I did get to finish the wool block this week-end. I did work on other applique blocks but none got finished. I also layered the #2 Red Delicious BOM so that I can get it quilted
One more block from Aunt Millie's Garden. It is the last one finished. I have started another one. Here are the pieces all ready to be stitched down.
It takes me a couple hours to cut out and prepare the pieces to applique. So now comes the fun part. Applique is like painting or doing counted cross stitch. You start out with a blank background and then you keep adding the pieces and you end up with a beautiful pictures. Seeing the pieces come together is the process I like the most.
Check out Canterbury Quilts blog. She is working on Aunt Millie's Garden too. Here is another beautiful block by Barbara Dieges. I have been collecting her blocks and one day...
With Passion, Carrie P.
It takes practice to hold onto hope when things look dark. But, for such a small word, "hope" has a huge power to carry us to a better place.
You have been busy. The blocks are looking great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks, Carrie!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Karen and Darlene--you have been very busy and your blocks are beautiful!!! The purple against the red is so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are beautiful, and your fabric choices just perfect! I'm definitely going to start my applique' this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful blocks, Carrie - and the wool - yummy! Your applique pieces for Aunt Millie's are so nicely done - do you use starch and press under the seam allowances, or another method?
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Oh Carrie.....your blocks are FAB....this red and purple-ish is great! I have seen this whole quilt and I LOVE IT. One of my 'most' favorite!...Now you just carry on and I'm going to go back to my hand quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful! I love doing this kind of applique'.
ReplyDeleteHave a Blessed Day
your blocks are beautiful
ReplyDeleteoh how I love the red backgrounds! your moving along so fast on this quilt
great fabric choices..
Kathie
Gorgeous blocks. What pattern is that wool one? Something about it looks familiar to me but I can't place it.
ReplyDeleteLook how perfectly your pieces are prepped. No wonder your applique is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCarrie, your handwork is gorgeous and you can turn them out quick. Can't wait to see these quilts finished.
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Bonnie
Carrie thanks for the links to others that are making this wonderful quilt. Your blocks are exceptional I love your colors and your workmanship so happy that we have cyber blogs so that I can see what you are creating.
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They are absolutely gorgeous. I love the red. I'm going to have to see if anyone in NZ has the pattern yet. I have to make this quilt.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely block. You do such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteYour applique is just beautiful! The colours look so effective.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying the wool blocks. They are so lovely-- and your blanket stitches are so even and gorgeous! You really do beautiful work. It is Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love those blocks...I'm thinking one day I'll venture into that world...in the meantime, I'm enjoying your work daily. The quote at the end is priceless...really speaks to the heart.
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