the last feathered star for this year's Rainbow Scrap Challenge block is done! I call it "cranberry" color
I'm happy I can sew at all on the janome Gem, it's always a challenge but I think I can actually sew the blocks together on it next week. They are large
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| see my finger at the bottom |
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| cranberry, light green, gray, red, gold, light blue |
then border ideas. What would draw your eye to the centers?
I just sewed that moravian star into some kind of shape
"sea creature"?
"warped star"?
my little paper pieces (diamonds) were too flimsy for 3-d
thread basting my pieces doesn't work as they fall into the star body when bent
the stitches all show on photos if not much in real life
I need to read the new pattern directions Sara sent me and glue baste next time
I actually painted a wee santa this week... from a youtube tutorial on vintage santa in watercolor and ink
I LOVE him and wish I could paint one for every friend here, but I might go around the edge with some paint still, and transfer the words to the bottom, or glue them and then send out the finished image
not feeling up to sending a lot of cards this year although I sure love what I've received from thoughtful people
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| a watercolor paper notebook from Angie, and a collection of quotes from Helen |
12 comments:
Your Santa is the epitome of "the jolly old elf" -- perfect! I like that card you got with the guinea pigs on it -- too friggin cute! I'm looking forward to seeing your finished feathered star quilt.
Love the cranberry block. The Moravian star will be easier with stiff cardboard or card stock. You did a nice job especially with the paper shapes.
Like that cranberry star. Your warped little sea creature is interesting! Glad those piggies made you smile. :-)
Love the addition to your Feathered Star collection and that fabulous Santa painting, LeeAnna!! Regarding the frustration of the Moravian Star... I think we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves. It's best to remember that not all experiments are successful and that is perfectly OK. Better luck next time!
What a beautiful quilt this will be and I love your wee Santa!
I love your blocks! And the background fabric is perfect for it! I can't wait to see the final results.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas. :)
I love that cranberry star. The fabric colors are so pretty. You vintage Santa is wonderful!
Oh what a fun post. I love your RSC project. Those are such great blocks all together. Personally, I don't think the blocks will be too busy but if you really aren't sure, you could do sashing and add a corner block. I wouldn't bother but if you're looking for something more unique, try putting the blocks on the diagonal with the assorted triangle pieces to complete it. I'm especially happy to see your guinea pigs. Our family had 13 in total over the years of raising my boys. Our first pig gave birth to 5!!! It was really quite something. I'm happy we just have one dog now, but the memories of those squeakers will live on forever!!
Love your cranberry block. All blocks are so pretty. Cute painted Santa too. Moravian Star looks complicated to make, I think you did a great job.
Your rainbow quilt is going to look fabulous - border? I think I'd choose something quite plain in bold colour to let the stars shine or maybe do something in checkerboard squares between two plain borders so that the shapes are plain but colourful beside the main show in the centre. I hope you have a warm and loving Christmas so that you can face a new year with calm strength. And I wish you good health and good resolve for 2025. Stay creative.
How I enjoy visiting your blog! Always so many beautiful and interesting things to see. You have an eye for finding beauty in life, Leeanna.
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