Saturday, October 22, 2011

Scissors Block

Scissor for Amisha ~ Patchwork 318 Bee ~

Hope you are having a great weekend! It's a Sunday morning in Japan.

I thought I would post this before we go on a long bike ride today.
It's a scissors block for Amisha in the patchwork 318 bee.
In this bee, we use block patterns in Kumiko Fujita's
Patchwork 318 book (which is unfortunately completely
out of print) and use our own fabric. I love this concept of this bee.
Just the right amount of challenges ;) Not too hard but not too easy either.

I know Amisha is a big fan of Kumiko Fujita and Suzuko Koseki,
so I used a lot of fabrics designed by these two Japanese
textile designers! The "Quilt Work America" fabric is
my lucky find from auction. It's a very old Kumiko Fujita print. 
As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to snatch it for my block for Amisha!

Would you say it turned out too busy...?
Keeping my fingers crossed Amisha will like it!


Thanks for stopping by! 
Enjoy the rest of the weekend ;)

Posted by ayumills at 7:53 PM
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58 comments:

  1. CarlaOctober 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Very nice block!

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  2. JessicaOctober 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    shut up! this is way too adorable.

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  3. BarbaraOctober 22, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    This is so cute! Definitely not too busy.

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  4. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comOctober 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Stop it please...you are killing me with these blocks. Each one gets better than the rest. What a lucky person Amisha is to receive this block! Too busy, never!

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  5. AnnieOctober 22, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    It's a wonderful block! I wish I could get a copy of this book!

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  6. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    This block is totally wonderful...if she doesn't like it, send it my way.
    Toni
    www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com

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  7. theaOctober 22, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    What a great block!! I'm sure she'll love it.

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  8. AngelaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Stupendous as always! I spotted this right away on Flickr and just laughed at another stunning block from you. I love them all!

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  9. TammyOctober 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I love your scissor block! No, it's not too busy at all!

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  10. UlliOctober 22, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    the block is peachy perfect! Have a nice bike ride!

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  11. CitricSugarOctober 22, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Just lovely. I particularly like the way you did the blades -the fabrics you chose for this block are perfect.

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  12. Simone de KlerkOctober 22, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    This is so pretty! Love every little detail in it. Perfect fabric cutting and how sweet, the extra stitching. I am sure Amisha will love it!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    "Oh..be still my heart"

    I think this block is just very CUTE and I love the fabrics you chose..fit perfectly and definitely not too busy.

    I really like your style. :)

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  14. JeannetteOctober 23, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    This is the best block yet, and that is saying alot since all of your blocks are awesome!!

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  15. pippablueOctober 23, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    It is perfect !!!

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  16. verykerryberryOctober 23, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I would say it turned out perfectly- the scissor handles are like little windows!

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  17. NickyOctober 23, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful block full of great details - but definitely not too busy!

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  18. Katy CameronOctober 23, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    How cool, and love the 'thread' unravelling from the spool

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  19. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Love it just the way it is...and love the detail of the aqua thread running off the spool! Also love the fussy cutting of the fabric to get just the right wording/pictures right where you want them! Too cute!

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  20. SuzanneOctober 23, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Hope you had a great bike ride. The block is awesome. You do such a good job fussy cutting and capturing just the right words and designs. I love the arrow pointing to the thread.

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  21. TammyOctober 23, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I love it! Fabric, design, everything! It's perfect!

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  22. Nana BOctober 23, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Love it. It is Sunday morning in New England and we are going for a romp with our dog.

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  23. SashaOctober 23, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    I don't think it's too busy at all. I really love the fabrics you used and the embroidery. It's adorable!!!! I think it's such a cute block!! I love it!!!

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  24. IsaOctober 23, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Everything in this block is so pretty.
    Love the color choice and it's so perfectly made <3

    I spy the red ruler fabric :)

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  25. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneOctober 23, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Wow- just awesome Ayumi. I love the blue thread that you "cut" and of course your choice of fabrics are always fantastic.

