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My work on Sue's block

I had planned to do stitching with red thread on the black velvet seam but when I saw this trim I knew it was just the thing for I wanted some sparkle on the black.  Red, black and white is my favorite color combination and I was finally getting to use it on a block.  I checked with Sue first to be sure that she liked red.  :O)   Was wandering through Wal-Mart one day and ran across a bunch of pearl like little hearts so of course I had to purchase them.  In fact I have run across a lot of pretty little hearts on my trips through the craft and fabric stores so now I have quite a large stash of them.  Did not have a red heart so had to settle for a pink one on the tiny patch in this block.  All the blocks that I have worked on so far have had a tiny block that was just perfect for my signature heart.  On another stash shopping day I saw a package of charms that was all cats and just had to have this one since Sue is a lover of cats and this kitty needed a tag.  Did not put in the center to look like a tag on the cat for did not want to cover any of the pretty embroidery done by Marya.   The charm is attached in such a way that Sue can move it if she so desires.

4 Comments


  1. This is the most precious block…I just love it.

    Quote | Posted September 28, 2006, 1:15 PM

  2. Love the swag seam treatment! Unique and delicate.

    Quote | Posted December 11, 2006, 11:32 AM

  3. How about filling in your white triangles with some hand painted venise appliques or more ribbon work.

    Quote | Posted October 4, 2007, 7:09 AM

  4. your block is lovely

    Quote | Posted October 4, 2007, 7:10 AM

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