I have completed block 30 for my lace quilt. Click on the image and will take to you a larger version.
I started it last week so feel quite satisfied as to the pace these are moving at. The block is 7 inches square and I feel the colour scheme is a little different.
I was worried that it would be difficult as a result but it proved to be an interesting challenge without being a total pain if you know what I mean.
I have 4 blocks in this quilt that are similar to so I am taking it as a good omen.
In case your wondering about the frame I have the block on I am still using it and really like it. I wrote a review of the Grip-n-Stitch embroidery frame review here.
I figured since it was a bit different in colour readers might like some details. The black beads decorating the cotton lace are jet. I have been saving them for a long time to use. I think I found the prefect place for them.
All the lace on it is vintage lace I was given “towards my next quilt” and I wrote about it here.
One of the embellishments I did on this block was to add bugle beads to black ric rac and then weave gimp thread under them. You can see it on the curved seam in the photo above.
You will find all the other blocks in the Lace Quilt category
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You ARE doing well and really moving forward with this piece!
I finished my rabbit! It was done yesterday (Thurs), but today’s post include the regular WIPW post:
http://sew-in-love.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/finished-in-february.html
HI Marci its a type of triple feather which I was trying to work out if it was interesting enough to add to TAST – I think it is. It is in Edith Johns Creative Embroidery Stitches which is an old out of print book and one of those obscure stitches I always wanted to get around to trying.
Thanks, I thought it might be a feather stitch variation. I may give it a try.
Another beautiful block!
Sharon, would you tell me the name of the stitch you did on the bottom – on two seams?
I got another champagne block done
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcih/8514028839/in/photostream
This turned out pretty. Nice assortment of embellishments and handwork.
So gorgeous! You can see my Feb. block at
http://princessbubblescreates.blogspot.ca/
Congrats on finishing another beautiful block. Thanks for sharing the details and the link to the gimp thread.
Here’s my progress:
http://fat-quarter.blogspot.nl/2013/02/work-in-progress-wednesday-february-27.html
This is a really interesting block. I love the colours and all the intricate detailing. One question, what is ‘gimp thread’?
Gimp is a thread that is used in tassell and braid making its is quite stiff but interesting to use here is what it looks like
http://www.stef-francis.co.uk/hand-dyed-yarns/rayon-yarn/viscose-gimp
Thanks
Not much of a progress but a report anyway:
http://queeniepatch.blogspot.jp/2013/02/lagging-behind-wipw.html
Congratulations! You’ve made yet another beautiful block, and done it quickly, too.
I love the ric rac+bugle bead+gimp treatment!
Sharon I love that block. The colours are lovely and your embellishments are amazing. there is so much to see in the block. I love the jet beads.
I have managed to finish a project and I am very pleased as it means I can start another new project.
http://sewmanyyarns.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/a-february-finish.html