Feb instructions

[wendy w.]

I love that your bird escaped to the border. Gorgeous Marilyn.

[wendy w.]

Love it Marilyn!
Barb :-)

[Lois B.]

Love it Marilyn!

[Nancy R.]

I love it, Marilyn! It really feels like home!!

[Nancy R.]

What a beauty!

[Lorna B.]

Well done, Marilyn!

[Andree B.]

Marilyn, your block is beautiful! I also like how your 9-patches have the next border fabric, and the different appliqués.

Lovely!

Andrée

[E.M. T.]

Thanks everybody ! I'm anxious to get some stitchin' done on it...will make it look a little better.
It was the other way round, Andree...I liked the brush-y look and now I hope I have enough of it,
A batik I've had a while (backround for my Spool blocks) and no hope of finding more...will prob'ly
have to punt in the end. ! hmy: :P

[E.M. T.]

Marilyn, I love your house scene. It's very lovely. A banana split for you!
I'm still working on my month #1, and I'm so impressed with you gals who are doing 1/2 size. My machine doesn't have a single needle throat plate (is that what it's called?), so, I think I'll stay away from 1/2 size..unless by hand.

[ANNE E.]

Marilyn that is gorgeous....love the colours
Anne

[wendy w.]

The straight stitch throat plate wouldn't make any difference would it Terrie? You still aim to be accurate. I used 1/4" seams. What colours are you using? Are you doing any variations?

[wendy w.]

Wendy, I'm not sure about the straight stitch throat plate - not even really sure about them, but in my mind, they would (maybe?) make a difference.Maybe just trying to justify buying a new Sewing machine in the (near) future...
I am using Kaffe and Batiks. I have done the windows twice, I've done the trees twice, ( and I'm leaving the trees FAT, because they really are carefully stitched.). I guess that's my variation very FAT trees. Done the door, but may change the window over it, or just re-do the whole thing. ran out of the little bit of 'the right' colour for around the door. Will be whimsical - I hope :blush: Haven't even begun the nine-patches, but have slowly been picking out colours.
Oh! The sheep! I've got a nice embossed batik, white on white for the sheep
Certainly will not be as calming as Marilyn's or yours :blink:
When ever I see somebody's I like it, but still struggle with my own choices. That's the hard part for me. Oh, and mostly - finding the time. Yes, finding the time is the most difficult part

[wendy w.]

Yes I agree with your thoughts. Love your fabrics choices though, I've a soft spot for Kaffe fabrics and batiks.

[Renata L.]

Marilyn, love what you did with your fabric selections and very beautiful center block. What really makes this stand out is that you chose the same fabric for the light colors in the nine-patch and the next border. It pulls everything together beautifully and adds light to the whole. Beautiful!

[Judith A.]

Marilyn,
I really, really really like your January block.
What kind of sewing machine is Big Bernie? I am guessing it is a Bernina.
I love my Bernina, but there are a few things about her that really frustrate me.

Judith