Hi guys! Weekend frenzy has subsided. I set out my PB blocks today. I got a lot done at the beach!
Book cover for comparison. [by Jan Patek]
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| Book Cover |
This quilt, so far!---is going fast. Either it's quite simple or I'm getting better at the applique, or the wool applique is easier. Whatever the reason, it feels rewarding.
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| I'll remove the birdies' eyes before quilting. I like them to have faces. |
I do know the pokes will take lots of time.
The left hand circles aren't entirely sewed, they extend over that seam.
I listened to everyone's advice and needle turned the silk and velvet berries. The velvet is surprisingly easy to work with.
We had a bit of rain one morning and I got my little Flag quilt made!
From Temecula Quilt Company, a freebie pattern.
Backing is a cute drab ditsy from my friend BJ.
I found a blue painted driftwood stick and stuck the flag in my crock collection.
It will be embroidered with the date, a little souvenir of a fun weekend.
I also subbed an antique quilt block that I particularly love for the Eagle block. Funny I had not realised one of the T's is wrong . I never noticed til I looked at these photos. Doesn't spoil it's charm though. I don't ''fix'' recycled vintage blocks if I can avoid it.
Work on Summertime is going slower. It has a lot of piecing this time and I so rarely have time to sit and sew in the summer. I prefer to be busy and outdoors, enjoying the long summer days. Used to be I could sit and sew for hours at night but those days are gone. I guess Mo takes up what excess energy I have.
Neighborhood note: the now-famous plastic lawn geese did NOT get 4th of July outfits! Must I start a clothing drive for them? LOL. But this smaller Geese [I think they are always geese, not a goose!] is all dressed up a few blocks away. I have NO idea what it is she is wearing but she looks so cute.
Have a great week, everyone.
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| my antique swan decoy, who is cringing, praying I don't decide to dress him up. He can barely tolerate his Christmas bow. |
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lizzy
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Your block looks so folksy! Love the blues.:)
ReplyDeleteYou blocks are beautiful. I've never used velvet, but I've been thinking about velvet and silk. My friend uses every type, texture, and color she can find in every quilt she makes. All her quilts look so carefully planned.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for a great post and for sharing your handwork.
Hugs to Mo.
Hunter
You've gotten a lot done of your Pokeberry blocks. So cute! I also loved the little flags from Temecula....printed out the pattern and hope to fill a crock with them!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are moving right along. And, I LOVE the little flag quilt, so cute.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the geese people went on vacation or something. Still... What ARE the odds that there would be another one a few blocks away? Is it wearing a chicken suit? That's what it looks like to me, lol.
Kel
LOL I think the geese is wearing overalls and a blouse, plus a big hairbow. I can t get close enough to really see her. Does look like a chicken suit! Mayybe the people are related? Or friends?
DeleteIt's coming along very nicely! I love wool!! The flag on your blue stick is very cute.
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