. Thanks for showing the individual blocks. It's nice to see how a block is actually constucted.

Can't wait to see it finished.
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Love your blocks and your fabrics. Keep going.
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Stunning! You picked the perfect pattern..where did you find it? I have some Hawaiian fabrics that would look great in that pattern
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