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Inspiration: Wilma Van W

September 26, 2012 by Denise Felton 4 Comments

I love this block by Wilma Van W of the Netherlands for its apt application of novelty fabrics to create a seascape. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge. In the meantime, I’ll be scouring the Internet for some of those adorable flamingo buttons!

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    September 26, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    The link isn’t working. It takes you to Karen Ruanes page of white work.
    Susan

  2. Taerie says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:24 am

    I’ve seen the buttons in a craft pack at Michaels.

  3. Susan L. says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    The link takes you to the website of Karen Ruane, not the quilt block shown.

  4. Denise Felton says

    September 28, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Thanks so much for letting me know about the goof, Susans! The link is fixed now.

    Denise

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