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Monday, August 10, 2015

Cozy Afternoon Block #4

Wow - can you believe we are already making Block #4 of Jacquelynne Steve's BOM, Cozy Afternoon?  

I've had so much fun making these blocks - and I particularly loved making this one ....


This is the only block that has a dog as well as the cat.  At first I thought, How sweet! They look so cute together, like best friends.  But then I looked closer and noticed the look on that cat's face .......


She looks as if she's saying, "Really?  You've tied me up in these stupid RIBBONS with this stupid DOG????  You know I can't stand even being in the same room with him!!!  He DROOLS and he BEGS!!!  No self-respecting cat would ever do something so GROSS!!!  Ewwww ... I think he's drooling on my shoulder!!!!"

And next to her is that sweet little dog, all doey-eyed with love and almost quivering in his happiness to be all cuddled up next to his cat sibling whom he adores.  LOL!!!!

Such is the special talent of Laurel Burch that she gave her art such character and LIFE!!!

In fact, I fell so far in love with this block that I decided it needed to be my center block for the quilt.....


See how the lines of the blue and purple make a nice frame for the chains made by the Sew Sweet Simplicity blocks around it? (Note - see my note at the end of this post if you love those SSS blocks as much as I do!!!)  And since Cozy Afternoon has five block designs, the quilt will end up in a perfect nine block square :)

This was actually the first CA block I made, and it was while I was planning it that my final plans for the overall quilt design came together in my mind.  I knew if I wasn't careful, all these bright colors and designs would just become a jumbled hot mess!

I decided I wanted those wonderful hot colors - pinks, oranges, reds, yellows - to pop and play in the block centers ...



......with those luscious cool colors - blues and purples - framing and containing all that color explosion :)


And this is how the blocks are looking all together so far ..... I think my plan is working!

Block #5 will go in that bottom left section
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If you are making these fun Cozy Afternoon blocks too, be sure to share your blocks with all of us at Jacquelynne's Facebook page and Instagram!  You can also find me on Instagram HERE :*)

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And now for the GIVEAWAY!!!!  As always, Jacquelynne loves to give away fun patterns and projects :)  To celebrate the release of this CA fourth block, she is giving away a digital pdf set of these PATTERNS to one lucky winner from my blog!


I love that Mad About You quilt!  Quilt block designs with curves have always appealed to me - and of course those colors are right up my alley :)  And who doesn't need an adorable tote bag to carry our latest hand project in style?

For more opportunities to win, go to Jacquelynne's blog post HERE and find links to all the other bloggers who are showing off their blocks today and hostessing the Giveaway :*)

This Giveaway is open to anyone - just leave a fun comment on my blog post here and you'll be entered.  We will close comments and choose a winner at midnight on Sunday, August 16.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Note:  You can still get the Sew Sweet Simplicity patterns from Jacquelynne at her website HERE!)

Sew Sweet Simplicity by Jacquelynne Steves
Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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55 comments:

  1. Teresa, I'm so impressed with your blocks. They work so perfectly together and they are absolutely beautiful.

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  2. I love your thoughts on the cat & dog. Beautiful blocks!

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  3. Your blocks just pop off of the page. The colors are gorgeous and your piecing is top notch. This is going to be a fun and beautiful quilt, even if one block does have dog drool on it! :)

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  4. You pegged that cat's thoughts! Missed hearing from you, Teresa. You must have had a busy summer. You are smart to plan your colors first. That's one of my biggest shortcomings.

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  5. What a delight to the eyes this quilt is! And I think you are very well acquainted with cat thinking. : )

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  6. Teresa - your blocks are a delight! I couldn't think of a fun comment so went in search of some cat fun : A group of cats is referred to as a "clowder" or a "glaring".

    *It is illegal to let your cat run loose in Denver Colorado, United States.unless it has a taillight.
    *Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited in Barber, North Carolina, United States.
    *It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as pets in Zion Illinois, United States.
    *Riddle: Is it hard to spot a leopard? Answer: No, they come that way!
    *Riddle: What kind of cats like to go bowling? Answer: Alley cats!
    *Riddle: What kind of kitten works for the Red Cross? Answer: A first-aid Kit.

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  7. I just downloaded my August block. I need to add a little finishing embroidery to the July block. I am enjoying the Cozy Afternoon blocks. Your blocks are so vivid and bright, I love them!

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  8. I am loving your cat blocks and the colors are fabulous. senstrings (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  9. haha, you are too right - this cat looks like he has had about enough! I have just a wee bit of this print in my stash, waiting for the perfect project.

