I have been forcing myself to work with some light blue because I have scraps laying around to use up, and because I know that the light blocks will provide nice contrast to the darker, richer colours in the finished quilt. I made a few more peel blocks to improve my applique stitches.
And I have finished up a few more Alamo Star blocks left from the red month.
I am cutting some light blues to make a few more of these this week. This is my favorite way to make a quilt...a few blocks at a time with no colour plan, using up scraps, and wondering how it's all going to work out in the end. Oh yah, and hoping it won't end up in the UFO closet!
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Your applique has gotten quite professional. Glad you had a reason to use up some pesky pastels. Nothing pastel about those Alamo stars though. WOW! Great bright happy colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to see those gorgeous Alamo stars!
ReplyDeleteI am not crazy about pastels either but at least our color was still blue LOL! I love the soft petals, and you are right - they will bring out the color in your more vibrant petals nicely!
ReplyDeleteYour alamo stars are as beautiful as always!
ReplyDelete"This is my favorite way to make a quilt...
ReplyDeletea few blocks at a time with no colour plan, using up scraps, and wondering how it's all going to work out in the end." -- This is me to a "T"! Nice to know we're in that quilting sisterhood together!
Gotta love "the peel"; sooo pretty with that light blue and white...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks. Sweet little blue peels. The month has been flying by fast.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautifully worked peels! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteall looking good to me, but like you I am not a blue lover, especially pale blue as it is so cold looking
ReplyDeleteYour applique peels look perfect...great job. I think your Alamo Stars are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove your Alamo Star blocks. They are so vibrant!
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