I guess every designer has certain go to design elements that they use in certain situations. When I am dealing with a design that has a LOT of radial symmetry I tend to go with one of my favorite motif’s…the large wavy flower. The BOM for 2012 has just such a flowers in it’s center block. Here’s a bit of a sneak peak.
I found that this deep periwinkle blue that I am using shows through everything! And this blocks is going to 24” x 24”. To solve the shadowing problem and the sewing in the middle of a big block problem I decided to get a little head start on my large wavy flower before I basted it to the center.
This also made it easy to cut the blue away from the back and eliminate shadowing by the pesky, yet lovely periwinkle blue.
Some how I missed block 12 and now I can't find the link?
Please help.
Linda C
Posted by: Linda Crabtree | 11/30/2011 at 06:27 AM
block 12 coming mid december, you didn't miss a thing
Posted by: erinrussek | 11/30/2011 at 07:33 AM
You are a smart cookie! I love that periwinkle blue
Posted by: Amy Austin | 11/30/2011 at 07:47 AM
Going to be beautiful. Love the blue and pink.
Posted by: Sandi1100 | 11/30/2011 at 09:20 AM
I am so pumped up about this BOM for 2012!
Posted by: Laurel | 11/30/2011 at 10:28 AM
Love the colors for this BOM, especially the great blue! Good trick to know. I have used it once before, too, and it works well. Better than lining the white fabric.
And I love to use the wavy flower, easier to applique than sharp inset points.
Looking forward to this BOM.
And looking forward to block 12 of My Tweets. I just adore those little purple birds!
Posted by: donna j | 11/30/2011 at 12:41 PM
I pre-stitch all of my applique items before adding to the background. Makes the project a bit more portable for me.
Next year's BOM looks fantastic. Thank you for doing these BOMs for us.
Posted by: Mishka | 12/01/2011 at 11:24 AM
Oh I just love that wavy flower and the way that periwinkle and the pinks just sing together! I too have used the cut away technique, especially when I have had lots of layers of appliqué.
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Lovely craft which you share above. I really very impressed by that. Every thing looking awesome. I am so excited for make it.
Posted by: mov editor | 12/04/2011 at 10:52 PM
You have share wonderful craft idea. It's easy to make and really impressive. Color combination is also good it's little bit difficult for me but I like it.
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