Here it is! You've seen what inspired this design. Now you get to see how I developed the design. The flow of my thoughts starts with the sketch at the left. Click on the images to enlarge. The first sketch was a rough draft of what I had in mind. I love curly cues and I really wanted to incorporate some into the fleur de lis design. To save time I work with one quadrant of the design. If I like it, I work up all four quarters to see what it looks like. When I'm at home I use quilt design mirrors to see the design. Click here to see a video on how too use design mirrors. Next I do a mock up of the block with my Electric Quilt design software. As I design the block, I place it in a tiled quilt layout to see how the design looks when it's repeated. If there is something that bothers me, I tweak it and repeat the process until I am satisfied. As you can see below I took out the curly cues on my final block design. I felt it was too busy. Maybe someone else might think it was fine, but I wasn't happy. So I changed it. Click on the images below to enlarge. Starting with the block at the left, you can see the direction the design took. The last image is what it would look like in a tile layout. Here is the design and what it looks like when it's tiled in basic grayscale. I like to design in greyscale because I feel it removes the distraction of our emotional response to color. Now that I was happy with the block design, it was time to see it in fabric with different layouts. Click on the images to enlarge. Thank you for visiting my blog. Please leave a comment and I'll put your name in the hat for a chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Designer Blocks Volume 10. Happy Quilting!
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Chris
11/18/2014 06:57:52 pm
I like the fabric choice. Very different
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:11:57 am
It was a fun collection to work with. Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit. Don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page.
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11/18/2014 08:19:52 pm
a gorgeous tile block! love working all the little pieces and now that I have a cutter, it will make it much easier to do the prep work. had to stop for awhile to get my old fingers going again. your block will spur me on!
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:21:53 am
I only had to make the one block. I agree that a cutting machine would make it easier. I used fusible web and a narrow zig zag stitch. Thanks for coming to visit. Don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:24:23 am
Your right, it does have an antique feel to it. I didn’t notice it at first. That might be part of its appeal. Thanks for coming to visit. Don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page.
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Nancy B from Many LA
11/18/2014 08:26:42 pm
I really like it - a "sophisticated" look!
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:27:01 am
I think the clean lines give it that look.Thanks for coming to visit. Don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page.
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susan
11/18/2014 09:38:32 pm
Oooh! Your block does look like a tiled floor! How cool!
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:29:58 am
Thanks, did you see my earlier post about tiles and what inspired this block? If you didn’t, check it out and "Like" me on Facebook.
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Betty Woodlee
11/18/2014 09:54:28 pm
Lovely block.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:30:29 am
Thanks for coming to visit. Don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page.
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Rommy
11/18/2014 10:11:21 pm
it is a very nice block with a lot of oppertunities. Fantastic block
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:30:57 am
Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit. Don't forget to "Like" my Facebook page.
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Debbie
11/18/2014 10:23:04 pm
Love your designs. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:34:22 am
It was my pleasure. Thanks for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Allison Evrard
11/18/2014 10:27:06 pm
What a lovely block!
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:35:08 am
Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Judy
11/18/2014 11:43:24 pm
I would like to know more about EQ. I don't know anyone who uses it and I am interested to know if I would find it useful. Liked your drawings and pictures from the program. Thanks for sharing.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:41:31 am
I love EQ. I didn't have a strong knowledge of color theory. I found EQ to be an indispensable resource for studying color and value. Instead of using up your precious fabric you use ink and paper. You can also see what your fabrics will look like in the finished project by scanning them into the computer. It’s a very valuable resource. Check out my blog about using EQ for color study.
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Dana Gaffney
11/18/2014 11:44:06 pm
Your block is so pretty, I really like blocks that have such a wonderful secondary pattern.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:42:57 am
Thanks, that’s what I was hoping you would see. Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:45:57 am
It was my pleasure. Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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michele
11/18/2014 11:52:37 pm
Your design is very original and versatile.. Look forward to getting the magazine so I can give it a try.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:52:33 am
I’d love to see it when you’re do. Thanks for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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11/19/2014 12:02:29 am
That must have been so much fun to play with. I love your color choices, even though I am known as a brights and saturated stash hoarder.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 02:50:36 am
I’m totally into bright and saturated fabrics myself. Since becoming a quilt designer I have acquired the skill to see things in other colors and values too. I’m still not much of a pastel person but I’m starting to appreciate them more. Thanks for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Carrie P.
