These are beautiful! I especially like the black background. It really makes the colors pop. Nice work on the applique.

WOW!! Can't wait to see these all together.

Julie,
Wow !!!

WOWSER- Oh my gosh they are gorgeous I love them on the black background. Can't wait to see it all done. :thumbup:

Beautiful blocks!!

The bright colors on the black background really makes the blocks pop.

Beautiful!!!!!

Wow!!!!!

I've got 2 more almost done so why not? My fingers are pretty ragged--cannot find a good thimble/thimble pad/cover--still trying to find something that fits my finger but yet lets me use my finger :evil:

Here are blocks #6 and #7:

Man o man I can't wait to see this baby when it is FINISHED!!!! These teaser pictures are KILLING ME!!!

I'm sorry about your fingers but they sure are turning out nice.

Sore fingers are sure turning out beautiful blocks! Can't wit to see finished project.

You blocks are beautiful. You are an expert in applique.

Oh man is that going to be a pretty quilt!
Hurry and finish!! :)

Your blocks are turning out so pretty. Thank you for sharing the newer ones, too. Keep up the good work & be careful with those sore fingers.

Wow, those are looking great! Sometimes when I can't use a thimble (which is almost all the time) I apply some of that liquid bandaid stuff to my fingers- it helps some, then I can just peel it off when I'm through sewing. Hope your ifngers feel better soon..so you can make them sore again! :lol:

you are doing fantastic work! This is going to be an absolute masterpiece! I can't wait to see it done.

Julie your work is stunning, I love the batiks against the black, it certainly is going to be an awesome piece when it's finished :D

Have you tried the Ultra Thimble? I happened across it and LOVE it, it is a small steel thimble disc, that sticks to you finger wherever you prefer it to sit, I tend to use the side of my middle finger, and can position it just so, which still leaves me good 'feel' as your finger isn't enclosed. I often forget that I have it on and wonder what the tap tap tap on the laptop keyboard is tee hee!! The stickly pads are reusable lots of times, just don't have any handcream residue on your skin as this stops a good bond!!

Here's a good close up picture

http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/8027.htm

Well worth a try :D

girl, that is one gorgeous quilt

Have you tried Mole Skin Plus? I use it because it is very flexible and allows me to still use my fingers without removing it. I can even type with it on. Just cut a small piece to fit your fingertip and stick it on. The needle rarely goes through. You can find it in the foot notions section of any WalMart.

I am so sorry that your fingers are sore--but your blocks are stunning!

Wow!!! Can't wait to see it finished.

WOWEEE!!!! I have seen some pretty amazing things here but I think this has got to be my favorite and it's not even put together yet! Took my breath away. I can't wait to see the finished quilt. Wish I had some advise for a thimble for you but I'm no help.

Beautiful! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black background with the bright colors in the applique. :mrgreen:

Oh--block 6 is amazing!! :D

WOW Is all I can say
it is going to be an amazing quilt