Wednesday, February 19, 2014

And so it begins ... First Finished House Block Photo and a Question

The first photo of a finished house block for the Quilt Along has been posted! 

Click on "Quilt Along Photos" page heading at the top of my blog page to see the photos and to learn where to submit your photos for posting. I can't wait to see what everyone has done!

Thank you, Joyce! Super fabric choices!




The Big Question of the day

 Once again, I'm asking for your input in creating Block 2 for our quilt along. This conversation has already begun on my Facebook page and responses have been coming in.

I've made two preliminary sketches of possible arrangements for this block, and I'd like to have your opinions. You can comment here, on my facebook page ( www.facebook.com/KLee2Strings ), or in an email ( klee2strings@gmail.com ).

The basic arrangement will be revised, I'm sure, and the details will definitely be altered.

I'd like you to look at these elements:

  • Positioning of the watering can. Sitting on the ground vs. tipped.
  • Adding a butterfly. Yes or no.
  • Balance and artistic merit. 
  • Anything else you'd like to say.


Sketch 1



Sketch 2

As I said, many changes will have to be made. I need to create a block that is interesting, balanced, artistic, and fairly easy to put together and sew. 

Please chime in!





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  1. CookiFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Love the one with the tipped watering can, looks like the flowers are being cared for.

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    1. 2 stringsFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      Thanks, Cooki. On my facebook page the votes on the two sketches are pretty much even so far. Yikes!

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    2. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:31 PM

      I like the first sketch. It has great balance!

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    3. 2 stringsFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:32 PM

      I like the balance on that one, too. So much more artistic.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    I like the tilting can, and think it would be really nice with a butterfly.

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    1. 2 stringsFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      Thanks, Carla. So far there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming choice on this one. Every opinion counts.

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  3. DeniseFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    I like the block with the watering can flat and the butterfly. It seems more peaceful. The daffodils are perfect. Realistic, yet achievable to recreate with fabric and thread.

    On balance and artistic merit I think you need something really small in the lower right hand corner to balance it out. Maybe just some tufts of grasses FMQ, or a pebble, maybe a snail?, or a single crocus.

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