11/19/2014 12:30:28 am
wonderful block. love seeing it as a quilt design.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:24:40 am
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Julie B
11/19/2014 12:37:26 am
Love your block and secondary design it creates in the quilt.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:26:49 am
Thanks,I’m glad you like it.. Thanks for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Dee
11/19/2014 12:40:59 am
Oh be still my heart.....love this block and the designs you created with it.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:27:33 am
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Gunda
11/19/2014 12:49:58 am
so many choises to play with this block AMAZING
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:29:01 am
I’m glad you like it. I’d love to see what you do with it when you do. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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vivian
11/19/2014 01:02:40 am
Very pretty, your choice of colors is perfect!
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:30:59 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
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Jocelyn
11/19/2014 01:12:57 am
Wow! What an amazing block! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:31:41 am
It was my pleasure. Thanks for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Desi
11/19/2014 01:17:06 am
Love your block!
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Janice Averill
11/22/2014 03:32:45 am
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Judy in WA
11/19/2014 01:18:21 am
It's fun to see this block develop into the beauty it is now. :)
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:34:06 am
I enjoy seeing how things develop myself. I thought it would be fun to share my process.
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Janet Frank
11/19/2014 01:19:41 am
What can I say, but, WOW! Stunning block! It's going on my "to do" list!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:38:42 am
Thank you. I’d love to see what you do with it when you do.
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Auntie Clark
11/19/2014 01:20:44 am
A very intricate block.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:41:22 am
Thank you for your input I appreciate it.
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Lisa O
11/19/2014 01:32:43 am
Lovely block!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:42:12 am
I’m glad you like it.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:44:46 am
Thanks and you're welcome.
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Becky T
11/19/2014 01:38:48 am
Love the blend of the wild (animal prints) with the more sophisticated design lines.
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patty
11/19/2014 01:44:37 am
Your block is beautiful! I reminds me of tile.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:05:21 am
Thanks, that was what inspired me. Please visit my facebook page when you get a chance
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11/19/2014 01:44:58 am
a gorgeous block that would wow with some gorgeous gold and black fabrics....thanks for the giveaway!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:54:10 am
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.
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Carol
11/19/2014 01:59:52 am
Oo-la-lah!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:07:24 am
Right on! Thanks for visiting my blog. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Karen J.
11/19/2014 02:03:28 am
A lot of time spent designing this block. Well worth it!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:48:54 am
Indeed, thank you.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:49:52 am
Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Delaine
11/19/2014 02:28:05 am
I LOVE your block! You are very talented. Thanks!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 05:58:55 am
I’m glad you like it. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Nancy
11/19/2014 02:28:21 am
An elegant block. I like the versatility of the design possibilities when using it in a large quilt. I am a big fan of on-point layouts
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:05:20 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Making the layout on-point is always worth the effort.
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Cyndy Knapp
11/19/2014 02:28:53 am
"Le Fleur" is very pretty! So intricate! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:06:35 am
I’m glad you like it. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Marilyn S
11/19/2014 02:43:56 am
What a great block! I love the secondary design you get with multiple blocks sewn together.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:11:43 am
Thank you. I'm glad you like it. There is always so much that can be done with a design.
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Darlene B
11/19/2014 03:08:01 am
What a unique block - so classy!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:09:41 am
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I’m glad you like it.
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Your comment about looking at a design in gray scale *really* hit me -- I so responded to the color in your block that I didn't even register some aspects of the design until I saw it in black and white! Crazy!! Thanks for a very helpful tip. Your block (in color *and* in gray scale) is beautiful!! :)
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:14:14 am
I’m glad I could help you with a design new technique. Thanks for visiting my blog. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Judy
11/19/2014 03:19:47 am
What a beautiful block. I enjoy seeing it in the differrent layouts.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:14:58 am
Thanks, I'm glad you could visit my page.
