Welcome to this week’s version of design wall Monday. Technically it should probably be called design table Monday since I am laying things out on a table instead of my design wall.
Last week I created my background for my challenge 2 quilt using the fat quarters that were given (see last week’s design wall Monday). Now I am in the process of designing an appliqué bouquet for the center. Luckily for me I had enough of the challenge fabric left over to use in the center appliqué. I picked the red-violet fabric for my big flowers and am using a solidish fabric for the inner petals. The centers are also from the challenge fabric. Before I get too far with the design I want to appliqué down these flowers and leaves to create a “base” so to speak for the bouquet. After that’s done I will design some more flowers. You can kind-of see what my ideas are by looking at the underlying drawing.
Head on over to Judy’s blog to see what everyone else is up too.
Can't wait to see this with the border!
Posted by: Jane | 10/25/2010 at 06:26 AM
Beautiful. The darker color scheme gives a rich look that is almost voluptuous. Very nice!
Posted by: Deanna | 10/25/2010 at 06:56 AM
Wow Erin, it looks fantastic.
Posted by: Anita Westerveld | 10/25/2010 at 07:37 AM
omg, i looks absolutely gorgeous at this point. can't wait to see what happens next. loooooooove your work
Posted by: dorothyscales | 10/25/2010 at 07:43 AM
I agree with Jane. The purple just jumps. I think this is my fave out of all the blocks I've seen you do.
Posted by: Terry | 10/25/2010 at 08:15 AM
WOW, your work is really gorgeous!
Posted by: Kare in OH | 10/25/2010 at 08:20 AM
Love it! The asymmetry is really appealing, and I think it will be really gorgeous against the background. You are fabulous, dear!
Posted by: Amy Austin | 10/25/2010 at 08:46 AM
Totally and completely lovely! I love your work and your designs, and your applique method. I'm in the process of doing your Floribunda series, and just ordered the medallion for the 2011 one, as well. You are one talented lady.
Posted by: Cathy Shepherd | 10/25/2010 at 09:21 AM
Erin, this is beautiful! Another winner under way!
Posted by: SueS | 10/25/2010 at 10:23 AM
This is so amazingly lovely - how long does it take you do a block from start to finish???
Posted by: Nina-Marie | 10/25/2010 at 10:26 AM
I love it.
Posted by: Linda | 10/25/2010 at 01:59 PM
I like the darker colors as well. I think they "pop" in a good way. Just like you like pink, I like purple. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Posted by: catnana | 10/25/2010 at 02:33 PM
Wow! What great colors.
Billie
Posted by: Billie K | 10/25/2010 at 07:18 PM
WOW!!!! As soon as I saw the flowers I actually gasp. It is Fabulous. I can hardly wait to see the finished project. Good Luck with the competition.
Posted by: Virginia | 10/25/2010 at 08:43 PM
That looks terrific!!!
Elzaan
Posted by: Elzaan | 10/26/2010 at 02:06 AM
I just joined the BOM! OMG I love it!! Now I gotta catch up tho. :) Thanks for your pictures and video! It makes learning and understanding so fun.
Posted by: Melissa | 10/27/2010 at 01:36 PM
This post really had me thinking about this particular issue in way I havent before. Its something I do believe we need to talk about more. Thankyou.
Posted by: New Balance 574 | 11/12/2010 at 08:58 PM