I had plans to post photos of a couple of small items I finished off last night … but the camera batteries were dead. Very very dead. They’re still recharging, 6 hours later! Guess the moral of this story is to have 2 sets of batteries so that one set is always charged!
So I thought I’d post some photos of a few of the diamonds that will be included in the shabby chic diamond top. This one is one of my favourites — I loved making this one.
For this one, I used a bit of Fairy Frost and a hand dyed fabric. Hand piecing with the Fairy Frost was an interesting experiment (you can read that as needle impaled on my finger tip — definite reminder to use the thimble).
This is another of my favourites . Oh, what am I saying!?! I love all of them. They were all so much fun to stitch!
This one was really satisfying to make — fussy cutting the piece of fabric that’s beneath the handle so that the flowers were pretty well centred was my goal.
Working with these fabrics was heavenly! They’re from the Paris Flea Market line by 3 Sisters.
Another little bit of fussy cutting.
And, of course, pictures of the boys. As we seem to take endless shots of them, I doubt I’ll run out anytime soon!
Quilt Obsession 
I feel like such an idot. I made a blog roll of a bunch of my favorite blogs, and somehow I didn’t get your blog listed. And being an idot, I just looked at the blogs on my list, and forgot all about you. I am so sorry. I am going to go add you to my list, but before I go I have to tell you how beautiful the diamonds are that you are making. Is there a book that you get the patterns from? They are just stunning!TTFN…Lilly
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The are all pretty, my favorite is the basket one with pink flowers! You have been very busy!
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So how big are these diamonds? The detail is just incredible. I just can’t even wrap my mind around them. They are so unique.
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Yeah, I doubt we’ll run out of pictures of the boys – OLD PICTURES! – dead batteries. LeeHaven felines are up in arms over this.The Mistress of LeeHaven is head over heels in delight to see this work. Your work is exquisite and I for one and honored to have a couple diamonds adorning Karen’s Quilt Shop. They really are a girls best friend!…but the cats are pissed!
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My question is the same as Nanette. Could you take a picture with a ruler beside one for reference? They are mind boggling and beautiful.
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Amazing, gorgeous blocks ! all those points and angles…. I’m in awe. (and the fabrics !)And the “boys” are so funny, as usual!XOXOXOXOXOXOXONADINE
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Wow, Cathi… I absolutely love the diamonds!!! You did such a good job in giving each one its own individual look. I can’t wait to see how you will use them in your quilt.Thank you also for the lovely comment you have left on my roses.Have a wonderful weekend!
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I love seeing your diamonds up close to see how much detail each one has. How you have the patience for it I do not know. I’m staying tuned for your yo-yo projects. Can’t wait to see what you’re up to.Aloha!
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Absolutely gorgeous! The work you’ve done on those diamonds is so precise. I don’t know how you do it.
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Beautiful diamonds! Just lovely! I agree with some of the others, a photo with a ruler next to it would be wonderful to get an idea of the size of them. I gather you are hand-piecing them? Just wonderful!Happy stitchings!
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Absolutely stunning! Thanks for showing them close up so we could really appreciate them.
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What very interesting quilt blocks. Is this a project from a book?
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Your diamonds are so gorgeous, Cathi! And looking at them really makes me want to make some more. My pile is still very small, but I guess it will grow eventually ;o)
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Your blocks are wonderful – outstanding piecing. I have some of the Paris Flea Market fabric and it is my all time favorite, as well as their Timeless Treasures line.
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Whoa baby…these are amazing..like others I want to know how big they are. They could be framed just like they are.
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