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Monday, February 18, 2013

design wall Monday

These blocks are a ufo from many years ago.  I was inspired to finish the top when I took a "Circle of Nine" workshop last year.  I decided that I would use 30's reproduction fabrics to set the blocks together because the colors went so well with the birds.  Each block is colored with crayons and heat set with an iron.  Then using matching colors of embroidery thread, I did a straight stitch around the birds, berries and branches.  Each block was then squared and framed to create a 12 1/2 inch block.  I am hoping to have the top finished by the end of March.  Go visit a lovely year of finishes March goal setting link to see more projects!

My main goal for the month of March is to get the birds into a completed quilt top.  I would also like to finish my pink ribbon quilt, bind 2 small quilts, and finish at least 3 of the BOMs that I'm participating in.  Check out what others to do lists look like at Pigtales and Quilts monthly to-do list linky party!

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  1. AmyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Gail,
    Love the fabric colors with the birds, clever setting idea too.

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  2. Janet O.February 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Cute little birdies. : ) Perfect choice for your border fabrics, Gail. I've seen the Circle of Nine book. Great setting options. Can't wait to see this come together.

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  3. Angie in SoCalFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    These blocks are so cute - they look just right with those 30's fabrics. Is that the layout you are going to use. They look good that way. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. AllisonFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    adorable birds! I find the heat-set crayon technique interesting. I still love crayons, so I really should give it a try someday :)

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    1. GailFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      You should try it Allison! Just make sure that you press (iron)the shiny side of a square of freezer paper on the back of the muslin before you begin to color it. The paper will stabilize it. You probably knew this... but just in case you didn't...

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  5. Connie Kresin CampbellFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    What beautiful blocks and I can't wait to see what you do with them! Heat setting crayons is always fun! Thanks for sharing.
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  6. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    So cute. I have crayons intended for fabric and quilt making. Your message reminded me that I had them. I've never used them yet. Anyways your birds are so cute! The 30s fabrics works very well with the colored birds.

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  7. carlaMarch 2, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Hi!!! This is beautiful!!!! I love the way the crayon colors look!!! Thanks for the fun!!!

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  8. CeLynnMarch 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Have never heard of using crayons to color fabric? Love your little birds,good luck on your finish!

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  9. hafzaMarch 6, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Your quilt top will turn out beautiful! Lovely birds:)

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