CQJP Block for March
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch01](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5460/17125341403_e59dd89b37_z.jpg)
Working on this block (my March entry in the CQJP 2015) has been like working with sunshine ~ especially since the past two weeks have felt a bit more like what I imagine Portland or Seattle to be like! The warm, bright colors have truly been a lift to my spirits on so many dark grey days!
![2015.05.15CQJBMarch02](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8825/17719421596_db9413c7d9_z.jpg)
Here's a little tour around the block. In the lower left, I couched some sunny silk chenille with green thread and added some blue and pink flowers. Feather stitching and french knots fills the rest of the block.
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In the upper portion of the block I added these golden flowers with bullion stitched receptacles and back split stitch stems.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch05](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5468/17559614139_f9e39dc9b6_z.jpg)
It seems that I'm adding a bit of rickrack to every block. This one got a bit of bright green rickrack, toned down by adding some darker green stitching and pink beads and french knots.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch07](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8862/17719581186_fe58064902_z.jpg)
This is one of my favorite seams ~ one I'll have to repeat where it can better be viewed. Love the effect of the little cast on flowers.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch08](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5441/17559695239_6d67390166_z.jpg)
Had to have a nice feather stitch seam and so I used this one that's become a favorite of mine. I've used it on several projects!
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch10](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5346/17123514814_88fe131f4f_z.jpg)
I love making spider web roses with embroidery floss, especially a nice variegated one! Tiny turquoise beads add a dash of blue.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch11](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5346/17746374271_4ca2d50e3a_z.jpg)
On an ugly green/gold patch, I used some silk ribbon flowers to liven it up and bring the block into balance with the other blocks I've stitched so far.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch12](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8822/17746028625_1c3acca575_z.jpg)
In one corner, I added some swags of french knots accented by a large green bead.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch14](https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7668/17719747246_8a362895f8_z.jpg)
Found a spot to use some of those square beads! Love the sparkle and dimension that they add to this chain stitched seam!
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Buttonhole flowers and beaded leaves create this floral spray.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch16](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5459/17123637884_2d274ab4d8_z.jpg)
My favorite part of the block!
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch18](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5344/17558669750_403bf16b30_z.jpg)
And my least favorite part of the block. If I hadn't stitched that woven chenille down so thoroughly, I'd probably rip this corner out and do it all over again. I like the cast on scallops, but the rest of the chevron stitching was too large and the thread color gets lost in the fabric. When looking at the block as a whole, it does work though, so I've decided to leave it as is.
![2015.05.15CQJPMarch20](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5336/17558709360_41900b6008_z.jpg)
Finally getting those bullion stitches down! So happy with this part of the block!
![2015.05.15CQJPJanFebMar](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5442/17743112552_fabef75ac4_z.jpg)
Here are my three blocks for the CQJP 2015 together. So far, I think they are balancing out with one another ok. I'm starting to think about how I will be putting the blocks all together at the end of the year. Debating some pink/yellow batik fabric for sashing between them!
Comments
I love your spiderweb rose section of block, and the cast on stitching looks great too. I like the rick rack also and plan to get some soon.
Is there a website or video that shows how to hand piece/sew crazy block squares? I don't use a sewing machine and really want to try my hand at crazy-quilting.
Have a lovely Sunday and a great week.
FlowerLady
Just Beautiful!