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Thursday, June 30, 2011

It's Okay to Improvise

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Below is a picture of my Block Two before I washed away the blue marker.  I thought I'd share it because you may have noticed that my embroidery doesn't always exactly match the drawings.  This is because I have to do the drawing before I embroider, but sometimes my ideas evolve a bit, or change based on the colors I have chosen.

My reason for writing this, to remind you that it's okay to improvise!  While I think these designs are great, some things change a little.  So, don't be afraid to make your own little alterations while working on your blocks, it is really neat to see everyone's individual interpretations.

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Happy stitching,
By Jennie {Clover and Violet} at 5:34 AM
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4 comments:

  1. MelindaJune 30, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I also wanted to point out a tip for some of the other members of the quilt along. When I was tracing my design on my block, I noticed it was a smidge too big. So instead of reducing the size, I did it in pieces. I pinned down the design and drew off the smallest and largest butterflies. Then I removed the pins, repositioned the picture, and drew off the midsized butterfly. Everything fits and it no one would know that it's not the same as yours!

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  2. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Thank you for permission...I couldn't see to trace mine through this last time...so my tracing isn't the same. =) Yay for artistic license! =)

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  3. Clara {Clover and Violet}July 1, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Your quilt block is so cute! I am excited to see all of these finished. Have a great weekend with that adorable little boy!!! Love you, Mom

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  4. susilociJuly 2, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Una maravilla de trabajo de tutorial y de blog!!!!!

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