Today there are three completed blocks in my Crazy Quilt box. This is cause for celebration and cheers on my part because they do take a long time. Of course, it would help if I worked on them regularly, but, as you know, there are so many things to work on! The Rabbit block is finished.
Here are some questions for you to answer:
- How many rabbits are in this block?
- How many sections in the block have carrots?
- Where does the rabbit live?
- What is the rabbit's name?
- For which question is there no answer?
Today during our class a participant asked me, "Why did you do the Rabbit block? What significance does it have?" I didn't really have an answer for her because there was no real reason. What happened is this. I challenged myself to make a block using a textured fabric (the gray), to limit the palette of fabrics used to gray/silver/black, orange, and blue. While not completely successful, I came close. I added the purchased carrots (and tomato?)applique. Then, the lines in the textured gray forced me to think of a good way to make use of them and a garden of carrots seemed a good choice to go with the applique and my requisite orange color. Well, who likes carrots? Rabbits! Not terribly symbolic - just whimsical.
Answers to the Rabbit block questions:
- How many rabbits are in this block? Four
- How many sections in the block have carrots? Four
- Where does the rabbit live? Thatched cottage
- What is the rabbit's name? Any name you want. I call him Farmer Wrabit.
- For which question is there no answer? Number four (his name doesn't appear in the block . . . yet).
I'm so glad you answered the questions. This block is exquisite in the photo and even better in person. You did great and I love that you encrust your work with stuff!!!
ReplyDeletefrom who loves rabbits, you must know how much I adore this block! Had to go back and take a closer look to find #4! Didn't think I did too badly on that first question :-)
ReplyDeleteI must see these blocks in person- very soon, my dear!