Monday, November 15, 2010

Preparations!

Before I show you my preparations I wanted to show you this beautiful fall picture. I took this while standing outside but this is the view from my kitchen window. Aren't the trees so pretty? This photo was taken a few days ago. Today we have rain.
Here are the preparations. I have been working on the Quilt Aid blocks I got recently. I am still waiting on one to arrive in the mail. This block was a challenge for me. I have not ever done any thing like this before.
The circle looks okay. A few more pieces prepped and ready to applique.
One of the blocks has yo yos. Unfortunately my Go cutter and my Clover yo yo makers were not the right size. So all these yo yos are done the old fashioned way. This photo is just to show you lovely fabrics.

I made this house with the off the block technique meaning that I sewed it all together first and now it is ready to applique to the background.
Here are the tiny house posts. I used my bias bars to make these.
One of the blocks has an embroidered house along with trees and a vine. Still more to do on it.
With Passion,
Carrie P.

25 comments:

Yvette said...

I adore all the Quilt Aid blocks. I am happy to see you doing them, I look forward to seeing your progress.

KaHolly said...

I admire your patience and tenacity in construction this block! Can't wait to see it when completed. ~karen

Betsy said...

Carrie it looks great! you seem to be enjoying the process.

marina said...

looks like some tricky techniques!
Lovely colour fabrics.

grammie g said...

HI Carrie... what a great project this is your working on and worthy cause.
What cute blocks !!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Beautiful view. Love the block and your fabrics are great.

Michelle said...

Lovely view.

And what a wonderful block.

WoolenSails said...

I love the fabrics you are using, it is going to be beautiful.

Debbie

Janet said...

Outside my kitchen window I have the neighbours brick wall. You're much luckier with that lovely scene. Have fun with the new techniques, the blocks look great so far and I do love the fabrics.

Wilma Lee said...

I need to finish an applique project I started a while back. I am out of hand work so really need to get something going. Love your work.

ranette said...

Oh I have been so tempted to do these blocks, but just don't have the time or the funds right now. It will be fun to follow along with your progress though :)

ranette said...

Oh which setting kit did you pick?

Crispy said...

You certainly have been busy. I like it when it's off the block construction and then haveing to just sew down the finished shape :0)

Lovely fabrics for the yo yos.

Crispy

Rumi said...

Beautiful work Carrie!

Love the pic of your kitchen view. My trees are mostly bare now but they sure were pretty a few weeks ago!

Brandie said...

I love your view. This is my favorite time of year, the colors are amazing.

Susan said...

What a worthy cause, thank you for sharing...enjoy the challenge...your work is lovely. I love the fall colors and your picture is appreciated. I miss the change of seasons and autumn the most.

Karen said...

The trees in your backyard are magnificent!! I just love all the colors that "Fall" brings!! :0)
The Quilt Aid Block does look challenging, but well worth it for such a great cause.

Loralynn said...

Your tree colors are beautiful! What a nice view you have! Can't wait to see your quilt done. I do all my yo-yo's by hand, I don't have either the go cutter or a yo-yo maker. :o( That's okay though, I love the hand work!

Kim D. said...

What a great view out your kitchen window Carrie. I love the fall colors. We formally lived on a lake and the view was spectacular. I really miss the beautiful trees and greenery, since we now live in the desert. Your blocks are coming along nicely and for such a worthy cause. Those brown, teal and red fabrics are gorgeous. Do you mind if I ask what line and designer that is?

Days and colors said...

Such beautiful work, Carrie!

Kim Brackett said...

Your work is so nice, and I love the house block. This is going to be an amazing quilt. So many little details!

Toyin O. said...

It looks like you are on your way to creating a beautiful quilt.

julieQ said...

I have ordered these blocks too...but not started yet! Don't you just love them??

Robin said...

These blocks look like a challenge! But they will be so worth it in the end. Such wonderful designs. I look forward to seeing your progress.

Toyin O. said...

Hello there!

Hope you are having a good day. I just want to thank you for visiting my blog and your gracious comment. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!