This is the fourth row. I love the red rosette that is second from the left. I call it Jack in the Pulpit and it is in Book 3.
And this is the fifth row.
What next? Add these two rows to the three that I've already stitched together and stitch the final two rows.
Sadly I forgot to take a picture of the five rows stitched together. In addition I had to make half rosettes to fill in the sides and guess what? Forgot to take pictures of those as well! I used a blue/gold and taupe diamond print along with a creamy subtle print. Needles to say the middle hexagon is the same as that in all of the blocks in my quilt. It gives the whole quilt a more cohesive look. Using the same fabric for the middle hexagon in every rosette is a subtle way to make a bunch of very different blocks look like they belong together.
I know that many of you have commented on how complicated the Easier Than Pie & Beyond hexagons appear but I can honestly tell you that if you can sew a straight line and do a simply whip stitch you can make any or all of these designs!
Want another peek at the 2016 Quilt Along? Well want no more because here it is! I've added a round of white hexagons to frame the bird. There is more to come so stay tuned for pictures and instructions!
Until I post again, happy sewing!
Karen H
Temptation!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and tempting last photo...!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the white surround
ReplyDeletefabulous quilt....love your medaillon with the white hexagons...
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless!
ReplyDeleteOkay I lied lol
This pattern you've come up with is superb girl!
I suspect it looks complicated because you have fussy cut the fabrics so incredibly cleverly, using the fabrics own patterns to 'play' with each other?
I imagine if we made up any rosette in plainer fabrics first, like a test piece, that would enable anyone blinded by the finished pattern, to 'see' the actual construction?
Absolutely brilliant designs : )
Karen, superb quilt "easy as pie" I giggle. Your work gives us inspiration for more beauty in the simple hexagon. Loving where you are going with quilt along.
ReplyDeleteKaren, superb quilt "easy as pie" I giggle. Your work gives us inspiration for more beauty in the simple hexagon. Loving where you are going with quilt along.
ReplyDeleteYour new quilt along is very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI love the feathery background fabric. It 'Makes' this quilt in my humble opinion! :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone you are very creative with fabric and your designs are incredible! thanks for sharing your wonderful talent
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeletethe rosettes are just gorgeous. What delicate sewing. I will try them out for sure.
Love the bird block, so pretty.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Love the Bird Block - it has really evolved! Easier than Pie is really coming along well. Looking good Karen!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...gorgeous...gorgeous. I'm going to have to start coming up with new words to describe your work.
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