November 3, 2009

Wedding Bells are about to ring!

I think I would like to call for a toast! The wedding bells are about to ring. After weeks of on and off stitching the groom block is finally finished. I must say it was an unknown quantity with this block not having a picture or idea of how it would turn out. I had to just keep going and not be worried about it until the end. I only changed my mind once while stitching. I was going to use green for an apple, but the block called for more red to brighten it up a bit so I ended up using red for an apple like the previous blocks. I think I am happy with how it turned out. Thanks everyone for your input on his facial features on my last post. I still haven't decided if I will give him a face. I hope he will talk to me.

Here comes the groom armed with flowers and fruit for his beautiful bride. He has a pet bird to whisper to his ear what to do when he finally meets his bride. I would like to mention that the pink fabric for the butterfly came from my friend Serena's fabric collection. She sent me a box of 60-70s fabric and this piece was one of them. Thanks Serena you are now part of my quilt.

Four blocks completed in total. Not too bad for me. I didn't have a lot of time to work on this block, but I really enjoyed stitching it. I have been admiring all the blocks that people in the Civil War Bride blog have produced. I think my next block will be the table block. I would like to get this wedding all prepared. The table is very important to bear all the wedding gifts.

12 comments:

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Wow Wow Wow Nat...looking good!!! The Groom will surely talk to you...now I am waiting to see the table♥x

Simone de Klerk said...

Such loveliness!!! I am very impressed by your work.

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh you make me want to go find a quilting class. there are so few of them in my area. maybe I will just get a book and teach myself. gorgeous work!! Hugs. Tammy

Julia said...

Wow Nat...you have done so much...that looks lovely!
I know it's a lot of work...well done!
Julia ♥

Ivory Spring said...

Awwwww -- and they live happily ever after! This is quite romantic!

Anonymous said...

yes a juicey red apple for his true love, get them to the church.
your quilt is getting very romantic.

Anonymous said...

Hello Nat, you are making progress with your quilt.....look forward to seeing the next block you do...Hugs Lyn

Uniquely Yours Creations said...

Oh Nat they are coming out beautiful!
What is so nice is that you have a piece
of our blogging buddy Serena's fabric in there
for always! That's so cool!

Anonymous said...

Love it!!! You really do make me want to make this quilt.......

Awesome work!

Micki said...

What a beautiful groom block and I love them all!
Micki

Rosalyn Manesse said...

Very lovely, and so much detail in each block

Retired39 said...

Your groom is wonderful. But, I was wondering what block you replaced with this design or did you modify an existing block.
Great work, Now for me to get started.

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