Saturday 8 April 2017

Off with her head!

I did it! I started early, and I finished late. Sewing with online friends on a Friday night, thank you. I enjoyed your company.

Diamond Hill block 3 is almost prepared. Just flower centres and a stray petal to prepare. This will be put aside for now, and stitched later. I am feeling as though I am on track, and that's the main thing.
Diamond Hill free BOM block 3

Secret Garden block 2 is ready for the last hour or so of hand stitching. (I hope to enjoy that process today).

Secret Garden block 3 is becoming interesting!
Secret Garden block 3 is in progress

I envisage very bright purpleish leaves. The queen heads are wonderful flowers for this block. Still auditioning the alternate flowers in soft, pale fabrics. I will know when I have made the leaves and trialled the Cheshire cat's head whether they need to be changed, or can be embellished with embroidery stitches.

Next: keep making Queen heads, and prepare the cat head. When I am in the mood for choosing fabrics, I really enjoy this process. This is so much fun!

12 comments:

Jo said...

The queen heads are so funny. Great progress

Karen's Korner said...

You are working on some interesting blocks.

The Sloan Patch said...

Your blocks are looking great x

Maria said...

LOL Love the block....

Janet said...

Very interesting blocks! I see that the former one had flamingos. Is it an Alice in Wonderland theme, I wonder?

Unknown said...

Totally love it xx

Susan said...

I love these blocks - is that a pattern you have designed yourself??
Glad you join in with us on FNWF.

Anonymous said...

wow such beautiful work,well done.

Radka said...

Lovely designs!
xx

sunny said...

Oh my gosh - you do beautiful applique work!!!!

kiwikid said...

Love the Queesn heads, these are amazing blocks Lorraine.

Raewyn said...

Gorgeous applique projects!!! I thought I would start these this year too when I first saw them .... but reality hit and I know I would't fit them in...however I know I will enjoy following yours!!