Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Cassandra's Circle update


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.

11 comments:

  1. That 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.

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  2. call it anything you like...they are all show stopping gorgeous...beautiful needle skills wendy

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  3. Your 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)

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  4. Beautiful applique, Wendy! Love your fabric choices--and colors. I always liked Thimbleberries fabrics. Your fussy-cut circles are perfect :)

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  5. wee! these are fabulous. I love the fussy cutting.
    Hard to believe, but I've never seen that backing fabric. I can see why it is a favorite.

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  6. 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!

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  7. Good to see all your blocks in one post.
    Thimbleberries fabrics used to be very popular but nowadays, I don't see much mention of them. She certainly put out some good fabric designs.

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  8. I LOVE your blocks!! The colors are fabulous!!
    Even the backing is great!!

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  9. Just the prettiest fabrics with immaculate stitching. Beautiful!

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  10. I LOVE red in quilts and am sure admiring the red background in your blocks!

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