Just finished up the measuring tape... a soft orange dotty print.... Paper-pieced Hat Lady.... I just might try to turn her lips upward into a smile next time. She is a 10" block... with additional borders... !!!
Thanks - fellow blog quilters.... Such a treat to participate in the Dot-to-Dot QAL!
I wish my camera had depth and greater brightness to the orange... I used a batik for flesh coloring of the skin.... all shades of orange for the eyes, hair and lipstick.... I love the accuracy and detail of paper-piecing... just a few fun hours of creative work!!
. . . and yes (ps) it is my hand-quilted cathedral quilt on the guest bed!
Thanks - fellow blog quilters.... Such a treat to participate in the Dot-to-Dot QAL!
I wish my camera had depth and greater brightness to the orange... I used a batik for flesh coloring of the skin.... all shades of orange for the eyes, hair and lipstick.... I love the accuracy and detail of paper-piecing... just a few fun hours of creative work!!
. . . and yes (ps) it is my hand-quilted cathedral quilt on the guest bed!
74 comments:
I love Dot Dorothy in Orange dots! She is sweet. Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas
oh she is marvellous, love the tape measure on her hat. What is she destined to become?
What a cute dotty block! Maybe Dorothy is unhappy that this is the last day of dots.
I love this pattern and seeing your 'dotty', I may have to give her another go - thank you for sharing with us today.
Wow! I love your orange dotty Dorothy!
Orange you glad you went with paper piecing! Your stylish lady is simply gorgeous!
I love, love your lady with the hat. She is awesome. Thank you very much for sharing
Britt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden
Wow that is impressive, thanks for sharing it with us all!
What an amazing portrait! It looks beautiful. I am completely in awe of the cathedral quilt too. That must have taken some time (since I tend to have to make 5 blocks to get 1 that will actually work....). Amazing!
She is so very stylish. Love her!!
Nice block. She is quite the lady!
Oooh this is lovely - I love the colours and the image you have done. The quilt peeking out from underneath is wonderful too. Thanks for sharing.
amazing block - thanks for sharing.
Ms Dorothy is a beautiful lady. Thanks for sharing her with us.
Hi!!! Very pretty block!!! I love the orange too!!!
Love that you did this in orange!!
That is simply gorgeous!
Oh wow how wonderful!
A flapper, pouting. Cute!
Incredibly cute , thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us !!
Great block and what an expression on her face. Would love to see another block with a "happy" face.
Love your paper pieced block. You and Madame Samm were on the same wave length.
Wow, what a fantastic block!
What a wonderful block, I love dotty Dorothy!
Such a great paper pieced block--love it! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)
Dot is one swanky gal! thanks for sharing!
This is adorable!!! I love it! Great job!
ROSEMARY B here:
LOVE this block, Dotty Dorothy is a beauty.
You picked the perfect colors for her too.
Well done and thank you so much for sharing your creativity today
Great fabric choices! I love how you did the block all in shades of orange and yellow! And that measuring tape fabric...ooh!
What a beautiful block and the paper piecing is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Oh that is just amazing!Love your fabric picks. I think I am falling in love with orange!
Great block! Love the hat lady. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing!!
This block is marvelous and that it's orange! Two thumbs up!!
Is this your design?
What a beautiful lady you made, it looks like our queen Beatrix of the Netherlands! Orange is our national color on festive days.
Thanks for sharing!
Dot is spectacular!!!!! Thank you for sharing. Such beautiful work.
Wow!! This is an amazing block!! Love it!!!
Very cute block! Love all the orange fabrics. Would love to have a hat like hers. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing.
What a fun block! I love to paper piece so I am always intrigued by new patterns. Thanks for sharing!
Dot Dorothy is fantastic - I didn't even recognize it as that American Jane fabric. Great use of it. Love the orange & the ruler.
That is lovely. You did a beautiful job on her.
This is really great, I love the orange, I have tons of orange fabric, I love to mix it with teals and blues for happiness. Its been fun Dot Hopping with you. SimpleSew funnymesjc at gmail dot com
i love your blocks
That's amazing-well done!
Bev- Love your Dot Dorothy block-she reminds me of a "Flapper" from the 20's. The orange is bright and cheery. I read about your background and I have suggestion for you. With your cultural background, it would be great to create patterns around the theme of hats, since women of African-American descent are known for their beautiful hats. It would be a great way to document this lovely tradition/practice that used to be more common in all cultures but has declined over the years and it seems that only your "sisters" have carried on such a lovely practice. I can recall my grandmother loved hats, but unfortunately I don't know what happened to them. Thanks for sharing, and I'll be waiting to see great things from you from California.
Trabalho brilhante,muito sofisticado,parabéns.Nova seguidora no GFC e brasileira.Abraços.
"Dot Dorothy" is gorgeous! Thanks for joining in the hop and sharing her with us.
Took a peek at your Compass Quilt... OH, MY! Very beautiful!
I'm a new follower to your blog.
Yes, she does look like a flapper. Isn't it amazing how the background colour in a photo can change the colour of the block. GReat paper piecing. I also love your cathedral windows quilt.
Terrific orange dotty lady in her marvy hat!
the Cathedral Window is outstanding, too!
I love your block! I'm one of those people who really like orange.
Oh I love your lady. I envy all you people who can paper piece.
BTW I do not like trying to figure out the words :(
Psst... Can I know were you got this pattern from please? I love it!
This is just wonderful and I really like how you included that tape measure. Thanks for sharing your talents with us today.
Amazing block! I'm envisioning a whole quilt of those ladies...each in a different color. Did you draw up the pattern or find it some where?
That is an awesome block! Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Your dotty block is so beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing and being a part of the hop!
Amazing!! I have never done paper piecing but your block looks incredibly difficult but beautiful (how did you do the lips?!) Thanks for sharing.
Oh My! how cute! I like this!
Dorothy is adorable. I had a cousin Dorothy "Dot" - she was a sweetie from NC. Thank you for taking time to participate and share. See it's still 88 in OKC - it was hot in Tulsa area again today, too! Is fall ever going to get here and stay? Thank you for participating and making this successful -
That is a wonderful block! I love all the details. The dots are great but I especially like that tape measure fabric - very cool. I think your photo is great - I always have a difficult time photographing orange for some reason.
Yes, do make your orange lady with the lips curved into smile even if it's 'Mona Lisa' style. After your wonderful work with this block, she should be mighty pleased to have been brought to life by a talented quilter.
You made your lady look quite awesome in her "orangeness" thanks for sharing and as for the Cathedral Window quilt on the bed, BEEEE-U-T-Ful!!
Loved that lady block!! Super creative!!
That is one, nice orange block. Thanks for sharing.!
Dorothy is cool!! I agree, maybe try gettin' her to smile! lol Really great job tho!
Really love you guest room quilt!! Beautiful Cathedral Window! Awesome!
Bev, awesome block...love the orange. Thanks for sharing in the hop! Have a wonderful weekend, Pauline
Lovely dotty lady!
I love this block desgn! You did a great job and I love the orange!
Love the orange and dots, your block is wonderful :)
What a very talented lady you are. Your block is wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing block.
I love your orange block! Thanks for sharing.
I love the tape measure fabric you used in the block. So well placed! Thanks for sharing!
So very nicely done. Congrats on being one of the chosen.
What a lovely block and your paper piecing is fantastic!
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