So very early this morning I played with some curves and came up with this GIANT tulip block. I love the oversized block (20 x 26) and the tiny stem.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wishing for Spring?
Has spring sprung where you are? Not in Chicago. In fact, it may snow tomorrow. I'm longing for spring and I've been looking for a project for the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild Retreat this weekend. I promised myself only sewing for fun...no work! I hope I can keep that promise.
So very early this morning I played with some curves and came up with this GIANT tulip block. I love the oversized block (20 x 26) and the tiny stem.
So this weekend, I think I'll surround myself with gigantic tulips and maybe make a quilt like this. I think that would be fun!
I can't wait to get to Wisconsin and start sewing, sewing, sewing and maybe some more sewing. I hope you have time to sew this weekend too!
So very early this morning I played with some curves and came up with this GIANT tulip block. I love the oversized block (20 x 26) and the tiny stem.
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Oh that would be a charming quilt! Any chance there will be a pattern at some point?
That is so cute! I was also wondering about a pattern!
Spring has sprung here one day then deflates the next... no worry as it will be hot hot hot here for months months months. Don't knock "work" - what many of us would do for some work. Last your tulip is wonderful - just might make some myself. Have fun at retreat.
maybe i'll even have time for a tutorial for this block. you never know what could happen!
What a great block. That quilt will be spectacular. Yes, just sew this weekend.
That will be gorgeous, Jacquie! Have fun!
what a gorgeous block - it's going to be fantastic!
I love your tulip block! It definitely gives my heart a feeling of Spring. We are in the midst of another blizzard. Sigh... will the snow every leave?
Love that design!!!
What a breath of spring! Your creativity boggles my mind - in the best way.
Definitely not spring here either!
Love love love the tulip quilt! Tulips are my favorite flowers :) Have a great time at the retreat!
Sitting here, in S.E. MN (ice pellets at the moment!!! Freezing rain advisory, too!-( ) I would LOVE a pattern/tute for that tulip! It is so wonderfully "Spring" feeling!! Hugs, Doreen
I love this block! Your tulip is amazing!
This quilt is going to be absolutely great!! Can't wait to see it!!
love it! great design, and I love that they're oversized. Looking forward to seeing it all come together!
Arizona citrus blossoms have come and dropped, Fruit setting, Tulips rare but spent along with daffs. Pansies on the wane and we're facing the 90's. Tulip Quilt is sweet. I can see the quilt pattern lining out curly curves of tulip leaves in greens. Tulip petals defined by quilted curves. Wish I could take a workshop with you. Maybe someday!
Now that is design! Love this so much.
What a neat tulip! Can you take out the littler seams to produce the same result? The curved piece will have a bit of straight on it, but it would make for less pieces.
I could, Afton, but i had the quarter curve pieces already cut and was playing from there...the drawing is just a quick rendering...not a final set of pieces.
Hi Jacquie! Spring has definitely sprung here ( I love in the Southern CA desert) all my cactus are in bloom and it is a lovely sight indeed. Sorry to hear of your cold weather. I love that you are thinking tulips right now- I was just looking at my quick curve ruler the other day and envisioning a tulip block- slightly different construction but very similar effect. Have you seen the quick curve ruler yet? If not I cannot recommend it more highly, makes cutting and sewing curves so simple and no trimming seams or pins! You can find it on sewkindofwonderful.com- that gal Jenny really knows her stuff!
Hope it warms up for you soon.
-Molly
So sorry it is bad weather in your area. Here in Northern California it is sunny and mild. We have roses blooming in our garden!
Dee Dee
A treat for yourself-such beautiful tulips!! Here in CT, we slept with the windows open last night and now I've got the heat on AND we have flood warnings - Happy Spring! Take care, Byrd
I love the tulips (they are actually my favorite flower). We finally got Spring in North Carolina (even though it went from 30's to 80's in 2-3 days) - no complaining here :-). I hope you have lots of fun this weekend.
There you go, getting all creative on us! Love the tulips.
Being a Dutch girl this just speaks to my heart! I love it!!!! Have fun on your retreat!
It's supposed to be 83 tomorrow (in Fresno). I hate the heat. Oh, and GREAT tulips!
The tulip block is wonderful. I will have to try this one.
I've never seen a tulip I didn't love....my favourite flower. Looks like you're having fun.
LOVE this. So cool.
love the tulip block!!!!
Love that pattern, genious!
Tulips are my most favourite flower and i love this interpretation of it, no spring in Calgary either, snow yesterday again. yuck
Oh, oh, oh! Love it!
And here in NZ we are in autumn and loving it. The summer was a great one this year...to the point of drought...but we had 36mls of rain a few days ago with a seasonal thunderstorm.
Love the tulips too. Clever designing!
What a fun block! A slight change, allowing the bottom of the block to mirror the top, and you'd have giant butterflies. Can't wait to see it made up after your retreat :)
Love the tulip pattern! Please post it for us to see when completed. Very pretty.
That is a fun block! I bet the quilt will be lovely.
I love it!!
Beautiful pattern. I was just wondering what software do you use for quilt designs? EQ7?
Oh how fun!
Tulips are so pretty. I just watched you on "The Quilt Show".
Excellent Show you did an awesome job.
Wow this is gorgeous. Are you going to do a pattern or tutorial? Pretty please with rainbow sprinkles on top?
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