Monday, February 9, 2015

ROSETTE'S ARE RED.........

Rosettes are blue..........well turquoise at least . After working on the first two rosettes of the New Hexagon Millefiore Quilt Along, I've decided that in order to keep my quilt somewhat 'controlled', I will add a bit of turquoise or aqua into each block. My first Rosette is turquoise and red

Rosette 2 started like this. Some aqua and plum


then a bit more


and still more


and a final round of aqua. Lots of stitching to do yet, but that's the easy part  : )


I like where I'm headed with this now.  Each block sounds more delicious than the last. Turquoise/aqua and orange, turquoise and text print, turquoise and lime green.

 This second one doesn't go against the first one, so I think it will look ok in the quilt.  So looking forward to #3 !

linking up with Live a Colourful Life for the Choose Your Own Block along
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20 comments:

  1. JodiFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    How nice these colors look together! Would make a nice Valentine's quilt without screaming it!

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  2. Benta AtSLIKstitchesFebruary 9, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my gosh, that is looking fab!!!

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  3. einfach buntFebruary 9, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    So beautiful!

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  4. CarlaFebruary 9, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous.

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  5. Glinda ♥February 9, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    This is such a clever piece of quilting - I know I couldn't but it's lovely that you can and have shared with us your talent :)

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  6. BillieBee (billiemick)February 9, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Fantastic hexies

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  7. Live a Colorful LifeFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    I think the stitching is the hardest part--hopefully it gets easier with practice.

    The fabric choices here are beautiful!!

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  8. Soma @ inkTorrents.comFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Fabulous colours and prints! Amazing work!

    -Soma

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  9. Christine @ 12,450miles February 9, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Oooohhhh myyyyy woooorrrddd!!!

    LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I was blown out of the water with your first rosette… but I love this one just as much!

    Fabulous! (Now I’m going back to analyze your fabric choices.) :)

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  10. Needled MomFebruary 9, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful! That is a great QAL.

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  11. KimFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    'Tis a vision splendid, Carla!!

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  12. Karen HFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    What a lovely vibrant block. The idea of repeating a colour will really work well to pull all of the blocks together! I must get started on my rosette before the next one comes along!

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  13. JayneFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Gorgeous and gorgeous and beautiful! I cannot wait to see more!

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  14. Linda @ kokaquiltsFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Love your fabric choices! It's a lovely 'slow sewing' project... I guess it's taking some time to actually sew all the pieces together? Linda

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  15. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Gorgeous!
    I love how you mix modern with vintage fabrics.
    And the lovely eyecatcher (Butterflies) wonderful!
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente

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  16. Granny Maud's GirlFebruary 12, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    I think you are right to stick to a group of colours. No matter what happens with the different shapes, they should play nicely together.

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  17. OPQuiltFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    I really liked your comment about "the sewing is the easy part." No kidding! I've been stumped on Rosette One's outer border for at least a week, but now I think I'm making progress.

    I really appreciate your posting about your quilt (and yes, i joined the FB and the Flickr group) as seeing one done up helps crystalize for me what works and what doesn't. This one is looking good--love the fabric your've chosen!

    Elizabeth

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  18. Anne / Springleaf StudiosFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I really can't wait to see the whole thing come together. It's a wonderful idea and one I'm adding to my bucket list. Just not for right now.

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  19. rachelFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    you have such an eye for color! i adore this combination!

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  20. suemacFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    I am still working on the first rosette but I am really enjoying seeing all the rosettes take shape on the Facebook page. Love the colors you chose.

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