Can Patchwork be Elegant?

In the words of a controversial rogue politician, "You betcha!"


This one is really making my heart sing. I am planning to make 12 of these 15-inch blocks for a Christmas tree skirt. Once again I am using a Carol Doak pattern. (Block #240 with the top star omitted and #34 fro 300 PP blocks. The gift center is block #75).


Here are the two star fabrics. Can you believe that this fabric with gold fish and elephants would be used in a Christmas project? I thought it was just the fabric needed to give a shimmer of gold throughout the secondary star fabric.
Here is a close up of one block. See the elephant legs?
A project like this with golden highlights is exactly what I had in mind when I purchased this fabric months ago. I never shy away from fabric with unusual designs. I know that once I cut it up, it will not even resemble the original pattern.


All in all I am pleased as punch with this one.

Comments

SallyC said…
OHHHHHH! It's so beautiful, I love the little present. By the way, a package for my granddaughter got your take on using the paper and curling it for ribbon. She is 11 and she just sat there looking at it with a big smile on her face. She was so taken with the paper and the idea of it all. I gave all the credit to you! It was a beautiful package. Happy New Year!
December 30, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Betsy said…
Zoey you should be pleased. your fabric selection is stunning and yes, elegant would be the correct word.
December 30, 2009 at 7:12 AM
mattsmom499 said…
Another wonderful block.Thanks for listing which blocks they are. It really helps to recreat your blocks. 2 QUICK questions: Are the blocks 5 inches each to equal 15inches? Have your ever used Quilters Dream Poly tablerunner batting? Its 18inches wide.
Thanks
December 30, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Diana LaMarre said…
Sally, you just made my day! I am so excited when someone lets me know they tried something I blogged about and it turned out good. I think that post about using leftover wrapping paper for a bow gets more hits than any other. Very, very few let me know if they actually made a bow from it. Thank you so much for letting me know!

Fiesta, Thank you. I was pretty excited about the block.

Hi Mattsmon, Yes, the block finishes at 15 inches wide. I am so glad posting the block numbers is helpful to you. I also do it so I can remember. I can guarantee you that by next week, I will have totally forgotten which block it was.
I have never even heard of a special batting for table runners. I will have to check that out. 18 inches would be as large as I would ever need. I like my runners to be 9 to 12 inches so they don't interfere with the place settings.
December 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Sarah said…
Yes, indeed! This patchwork square is ever so elegant. Love the fabric choices. The little package in the center of the square is an unexpected surprise. Just what a package should be!
Have fun with your project....Sarah
December 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Quilter Kathy said…
Love it! The present in the centre is perfect!
January 1, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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