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Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star

Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2021, 16:56:09 PM »
Dark grey ish



I don't like that spotty one - still searching for something suitable if that one is too grey
« Last Edit: March 14, 2021, 17:05:05 PM by Bjay »
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Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #16 on: March 15, 2021, 07:42:49 AM »
I see why youve chosen the Light grey as I see the flecks of Turquoise in it But I think it reads too Grey to work as the Light or Bright in this ... Which were you going to use it for?
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Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2021, 08:34:17 AM »
Solved it last night. Often find a photo will point me in right direction ie yes a bit too grey.
Ordered some just a small amount. Didn't mean to but I didn't want to make do either
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fajita

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2021, 17:11:31 PM »
Hmmm. Finished one block. Seemed hard. Am missing some points.
Colour choices dismal. Apart from that lol


Sandra

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2021, 17:17:38 PM »
Hmmm. Finished one block. Seemed hard. Am missing some points.
Colour choices dismal. Apart from that lol



I'm glad you've said that. I've also done one block. It looks better than I thought it would but I can't say I enjoyed doing it. Thought it might have just been me in a grumpy mood while I was doing it.

I like my fabric choices but they haven't worked as well as I thought they would. A bit 'samey'.
I'm going to need to psyche myself up to tackle the other three.  :meditation:

Picture to follow soon. I just haven't uploaded off my camera yet.

Sandra.
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Lowena

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2021, 18:47:20 PM »
They seem very hard and fiddly to me :| mine are not good enough to show so I'll have to redo them :|I
Hopefully I'll get there in the end......
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #21 on: March 16, 2021, 19:08:20 PM »
Yes Darlings I did ask you to practice with some gash for the FFG didnt I?

@fajita  that looks good, apart from as you say the colour choice ...

There's only one fabric astray and its the bright in the FFG ...

I think I know why you chose it, the darkest bits tone in with the lightest bits in the swirly block but it just doesnt quite work.

Maybe try a lilac/purple from the swirly fabric ???
« Last Edit: March 16, 2021, 19:12:03 PM by Iminei »
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Sandra

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2021, 19:24:44 PM »
Here's mine. Lovely block. Really like it but didn't enjoy doing it.

Middle's too samey. Should have got a brighter, clearer blue for the centre, but I like it and there's no chance I'll abandon it and redo. No way. This is what it's going to be.




Sandra.
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Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2021, 19:28:45 PM »
I agree @Sandra but it still shimmers and is done now and will sit just fine in the quilt ... dont worry about it!!

Brava!!
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Lowena

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2021, 19:29:34 PM »
@Iminei what's ffg
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Lilian

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2021, 19:57:49 PM »
Here's mine. Lovely block. Really like it but didn't enjoy doing it.

Middle's too samey. Should have got a brighter, clearer blue for the centre, but I like it and there's no chance I'll abandon it and redo. No way. This is what it's going to be.




Sandra.
xxx

I like that a lot; but you could always use Sharpies if you would prefer to change it.
« Last Edit: March 16, 2021, 19:59:25 PM by Lilian »
Willing but not always able :)

Iminei

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #26 on: March 26, 2021, 08:21:28 AM »
Is anyone still interested in this ??
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Catllar

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #27 on: March 26, 2021, 10:40:20 AM »
Absolutely! Haven't started yet what with painting the loo etc and making space by trying to finish my 3 piece jacket, but yes, I'm going for it!  Might pull some fabric this afternoon when we get back from the doc ( again!)
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Bjay

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #28 on: March 26, 2021, 10:41:13 AM »
@Iminei I should have the first block finished today, 3 more to go so yes I am
Gardening has taken over though

 :D
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Kenora

Re: Block 2 - The AQUAMARINE Star
« Reply #29 on: March 26, 2021, 12:27:56 PM »
@Iminei - definitely! I cut out my fabric the day after you posted the tutorial but I'm still waiting for my dizziness to abate before I can sit at my sewing machine. :S (7 weeks and counting - it's driving me mad.)
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