One of the first questions people ask when starting an applique project is, "How do I choose fabrics?"
You are only limited by your imagination and the fabrics available to you. However, it is always interesting to see what other stitchers have done. They may take your imagination to new places.
Annette J. of Alberta, Canada is stitching applique blocks from the book "Baltimore Garden Quilt." She has a company called Natures Colors, and she is using her own hand dyed fabrics in a rainbow of colors. So her take on this quilt is quite different from the antique red-and-green color scheme. With her permission, I can share her photos here. Thank you Annette!
Enjoy "nature's colours" stitched by Annette:
Oh my gosh! They are so beautiful! These blocks will really make the quilt look like a garden.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Annette !! These are just beautiful ! So happy that you shared them.
ReplyDeleteKaren
I Can't believe how different this quilt looks with the hand dyed choice just gorgeous Annette!
ReplyDeleteI have seen Annette`s work on many applique and her work is impeccable! her dyes only enhance the blocks. Wonderful blocks! I have the book but have not started yet...not till maybe the new year! my quilt list is growing
ReplyDeleteOh, my! What beauties!! I'll have to get the book.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation Annette on such beautiful blocks. I especially love the red birds! And you Barbara for terrific designs - I really love your book!
ReplyDeleteBest stitiches,
Mercy in Miami
Annette, your hand dyed fabrics are beautiful. All your blocks look stunning.
ReplyDeleteAnnette's blocks are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing them with us!
Oh, how beautiful! You just made my morning a little brighter and happier!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Amazing how each version looks so different, yet equally lovely. Ady
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - they are like water color paintings!
ReplyDeleteJust bought the Baltimore Garden book--can't wait to get it in the mail! I love these colors!
ReplyDeleteJoana, I would love to see what you do with your blocks!
DeleteNot only are the colors stellar, but the workmanship is too. Please, Annette, post pictures of the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteMary in Tennessee
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. It's nice to see the use of solid colors.
ReplyDeleteOoh, so beautifuuuul!
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