Sunday, November 10, 2019

A Week of Stitching

I did a lot of hand work this week. First I quilted. I didn't get to quite the center of the quilt but I'm ok with that.







One of the reasons I didn't accomplish more hand quilting was because I was busy appliqueing the rest of the leaves onto the center medallion of Stars Around the Garden!

I had thought I might applique circles onto the corners but I'm going to hold off on that idea awhile.

Also, not only did I finish the applique for Stars Around the Garden, I traced off the November blocks for Happy Little Things . . . and . . . I embroidered them, October blocks too!



I had planned to use blue and yellow fabrics from my stash but I found this lovely fat quarter bundle at Caroline's. There is a lovely variety of the yellows and I don't have any of those blue fabrics.

Jacquelynne has designed lovely finishes to these blocks but I'm going to do something different. I'll bag the embroidered blocks and fabrics and take them along to retreat later this month. Happy Little Things is project #3 so I may not get to it there, just depends on how projects #1 and #2 go.

Linking to Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching,  Oh Scrap, Bambi's Show & Tell Monday, Monday MakingDesign Wall MondayBOM's Away

19 comments:

Kim said...

How pretty the blue and yellow fabrics are. Your beautiful quilting is coming along wonderfully and your applique leaves look fabulous.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I love all the projects but I especially love the quilt you are quilting - I don't remember where I first saw that pattern but always thought I would get it then never did so I will enjoy seeing yours instead

Created by Kathi said...

Such a fun post Gretchen... I love the fabrics for your embroidery ... but I just LOVE your quilt you are working on... those flowers are amazing!!!! All your work is just awesome though :D Thanks for blogging today and have a great week!
Kathi

Denise :) said...

Oh my gosh, your handwork -- all of it -- is beautiful!! Your quilting is gorgeous. I also really love your stitched "Happy Little Things" pieces!! What a lovely week you've enjoyed! :)

K Reeves said...

Blue and yellow is one of my favorite combinations, they are so happy together! The quilt is just spectacular, I love how the grid work makes the flowers stand out. I am inspired as always, by your lovely quilting and embroidery!

Angela said...

Your applique is gorgeous!

Deb A said...

I can't wait to see what you do with the happy little things blocks. So pretty in blue and yellow. Great combo.

Karrin Hurd said...

Gorgeous quilting and love the stitcheries!

Sarah said...

Your quilting is progressing beautifully. That centre medallion is amazing! I look forward to seeing how you use those fabrics for

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

Quilting is coming along nicely Gretchen. Love those blue and yellow fabrics and your blocks to make Happy Little Things! Going to be so pretty! Stars Around the Garden is also coming along nicely - Like the colors you chose! Pretty Pretty things in your projects! Hugs

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

Oh I love those yo-yo flowers and the quilting is looking awesome! Yellow and blues are always cheery good choice for those embroidered blocks

Quilter Kathy said...

I love the blues and yellows!
Have a wonderful time at retreat... look forward to seeing all that you accomplish!

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Wow! You did get a lot done! Your applique is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Lovely quilting, this quilt is going to be a true beauty!

For the love of geese said...

Beautiful quilting.

Anonymous said...

Your hand quilting and hand stitching are amazing!

chrisknits said...

Each project is so pretty! Especially that medallion.

Glenda said...

Love how the quilting is going Gretchen, how snug it must be sitting quilting keeping warm while its freezing out side. so warm down here now, I was in the pool 3 times today???? its a great place to do my exercises?

Rebecca Grace said...

I love the magic that is happening when your beautiful hand quilted crosshatching goes over the diamonds and "behind" the appliqué. And your new Stars Around the Garden appliqué is stunning! I love the colors you've chosen; they make the flowers look just the way they would at dusk. Beautiful!