I love how this block finished! The colours are exactly what I need at this time of year, and the block itself was an absolute joy to put together. I’m not sure how many blocks I’ll make but there will be at least a dozen of the fabrics like the ones in this block. It pressed like a dream too and sits as flat as can be.
These are the blues and purples I want to use for the second set. I’m thinking I may add a red as the neutral for this grouping, rather than a green. Not sure yet. I have lots of time to think about this as these blocks have to wait till I get the butterfly stars baby quilt done.
It really was fun to work on that block. On a day when we had yet another extreme cold alert, it was nice to be looking at fabrics that made me feel like there was some tropical warmth — somewhere!
Smudge looking — well, I’m not sure what he saw but he was incredibly alert!!
Lester, stretched out for a nap on the windowsill?? How can he possibly be comfortable lying on hard, cold marble? At least he has warm air blowing up on him but …
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Maybe all that fluffy fur provides Lester with some cushioning. He certainly looks comfortable! Those fabrics for your stars are just scrumptious. What a gorgeous quilt it’s going to be!
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The back of the block looks almost as good as the front! 😎 Very tidy!Happy stitchings!
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Was Smudge perhaps looking at someone, as opposed to something? 🙂
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Stunning photo of Smudge to go along with that fantastical magical block! Wowie Zowie Cathi. Okay and yes, Lester is sooo cuteamous all snuggled in there sleeping. What a buddy.
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Love the photos of the boys. the block is fabulous and I love the colours you’ve picked for the next set. Love and hugs Gina xxx
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The colors remind me of Easter egg dyes – which unfortunately never come out that pretty on the actual eggs. Your block is just beautiful. A quilt made up of these blocks is going to be amazing.
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Thanks for sharing the shot of the back of the block. I had attempted a similar block a while back but could not figure out how to press the seams so the darned thing would lie flat. Maybe I’ll go dig it out and see if I can repress it.
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What a beautiful block! It looks like a tropical sunset. The back is just as beautiful as the front with all those nicely pressed seams. The kitties are too cute. Lester looks like he is dreaming about kitty treats. Stay warm!
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Stunning…Cathi, spring has sprung…perfect workmanship…
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That octagon star block is beautiful! And I love the name you picked for it! :0)
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beautiful block and I love the fluffy kitty pictures :o)
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beautiful neat stitching, you are so telented. I love the combination of colours you chose.Gill
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