Queen Emily from The Darling Dogwood requested a bookshelf block for our final
block in the Bee Inspired
group. She asked that we decide on a theme and add something
else such as text on the books or something you might find on a bookshelf. I
have a fair bit of Dr Suess fabric having been a huge fan when I was a
youngster so the theme part was easy and I decided a storage box would be a
simple addition to my shelf.
My Wayward Transparency quilt, made for the quilt along being hosted by Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl, is
still in the works. It’s an easy quick make unless you decide your fabric
choices weren’t right and unpick it all like I did.
This is the first incarnation. I thought it was washed out
and insipid looking and lacked the transparency effect it was supposed to have.
All up I was very disappointed and considered a full new start.
I auditioned a few fabric replacements and decided it was
worth the time and effort of a re-do. I have a feeling it would have taken less
time to start again from scratch.
The Block 2 units are the easiest ones to un-sew and remake
so I’ve gotten those done and I think it’s way better. The seams don’t match up
so well this time but it’s a very forgiving pattern being a monochromatic design so I’m living with that.
This is going to be my last post of this year. I’ll be
spending Christmas with family in Adelaide for the first time in ages. Whatever
you do (and whatever you celebrate) I hope you have a great holiday season!
Sue
I hope that the effort of remaking the blocks is worthwhile for you in the end. Enjoy the rest of your year and Christmas with family!
ReplyDeleteI know Emily will be thrilled with Dr. Seuss on the shelf. Well done! Nice additions to the QAL. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say your rosemary and gumdrop tree is so cute and festive!
DeleteI agree, that tree is adorable!
DeleteCute book shelf. Enjoy your time with family. Merry Christmas <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Melba! Merry Christmas to you too
DeleteSorry Melva- darn autocorrect!
DeleteThat’s a huge decision to redo blocks, but I think you will be happier. Love that tree!
ReplyDeleteEmily will love your Dr Suess books in the block! I'm not sure I could have committed to picking all that out, my hat is off to you. But it was well worth it, it looks great. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy your time with your family.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great bookshelf block Sue, I love it, and a storage container is the perfect addition to the shelf too, I wonder what it will contain. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.
ReplyDeleteThe bookshelf block looks great. Hope all the others made one as nice as yours.
ReplyDeleteAnd i think the remake of the second block was worth it. Especially if you are happier with it.
Love your little tree too.
Have a wonderful Christmas with family.
That bookshelf block is perfect! I think the change in Transparency will be worth it. Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year with your family. What a treat! We'll miss you on Wednesday Wait Loss, but thanks for linking this up.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful blocks =)
ReplyDeleteYour amazing bookshelf block arrived and I love it! Happy New Year!
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