This is my June block for Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. The blocks are eventually going to end up in a lap quilt I've named Crazy Cravings.
Now that I see the embroidery close up I think I need to whip stitch the back stitches on the whipped cream and blueberries and maybe the leaf since you can't really tell what those are. I can make out the strawberry and the tart okay.
Here's another close up of some of the stitches. I back stitched some of the words already on the fabric.
I think the name of the stitch down the side in 3 colors is called a scroll stitch (or was it coral stitch) but really don't remember. I think it looks like frosting. And speaking of frosting...I outline stitched the frosting lines on the cupcakes.
Here's a pick of the block with 3 of the others I've completed. I now have a total of 6 and think I need 20 for my quilt.
I've started on July's block. I hand piece my blocks and use an iron on embroidery transfer for the large middle space. I have a funeral to attend later in the day and then I think I will do some Slow Sunday Stitching. Kathy's Quilts has a linky party going on if you'd like to be inspired by some of the hand stitching projects.
Wonderful block and stitching! I love it! Julierose
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great project...thanks so much for sharing it with all the hand stitchers today! I see some of the "pure" sweetwater fabrics that I love in your blocks! Your stitching is so beautiful and creative!
ReplyDeleteIs the little cupcake a button you added?
Last question...do you need more fabric, cause I have a couple of small bits that would be delighted to be in your blocks?!?!
What a fun project! Love the fabric choices and the embroidery.
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching and fun fabrics, I'm a new follower and will check back on your progress.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun project and cute fabrics. Love the strawberry tart.
ReplyDeleteGreat theme for CQ!
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