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    #46
    [QUOTE=MSHendel;n891096]First month is done. Some take aways: use less glue (just ordered better applicator),, try hand buttonhole stitch around some flower centers. Check contrasts of overlapping bits (blue flower on vase doesn't show up as much as I'd like), preference is to use Perfect Circles rather than doing small circles with Appliquick - don't like the heavy feel of the Print and Piece in such a small element, fun to fussy cut the circles for flower centers, I made each branch of stems and leaves in same fabric to cut down on busy-ness,
    I used 80 wt off-white thread for most of the appliqué but switched to 50 wt Aurafil colored thread for the flowers. I've ordered the TQS bobbin set for future blocks as I like to match the thread to the fabric.
    and finally- I survived making 30 1/2" grapes !!!!.
    Using mostly Tula Pink fabric with some stash fillers. The background triangles in the border are varied prints of white tone on tone.
    Overall, I'm very pleased and looking forward to Month 2. I love doing turned appliqué.
    I [/QUOTE]

    Peg, You are great with color. It is so cheerful and fun. Glad to see you putting some embroidery in there. I am working two variations. One is my perfect garden party, pulling all things that I like from any patterns that I have, and the second is going to
    be embroidery on a dark background. Not sure that will get any further than just the center block, but we will see. HelenW

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      #47
      Center block #2. Just playing around. HelenW

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            #50
            This is my progress to date. I’m using raw edge machine appliqué. I love seeing what everyone is doing and how different each block is. Forgot to mention, thanks m using fabrics from my stash.
            Last edited by Joanne B.; 01-15-2022, 07:36 PM.

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            • Eileen K. commented
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              Joanne, I love your colors! I'm using stash fabrics too.

            • Peg commented
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              lovely color choices, so soothing.

            #51
            My block is finished and all is appliquéd. I made 1 paper-pieced side and pinned it up to check colors. I haven’t trimmed the block to size yet.
            Last edited by Jo Anne; 01-16-2022, 02:37 PM.

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            • Lynnanne commented
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              Beautiful colors!

            • soniasimone commented
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              Really effective with the dark background and your great color choices.

            #52
            [QUOTE=Jo Anne;n891166]My block is finished and all is appliquéd. I made 1 paper-pieced side and pinned it up to check colors. I haven’t trimmed the block to size yet. [/QUOTE]

            Beautiful, Jo Anne! The dark background is striking.
            Barbara Black
            Huntsville AL
            https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
            "I am a part of all that I have met." A. Lord Tennyson

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              #53
              Month 1 done! That was an enjoyable challenge! I have always avoided applique but because of this quilt, I have made it my goal for 2022 to see if I can master this skill. It will be interesting to see if I have improved by December. I actually enjoyed every minute of the process this month and although it is far from perfect, I am happy with my results (fabrics from stash). Thanks TQS!

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                #54
                Here’s my Month 1 block, done with needle turn appliqué. My real garden has grey slate paving stones so I took those as a model for my border. The second picture shows my plan including my inspiration fabric at the top. I used that fabric as border.
                Susanne

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                • Marge P. commented
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                  Your border is charming, this is a fabulous block!

                #55
                Done
                Suzanne Chickite

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                  #56
                  Taking a break from edge stitching Month 1 center block. Thinking ahead to Month 2. Going to make my border wider so I can
                  do flowers and bird houses. This is the start of the first border. Will need to compensate the number of dog tooth triangles by
                  what I get after making one border. Then I will do the math. I just kind of roll with what I like the looks of. HelenW

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                  • Lynnanne commented
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                    Helen, it’s coming along so beautifully. I’m amazed by how you get so much done and still find time to dedicate to everyone on the forum! (And shovel snow!)

                  • Julie E. commented
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                    Are your triangles stitched? I like how they overlap each other. I love the watering can idea.

                  #57
                  It’s official- my first block is finished! Yay! I am excited to go on! I used Riley Blake’s black pinstripe for the corners as I am using the black pinstripe for my outside borders and thought it would be appropriate to connect the beginning to the end.

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                    • Helen W. commented
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                      Tere D, Your fabric color combination is wonderful. Love the dog tooth border background fabric.
                      It is a perfect bouquet for a Garden Party. HelenW

                    • Marge P. commented
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                      Your block is beautiful!

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                    Suzanne Chickite

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                    • Helen W. commented
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                      Suzanne C, Such cute little bees on the block. I also like the hand embroidery stitches. I too want to add some to mine.
                      But right now I am still just getting the edge stitching done. HelenW

                    • Marge P. commented
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                      Lovely details!

                    #60
                    My Garden done in Japanese woven, next trim and add dog tooth edge.

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                    • Pamela commented
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                      The fabrics are listed as Japanese yarn dyes on Etsy. The circles are made using cardboard from cereal boxes, I cut fabric were it almost touches when you fold the sides together. Run gathering stitch, use double strand of thread to get your pull to cinch up and press, slightly loosening gathering and remove template, use your thread and cinch back up, ready to stitch. The extra fabric gathered up makes the circles look padded. The templates can be used many times.

                    • Donna B. commented
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                      Beautiful!

                    • Eula M. commented
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                      Absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

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