Button painting tutorial

5/04/2009

Faye's block finished

Well the lilies were a challenge and they look somewhat like orchids. I tried several techniques but was the happiest with these... Roses much easier... I absolutely fell in love with the thread I used on the bullion fern. I had bought it some time ago at our only thread store... The clerk was so rude I swore I would never go back but for this brand of thread I'll relent. It is a silk from France and the brand is Gloriana...
Now my friend Ati gave me a "ha, ha, ha" when I listed all I planned to do on this block. She thought there would be no room for anyone else... But Ati, I did it all and I just eased over my alotted space a bit!!!! It was a wonderful block to work on....the colors were soothing and the fabrics luxurious. It belongs to Faye in Australia...

11 comments:

  1. Go-a-jus work Gerry! Love it! I just love how the blocks always talk to you and you just know what to do and you always do it so well. Debbie (Maine)

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  2. Gerry you did your magic again!! it is the most wonderful part of encrusted cq ! The colors are so nice fitting to the block,Faye will love it.

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  3. What a beautiful, soft, WOWZA treatment. I love everything you did and it all flows so well together. Faye is lucky!! Hugs, Cathy

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  4. Gerry

    You did beautiful work on your part of this block. I loved your dragonfly and the way you added your little painted button with the bead edging. Very clever. I may just try some of that thread.

    Hugs

    FredaB

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  5. Oh Gerry!!! Wow, your work is wonderful... I'm loving my block already, can't wait to get it home. Thank you so much - FDS

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  6. Beautiful work Gerry! I love your lilies/orchids. And, of course, the dragonfly!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  7. Stunning! Gorgeous! I love everything about your work - you make it all so elegant. I love your dragonfly - can you come teach me how to make one?

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  8. I agree with all the comments. The embellishments you added are wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration! Ruby

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  9. Bullion ferns...wow! I love how you see a block and know what needs to be done to 'move' the color! You teach me a lot!

    Susan

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  10. I am such a huge fan of your designs and your stitching. Its fun to see some of the design process. Thanks for sharing it with us! Fascinating.

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