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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Mod Mosaic

The block chosen for our block lottery tomorrow night at the Minneapolis Modern Quilt Guild meeting is the Mod Mosaic by Elizabeth Hartman. Here is the color inspiration:
 
 

 
 
Here is my block:
 

 
 
This was my first attempt at a mosaic block.  It's not perfect, but it will do.  
 

21 readers left a comment:

Susan said...

You've done a great job! I've only ever made two of these and I find them quite a challenge! The colours are fabulous!

Bev said...

WOW! Your block is spot on! I love that color inspiration. It's a great way to use colors that I ordinarily wouldn't choose. Your block is so much fun! I think you did a great job! Love it!

Cheery wave from

Bev

Tatkis said...

Fantastic! So beautiful!

Hugs,
Tatyana

Betsy said...

It looks great Mary. I have the book but never got around to making it yet.

Terry said...

What beautiful colors! I love your block! :0)

Cindy said...

Oh my, your colors are so pretty! Did this block take a L O N G time?

randi--i have to say said...

very nice! i do like those pretty colors!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

I think you captured the colors perfectly. Well done.

Lynette said...

It'll do just fine! It's a very pretty mosaic block.

Carla said...

Your block looks great and oh those soothing colours....

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

I think your block looks great! I've never tried on of these, but I might have to soon.

Carrie P. said...

I like that block and such pretty colors!

Jennifer said...

Beautiful! You did a great job of matching your colors to the inspiration. Well done!

Jennifer :)

Createology said...

This is truly a modern quilt block and your use of colors is perfection. Blissful Stitching...

Cathy said...

It looks perfect to me. I love the fabric and colors. Hugs

Mama Pea said...

I think it's gorgeous, and I think you did a fantastic job matching up to the inspiration color swatches! So, will you all combine the blocks now, or what?

Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts said...

I love this color palette, Mary! Your block looks perfect to me. Love it!

CitricSugar said...

Gorgeous! Lovely translation from inspiration to block.

Michele said...

I love it Mary! Wonderful :-D

Sparky said...

Ohhhhhthis is my colors lovely

Shelly said...

That's a really cool block. Looks like it was fun to make!