I've been working lately on a round robin "mermaid" swap block.
I'm the first to touch the block (well, after the owner). She added some lace and a large starfish to the center.
Upon it's arrival, my head was immediately filled with a definite idea for a coral reef filled with fish...but I was nervous because it is not a traditional CQ effort (but I just love the artsy blocks so much more!).
This swap is not a hidden swap, as we are posting photos and such for inspiration...so I talked to the block owner to describe my idea and she was very accommodating to my vision. For which, I am so very thankful!
Here is the whole reef, and three closeups for your enjoyment.
Now, I'm going to play around with that sea chest in the block center, and get ready to pass this along in a week or so.
8 friendly comments:
Wow!!! awesome block, I can`t wait to see what you add to it.
Only one more week till the retreat!! I can`t wait to meet you.
Tammy
Ok, I'm going to do my Simon Cowell imitation here..... "If I'm being honest, that block is not good. IT IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!". LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! Hugs, Cathy
It looks fantastic, I love it!
Terrific work! Really captures the busy-ness and color of a reef!
How awesome! I love your ideas! Lyn G
WOW! What a great vision you had and what a lot of work (LOL). It looks great.
I have started on your TDiTM stitches. It is very interesting to do these stitches. Thanks for sharing your passion with us.
The pictures are on my blog-
www.jizee6687.wordpress.com
I was privileged and lucky enough to have seen this block up close and personal. It's astounding and yes, these pictures are drop dead gorgeous but anyone who CQs knows that pictures do not by any means speak 1,000 words about CQing, sorry they just don't. I would have been blown away had i seen this first but having seen it in person... it's on a whole 'nother level.
Kathy, you are talented beyond words and I say this all of the time (especially about you) you can learn it and do it, but sometimes you're just born to do it You were born to do this. Absolutely phenomenal.
Love ya lots!
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