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    Old 03-24-2011, 05:21 AM
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    I think they are beautiful, love the colors and choices of flowers!!
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    Old 03-24-2011, 05:25 AM
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    I mainly looked at the fabric you used. In the first photo, I don't think you could have chosen a more beautiful fabric. It gave such depth and dimension . I don't know for sure but it looks like on the first couple of blocks that you painted a small shadow on the backing. I love that. I take my fabric wet it and also dilute fabric paint to give me a nice background. White is a harsh background and doesn't make your applique look as good as a very light slightly mottled fabric. The exception to that is pure crayon colors like you find in the box of 8.

    I think you are doing very well on your applique. The only thing that can improve our work is practice. And you have to remember we are our own worst critic.
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    Old 03-30-2011, 08:45 AM
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    Beautiful flowers. Colors used are awesome. Great job!
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    Old 03-30-2011, 08:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by debcavan
    I mainly looked at the fabric you used. In the first photo, I don't think you could have chosen a more beautiful fabric. It gave such depth and dimension . I don't know for sure but it looks like on the first couple of blocks that you painted a small shadow on the backing. I love that. I take my fabric wet it and also dilute fabric paint to give me a nice background. White is a harsh background and doesn't make your applique look as good as a very light slightly mottled fabric. The exception to that is pure crayon colors like you find in the box of 8.

    I think you are doing very well on your applique. The only thing that can improve our work is practice. And you have to remember we are our own worst critic.
    I wish I could take credit for the lovely shadow, but it really is just a shadow.. no painting or coloring was done to any of the blocks... I couldn't paint my way out of a wet paper bag so to speak
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    Old 04-07-2011, 03:29 AM
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    I looks good. Those are some beautiful blocks.

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    Old 04-17-2011, 09:11 PM
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    Wow,amazing work !
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    Old 04-17-2011, 10:51 PM
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    You are doing just great. Love the way the colors accent each other.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 02:25 PM
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    You've done a fabulous job! I can't believe these flowers are your 1st attempts!
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    Old 05-22-2011, 02:48 PM
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    Great Job!
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