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TOPIC: Applique -- The Center Block

Applique -- The Center Block 04 Feb 2016 18:46 #135793

CarrieG OFFLINE Posts: 144 Thank you received: 83	Haleysmom - that is a beautiful center!
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Applique -- The Center Block 04 Feb 2016 17:51 #135791

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Just finished the center block along with the diamond in a center square border. I appliqued the leaves and blossoms using the freezer paper method of turned under prepared edge applique. Didn't know if I should attempt it at first, the leaves were so tiny! But I did, it took quite a while, but I think they came out ok. Love this pattern, and look forward to next month's pattern. Learning so much!

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Applique -- The Center Block 01 Feb 2016 07:23 #135655

JudyFN OFFLINE Posts: 81 Thank you received: 30	Jill, I was thrilled to see your custom center block. I am so looking forward to the coming months and seeing your quilt evolve.
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Applique -- The Center Block 31 Jan 2016 06:03 #135645

Barblln OFFLINE Posts: 127 Thank you received: 27	I really like your center block, Jill - it's very appropriate for the quilt, and I bet your brother will love it! Barb in Alabama
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Applique -- The Center Block 31 Jan 2016 05:28 #135643

PosyP OFFLINE Posts: 4106 Thank you received: 361	Great looking start Jill.
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Applique -- The Center Block 30 Jan 2016 21:51 #135641

BarbCA OFFLINE Posts: 1134 Thank you received: 380	Jill - Neat center block for your brother. Barb
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Applique -- The Center Block 30 Jan 2016 15:29 #135627

Patchworkjill OFFLINE Posts: 652 Thank you received: 71	I am making my quilt for my brother and while I appreciate the original centre its not for me, am happy with this, I am looking forward to seeing everyone's centre. Attachments: 20160131_082349.jpg (23KB)
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Applique -- The Center Block 18 Jan 2016 23:19 #135397

terrina OFFLINE Posts: 67 Thank you received: 2	Glacerda, Your block looks good.
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Applique -- The Center Block 16 Jan 2016 06:35 #135350

JudyFN OFFLINE Posts: 81 Thank you received: 30	Glacerda, Great accomplishment getting the center block cut and laid out. It will be a masterpiece -- it is beautiful.
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Applique -- The Center Block 13 Jan 2016 07:04 #135290

Barblln OFFLINE Posts: 127 Thank you received: 27	Wonderful work! I am so impressed that you are completing the block with applique - I personally love to applique, but have been thinking about doing the block in embroidery instead. Your photo is making me re-think. Barb in Alabama Cold but sunny today
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Applique -- The Center Block 11 Jan 2016 22:48 #135248

BarbCA OFFLINE Posts: 1134 Thank you received: 380	Glacerda - I agree your center looks great! Barb
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Applique -- The Center Block 11 Jan 2016 10:07 #135231

zippitydodaw OFFLINE Posts: 129 Thank you received: 35	Glacerda, Looking good so far, can't wait to see it when you finish appliqueing it. Judy
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Applique -- The Center Block 10 Jan 2016 18:24 #135227

glacerda OFFLINE Posts: 145 Thank you received: 74	Now to do raw edge appliqué and the embroidery. Attachments: image.jpeg (38KB)
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Applique -- The Center Block 08 Jan 2016 19:57 #135197

glacerda OFFLINE Posts: 145 Thank you received: 74	I have traced the entire block and have fused to my fabric!!!!!!! I have started cutting the leaves (ugh
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