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cjinvt 03-24-2011 05:21 AM

I think they are beautiful, love the colors and choices of flowers!!

debcavan 03-24-2011 05:25 AM

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.

clynns 03-30-2011 08:45 AM

Beautiful flowers. Colors used are awesome. Great job!

Tilladare 03-30-2011 08:49 AM


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

Sewfine 04-07-2011 03:29 AM

I looks good. Those are some beautiful blocks.

Sewfine

lpsewing 04-17-2011 09:11 PM

Wow,amazing work !

chuckbere15 04-17-2011 10:51 PM

You are doing just great. Love the way the colors accent each other.

marmalade 05-22-2011 02:25 PM

You've done a fabulous job! I can't believe these flowers are your 1st attempts!

labug 05-22-2011 02:48 PM

Great Job!


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