The last day of February rolled around yesterday. I made my final stitches on my Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013 February block just a couple of hours before March rolled in. My theme is monochromatic blocks…twelve blocks, twelve colors. Purple was the color for February. February is “heart month”, and there is no nobler heart than a purple heart.
All my stitching on this block is free form so it is less than perfect…just like me. 
Though I am tempted to use templates to make each stitch uniform, I have resisted.
I am sharing several pictures…some close-ups so you can see the detail better.
Full block:
Left upper corner: A button cluster with a dyed Venice lace motif and assorted beads highlights the left upper corner. This block is my first piece to use the Victorian Fringe stitch as a seam treatment. I love the look and will definitely use the stitch again.
Upper Right Corner: The flower sequins are shades of purple. They look pink in the pictures, but they are not.
Lower Left Corner: I used this block to practice my vine-stitching technique, so all quadrants feature one.
Lower Right Corner: Trees are beginning to bud and bloom in Southeast Mississippi and the right corner seemed the perfect place for a budding tree.
Center: My husband thought my spider was a fly…:)
Thank you for looking. Your comments are most welcome.
Until next time…
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
Love every little detail! Great colors for February! Lennie
Just beautiful, Judy!
Beautiful. I`m not usually a fan of purple but you won me over!
Judy, your a natural, , to have just started a year ago, this is your forte..such balance in space and color..i shall be uhhh copying some of your stitches and placement molly
Thank you, Molly. I definitely feel like I am in my element when I am stitching. Always feel free to glean ideas.
Thank you, Cathy. The older I get TTF he more I love purple for its richness. So glad you stopped by.
Thank you, Brenda. It was a joy to work on. Glad to see you.
Thank you, Lennie. And thank you for stopping BT!
Oh Judy, what a beautiful block. The Victorian fringe stitch is gorgeous. I’m going to have to learn that one. Your tree is amazing, and all your seam treatments are nothing short of spectacular. The button cluster….. well you know, button clusters are my one weakness!
Hey Steph,
Thank you for your kind words. The Victorian fringe stitch is super easy. It can be looped or trimmed like I made it. I found it in “Crazy Quilting – The Complete Guide” by J. Marsha Michler. Button clusters are my one weakness, too…and trees…and crazy quilting.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate you.
Judy in MS
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ She seeketh wool, and flax and worketh willingly with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 http://www.apronstringsandothertiesthatbind.wordpress.com