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Thursday, March 31, 2011

This one is a headache.

I decided that I really must knuckle down and get the last three Baltimore blocks done. I think I must be right out of the groove after leaving them for so long. This Cornucopia is giving me attitude. I blame the fruit and the fruit is to blame for the fabric tornado in the sewing room.

I decided to draw on the background to place my pieces but because of the layering, I've reverted back to using a vinyl overlay as well. The more small pieces that get sewn on the block, the more distortion there is so using both has been a good idea for placement.

It's still a work in progress, I've done a bit of switching around with a few leaf colours and the fruit is going to get a makeover too. The orange could turn into another apple.
I had to refer back to the fruit in this block to look at my colours and fabrics, I'm so out of practice!

46 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)March 31, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    It's lovely, but looks like so much work.

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  2. BetsyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    wow! just stunning!

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  3. carol funMarch 31, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh these take my breath away - simply gorgeous!

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  4. DorothyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Has time with your 'brights' changed your view on softer colours for the fruit/leaves.Your finished vase looks wonderful.

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  5. Nat PalaskasMarch 31, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I know you will get it done Janet. Looking gorgeous so far - Love the colour of the urn - Hugs Nat

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  6. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Too funny! I often blame the fruit, but for totally different reasons... LOL! Your fruit looks totally amazing and it will look just gorgeous when it is complete.

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  7. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    It Still is a Beautiful Block..Hang in There..
    cheers

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  8. lizMarch 31, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Such a clever use of fabric. Is that watermelon all one piece? Keep on going, it's definitely worth it.

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  9. MarjorieMarch 31, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Your second block made me smile as it is the first Baltimore style block I ever made! (Ok...so I forgot to reverse the pattern and left out things I didn't like). The cornucopia is looking great! Keep going!

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  10. ThimbleannaMarch 31, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Holy Cow Woman! Another amazing applique project -- and, as always, a beautiful one!!!

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  11. M and M plus 3March 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Seeing your work puts me at awe. I'm working on a beginning needle turn project, I so admire your work plus you give me courage to continue. Thank you once again for sharing.

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  12. JanetMarch 31, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Wow that's a gorgeous block in the making! I'm admiring how nice the cornicopia itself has turned out.

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  13. JuliaMarch 31, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Looks amazing Janet...love the urn..
    keep going, it's really worth a finish..
    Julia ♥

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  14. DarleneMarch 31, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    OMG, OMG, this is stunning! You continue to keep me in awe!!!!

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  15. AdeleMarch 31, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Keep on going your nearly there. Your work as always "Just Beautiful". I hope that is a washout pen your using????

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  16. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    i have full faith in you that you will get it right and it will look a million bucks,well done Janet.

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  17. JoanMarch 31, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    That really is so beautiful Janet. I have a Baltimore that I started years ago...and really need to re-do some blocks as it was made when I first began to quilt. Your work looks so perfect... such lovey colours.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    It looks fabulous to me!

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  19. RachaeldaisyMarch 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    What a luscious cornacopia of fruit. I know you'll tame those misbehaving fruit. This is another example of your beautiful work.

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  20. ShirleyMarch 31, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Janet you just improve with every stitch and every post. I am just going to go and lie down in a darkened room and try not to cry. Your work is just so amazing. I think I might start a Quiltsalott fan club.

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  21. antique quilterMarch 31, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    beautiful, I know exactly what you mean I took out a Mary Mannakee block the other day and started choosing reds and greens , a bit rusty with the exact placement thing after working on the flower garden blocks!
    keep going its beautiful and will be worth all the trouble!

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  22. AnnemiekeMarch 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful but I can imagine that it takes some time to get used to this work again. It is so different from your blocks in the previous post. I like them both very much. I also read your post about the trapunto. It certainly makes a lot of difference in the end result, beautiful !

    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  23. Abby and StephanieMarch 31, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    You get a blue ribbon for patience and for your gorgeous work. You are always a problem solver and nothing seems to defeat you.

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  24. CrispyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Beautiful block Janet :0) It must feel weird working with these calm fabrics after all of Kim's patterns LOL.

    Crispy

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  25. Ivory SpringMarch 31, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh my, Janet.... simply gorgeous! I have a question, how did you get the seeds onto the what I assumed to be the watermelon seeds shown in the second picture? Are they also appliqued?

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  26. Victoria Findlay WolfeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    you are so amazing! GORGEOUS WORK!!!

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  27. Teresa RawsonMarch 31, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    WOW! I just love the traditional blocks...wow! I need to go back and look at your other ones! Nice eye candy. The fabrics are spot on, especially the grapes, pears and that beautiful blue urn.

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  28. BarbMarch 31, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    What amazing work....

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  29. BarbApril 1, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Oh, Lovely!
    I really love the cornucopia brown area - wonderful.
    What a lovely quilt this will be and worth it. I made an album quilt almost 18 years ago and I still cherish it.

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  30. judy12April 1, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Just beautiful..what a switch after spending time with Kaffe..love this and love that

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  31. Ann ChampionApril 1, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Just beautiful! I think I would have to have the older blocks out to retrain my eye for choosing colors? You seem to swith styles so flawlessly.
    Your applique is gorgeous. It's fun seeing a block come to life. I love the cornocopia and the urn from the older block. Amazing!

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  32. KarenApril 1, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Sometimes, don't you wonder why, if we're not having fun, we continue to do something. I have a feeling when all this is behind you, you will be really glad you pressed on. It looks wonderful!

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  33. MeredithApril 1, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for the laugh. I feel your pain. I blame the fruit !!!!You will do a great job in the end. Fabric tornado--I can identify.

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  34. JanetApril 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Looking good to me. Your cornucopia
    is perfect. I love the watermelon
    on the other block too. I look forward to the next installment on these blocks.

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  35. Oops-LahApril 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    "From where I'm standing" it's looking pretty much perfect to me. All the colours are gorgeous and looking lovely together.

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  36. Oops-LahApril 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    .... and I'm going to join Shirley's "Quiltsalott Fan Club"!!!

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  37. NedraApril 1, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I like seeing your works in progress. Best of luck getting back in the groove.

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  38. kim mcleanApril 1, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Cornucopia is looking great, keep at it Janet!! Love the blue vase.I admire your persistence Mrs Q. Kim McL

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  39. LoriApril 2, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Some blocks do not like to behave. I'm sure when you are finished with it, it will be fantastic!

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  40. Pinkadot QuiltsApril 2, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Your plum is shaded beautifully! Is the blue vase fabric a hand dye? The color is so rich and I think it sets off the rest of the block perfectly.
    It will be worth all the hard work you are putting into it!

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  41. SewjournalApril 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Janet have you tried back basting? It makes placement a breeze.

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  42. Mitt lille rosa syromApril 3, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    It is lovely!

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  43. Sujata ShahApril 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Janet,

    Simply beautiful..

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  44. Dixie HowardApril 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Your post made me chuckle as I think we have all had blocks "with attitude." I'm sure you will tame it as it is looking so lovely already. Beautiful fabrics and stitching - the fruit looks so real. And the blue urn block is just beyond fabulous!

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  45. Carrie P.April 4, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    wow, I don't think I have seen those blocks before. They are stunning.

    I agree with the UFO guilt. I go through that at times too. I am really trying hard not to start new things even though there are so many I would like to do. We just have to do what works for us.
    Stitchery is good to do sometimes too. Really cute.

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  46. RobinApril 23, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Stunning, Janet! I am just blown away. But I also know what you mean about having to re-find your groove on a project after having been away from it for awhile. But, boy, your Baltimore blocks are so wonderful, and you are so close to the end-- it is definitely worth going back!

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