Dahlia Center Block

Almost finished with the center dahlia of my newest quilt.  The paper I used for piecing is still in place on the back, but when removed the  lines will be less jagged and flow smoothly.  I pulled a couple of pieces off just to be sure!  I still have decided if the center will stay black - I think it will.  There is black fabric behind the block right now, but the center is still open.  In my first draft the block had color in the center, but I think I may leave it open for quilting.

I'm pretty happy with how this has turned out!  I love the gradation of blues.  This is just a small piece of a much larger quilt.  Once I finish the center - it's onto loads and LOADS of paper piecing.  :)

I made a short video explaining how I pieced this for anyone interested in that sort of thing.  :)

Linking up with Nina for Off the Wall Friday!

GIVEAWAY!!!

 The next pattern is HERE!!!

 

Pineapple Snowmen by Valerie Smith is now available in my Etsy shop for PDF download!  Kits and printed patterns to come...

 

Step by step easy to follow instructions are included with this 23" square quilt pattern, cutting charts, diagrams, and numbered printable foundation patterns with color placement reminders.

 

A HUGE THANK YOU to pattern testers CINDY AND JANET!!!  You were such a huge help, I cannot thank you ladies enough for volunteering your time and FABRIC - even with the holidays in full swing!

 

Here is my finished Pineapple Snowmen

 

Cindy preferred her table topper without the snowmen applique, looks great Cindy!

 

 

Janet's table topper turned out just adorable too!

 

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This give away will end on SATURDAY - DECEMBER 8th at 11:59pm and the winners will be announced on the 9th.

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