Some time ago, I posted a picture of the portion of the stash I inherited from my MIL of the tulips she had cut out for an applique project. I didn't like how she had it pinned to a white 12" square block (picture 1), it seemed stiff and boring, so of course, I came to you guys for suggestions. I tried a bunch of things, and came up with a rough draft (picture 2). I went on line and downloaded a lot of pictures of tulips and leaves, and came up with something that I am pleased with (picture 3) I plan to have each block different, with different shaped flowers, different arrangement of leaves, about 4-5 different colored backgrounds. And of course, I will hand-applique and embroider embelishments on each block. How do you like my first block?

Very nice.

Nice job!!

nice job

Making lemonade from lemons. gonna be a cool looking quilt!

Nice. I would make each background to coordinate with each flower.

I very much like your layout. It really brings the flower to the forefront.


Nice work.


sandy14

great design

Very nice! Those will be great blocks!

Your quilt will be wonderful and creative.