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Pat D
11/19/2014 03:20:30 am
What a classy block. Love it and like your idea of using grayscale. I have done that using my computer to take a pic of a block.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:20:34 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. The grayscale is very handy for setting your contrast.
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Sandra Timmons
11/19/2014 03:28:57 am
WOW. Your Le Fleur block looks like a Grecian title floor pattern. It is just beautiful. Thank you for being a part of this Blog Tour, sharing your creative design with us and the chance to win a copy of this exciting magazine.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:11:52 am
Thanks for visiting my blog. Did you see my earlier post about what inspired this block? If you didn’t, check it out this post
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Diane
11/19/2014 03:43:19 am
Very striking block!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:27:24 am
Thanks, I'm glad you like it.
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Kathy L
11/19/2014 03:45:02 am
Love your block. It's a beauty.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:30:42 am
I'm glad you like it. And thank you for visiting my blog.
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Karen Smith
11/19/2014 03:53:06 am
This block, especially laid out, reminds me of Italian tile floors! Beautiful.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:33:47 am
Thank you for the feedback I appreciate it.
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Rochelle Summers
11/19/2014 03:59:07 am
What a stunning block. Congratulations on having your block included in the 100 Block Magazine.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:38:14 am
I'm glad you enjoy it and thank you.
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Rosalind Gutierrez
11/19/2014 04:01:12 am
Lovely quilt design & elegant color scheme.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:48:29 am
Thank you, I appreciate the input.
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Regina
11/19/2014 04:18:31 am
This is so elegant - and I enjoyed seeing the design process.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:52:47 am
I enjoy seeing how things develop myself. It's a lot of fun.
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11/19/2014 05:05:59 am
Thanks for sharing the design process. I love seeing how the designers start with an idea or inspiration and then tweak it until the end product suits them. I like the idea of the gray-scale, too.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:21:12 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I learn a lot from seeing how other artists work. So I thought I would share my process. I'm glad you enjoyed it. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page.
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Barb Johnson
11/19/2014 05:06:10 am
I like the way you used the safari prints in your block. It really gives a modern feel to a traditional applique style block.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:15:52 am
I’m glad you like it. I like to mix things up a bit. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Gill
11/19/2014 05:06:37 am
Great block - I love the curves!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:54:49 am
Thanks, I'm glad enjoy it.
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Margaret Andrews
11/19/2014 05:10:53 am
Your block is so fancy. Thanks for taking us through the process of how you design it. That was fun. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:58:22 am
It was my pleasure. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:23:43 am
Hi Margret, I just did a random scroll through the list of comments to find a winner for the free magazine. Ta Dum! The screen landed on your name. Please use the contact form on my website to send me your address. I'll forward the information to Quiltmaker and they will send you a magazine. Yeah for you!!!!!
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Margaret Andrews
12/1/2014 09:51:50 am
What fun! I am sending you the contact information. I will enjoy your block and the magazine. Isn't EQ wonderful. I think so much more so, since I can use it on my Mac without Windows! Thanks again for sharing your talents.
Deborah DeBerry
11/19/2014 05:11:13 am
Very beautiful block, but as a relatively new quilter a little daunting. I like a challenge. Thank you for sharing,
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 06:59:39 am
You're welcome. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Dawn Jones
11/19/2014 05:16:21 am
This block is so different, I love it!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:00:44 am
Designing it was a lot of fun. I'm glad you like it.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:04:01 am
Thanks for the feedback. Designing this particular block was a lot of fun.
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Debbie rhodes
11/19/2014 05:26:18 am
Love to see how blocks come together. What a beautiful block.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:05:02 am
I enjoy seeing how things develop myself. Thank you for your feedback.
