Saturday, March 13, 2010

D-4


Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 17
Method used: hand piecing, hand applique

It is a rainy, dark, depressing day today, but Crystal Star has lifted my spirits.  Isn't she a pretty little thing?  I followed Brenda's pattern, but if you look closely at the original block, the melons go all the way to the corners.  Before appliqueing the melons on, I pressed the corner seams open, instead of to one side.  This reducing bulk, so they lay flat.

7 comments:

Zonnah said...

It sure is cute! I love the fabric combo.

Deb said...

That's a great block! I'll have to remember your tip about the seams on this one!! I love the red fabric!!!

sewprimitive karen said...

Yummy red and great appliqued melons.

Satu said...

Yes, it's real pretty thing! May I ask about the red - what is the manufacturer and range of it?

Vivian said...

Such a pretty little block. Pressing the seams open in some of the blocks to help them lie flat-- definitely a smart move. Thanks for the reminder.

Robin said...

Lovely! And very smart move to press those seams open. Hmmm... I wonder if I thought to do that?

Paula said...

What a lovely block, like all your blocks they are so special, I love the fabric you use. Thanks for the tip, pressing the seams open, I will have that in mind.

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