CCVIII: Strewing Roses

This is where I left off with Chinese Coins VIII. You may remember, these were cut for a guild demonstration that was delayed due to family issues. I decided the light blues would make a good background for the roses I'd always wanted to applique. These roses, though, are pieced.

They need stems and leaves IMO. My first idea was to make a partial wreath with the stems but it didn't work. {And I forgot to take a photo.}

Quilt with Chinese Coins
background and pieced roses

Next I ran all the stems in the same direction but don't like it much better..

Testing stems on the roses
of the Chinese Coin quilt

Third try put them in a triangle. Better.

Testing more stems on the
roses of the Chinese Coin quilt

Adding some length to the stems. They are turned under yet.

Adding length to stems
on the roses of the Chinese Coin quilt

Next steps: turn the stems, and add leaves.

Enjoy the day, Ann