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Laurie P
11/19/2014 05:32:46 am
What a stunning block. Congrats on being chosen to be in the magazine. I love the color choice you made also. I like how you design in the gray scale, it really does help.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:07:50 am
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. The grayscale is a wonderful way to set up a design.
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Kathie L
11/19/2014 05:33:43 am
Thanks for sharing your design process. It's a terrific block.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:10:01 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. This design was a lot of fun.
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11/19/2014 05:36:47 am
Stunning block and I can imagine using it with antique reproductions.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:17:45 am
I’m glad you like it. I think it would work for any fabric style. Thanks for visiting my blog. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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11/19/2014 05:39:17 am
Hi Janice, it was interesting to hear about your design process. Thanks for being with us in Volume 10. ~Diane at QM
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:26:23 am
Thanks Diane. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed being a part of the ol.10 blog tour!
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Tina
11/19/2014 05:41:16 am
Very nice block. thanks for the chance
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:11:37 am
You're welcome. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Donna
11/19/2014 05:42:40 am
Thanks for sharing your process of designing your stunning block.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:12:57 am
It was my pleasure. Thank you for your feedback.
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Jenelle Boxberger
11/19/2014 05:54:17 am
Congrats on your lovely block. I enjoyed your blog.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:14:21 am
Thank you :). I appreciate your input.
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cynthia
11/19/2014 06:01:55 am
That's an elegant and intricate design. Thanks for the hard and creative work.
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:16:54 am
You're welcome. Thanks for visiting my blog and adding your input.
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Sarah
11/19/2014 06:05:34 am
What an absolutely gorgeous block!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:17:49 am
I'm glad you like it. Thank you.
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BRENDA E.
11/19/2014 06:05:43 am
Your block design by itself is nice but put into quilt settings is awesome!
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:21:23 am
I enjoy the way it changes too. Thank you for the feedback.
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11/19/2014 06:16:35 am
Wow! Beautiful block! It is really one of the best tile blocks I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing the design and your inspiration. and thank you for a chance to win :-)
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Janice Averill
11/23/2014 07:23:42 am
You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Thank you for visiting my blog. :)
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Debby E
11/19/2014 06:17:45 am
Beautiful block! Thanks for sharing the design process :)
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:34:49 am
You're welcome. Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate the feedback
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Dorothy Holt
11/19/2014 06:26:16 am
Super great block. Should go very good with multiple colours!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:36:42 am
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you like the block.
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Laura Harvey
11/19/2014 06:27:06 am
Wow, really like the versatility of this block and how it looks as multiple blocks together
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:38:50 am
Thank you. I'm glad you could visit my blog. If you get a chance please visit my Facebook page.
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Jennifer
11/19/2014 06:28:30 am
Awesome block! Love your choice of fabrics too, I'd never thought to use animal skin prints for this but it's fabulous!Thanks for the inspiration!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:40:32 am
You're welcome. The fabrics are fun aren't they? Thanks for visiting my blog.
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terri
11/19/2014 06:55:43 am
Sophisticated!! Very pretty block and on my someday list!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:42:42 am
Thank you for visiting my blog and adding to the feedback. Please take the time to visit my Facebook page.
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Sandi
11/19/2014 06:57:26 am
Wonderful block! Thanks for a chance to win.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:43:20 am
You're welcome. Thank you for visiting my blog
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kay
11/19/2014 07:04:54 am
thank you for the link to the quilt block mirror. I've never seen one in use and i might even have one in my gadget stash :)
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:24:50 am
It was my pleasure. They're a great design tool. Thanks for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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teri c
11/19/2014 07:28:20 am
Thank you for sharing the evolution of your elegant block.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:48:59 am
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.
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Quilting Tangent
11/19/2014 07:29:58 am
Congratulations on having your block in the magazine.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:51:15 am
Thank you for visiting. Please take the time to visit my Facebook page.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:51:57 am
Thank you, I'm glad you like it
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kathy pfaltzgraff
11/19/2014 07:50:57 am
Thanks for sharing your design process, lovely block, but still beyond my skill set. Kathy in Colo
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:55:12 am
You're welcome. Thanks for visiting my blog. Please visit my Facebook page if you get a chance.
