The first border prompt for this year's Stay at Home Round Robin was out on Monday, and you can find the post here at Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life. Wendy called for signature blocks, which are quick and easy to make. The hardest part is deciding which color and fabric to use!
Since my goal is to make a summer-y wall-hanging, and my colors are reds, whites, and yellows, how about this one? A bright yellow batik with butterflies and dragonflies on it - what's more summer-y than that?
I started simply, making just four of them out of 2.5 inch yellow squares and 1.5 inch corner squares.
I didn't use much of the yellow in these little blocks,
but I have lots more of it so I'm sure it will show up again!
I felt like the original embroidery block needed a contrasting border before I went too much further, so I used some red and white and gingham, and the signature blocks became the cornerstones!
This first border makes my block 12.5 inches square.
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Very nice! The gingham is the perfect complement to the embroidery!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that yellow batik! Your red border is perfect. Nice start!
ReplyDeleteThat yellow works really well, very nice cornerstones. I've got my measurements figured out, but other than the background, I don't have my fabric picked out yet.
ReplyDeletehave fun with it.
ReplyDeleteLove your round robin.. The center is darling: such nice handwork. I love your use of the blocks in the corners, making the red also stand out.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to add the red gingham and use the siggy block as just the corner stones.
ReplyDeleteYour border is just the right touch, and I like the little pop of the signature blocks in each corner! Fun!
ReplyDeleteits perfect!!and so very summery!!!
ReplyDeleteThe red was a really good choice, and I like how you kept the signature blocks just in the corners.
ReplyDeleteVery cute so far! I love red and yellow together...so happy looking.
ReplyDeleteSew cute and summery!
ReplyDeleteOh! Love it already! I’m a pushover for gingham or polka dots!
ReplyDeleteGreat start Diann. After a little coffee, I am headed upstairs to work on the signature blocks for my project.
ReplyDeleteWell this block is looking juicy. Now I want some lemonade on a picnic blanket.
ReplyDeleteThe red and yellow are a wonderfully Summery combination :)
ReplyDeleteLove the signature blocks in the corner and the cheery red border!
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