MARCH BOM

[Mary K.]

Wanda, I don't feel so bad now. I'm just working on January also. Everyone's blocks are looking so wonderful! I love the yellow roses Maggie, after all "there's a yellow rose of Texas" (you may not know that song if you aren't for here) lol
Charlotte

[Mary K.]

Well, I've uploaded my March BOM to my profile. As I said there, I wish I had used a darker green for the light stems...I don't think they show up well, :x and too much contrast with the two dark stems. But it's done, and now I can concentrate on some other things until April 1. :wink:

Nancy in NC

[Margo C.]

I love the contrast of the star on the basket, Nancy! When I needed to increase the contrast of the background star on the January and February blocks, I outlined them with a simple stem stitch. Maybe you could try that on one of your stems and see if that gives you the contrast you want?

[Margo C.]

Thanks Margo. I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I'll give it a try. Or maybe I could just stitch close to the edge on all those light stems and leaves with a green. Good idea! What would we do without each other??? :P :P :P If it changes it a lot for the better, I'll re-post it.

Nancy in NC

[Margo C.]

Nancy, I think the block is delightful! If you're less than pleased with the lighter green, how about some fabric paint???
Jan in Spokane

[Lynn K.]

I think some of my green on Feb are too light too. So my plan after I've done my 'invisible' machine applique is to experiment with some dark green or at least dark-er green thread to make them pop a little. I thought maybe they could use some VEINS! :lol: :P

[Lynn K.]

Well, I tried a couple of things and didn't like it so I took out the stitching. Fabric paint might work. I have some shiva paintsticks. I'm really afraid of ruining it if I try too much. Veins is one option. I'll keep thinking about it.

Nancy in NC

[Lynn K.]

Nancy I love the fabrics and I love purple. I wouldn't do too much now either. You are right, you wouldn't want to ruin it. Once it's all together, you may feel differently.

Edited to add, looking at all your blocks as a group, your quilt is going to be stunning.

[Lynn K.]

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm going to try stem stitch with floss to make veins in dark green in the light stems and light green in the dark stems. I will only give it a very short try to see how I like it. I am using Ricky's stable stuff in each appliqued piece and that might be difficult to embroider on. We'll see.

Thanks so much to everyone who has responded and cheered me on.

Nancy in NC

[Lynn K.]

Charlotte, yes I do know that song! And I almost didn't do the yellow roses because I felt they wouldn't show up well against the background. But instead of invisible monofilament, I used a bright yellow (Alex's Masterpiece thread) and did a blanket stitch around the blossoms, and I felt that little bit of texture made the roses stand out.

Maggie in sunny Illinois, hoping that spring is truly just around the corner!

[Judy M.]

Nancy, I love your blocks!!! For your light green stems and leaves you might try a medium green outline embroidery--a color a few shades between the dark stems and the light ones. It's also good to put the block up where you can see it for a week or two. That always helps me make decisions as to how to proceed when I'm stumped. Judy in Torrance

[Judy M.]

I've finally posted my March BOM, this is the bright block. I have had it done for over a week. My needle turn is in progress.

[Damaris E.]

Judy!! It is WONDERFUL!! I have SEW been looking forward to seeing this block of yours!! I love the colors!!

[Margo C.]

I've finally posted my March BOM, this is the bright block. I have had it done for over a week. My needle turn is in progress.

WHOO-HOO!
I'm lovin' the variety!

[Margo C.]

I finally finished my March block. I had company and birthday parties which slowed me down. I love seeing how different all the blocks look. Hope everyone has a great week.

Sheryl