Affairs of the Heart, my first 16 blocks completed
 

I have been working on my Affairs of the Heart quilt blocks since March after seeing the gorgeous examples here on the board. I had never done needleturn applique before this and so I enlarged the pattern to around 10" and I picked the easier blocks to start with. I watched so many videos on the different ways you could do needleturn applique until I found a way that worked for me.
I am really enjoying working on them, and can't wait to see each finished block. I am running out of room on my design wall so I thought I would take a photo of the first 16 blocks I have completed, only 20 more to go :p
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Absolutely gorgeous! I'm doing Affairs of the Heart, too, and I think when I'm finished I'm going to do another, just to use your colors!

omg that is so Beauitful BarbTN

enchanting

Absolutely gorgeous, black really sets them off.

These are beautiful blocks. Can hardly wait to see the finished quilt.

You have done an awesome job! Love your color choices too!

These are gorgeous

Gorgeous blocks, gorgeous work!

Fabulous job, Woody. Whatever you learned through your searching, it sure works well for you.

very beautiful!..love it...

Oh my goodness Woody, these are spectacular. I too have just taken my first tentative steps at needle turn applique and started my first block last night. I am not as ambitious as you, though. I chose a much simpler applique for my first but your have inspired me so much with your beautiful examples.

I have found I really like needle turn applique. The inside corners give be a bit of a fit, even with clipping them but I am getting the hang of it. Judging by your pictures you appear to have mastered the technique. Simply droolworthy eye candy.

Beyond gorgeous! Please keep us up to date as you work on this project.

Awesome!!!!

I am going to start appliqué as a new skill and am in awe of your blocks. Thanks so much for sharing.

They are beautiful. Your colour choices are wonderful.

I'm going to be like you when I grow up! They are fabulous!

That quilt is going to be a masterpiece. So beautiful and I love the black background.

I could look at those all day, they are so very beautiful. I know the finished quilt will be out of this world.

That is just wonderful...love the colors and the work you are doing is outstanding!

They are lovely. Great job!

Wow! Your color choices work well together, bright and cheerful. Love it!

I enjoy needle turn applique because the end result is so lovely and the process is relaxing. Your blocks are FABULOUS! I am impressed with your wonderful craftsmanship. Great job.

I agree and just love this quilt. Can't wait to see it finished!!

Woody!!! That is GORGEOUS!!! You definitely found a way that works for you! Care to share? I have my first needle turn attempt coming up next...just wreath leaves, nothing as amazing as yours...but share what worked for you, please! lol

THESE ARE GORGEOUS!!! You must have loved the process of choosing your fabrics/colors because it shows!

Wonderful, wonderful work!

wow I don't normally like black backgrounds in quilts - but this is STUNNING! And it so makes the colors pop!!! amazing job!

Woody, Woody, Woody. These are MAR VEL US. Looking forward to the others. BrendaK

Those are so gorgeous!!!

Fabulous to the MAX!! Your color selection is wonderful.
I discovered this book through postings on this board and bought it in July. This past week I went on my first shop hop here in Phoenix area and purchased many Moda Marbles 1/4 yard cuts which I plan to pair with fabric from my stash of batiks. How much fun is a gal allowed to have?

Awwwwsome!!!!

wow, those are beautiful!

Your blocks are sooooooo beautiful!!! I love your color choices :)

Totally GORGEOUS!!

That is breathtaking. I had never been a fan of black till I started seeing how it makes the colors pop. Another one for my todo list.

Oh Wow!! Now I want to do this. Can you tell us which method of needle turn applique worked for you? I don't want to do the fusible web raw edge type applique but would rather do the more traditional needle turn.

Beautiful. Your colors are fantastic and you are certainly picking up the knack for needle turn applique. It's stunning.

Fantastic.... excellent