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Deb
11/19/2014 07:59:46 am
This is just amazing! I love the block. As someone else mentioned it reminds me of an ornate tile design. I'm learning so much on this tour. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on being chosen for the Quiltmaker's 100 Block issue.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:27:14 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Did you see my earlier post about what inspired this block? If you didn’t, check it out this post
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:56:09 am
Thanks I'm glad you like it.
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KT
11/19/2014 08:07:52 am
Great block! Love how it looks in the tile layout!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:57:52 am
Thanks, I appreciate the input and I'm glad you like it. Please take the time to visit my Facebook page.
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Lori Smanski
11/19/2014 08:40:42 am
Congrats on being published. Wow you have blown me away. Your block is gorgeous and how you went from blank paper to finished block is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:28:21 am
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I learn a lot from seeing how other artists work. So I thought I would share my process. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:46:33 am
Thanks, I’m glad you like it. Thanks for visiting my blog. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Wanda
11/19/2014 09:03:02 am
What a beautiful block. Will have to make it.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:47:31 am
I’d love to see it when you’re do. Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit. Please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Joanna
11/19/2014 09:49:23 am
Le Fleur is lovely, the curves are elegant.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:48:47 am
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.
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Joyce Carter
11/19/2014 09:58:54 am
Beautiful block. Congratulations on being in the magazine and thank you for the giveaway.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:04:31 am
I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate the feedback.
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Lisa Marie
11/19/2014 09:59:21 am
This is beautiful! The quilt layouts you showed look very elegant.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:06:15 am
I’m glad you enjoyed your visit. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page.
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Sandy Curtis
11/19/2014 10:01:06 am
beautiful block
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:07:16 am
Thanks for your comment & for coming to visit my blog. Please also visit my Facebook page
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Madeline
11/19/2014 10:01:18 am
gorgeous, but waaaay beyond my skills!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:09:10 am
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I once felt like you do. Give it a try, you might surprise yourself. Find the technique that works for you.
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Joyce Mitchell
11/19/2014 10:06:14 am
Very sophisticated looking block - thanks for sharing.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:10:04 am
It was my pleasure. Thanks for coming to visit. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page.
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Janet T
11/19/2014 10:25:16 am
Nice block. I like the colors shown.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:11:34 am
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Rhonda
11/19/2014 10:25:23 am
Very interesting, so many ways to use the block for secondary designs and yes I agree with others that say "antique looking, sophistication, etc". Great work!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:15:12 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I’m glad you liked it. I think the clean lines give it that look.
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Julie in WA
11/19/2014 10:44:20 am
So beautiful! Looks like a tiled floor!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:16:46 am
Thanks for visiting my blog. Tiled floors are what inspired this block, check it out this post
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Nancy Roraback
11/19/2014 10:52:08 am
This block is stunning! Really just beautiful work!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:17:19 am
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it
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Lori Morton
11/19/2014 11:21:10 am
WOW!!! what a Gorgeous Block!!! Amazing creating!! Love it!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:17:58 am
Thank you, thank you and thank you!
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Lee
11/19/2014 11:23:38 am
Congratulations on such a lovely block! It is beautiful!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:18:47 am
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the feedback.
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Angelia L.
11/19/2014 11:52:39 am
Beautiful block! I love how the quilt looks like a tile floor!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:13:45 am
DI’m glad you like it. Check it out this post on my blog
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Liz
11/19/2014 12:39:15 pm
I like your wonderful secondary pattern.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:33:24 am
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Cecilia
11/19/2014 12:44:27 pm
Neat block! I like the possibilities. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:31:46 am
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Annmarie
11/19/2014 12:45:52 pm
Great block and it makes up into such a beautiful quilt. Congrats!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:30:34 am
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback. I'm very glad you like it.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:29:29 am
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:03:30 am
Thanks for visiting my blog. I’m glad you like it. I used fusible web and a narrow zig zag stich. If can slow down the speed on your machine that will help with the process. Patience is the key.
