by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

This is another hand painted and hand embroidered block from my GDs quilt. Joyce

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by airyfairy 28 Jun 2012

Just beautiful.

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oigelcox by oigelcox 03 Jul 2012

Thank you. Hugs Joyce

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by anabela 28 Jun 2012

Hy there, MOPS is absolut right is delicate and just WOW..

hugs
Anabela

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oigelcox by oigelcox 03 Jul 2012

Thank you so much Anabela. hugs Joyce

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by mops Moderator 28 Jun 2012

The paintings are so delicate, and the quilting makes the sea look great!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 03 Jul 2012

Thank you so much for your nice compliment Mops. Hugs Joyce

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by namingit4u 28 Jun 2012

what a great idea. It is really beautiful

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oigelcox by oigelcox 03 Jul 2012

Thank you so much. Hugs Joyce

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by momhome 26 Jun 2012

Thank you for sharing a close up of one of the blocks. You did a fantastic job. Did you stitch it out first and then paint in the stitch lines?

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oigelcox by oigelcox 26 Jun 2012

I drew the design lightly in with pencil then I painted it then finished with the embroidery.The quilting I just freehanded it to suit each block

oigelcox by oigelcox 26 Jun 2012

I used clear monophiliment for quilting. Joyce

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by justonlyme 25 Jun 2012

How very special!! What kind of paint do you use to make it washable? I really like what you've done here!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 26 Jun 2012

Jo Sonja acrylic thinned with fabric medium . Then iron set. hugs joyce

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by capoodle 25 Jun 2012

So very special. Looks like a beautiful water color.

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

That was the effect I was going for. Hugs Joyce

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by blueeyedblonde 25 Jun 2012

beautiful!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thank you. hugs joyce

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by grannycottage 25 Jun 2012

Very beautiful block. It will be a splendid quilt. I hope you will show us all whole. Good luck

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

I have posted the completed quilt in the last couple of days. Hugs Joyce

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by mysew1325 25 Jun 2012

beautiful..

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thanks so much. Hugs Joyce

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by loosie 25 Jun 2012

Lovely!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thanks so much

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by janetedna 25 Jun 2012

Lovely. do you paint in other mediums? Jan

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

I used to dabble in all kinds of Folk art and also Oil panting but have given it up to do fabric art and embroidery. Hugs Joyce

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by pldc 25 Jun 2012

wow it is very beautiful & a treasure for sure, Hugs Loralye

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thanks so much Loralye. Hugs Joyce

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by lenamae 25 Jun 2012

beautiful I love this I have thought of it but never tried it and it is lovely thanks for sharing
Hugs Lenamae

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Have a go it is fun. Hugs Joyce

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by techgirl 25 Jun 2012

Awwww sweet!!!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thank you so much. hugs Joyce

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by zedna 25 Jun 2012

Another beautiful block!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

thanks so much. Hugs Joyce

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by lidiad 25 Jun 2012

Love it! Hugs, Lidia

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thanks Lidia. Hugs Joyce

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by futte 25 Jun 2012

great job. That is SO CUTE!!!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

Thank you so much. Hugs Joyce

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by maryanns66 25 Jun 2012

Your quilt blocks are gorgeous!! I love the hand painting on them all!! What a wonderful keepsake for your GD.
Hugs and ***

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oigelcox by oigelcox 25 Jun 2012

.thank you so much. Hugs Joyce

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by noah 24 Jun 2012

love it hugs

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

Thanks Carolin. Hugs Joyce

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by shilly 24 Jun 2012

Wonderful blocks, all of them....

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

Thanks so much. Hugs Joyce

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by rescuer Moderator 24 Jun 2012

Beautiful and a great way to approach life too.

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

I love the little sayings on the blocks but this one is me. I like nothing better than standing on a beach looking out to sea. Sow relaxing.

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by oaro 24 Jun 2012

Another beautiful block

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

thanks so much.Hugs Joyce

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by shuede 24 Jun 2012

I'm having a hard time choosing which block is my favorite. I love them all!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

Thanks so much. Hugs joyce

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by sukira 24 Jun 2012

That is SO CUTE!!!

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

Thank you so much. Hugs Joyce

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by devon 24 Jun 2012

great job very pretty

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oigelcox by oigelcox 24 Jun 2012

Thank you so much. Hugs Joyce

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