Dutch Bluework ...
 

These bluework dutch blocks are hand stitched. I purchased them on line as a baby quilt. But, when I recieved the quilt, the blocks and the setting was way off!! I also felt the quilt colors went flat because there was only blue and white in the quilt.

I took it completely apart and squared up the blocks, and reworked the whole quilt adding the yellow and changing the whole thing around to what you see now.

I don't hink that I would have done this but the handwork really deserved what I did to it. I have a china dutch doll that I will dress to match and it will make a special gift to the next mom I owe a shower gift to. At least I hope so ... it still needs the quilting. But I like it.

Dutch bluework ...
 

Here is another view... Just a little closer to see the blocks and fabric better.

You really did the blue work blocks justice, that yellow brings them out so well. May in Jersey

PS: Just saw the close up photos and now know why I liked the yellow fabric so much, I have a few yards of it myself intended for my basket quilt.

This is very nice!

Hi, I don't know if I don't know how to use the new site, but it looks like nobody has responded yet to your post! My post here is 2 fold! 1) I think the bright yellow really sets off your work! It is very very appealing! 2) Can you tell if it is so, nobody seems to be around anymore and all is quiet? Or have you received many responses and I am unable to find them? If I am not the first to reply, send me a PM and let me know how to find the responses to your post. Maybe then I can catch on to how this new format works! Thanks! KastleKitty :)

Absolutely beautiful. I love your yellow fabric with the blue--is it French fabric??? What an improvement---I can just picture the quilt in only blue and white, it screamed for a Zinger color !!!
Congrats, Kutnso

Very beautiful. I like what you did with adding the yellow, etc. It is lovely and will be a much treasured gift. Thank you for sharing.

This is why I wish I understood colour better- you have a great skill there, and a lovely quilt! I wonder if the original blue work maker will ever get to see it?

The yellow fabric is a Dan River that I have had for quite a while. I used to have a blue and yellow decorated home throughout. This is left over from the decor eleven years ago. Being the thrifty person I am. I had saved it. Now I am glad I did! LOL! As a matter of fact, I think the blue check polished cotton I still have will be the backing. LOL!

Thank you everyone! I am just wondering, I keep thinking it is needing some white eyelet lace set in here at the end. I am pretty sure I have some flat and some gathered eyelet lace around here somewhere. What do you think... too old fashioned?

Absolutely lovely! :)

I love what you have done with this quilt. It's gorgeous!

I love the way you have reworked this and made it your own. Nice job.

very cute. your bluework is great

Beautiful.....love yellow and blue.

It must have taken a lot of time to take it all apart but it was well worth the effort. You've "rescued" the blocks to let them shine on this lovely stage. It is stunning. I don't know about adding eyelet - but if it really calls to you, I'm sure you will do it well.

Beautiful work...love your colors too..:)

This is so outstanding love the colors to bring out the blue work. Did you do the blue work or got it that way ?
Isn't it wonderful when y ou have the patience to redo something to make it into a special project? You did good gal.

Even though I didn't see the "before" I'm sure that the "after" pictures were worth the doing. The embroidery really shines with the colors that you chose - now it is an heirloom piece!

Love the blue and yellow.

That is so very beautiful, I like the blue in it.

Beautiful, like those colors, great job.

I got the bluework blocks within the quilt top I bought. They are stitched to perfection with teeny tiny stitches by hand. That is why I just had to rework it. I loved the blocks.

Thank you everyone! I value your opinions greatly.

You did an awesome job reworking it. It looks so pretty! Whoever receives this will be thrilled!

Oh, how pretty! The contrasting yellow is perfect.

Oh my goodness I think you did a great job! Not only did the yellow set it off but I love blue and yellow. I love it.

Great blocks and I love how they are made to pop with your color choices!

Very pretty, i am working on redwork snowmen

Very lovely, the yellow and blue are terrific!

very nice work ! ! ! !

You really did the blocks justice with this layout and these fabrics.

This is one beautiful quilt!! The colors just pop at you and the bluework is gorgeous.

My feelings exactly.

What a beautiful quilt. Yes, the yellow those bring it. Nice job.

I think you have really framed the bluework beautifully! I have always been very fond of both blue and yellow paired.

Thank you all so very much!! Your all so kind.