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Gail March
11/19/2014 01:04:03 pm
Very..Very beautiful block. I can only imagine being as talented as you. Congratulations on being published.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:25:54 am
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Pat Evans
11/19/2014 01:09:40 pm
What an intriguing block! I love seeing the different possibilities.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:24:30 am
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Bonnie
11/19/2014 01:25:27 pm
Congratulations on your Le Fleur block! It was fascinating to learn how you developed the design. I loved seeing the different layouts. Thanks for sharing.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:23:24 am
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Susan the Farm Quilter
11/19/2014 01:42:23 pm
What a beautiful, sophisticated block!!! Total wow factor when put in a quilt!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:22:11 am
It's fun to see how a block evolves. Thank you for the feedback. Please take the time to visit my Facebook page.
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Diantha Howard
11/19/2014 02:06:03 pm
I like your block. It was interesting to see how you developed it.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:20:33 am
I'm glad you like it. I enjoy seeing things develop as well.
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Susanne Frailey
11/19/2014 02:07:03 pm
Great design - looks so great in full quilt. Congrats
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:18:09 am
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Melody Lutz
11/19/2014 02:17:47 pm
HOW AWESOME the BLOCK IS! This fully speaks to me...the details, oh yes!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:16:06 am
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carol
11/19/2014 02:33:44 pm
Nice block.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:14:23 am
Thanks for the input.
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11/19/2014 02:39:33 pm
Wowzers, I love your block!!! I also enjoyed the explanation of your thought and design processes! I'm now a new happy follower!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:13:42 am
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Margaret Schindler
11/19/2014 02:51:24 pm
I love your block. Thanks for sharing with us how you designed it
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:12:03 am
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Nancy
11/19/2014 02:56:31 pm
Very nice block...it has a bit of elegance to it.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:10:49 am
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Nancy
11/19/2014 03:10:36 pm
Congratulations on your block being selected. It is so elegant and looks like it would make a truly beautiful quilt.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:09:34 am
I'm glad you like it. Thank you for visiting my blog and adding to the feedback.
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Lynn Mc
11/19/2014 03:11:25 pm
Your block looks very sophisticated. I would most likely use it to make a table runner. [email protected]
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 08:01:22 am
Thanks. I think the clean lines give it that look. I would probably make the runner too. It's less of a commitment with the same stunning results. Thanks for coming to visit. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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LoriL
11/19/2014 03:14:20 pm
Lovely block. Interesting to see how you came up with it.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:59:58 am
I’m glad you like the block. I learn a lot from seeing how other artists work. So I thought I would share my process. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page.
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Elaine M.
11/19/2014 03:15:52 pm
Wow! I love all the quilt possibilities!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:59:02 am
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:03:49 am
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you like it.
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Judy
11/19/2014 04:21:35 pm
Congratulations on such beautiful work and making it into the 100 blocks magazine!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:02:52 am
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Pamela Reim
11/19/2014 04:25:37 pm
One of the more creative blocks this volume and it works well in various layouts thks
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 08:00:50 am
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marta manole
11/19/2014 04:28:50 pm
fantastic block! I like the possibilities. Thanks for the giveaway....marta
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:58:27 am
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Kimberly
11/19/2014 05:09:31 pm
What a beautiful effect the block gives when repeated!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:55:19 am
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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MoeWest
11/19/2014 05:26:48 pm
Wonderful block! I love the secondary pattern.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:54:47 am
I'm glad you enjoy it. Thank you for the feedback.
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Lisa E
11/19/2014 05:29:53 pm
Thanks for sharing your design process. It was very interesting to read about your lovely block.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:54:00 am
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Beth T.
11/19/2014 06:27:08 pm
Pretty, pretty block. Like most of my favorite quilt designs, it reminds me of a tile floor.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:52:44 am
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Ellee
11/19/2014 10:46:38 pm
Terrific tablerunners -- especially the upper one!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:50:31 am
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I'm glad you like it.
