Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Calm Before the Storm.....

We are expecting another snow storm (will this ever end!!??) tomorrow that should give us 8" - 12" on top of the icy piles of snow already out there.   But right now it is a peaceful, sunny day.  Hard to imagine what 24 hours will bring.  My Birds with Snacks block is now done and my beautiful birds were enjoying a day at the spa.
Don't look too closely.. I think I need to give this another press.  I don't like the way this looks right now.
Once the block was done... it was time for their spa appointment.
Everyone into the bath!
After a good soak, they rested on a soft, fluffy towel.
I made some changes to this block from the pattern in the book.
The branches were made more 'branch-like" rather than straight edges
I added these tiny eyes to the birds.



I scaled down the butterfly and the butterfly body.  Much better now!



... and this leaf was supposed to be a bird.  I like it better as a leaf.

Suzi and Lucy are going to wait out the storm on the couch.
They and their sisters are very lucky kitties!

Be Safe
and
Quilt On!

Deb

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3 comments:

  1. It is wonderful to tune in each week and see the progress you have made on this beautiful block. Those fine birds look so elegant with their long tail feathers and crowns. I don't know much about needle turn applique... And was wondering if you soak the block when finished to help the fibers relax? Love that butterfly!

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  2. Thanks! I don't always soak my applique, but these blocks have so much on them, that I have to draw the placements on them with a water soluable pen. I also use a little basting glue on some of the stems and small pieces to hold them in place. The bath gets rid of all that.. along with the cat hair!

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  3. What wonderful work you do, very impressed with your applique technique, I really must try that one day. Will look forward to more work in the coming months.

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