Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Let's try it again

Thanks for all your advice about my Brit Bee block that wasn't working :)

I've unpicked the border, remade the cornerstones and sliced up one of my most treasured fat quarters ever, Heather Ross' Swimming Sisters in blush, and here is the result!



I'm so much happier with this :) I think it's light, fresh, airy and hopefully still beachy, but as the wise Catrin suggested, more tropical beach than British ;)

What do you think? Better?

Fiona x
Posted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes at 03:40
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20 comments:

  1. Nicky23 October 2013 at 03:46

    Didn't see the original until now but I'd say much better! The border doesn't fight for attention with your beautifully pieced centre now!

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  2. Joanne23 October 2013 at 03:51

    Wow! It is perfect!

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  3. Izzy23 October 2013 at 04:06

    Love it!

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  4. Nessa23 October 2013 at 04:13

    This is gorgeous! Lovely big panels for those ladies to swim in and show off their tail and tresses to full effect! Now I notice more about your centre star too - those little octopus are so sweet!

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  5. Catrin Lewis23 October 2013 at 05:14

    I don't know about wise! I actually thought that the original border looked ok (it was more the cornerstones that looked wrong to me) but now that I've seen this I'm in love - your star really shines now x

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  6. Michaelanne23 October 2013 at 05:32

    This is BEAUTIFUL Fiona!!! I think MUCH better:) I love the fabrics so much...and your piecing is PERFECT!!! You couldn't have made a better decision with these borders:) A winning block for sure!

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  7. Julie23 October 2013 at 05:35

    Brilliant! juliex

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  8. Shocking Hocking23 October 2013 at 06:10

    fiona that's really gorgeous - you're amazing!!

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  9. Kay23 October 2013 at 07:55

    Love it!!

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  10. Sarah23 October 2013 at 07:59

    I think this is beautiful and though that fq was precious this is a wise use of it!

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  11. Judith, Belfast23 October 2013 at 08:31

    Perfect! Jxo

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  12. Sarah23 October 2013 at 09:45

    Gorgeous sweetie!

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  13. moira23 October 2013 at 10:13

    Love!

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  14. Little Island Quilting23 October 2013 at 11:43

    Waaaaaaay better :-) x

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  15. Pennie23 October 2013 at 11:50

    Gorgeous!!!

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  16. Katy Cameron23 October 2013 at 12:10

    Perfect :o)

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  17. Beth23 October 2013 at 13:44

    Perfection itself. Each component shines in this version. Hooray for you!

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  18. Canadian Abroad25 October 2013 at 00:49

    You know I love it. Is your HR sorely depleted now?

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  19. DARIA DESIGNS26 October 2013 at 16:44

    Much, much better! love it❤️

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  20. helenjean@midgetgemquilts30 October 2013 at 17:51

    now I know I am spending too much time surfing, have previously read your blog and enjoyed it.
    Was poking around on pinterest, as you do, and spotted a modern christmas table runner I really liked, and recognised your name. Time to do some housework!!!

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