Monday, March 30, 2009

Show and Tell


Here is a photo of what I have been working on lately. This is just a portion of the donation quilt for my quilt guild. I am working on it in sections which is much easier.  I also have a friend helping me with the applique.  I am now working on the middle section and hope to have it all put together in a couple of weeks.  Someone else will do the borders, machine quilting, and binding.

Here is some show and tell from the applique bee from last Thursday. Very beautiful work from these ladies.  The first three photos are from a pattern called Aunt Millie's Garden.  If you want to see some finished versions of this pattern go here. You will be inspired.

This photo is from a Fit to be Framed pattern.
Look close at the pansies. They are counted cross stitch.  Beautiful!
And another name tag finished. Cute! The bee wings are done with silk ribbon.


With Passion, Carrie P.

Why not learn to enjoy the little things... there are so many of them. Anonymous

28 comments:

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

You are one busy gal... busy as a BEE! ;)

Yvette said...

What a great way to start my Monday morning. EYE CANDY! Lots of it too!

Everything is just beautiful.

Marj said...

Wow! That shades of purple quilt you are working on sure is beautiful. I am always reminded of spring when I see all the flowers in the applique blocks I see on your blog. Tell your BEE to keep up the good work, they sure are talented.

Purple and Paisley said...

i, too, love all the purples! beautiful stuff, carrie! ☺

M and M plus 3 said...

Wow, what a show this morning. I just love the AMG pics. Keep them coming please!

Sherri said...

I love your donation quilt...the purple is stunning with the applique' flowers. And those Aunt Millie's blocks are making it tempting to start one of those!

mary-myneedlethead.blogspot.com said...

Beautiful pics Carrie!!! I love Aunt Millie's Garden, that one is definately on my to do list, even have the pattern...but working on a Quilt from "When the Cold Wind Blows" and it is taking me forever to baste! Lots ofHugs, Mary

Abby and Stephanie said...

Your guild quilt is stunning. Sure to be a big money maker. Good thing you have help.

Betsy said...

beautiful.

Kaaren said...

Absolutely gorgeous Carrie. I'm not a purple person but this definitely could change my mind very easily. Two of my most favorite combinations...little squares and applique. Perfect!

Thanks for sharing this and all the other eye candy as well.

Karen said...

So pretty Carrie. The purple fabric is beautiful. How do you find appliqueing with batik fabric? I have yet to try. Some people say it is hard on the hands.

Nanette Merrill said...

Lovely things. My favorite is the first picture. The purples are so beautiful.

Dawn said...

Tulips are my favorite and they are beautiful in purple!!

Loris said...

Beautiful work! I love the one with the red background. Makes me want to get busy!

Dorothy said...

Carrie, that guild donation quilt is going to be stunning!

Crispy said...

Oooo thank you for all the eye candy this afternoon. It always inspires me to get off the computer and go sew when I see such beautiful work.

Crispy

Lindsey said...

Just lovely, very springy and fresh. My donation quilts are certainly not that fine. Good for you for giving your best.

Eileen said...

Your donation quilt is breath taking! And I love the flower garden varieties.. the one with the red background is so striking.

Cute little speckled eggs to greet us too. :-)

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Once again, all your work and the others just blow mw away. love the cross stitch one!
Also love your purple one, just beautiful colors, so Spring!!

Janet said...

I'm not getting tired of looking at all the aunt millies, I love how they are all different.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Carrie the donation quilt you are working on is just so lovely....very generous of your guild....and the show and tell is awesome..

Salem Stitcher said...

The donation quilt is going to be wonderful. I knew it!

Cindy said...

I always enjoy your "show and tell" time. It's like waiting in a classroom for the teacher to let each student hold up what they've brought to class...only with blogging - it's having all the "eye-candy" at once.
Thanks, Carrie.

Anonymous said...

Question for you....do you sleep? Everytime I turn around you post more and more beautiful things that I just drool over! Fantastic...you know I'm coming back for more!

Candace said...

Wow - whomever is the lucky recipient of your donation quilt is going to have an heirloom, Carrie!
I had to immediately email your link to a friend who does incredible cross-stitch so she could see the pansies! I have been trying to get her to collaborate with me on a cross stitch/quilt project! This one is gorgeous!
Cheers!

Janet said...

The donation quilt your guild is making is going to be wonderful! I hope you will post a picture of it all finished.
Your applique blocks are lovely.

Robin said...

Your guild donation quilt is looking beautiful! I am in love with those purples.

I'm starting to be afraid that if you keep showing these Aunt Millie blocks, I'm going to have to start my own. Truly stunning... all of them!

Browndirtcottage said...

Oh WOW Carrie....EVERYTHING is lovely!! That purple is just stunning!!