This one is definitely for the Monet NYB group of blocks. I love the little touch of pink in this block.
When I grade the seams on blocks that contain metallics and batiks, I tend to grade the metallic fabric as it is quite a bit thicker than the batiks.
This one is also destined for the Monet NYB group of blocks.
Block pressed and seams graded.
There are now 35 of the 6″ New York Beauty blocks done. I think once I’ve got 42 finished blocks I’ll start playing with possible settings. I may end up using both the Tiffany Lamp and Monet blocks together.
The red-bellied woodpecker is still here, as are some robins. With all the leaves gone from the trees out on the roof garden, we have a fabulous view of the woodpecker when he’s on the tree. I couldn’t grab the camera fast enough to get a picture, so found this one on Wikipedia that was free for use. I think its markings are very striking – the red head and the black and white stripes.
We’ve been watching Treme, which inspired today’s Baxtertoon. Seems he plays the saxophone and has his own little band, Baxter’s Cool Cats Combo.
After all that, he needed a nap with Raggedy Ann.
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Love the little touch of pink, too! The Cool Cats playing Jazz – why of course they do!
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Looking forward to seeing it finished.
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That pink is just perfect in that block, wonderful! And just what tunes do the Cool Cats play?
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I just saw this woodpecker yesterday at the feeder – it is the time of year that I have to make sure to start filling the feeders all the time and have lots of birds to see out the sewing room window.
love the blocks
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more great blocks.
I have those woodpeckers down here in North Carolina. I have a feeder with peanuts which mine love.
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I love the Monet block, the touch of pink is just right. I’ve had more sightings of the red-bellied woodpecker this year than usual – here in central New York State – at the feeders, I usually only see them in the trees. Wonder what that means?? LOL
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Those Monet blocks are so serene and peaceful. The whole quilt is going to be lovely.
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I love the touches of pink too. It is just like in nature where there is an abundance of blue and green with touches of pink flowers.
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This is going to be absolutely STUNNING when put together….hurry, hurry… we cant wait 🙂
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Gorgeous blocks! Love the little touch of pink… it’s perfect!
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When we stayed overnight in Orillia we saw our first woodpecker, at a feeder in the snow. Go Baxter, love your band! Your blocks will be so gorgeous together.
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So gorgeous! I love Money (and Tiffany lamps) and it’s more than tempting to see these blocks . . . I have some lovely batik FQs that would be perfect for these. Maybe once I have made some of my planned projects and saved a pile of scraps . . .
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I can’t wait to see the finished product 🙂
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