I was happy with the way it looked, but I was even happier when I fussy cut the borders. I used some Helsinki that I bought from Cindy at Fluffy Sheep a little while ago, and I think it works perfectly here. I've no idea what the fabric used for the four corner squares is but it was just the right shades of blue with that touch of lime, and those Helsinki houses thrill me.
Maybe it's because they give a wonderful sense of detail with none of the work. I'm not sure but I am happy, happy, happy! This block will now make the rounds of the bee members and they will each add to it. I shall see it again in over a years time.
I wish it a fine journey. I have the utmost faith in my friends to be able to turn this simple centre into the most wonderful of quilts.
Susan
Great starter block - love what you did with the star. The houses are fabulous. Perfect colours too.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those Helsinki houses! How are the Nordika curtains coming along?
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With the pink star and the border the block looks absolutely brilliant. I really like how the arms on the stars get progressively flatter going outwards - it adds great dimension.
ReplyDeleteFab! I think the corner fabric is Lark :)
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteI love the start, the houses really make the block
ReplyDeleteOh excellent!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful starter block! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love this Susan, can't wait to see how it turns out :-)
ReplyDeleteClever thinking with the border!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, Susan!! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute with the house border!
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly brilliant idea. It looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh you did good - can't wait to get my mitts on it!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, well done Mrs for holding your nerve!
ReplyDeleteOh Susan it is simply stunning! Those colours and fabrics all work so well together. Can't wait to see what happens to it on the journey.
ReplyDeleteThe stars look brilliant, and the border really lifts it further:-D perfect choice
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is just stunning!! It sounds like a fantasitc bee, I bet you can't wait to get it back in a year's time!
ReplyDeleteLove this block—the pink shortened star is fab and the house fabric divine!
ReplyDeleteStunning
ReplyDeleteTotally arty to be able to go from nice, to "freeking awesome" The question is... will Little Red Riding Hood have moved to the city by the time this top returns?
ReplyDeleteThe absolute perfect border! Jxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What more is there to say?
ReplyDeleteSusan it look fabulous, the houses and the corner blocks are perfect. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeletelooks fab! (and it's Amy Butler Lark)
ReplyDeleteI too love the star and the house border is perfect. I wonder what your bee mates will come up with.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Can't wait to see it in a year's time!
ReplyDeleteI love your block!!! I'm starting to freak out a bit because I can't decide on a star or a colour scheme!
ReplyDeletePerfect job with the house border! I suspect I won't need to go shopping for you :oD
ReplyDeleteGorgeous vibrant fabrics.... Love that House border... really gives it all a 'lift'....
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait to watch as these blocks progress through each member's hands
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the Helsinki fabric all I could think of is Amsterdam...
ReplyDeleteThe borders are so cool! love them. Yes, it looks much better with another pink star around it.
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