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D Diana
11/20/2014 02:19:22 am
thanks Janice!
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Janice Averil
11/24/2014 07:49:16 am
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:54:13 am
I’m glad you like it. I like to mix things up a bit. With applique you have to find a technique that works for you. There are many to choose from. Did you see my earlier post about what inspired this block? If you didn’t, check it out this post
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Kathy h
11/20/2014 05:02:35 am
What a gorgeous block, that quilt will be stunning.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:47:40 am
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Linda in Illinois
11/20/2014 07:38:43 am
Love your block!! it makes a fabulous quilt design. Thank you for sharing your design process.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:46:16 am
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Diane O
11/20/2014 10:03:02 am
Great block. Thanks.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:44:31 am
I appreciate the feedback. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Betty Harden
11/20/2014 10:22:28 am
What a gorgeous block. Certainly out of this new quilter's league. Maybe someday. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:43:29 am
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Verna
11/20/2014 11:01:19 am
Very nice block!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:40:07 am
I'm glad you like it. Thank you for visiting my blog.
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Marie Chat
11/20/2014 12:46:58 pm
Your block is so elegant and sophisticated, but doable!
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:57:19 am
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. You're right, it is doable. I'm not a master at appliqué but I was able to manage this. it's all about patience and finding the technique that works for you. Thanks for visiting my blog. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Loriann
11/20/2014 01:07:47 pm
Interesting description of your design process.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:52:38 am
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I learn a lot from seeing how other artists work. So I thought I would share my process.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:33:38 am
Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm glad you like the block. Please take the time to visit my Facebook page.
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Nicole Sender
11/20/2014 02:19:34 pm
Your block is an inspiration!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:31:11 am
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Nan
11/20/2014 02:31:01 pm
I'm obsessed with fleur de lis! Your block is magnificent!! Thanks for explaining your process. Very interesting.
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Janice Averill
11/25/2014 07:50:44 am
Fleur de lis are very inspiring. I learn a lot from seeing how other artists work. So I thought I would share my process. I'm glad you enjoyed it. When you get a chance, please visit my Facebook page and press “Like”.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:18:07 am
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Karyn Ashley-Smith
11/20/2014 05:32:04 pm
Love the colors & the design. The secondary design is awesome! Thanks for sharing the process
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:15:41 am
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Carol
11/20/2014 05:33:21 pm
Nice block.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:13:12 am
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Elizabeth McDonald
11/21/2014 04:57:31 am
Your block is gorgeous! I especially like to see it with all of the 'repeats' as the pattern is even more striking.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:11:33 am
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Rebecca Schmitt
11/21/2014 06:11:31 am
This block is stunning, and the fabrics you used make it so elegant!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:06:03 am
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Debbie P
11/21/2014 08:29:15 am
Thanks for creating this great block! It has elements of tradition but is also modern. I enjoyed seeing the layout you presented and will be putting this on my 'to do' list! :)
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 07:03:32 am
I’d love to see it when you’re done. Thank you for visiting my blog. Please take the time to visit my Facebook page.
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Nancysue
11/21/2014 03:16:26 pm
I love the use of the darker background. Congrats on being included in the Big 10th issue!! Well deserved!!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:59:56 am
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apple blossom
11/22/2014 12:59:05 am
nice work love hopping around looking at everyone's creations.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:54:36 am
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Karen Thurn
11/22/2014 01:14:03 pm
Nice block. It is impressive in the quilt. [email protected]
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:52:57 am
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Pat V.
11/22/2014 01:45:44 pm
What a lovely, elegant block. Thanks so much for sharing it with all of us!
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:49:56 am
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melva nolan
11/22/2014 02:44:57 pm
Nice block. Congrats on the publication and thank you for the chance to win an issue
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:47:12 am
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:44:44 am
It is, but it is doable. You just have to take your time.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:42:44 am
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Marie
11/23/2014 03:09:45 pm
Very pretty block - looks challenging.
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Janice Averill
11/24/2014 06:36:51 am
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