    Bobbie gave me a great chuckle too;)

    Your quilt is going to be amazing Teresa!

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  10. Your blocks are striking and amazing in those colors. That is going to make an incredible quilt.

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  11. Your blocks bring such a fresh modern approach to this quilt. thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. I love the bold colors in your quilt and the animals are lovely!

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  13. I've been looking for some great cat prints to use in a quilt for my granddaughter. Did you buy these and fussy cut or is this appliqued?

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  14. It's always so fun to see each quilter's twist on a pattern. Love your interpretation with the Laurel Burch fabrics! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  15. This is magical the way you combined both patterns for a stunning quilt!

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  16. wow, your blocks are so much fun, I just haven't gotten brave enough to try something like that!!

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  17. Awesome, I love seeing the different ways to make these blocks.

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  18. This block is a great choice for the centre of your quilt. I love how the blocks look together!

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  19. It's going to be so stunning Teresa! Such a great idea to combine the blocks from both BOMs!!

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  20. Such a stunning quilt you have in process. Love the brights with the black and the blocks from before work great with these.

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  21. It is so much fun to see everyone's version of the blocks. Yours are so vibrant and stunning. Thanks

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  22. I love the fact there is a choice to applique, embroider, or piece the block. Mix and match! Whatever your mood is that day.

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  23. Your work always shines through as so unique. To see it used in this pattern was just amazing for me.

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  24. Your blocks are fun and inspire the color lover in me! I want to create something like this!

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  25. Such a striking look when placing your blocks in this layout! Very pretty! And thanks for the giveaway opportunity. This BOM is sew much fun! I am trying all three versions, as they are all so sweet.

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  26. So interesting to see how different the blocks look.. Great.

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  27. I love Laurel Burch..wish I had some of her fabric!!! Love your blocks they really pop!! Thank you for sharing!!

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  28. I love your colors on your quilt!

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  29. I decided to do the applique method for the blocks, even though the other two methods are probably easier. I think I was embroidering before the age of 5 and started sewing. I was able to make clothing by the age of 7. I stopped using patterns about 3 decades ago, as they seemed so tedious. I like to just look at a piece of fabric and "wing it!" I used the same wing it method for my first quilt at age 16, and the results were...uhmmm...not great. lisajcowell@cs.com

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  30. Your cats are so cute!!!! Fun and bright.

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    1. I have butterflies! My granddaughter would go wild! What a wonderful Christmas idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. Being a dog lover, I love the center block.

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  33. Your version of these blocks is stunning; the fabric is very dramatic and the blocks are beautiful.

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  34. Love your bright colored blocks!

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  35. Cute block. Love the dog and cat, and your colors are fabulous.

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  36. WOW! Your colors and fabrics are fantastic! I would never get tired of looking at these vibrant colors and designs.

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  37. These are such lovely blocks. I am going to love this quilt when it is done! Beautiful colors and beautiful designs. I love the dogs and cats.

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  38. Absolutely love your take on the blocks. Your color choices are awesome.

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  39. Wow! I, too, love the cats and dogs and the fabrics you chose to go in block. It's great to see the variations one can do using the same block. Sure does inspire.

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  40. Love your take on these patterns .... bold and beautiful!

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  41. What a great idea...I've got some great cat fabric, too...and a friend who would love to receive a quilt made with it!

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  42. Wow, love how you have incorporated the Laurel Burch fabric into the blocks. Very eye-catching.

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  43. I definetly love your idea of using Laurel Burch fabric for the blocks. They are so coloful.

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  44. As cute as Laurel Burch's animals are...I'd not want to meet one in a dark alley some night. lol
    Your fabric choices make your blocks look totally different; I like that.

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  45. You always come up with a fantastic color combination and layout on your quilts. This one is no exception. I love it!!! I especially love the narrative from the cat's perspective and think you are Right ON!! The cool/warm color idea is purrfect!

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  46. I want to do the cozy afternoon sunflower tote. I love sunflowers

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  47. I want to do the cozy afternoon sunflower tote. I love sunflowers

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  48. That is so creative. I didn't think about fussy cutting the centers. Neat idea!

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  49. WOW what a stunning quilt this is going to be. LOVE Laurel Burch and her designs, she is missed by all in the quilting community. Your quilt really pops and I can't wait to see what the finished product looks like.

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  50. Your use of Laurel Birch fabrics is fabulous and I would have to agree that cat is not happy.

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  51. You have such a great collection of Laurel Burch fabric! And are putting it to great use!

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  52. Teresa, these are looking fabulous!!! I really cannot wait to see the finish. Absolutely gorgeous.

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