I began this past week working on my Camden Station appliqué kit. Frankly the size of these blocks and the amount of appliqué required had me thinking I should seek Psychiatric help. It turns out it is not as difficult as I thought it would be.
The blocks will finish at 6 inches. So lots of stuff in a small space. I am happy with this first block, except for the thread color on the bottom part of the blue flower. The thread is too light for that color, I should have used a medium grey instead. I did consider taking the stitching out and redoing it, but thus far I am leaving it in and hoping to get over it. I also decided not to blanket stitch the bias stems, I tried one and took out the stitches it just did not look good. I have just glued them down with Roxanne Glue Baste. This finished wall hanging will be 18 by 24 and the stems are short, it will never be washed so I think that will work well.
Yes, the kitchen was still a mess. No signs of the countertops arriving as promised. But husband did decided that the Christmas season without Pizzelles dipped in dark chocolate was not acceptable.
yes the change is thread is good....very nice....i love this block, the entire quilt in fact
ReplyDeleteWe always had pizzelles at Christmas when I was growing up, but we never dipped them in chocolate. Yum! Mom always made the soft ones with the long handled iron. I ended up with the iron when she passed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great light box! I really need to get myself one. I've primarily been using windows to trace patterns onto fabric. LOL
ReplyDeleteSometimes you have to fix those things, other times you can live with them. I think a lot of it has to do with how tired you are of a project. Hopefully the countertops come in soon and you can have your whole kitchen back!
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great, and I would have restitched the flower too, even though I know no one would notice the change except me. lol I am reminded of the okd saying…good, better, best….never let it rest….until your good is better and your better best.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of getting a light box like that as well! Love your applique.
ReplyDeleteIt does look better, no regrets.
ReplyDeleteI am LOL over your changing the stitching on the blue flower, even before the post was over. It is a beautiful block - that's going to be a great wall hanging. What a neat light box! Mine is very dim, and I like the grid on yours, so I am going to look into that. Pizzelles dipped in chocolate - yum!
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You're most talented and your husband was right about those cookies. I took several and they were delicious.
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Just love this applique. I liked it from the moment you selected it. Well done! Good luck on the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteThat light box is gorgeous! I've always wanted one. I too have been known to be picky...I'm working on a fairly large embroidery on the back of a shirt and pulled out half of a rose because I realized I had reversed the planned reds (dark to light instead of light to dark). Drove me crazy even though I knew no one would notice except me. The applique block is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the Pizzelles too only milk chocolate! I don't do a lot of applique but wow I love that light box! Stay safe and sew on !
ReplyDeleteThis a great light box, great gift for yourself ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my, such tiny little 6in blocks and all that applique! Rather you than me, I think. Those biscuits look so tasty, although I have to say I've never actually heard of Pizzelles.
ReplyDeleteYou are dedicated to take that lighter thread out and redo! It looked good to me. Well, it does look even better now. Yes, love pizzelles. I haven't had them dipped in chocolate but that looks even better, also! Super fancy light box!!! Nice! I could use a new one myself. I like the idea of an LED light.
ReplyDeleteit was great of you to stop and make the pizelles and hope you could get over the color... I like the change you made. but 6 inch blocks - holee cow - that is a lot going on in a small space!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for also linking to Finished (or not) Friday!! Glad to have you!!
Your new "toy" is going to be SEW helpful with all of your applique projects!! What a smart purchase.
ReplyDeleteFunny how our eyes keep getting drawn to what we think is not right. I would have done the same.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the countertops! But the pizzeles look yummy. Your Camden Block is perfect but I had no idea it was so small until you mentioned it! You rock applique girl! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
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