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  26. jen duncanOctober 23, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Fabulous block, and the blades are perfection :-)

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  27. AmandaOctober 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I'd say it's very clever :)

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  28. Archie The Wonder DogOctober 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I'd say it turned out perfectly!

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  29. PoppyprintOctober 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Outstanding!!!! She will love it! I hope you have a lovely bike ride.

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  30. Judith, BelfastOctober 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Amazing, and clever use of your fabrics. Jxo

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  31. Mrs Flying Blind...October 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Just when I think you can't get any cuter! Perfect choices x

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  32. BethanyOctober 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    My mother walked behind me and saw your scissors block when I was reading this post and she told me to tell you that you do absolutely amazing work. I showed her your birds on a line quilt block, and she had no words, she was so amazed you made that.
    As for me - this is adorable. I can't believe how well you create these fantastic little images out of fabric. You are truly amazing, Ayumi.

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  33. CandiceOctober 23, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Just WOW- what else can I say??!! She is very lucky and will definitely LOVE it! You are truly inspiring :)

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  34. SheilaOctober 23, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Superb block, I actually had to touch my screen as it looked 3 - D.

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  35. DawnOctober 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Super cute! I love the embroidered thread!! :)

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  36. AmandaOctober 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Too cute! I did a double take on this one!

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  37. Sonja Threadgill NelsonOctober 23, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    wonderful block!

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  38. AlliOctober 23, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Your block is adorable! I love how you used the fabrics, especially the prints on the blades of the scissors and the spool of thread! :)

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  39. PennyOctober 23, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wow Ayumi this is adorable. I love the blue thread details, Soooo cute!
    Hope you enjoyed the bike ride. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Rachel at Stitched in ColorOctober 23, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I guess it did turn out a tiny bit busy, but that just means it keeps getting better as you look at it. I love the little embroidery details. Nice touch!

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  41. AnnaOctober 23, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    cutest thing ever!!!

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  42. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    precioso,pero no encuentro las telas

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  43. UnknownOctober 24, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    It's so great! My favourite bits: the embroidered thread, and the way those arrows point down the scissors... inspired choices!

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  44. Amy FriendOctober 24, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Oh, I just adore the scissors. What a great pattern! I also wish I could come shop from your stash! You have the neatest prints!

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  45. Lori KaeOctober 24, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I don't find this to busy at all. It feels like it has more of a story to tell. I love the depth and texture it holds.

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  46. JaceyOctober 24, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I think it's lovely, and not too busy! The thread is my favorite part, hands down.

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  47. Live a Colorful LifeOctober 25, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    It's just perfect. I'm so obsessed with the fabric and the book, especially now that the book is impossible to get!

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  48. JulesOctober 26, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Love this block, especially the grey fabric you've used to capture the blades. The sewn 'thread' is such a lovely lively touch that adds movement. Lovely work! Jules

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  49. quirky granola girlOctober 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    this block is so amazing i may faint away...

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  50. HeatherOctober 26, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    So pretty! Paper piecing scares me a bit...but I'd love to practice more.

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  51. SonjaOctober 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I so love your work Ayumi! *swoon*

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  52. GulcinOctober 27, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Hello! I've just discovered your lovely blog and inspirational works. They are really amazing! Nice to meet you and your blog!
    xx

    http://olriccrafts.blogspot.com/

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  53. Download pokerOctober 31, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    It is truly a unique concept. The texture of the fabric looks great. It is one of finest block I have ever seen.

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  54. MarNovember 2, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    very nice fabrics!! and lovely works!!

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  55. Patchwork notesNovember 9, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    You rock my world, Ayumi!

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  56. KarinNovember 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    What a gorgeous quilt block! I love the embroidered thread accents!

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  57. CamilaNovember 28, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Hi, you wrote on my blog that the patchwork bag was your tutorial, and told me to dont use the pictures of the tutorial. I´m writting to tell you that I do not have any interesting to use your copyrighted pictures, and I've already tooked off your pics from my blog.
    Camila

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  58. happy zombieDecember 5, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I love this block so much! Course, I say that about ALL your blocks! And the little snipped thread… so cute and so genius. So you!

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