Catching up on posting my
Cassandra’s Circle (Barbara Brackman’s Civil War blog) progress.
I know I posted the first
block, but I don’t think I showed the back. This is one of my all time favorite
fabrics (I know, I have a lot!). It is a very old Thimbleberries print. My blocks are half size so this center block
measures 18” and the rest are 9”.
Number 2, “Mulberry Wreath
for Mary Boykin Chestnut”. I took a lot of liberties with this one.
Number 3, “Louisa Cheves
McCord’s Palmetto” was a lot of fun to make. I’m calling it Moose Antlers. The
fussy cut circles came from another of my favorite fabrics.
Number 4, “Charlotte Wigfall’s
Texas Star”. Hmmm, I took even more liberties with this one. As you can see the
Texas Star is nowhere to be seen. What can I say? I like circles.
Barbara posted number 5 today
(here) so stay tuned.
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThat pinky/orange/red fabric is fabulous. I don't blame you for loving it. Your blocks are so nice. I love the new pattern. It will be fun to see how you interpret it. Love your red background.
ReplyDeletecall it anything you like...they are all show stopping gorgeous...beautiful needle skills wendy
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are wonderful. Liberties are what makes the blocks your own. I really like the block released today - I look forward to seeing what you do with it :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful applique, Wendy! Love your fabric choices--and colors. I always liked Thimbleberries fabrics. Your fussy-cut circles are perfect :)
ReplyDeletewee! these are fabulous. I love the fussy cutting.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe, but I've never seen that backing fabric. I can see why it is a favorite.
Another beautiful block, Wendy. I so admire the way you use color. Your choice of the deep red background really clicks it in, for me. Lots of contrast and brightness, without being "loud". Just brilliant!
ReplyDeleteGood to see all your blocks in one post.
ReplyDeleteThimbleberries fabrics used to be very popular but nowadays, I don't see much mention of them. She certainly put out some good fabric designs.
I LOVE your blocks!! The colors are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteEven the backing is great!!
Just the prettiest fabrics with immaculate stitching. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE red in quilts and am sure admiring the red background in your blocks!
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