I have been plugging away on my Takes Two quilt and have found I am hopelessly behind. The hand applique blocks have been a challenge to say the least. I've always considered myself to be a pretty good quilter but I am rethinking my position. The hand applique blocks are nearly sending me to the funny farm. I'm ready for the little white jacket with the extra long sleeves that buckle in the back. When I printed up the directions for Block 34, I almost started crying! But then took a deep breath and decided I could do it with a quick turn method using fusible interfacing. This quilt has been challenging my skills, it's a good thing.... I think.
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| This block (#27) took me awhile to do, it is done using needle turn applique. Don't look too close... |
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| Block #23 'Grandma's Favorite Compass' This block was sewn by hand.... |
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| Block #34 I am doing this block using the quick turn applique technique. I still need to blind stitch the pieces in place. They are temporarily ironed on in this picture. |
Quilting Gallery is hosting a 'Quilts for Mom' contest this week. I've entered my Magic Vine Quilt. It reminds me on the flowers I plant in mom's garden. Stop on by and vote! Of coarse I would love it if you voted for my Magic Vine Quilt, but there are many lovely quilts to vote for. You can vote for up to four quilts. Have fun!
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Happy Quilting and perfect stitches to you,
Your blocks are beautiful. I love applique but I will need a lot more practice before trying a project like yours. I visited and voted for your quilt. It is great.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks!! Man applique and quick just don't seem like they should be in the same sentence :) You do beautiful work
ReplyDeleteCindy, I'm machine appliqueing both of those big blocks you did the pretty way. Remains to be seen that I can get that second one with the daisy-like center to lay out correctly. I plan to hand piece the compass like block as well. Congrats on your continued dedication to this project. It's not like doing the Civil War Quilt last year. JT2 is challenging to say the very least but I need to challenge myself to keep myself engaged.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are absolutely beautiful, congratulations on keeping up with the project.
ReplyDeleteDonna you are doing really well with these blocks. I like your method with the star/flower block.. did Wilson come up with that? :-)
ReplyDeleteI hear you on those blocks!!!! I have felt the same way and haven't started the ones for this session yet. The new ones come out in three more days!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Mom quilt.
Your blocks are gorgeous, and you will have quite a masterpiece when you finish! Whoop whoop!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful blocks, I love applique and love red and white, together they're even more lovely! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletei did block 23 by hand also, except mine's not quite done yet...but i got the compass part finish and the circle too. and i am also quite delinquent on this project.
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, thanks for the follow. Love surfing your blog! Your work is amazing and those red and white blocks looks gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. =)
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