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Thursday
Apr122012

Mystery Block of the Month 10

Ok.  This is DEFINITELY my favorite block so far in this project.

Just LOOK at it!  So cute.

I admit to fussy cutting the red floral.  I didn't want big blank spaces of solid red.  There are still a few "bald spots".  But overall I got the look I was going for ... very flowery/blossomy.

And the polka dots in the corners?  Love.

Designed by Gudrun Erla of GE Quilt Designs.

She's from Iceland, you know!  I think that is ... SUPER COOL.  Cool as in totally awesome, not as in polar bears & frostbite. 

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Reader Comments (18)

The block is beautiful! And your fussy cutting really was worth it. Those roses frame the rest so nicely in a bigger flower. Nice!

April 12, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDebbie R.

Yes, that's really the most beautiful block so far! I love this pink-red-grey-white combination. How about this color combo in your next FWQAL blocks?
Hildy

April 12, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterHildy

I think it is cool as in a Bjork kinda cool! Very pretty...as always. ;p

April 12, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterina

Agreed. This is my favorite block you've shown so far, too! Love how you engineered the fussy cutting of all those pieces! I have been shying away from using a busy print with some blank spaces and now that I see this - if I just have a bit extra fabric - fussy cutting works wonderfully! :O) Great job! Love this quilt, too! Ok, let's be honest - I love everything you show! You inspire me! ;O) (are you having tea in a nice cup and saucer? It's really ok, you know, to use your nice things! :O)

April 12, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBari Jo

Yup, this is the best block so far! And dontcha love how there aren't any outer points that need to be pointy?!

April 12, 2012 | Unregistered Commentergreg

Although if she from Iceland I suspect she maybe 'cool' in the other respect too!
Gorgeous block, beautifully made as always.
Happy weekend Kristyne,
V xxxx

April 13, 2012 | Unregistered Commentergreenrabbitdesigns

I agree - this is my favorite block so far. Just love the colors in it.

April 13, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDonna

It's a gorgeous block - the fussy cutting works wonderfully!

April 13, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterArchie the wonder dog

I love this block also! I love the polka does, the small print, heck, I love the big print too!! Your blocks are so precise and your embroidery is perfect! I would like to ask - what kind of a camera do you have? I love the pictures you take and since I am in the market for a new camera, I am interested in what you use and how you take your photos.

April 13, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAudrey

Ah!!! You get it!!! Red quilting fabric...it's a thing of beauty! ;)

April 13, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterA Little Blue Dragonfly

Where do I find these Mystery Block Patterns? They are fabulous.

April 15, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle

Like everyone else, I think this block is most wonderful!

April 15, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSusan Barker

Hi Michelle,

All these blocks are from a Block of the Month program by the Fat Quarter Shop. Here's the link.

http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?sid=20694151153332069&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=52376&Parent_Ids=

It started May 2011. I don't know if they have any kits left.

April 15, 2012 | Registered CommenterKristyne

This is Beautiful! I really enjoy your blog, thank you for posting and sharing:)

April 15, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterChristine

I'm curious. Your blog post says it is posted at 7 am on April 12. I just got your post at 7 pm on April 15. And I always get your posts on the day you do them, but not until 6-7 pm. Do you know why that would be?

April 15, 2012 | Unregistered Commentercharlotte

Krystyne, that red on point sqyare with white spotted taupe around then the tiny spots & rosebuds then blossomming to full blown (skilfully cut) full-blown roses then white real white and the echoing with red corner spots. Wowee. A jewel.

I have never tried a mystery quilt have too many anxious moments/minutes/hours but this is good. The Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever" is burbling along.

Looking forward to the next - bet you can't top this one.............LOL Susan

April 16, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSusan

AMIGA SEUS PROJETOS SÃO BEAUTIFUL.BOA SEMANA.BEIJOS.VALÉRIA.(BRASIL)

December 10, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterVALÉRIA GOMES
Is this Block Of The Month pattern available in a format available distribution for a guild Mystery Quilt?
September 30, 2023 | Unregistered CommenterAHolaway

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