This is the centre block of Irish Circles, I loved sewing every stitch of it. Below it is the first outer block........and it just looks blah. Do you ever pull out some fabrics, make the block, then wonder what you were thinking? It may not have helped that my entire wardrobe is strewn all over my sewing room....not the best conditions for creativity. I will keep it aside to see how it looks with the other blocks, but it's not looking promising.
On a brighter note, I am super excited about our new ensuite. It's looking great, and will hopefully have some pictures to post next week.
Hubby is away on his annual pilgrimage to the Moto GP at Phillip Island (yes he has gone away and left me in charge of the renovation).
Hubby is away on his annual pilgrimage to the Moto GP at Phillip Island (yes he has gone away and left me in charge of the renovation).
So that means a change to routine, and lots of late nights stitching. I've finished off the Heart and Soul pincushion and made some definite plans for Christmas swaps. Two quilts basted and ready for quilting.
Happy stitching.
Susan x
Susan x
Your Irish circles are looking gorgeous, maybe a change in the sashing on the last block may make it pop...or wait until you make some more blocks then decide. I envy your late nights stitching away! Cant wait for the reno pics, exciting!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, I think your little block will be just fine, my thoughts are that it gives the eye a place to rest. Of course you must go with what YOU like best in the end though! That will be a gorgeous quilt. Hubby's bike is nice too! xx debbie
ReplyDeleteI think you should wait a bit before deciding on a change you may find it brings up the other parts of the quilt better when it all together? Would love to see pic's of the finished bathroom reno and I soooo envy you the late night stitching what bliss! :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteI adour that pincushion...and I think don't be hasty with your blocks...put a few more out and see
ReplyDeleteenjoy your new routine! Wonderful pincushion! Im thinking that your block needs a little more "pop" but it may work in with the rest once you have decided.
ReplyDeleteYour centre block is so beautiful Susan. No need to make any decison about the other block till you've made a few more. Pincushion is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI'm with the other comments so far... make a few more blocks and then make a decision! The center block is magnificent!!! It has a softness that is very appealing. Lovely pincushion... just precious!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the extra sewing. Oops, I mean new routine! Your pin cushion is lovely Susan.
ReplyDeleteWonderful is your centre block.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Grit
Think I agree with you Susan about the block,love your pin cushion
ReplyDeleteLove that centerpiece! Lots of time to see if the new block will work or can be salvaged. You may find that it works perfectly in the end.:) Great to be in charge of renovations by yourself!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can add to what others have said.. but whatever you do it will end up gorgeous... love that little fat pincushion...
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Love what you have done so far, I think time will help you decide about that block; maybe as the others have said make a few more so you can see it as part of the big picture rather than individually. Lucky you with some evenings to yourself!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous block!! I like that little block hope it makes the final cut.
ReplyDeletelove the pincushion, so cute.
enjoy your sewing time.
Your centre looks fantastic Susan! Don't worry about the other block, once you have a few more around it, it will look fine. Hope hubby has a safe trip, that's a long way on a bike. They have been saying here on the local media that cops on both sides of the border are keeping an eye on the bikes travelling down.
ReplyDeleteOMG the centre looks fantastic. I feel that the other needs a little pop. Maybe what Deb said about the sashing. Make a couple more and see how you feel then. Do they all have mitered cnrs?
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is going to be gorgeous! What a lot of work. I love it when dh goes away for a few days and I'm "home alone". Very nice pin cushion!!
ReplyDeleteI think you need to wait until you make a few more blocks before you decide. Your center block is gorgeous. Love the pincushion. Hugs.......
ReplyDeleteYour centre block is fabulous... the quilt is going to be stunning. At the risk of trying to teach my granny to suck eggs (not that inferring that you are my granny) I think that your's is the only 'eye' that will see your quilt the way you want it to look. Your eye will tell you what's right when it's ready to....trust it! Love the pincushion too.... adorable! Wish I was going to the Moto GP with your hubby.... but then... maybe I'd rather stay home with you and sew! :o)) Have fun... home alone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block Susan...hang in there with that other one...it might take on a different look when surrounded by others!
ReplyDeleteWow Susan your centre block looks great, so does the pincushion. Good luck with the reno
ReplyDeleteMe encanta el quilt de los cÃrculos irlandeses, podrÃas decirme en libro lo puedo encontrar?. Un beso muy grande.
ReplyDeleteAll your sewing look beautiful Susan. We are talking about Phillip Island next year 😃
ReplyDeleteyour Irish Circles is looking wonderful so far, maybe the first outer block lacks some of the warmth that your centre has. Lovely little pincushion! I hope your hubby has a great trip too....
ReplyDeleteSusan, I adore your pincushion, and the centre of your Irish Circles is amazing, just gorgeous. I think you should make a few more of the outer blocks, and then see if you think this block is going to work. Beautiful work x
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