The fourth block to be added to my AQB2 quilt comes from Chen. It's a butterfly made out of butterflies, hence the "meta" in my title. She used her own ricrac as the butterfly's antenna:
I'm even more in love with these colours, now that I'm seeing them arranged in so many different combinations. Not only do I like each individual block, but I'm also delighted in the variety of it all. I sent everyone the same fabrics but they all come out so differently. I think there are two different virtual quilting bee schools that have emerged: some participants have very clear instructions and want a specific style of block with only the fabric they've included, and then there's the other school that gives less guidance (or..... none, in my case). I don't know what others prefer to make; sometimes I like to have a brainless block (see previous June blocks post) but sometimes inspiration strikes.
I'm going to try for a mix of both on my AQB2 block in June - set pattern, but scrappy fabric. I think I like less guidance better - I need an iron so I can get started on your block! My idea is completely different than any of these so far, so you'll have another random block to add to the mix!
ReplyDeleteThis block is really nice. I like not only the butterfly piecing, but the way it it fits in with the rest of the block.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the antennae!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like the block. Is it starting to feel like Christmas yet?
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