Monday, 3 June 2013

The Missing Whimsy

A little while ago I did bee blocks for Rhonda in the Modern Stitching Bee. I haven't posted them yet. For two reasons. One - we all know I am totally crap at posting stuff. No excuses, just a fact. But much more importantly was point number two, which was I always knew that one of the blocks was not good enough.


It was the block on the right I wasn't happy with. The centre was supposed to reflect us, which Pips and a HR gnome do with me but at the time I just could not think what else to add. For some reason today how to enhance it was no longer a mystery. It needed some whimsy, so whimsy I added. In the form of flowers, grass, birds and bunting. I do hope Rhonda likes it now. (Not that she ever said she didn't like it before. That was me who didn't like it.)


Since I had my hand stitching head on, I finished another hoop for the retreat Sample Swap too. Two down. Feeling good about this.


Susan
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28 comments:

  1. cheeky monkey3 June 2013 at 16:01

    This time I have to say you were right! It looks so much better with flowers and grass and birds .. this is so much more like you. Not just my lovely gorgeous handsome gnome :D

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  2. Archie The Wonder Dog3 June 2013 at 16:13

    Oh, how great is that block?!

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  3. sew.darn.quilt3 June 2013 at 16:35

    When you're right, you're right!
    You were right, it's much better :)

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  4. Kelly3 June 2013 at 17:02

    Love the additions, it is a fab block!

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  5. Nicky3 June 2013 at 17:14

    So true - it wouldn't be you without a huge dollop of whimsy! Much better - not that I thought it bad before!

    Hoop dee doo!

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  6. Nilya3 June 2013 at 17:22

    Lovely Details on your Block, she will love it, if not, send hem to me ;-)

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  7. Ali3 June 2013 at 17:40

    Yep, you were right - bunting fixes most problems (along with chocolate. Also really like the other block.

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  8. heart of charnwood3 June 2013 at 17:47

    It was good before, but now it's great! Glad you've had a productive day. x

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  9. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com3 June 2013 at 17:59

    I just love your block(s) for mrs. Gap.

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  10. Katy Cameron3 June 2013 at 18:39

    Oh yes, those set it off nicely

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  11. QuiltCandy3 June 2013 at 19:12

    Gorgeous stitching. What a productive day!

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  12. Charlotte3 June 2013 at 19:23

    love it!!!!

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  13. thea3 June 2013 at 21:10

    I have to agree with all the comments above. I am sure she will love it, all the details are great. Love the other block as well. So bright. And you stitching is amazing!

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  14. Strawberry Patch3 June 2013 at 21:44

    Great before, brilliant now!

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  15. Isisjem3 June 2013 at 22:02

    Excellent additions. It's always hard knowing whether to be late with a bee block or send something you aren't 100% happy with. But I'm now thinking people can't always have the best of both worlds.

    Hoops are too darn good.

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  16. Shay3 June 2013 at 22:07

    The bunting and the wee gnome were the perfect additions. It's adorable!

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  17. Kirsten3 June 2013 at 22:41

    Love the sweet stitched additions to your block.

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  18. Annabella3 June 2013 at 22:43

    The girl done good :)

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  19. Mrs Flying Blind...3 June 2013 at 22:58

    Nice one Cyril x

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  20. Judith, Belfast3 June 2013 at 23:07

    Perfect little stitchy details! Jxo

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  21. Anonymous3 June 2013 at 23:08

    lovely whimsy...!!

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  22. Di3 June 2013 at 23:22

    Love the whimsy additions. Your hoops are going well. Di x

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  23. Susan3 June 2013 at 23:26

    The embroidery is so "YOU" !!!!

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  24. Salley4 June 2013 at 00:36

    The icing on the cake!
    Woops...didnt mean to mention cake...

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  25. Kathleen O'Grady4 June 2013 at 05:21

    Who could not love that? So sweet. I love both of them, they are awesome!

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  26. Marg4 June 2013 at 09:15

    You were right, it looked nice before but your additions to the block are perfect.
    I love your stitching, it's so neat!

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  27. Cathy @ CabbageQuilts4 June 2013 at 11:33

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

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  28. Dianne Neale4 June 2013 at 12:20

    Yup, much better - OK before but now complete!

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