I recently completed this block while on a long road trip. I just love picking the fabrics for the fruit, so fun to play with the shading. The brownish pear is one of my favorites yet!
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Looks yummy enough to eat! Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThey look so real, and your grape leaves are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow...taking care in picking your fabrics made this block really beautiful. The pear is FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteIn stitches,
Teresa :o)
Very nice, love your fabric choices
ReplyDeleteHeather, I love your fruit fabric and your applique is beautiful. MHC
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