Monday, January 26, 2015

A LITTLE APPLIQUE

Applique is usually something I steer clear of, but when Elizabeth of the Mid Century Modern bee asked for a block to make a quilt similar to one I made a while back, I knew this little block could finally come to life.  This block has been in my head forever and every sampler quilt needs a bowl of hexies don't you think?




and also these little whirly things will fit in too   ( some good light would sure be nice )




I really enjoyed making these blocks even though appliquƩ isn't my thing

Also for the Humility group of do.good stitches I made these blocks to be part of a girls quilt


all those little half square triangles took a while, but it's done  !

That's it for this Monday

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23 comments:

  1. CarlaJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Oh, I agree, a bowl full of hexies is quite nice and it came from your head to the block quite nicely. Your colors are always a love.

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  2. KimJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I shall send you some lovely Aussie sunshine shall I? More gorgeous blocks....I bet you can't guess which is my favourite!! However did you guess?? Yes indeedy, that bowl of scrumptious hexies has made my day, Carla...just lovely!

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  3. SarahJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    LOVE the bowl of hexies. Might have to borrow your idea for our hexie group!

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  4. Archie The Wonder DogJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Lovely blocks!

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  5. FranJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Oh, I do love your star block! What a great design.

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  6. Teresa in Music CityJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I can't think of a better decoration than a bowl full of colorful hexies!!! Great design - I love it!!!

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  7. BillieBee (billiemick)January 26, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Your applique is adorable....so sweet.

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  8. Granny Maud's GirlJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    You usually steer clear of applique? But you seem to do it so well! Yes, everyone needs a beautiful bowl of hexies.

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  9. Live a Colorful LifeJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    The bowl of hexies is perfect. You are amazing!

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  10. Needled MomJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Those hexies are wonderful and the other blocks look terrific too. The hsts were worth the trouble.

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  11. Linda @ kokaquiltsJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    The hexis are delightful! and I love your star block, very creative how the points go out into the border! how big was the finished size? Linda

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  12. CarolineJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Everyone deserves a bowl full of hexy flowers šŸ˜Š

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  13. gillyJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    You've been busy! Love all your blocks, but you're right - those hexies are just delightful :-)
    xx

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  14. Donna quiltsJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Your bowl of hexies is so cute! But I'm loving the block with the purple stars.

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  15. SharonJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    All your blocks do put a smile on my face!

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  16. Karen HJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    They are all so pretty! Love the bowl of hexies and the windmill blocks to go with!

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  17. LizJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Darling!

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  18. CarlaJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    I just love the things that you make, Carla!

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  19. quiltmaniaJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Are hexies really appliquƩ? I guess they are when they are put in a bowl. Hope you are feeling better.

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  20. Christine @ 12,450miles January 28, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Oh! I adore the bowlful of hexies!! So sweet.

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  21. rachelJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    Carla, I don't know how you do it! You think of the most interesting things! The bowl full of hexies are amazing! Really, impeccably done. They all are.

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  22. Dawn HughesJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Adorable Carla, love your bowl of hexis.... Another amazing post, you are so inspiring. Thank you.

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  23. OPQuiltFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Thought I'd caught your blog with my comments, but we post our blocks so many places, I obviously missed jotting you a note here! I have your lovely blocks up on my wall, and I must admit to really admiring your appliquƩ. The pieces just float on the top of the background, without any tugging or tension. You are definitely a masterful needlework artist! Thank you so much for my blocks. I especially love the hexie basket, yes I do!

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