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Ladies Art Quilt Block #38 – Rose Album

Posted on June 15, 2010October 10, 2015 by Martha

Although this block doesn’t have nearly as many pieces as some of the other indigo blocks, it was probably the most difficult to stitch. I hand pieced most of the block, but the small domed muslin pieces around the center section were hand pieced (on the sides) and appliqued (around the top). It just seemed like an easier way of dealing with the sharp curves.

I reversed the colors in the center circle because I felt there was too much white in the block. I actually think this pattern would look better in three colors so you could see the curve of the small muslin pieces. Sometimes drawings of quilt blocks can be deceptive since the lines between same-colored pieces will not show up in the finished piece..

I don’t think I am going to use this block in the indigo quilt — for the reason stated above and also because all the other blocks are pieced with a circular background piece, and I am thinking I want to keep that element consistent. There are some other similar blocks in the Ladies Art catalog that could be drafted with a circular background.

9 thoughts on “Ladies Art Quilt Block #38 – Rose Album”

  1. Meredith says:
    June 15, 2010 at 8:43 am

    They look great. Changeling piecing with beautiful fabric.

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  2. Karen Beigh says:
    June 15, 2010 at 9:34 am

    You are taking on some challenging blocks. Well done.

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  3. Miri says:
    June 15, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Interesting block…I agree-in 3 colors the “pedals” would show up. This reminds of a later Kansas City Star block that was done in three colors.

    It is a beautiful block nonetheless.

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  4. Jan says:
    June 15, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    I think you are right about the consistancy of the circular designs. This one might not be as complementary as something with a similar feel. It is a nice block, though!

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  5. pratima says:
    June 16, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Martha, very intricate and gorgeous looking block. I wish the petals were showing your needle work.

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  6. Ann says:
    June 17, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    It is a pretty block, but I agree that it would look nicer in three colors. It IS very hard to imagine the block in two colors and without the lines of the pattern – I’ve about made myself cross-eyed trying! 🙂

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  7. Mindy/Minka says:
    June 18, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Hmm. I see what you mean. Do you have any indigos that are lighter colored? They might serve as a third color, of sort.

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  8. Mindy/Minka says:
    June 18, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    One more idea. Would you consider embroidering around the edges of those petal shapes?

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  9. Jennifer says:
    June 21, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    This is going to be a beautiful quilt!

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