Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Pastor's Attic Applique Block

The 6th applique block for the Pastor's Attic quilt has been completed. The red strawberries are lightly stuffed with batting. They were supposed to have french knots embroidered on them. I embroidered 4 of them, then decided the knots didn't look right on this fabric. Next strawberry block I'll use a more solid fabric instead of a print or at least something without black dots. The berry and leaf stems are an embroidered chain stitch. It has been so long since I've used a chain stitch, I needed to get my embroidery book out and remind myself how to do this stitch.

I've also appliqued blocks 2, 3 and 4 of Sweet Surrender. I can't believe how fast these blocks applique. It seems like it takes me longer to prep them, than it does to actually applique them.




I've gotten a start on piecing blocks for the Salinda Rupp/Nearly Insane quilt. The corner block (which is divided into 4th) and 2 of the side blocks (which are divided into half). The half blocks look kind of make-shift, but I think they will look better when I get the next row sewn and attached. This quilt will be a rather scrappy blue and yellow project, I'm trying to use fabrics I have in my stash.

Now I need to prep again, more Sweet Surrender, more Insane blocks and another Pastor's Attic block. 

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29 comments:

Chris said...

That Pastor's Attic block looks really nice. You cannot know how difficult it is for me to not just jump in and start one also. Especially with that feathered block. I have the pattern, background and some red and green fabrics I bought for it several years ago. And I have a pastor son-in-law! You are really moving along quickly with this. I am encouraged.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

These applique blocks are lovely! I often feel that it takes more time to prep, yes! :)

Pine Valley Quilts said...

Love your applique blocks. The Pastors Attic block is beautiful!

Every Stitch said...

Very pretty blocks! Always nice to work in such different fabric palettes. I do love the fresh look of the Sweet Surrender blocks!

Gretchen Weaver said...

The blocks applique fairly fast, not as fast as the Sweet Surrender blocks though. It does make it more enjoyable to switch between the 2 projects.

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

Very pretty Gretchen. I really like your Sweet Surrender. Yes sometimes the prep work is more difficult. I am hoping I can use my Jenkins freezer paper that runs through the printer, if not..... then on with the tracing onto the freezer paper!

Carla said...

Very nice appliqué . It will be an amazing quilt when all done

Debbie At The Quilt Journal said...

just lovely- haven't ventured into the hand appliqué arena yet, but you make me want to!
Love the yellow and blues BTW :)

Mary Huey said...

I just became aware of Sweet Surrender -- your comment about the quickness of stitching tempts me even more!! Lovely quilt design!

Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter said...

What beautiful applique blocks! And you are making such great progress on your Nearly Insane. Good job!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

So many lovely blocks!

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

the wreath block that you show I made and used in my Traditional Red and Green Applique several years ago - I recognized it as soon as I saw it - I love that block and some others that were in the book that I found it in. It looks lovely in the colors you chose.

CathieJ said...

I absolutely adore the strawberry block. I really like the vintage look of the Sweet Surrender blocks. A blue and yellow quilt too. This is one of my favorite combinations. I enjoyed looking at the photos of this post.

Sarah said...

Nice blocks and very nice fabric choices!

Frances Meredith said...

Your applique is looking wonderful.
Great to see the start of the Nearly Insane quilt!

Linda M @ Pieceful Kingdom said...

Your applique is wonderful!

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

Oh such lovely applique blocks! I agree that prep work does take time!

The Cozy Quilter said...

You have been busy with all of your projects! I hope to do some appliqué today too. Have fun hand stitching today.

scraphappy said...

I've always admired the Nearly Insane quilt. Maybe someday! Love those skinny little vines. So pretty!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Your appliqué blocks are beautiful! Hopefully, that makes all the prep time worth it!

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

I love your applique blocks. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

Quilter Kathy said...

Such lovely blocks! it looks like the Sweet Surrender blocks are stitched onto one piece of cloth.
Is that because they are so small and you will cut them apart later?
Or is it a whole cloth kind of a quilt?

Ivani said...

Pretty applique blocks, I love the blue and yellow combo. Have a great Slow Sunday Stitching.

Gretchen Weaver said...

I'm not making the backgrounds scrappy, using all the same. The applique blocks will be triangles when cut apart. I've marked larger triangles on my width of fabric, then marked the applique layout on them. There will be pieces triangles between each applique triangle. I guess that is clear.

Deb A said...

Such pretty appliqué blocks. Yes, it does seem like the prep work take so much longer than the actual appliqué. I love blue and yellow quilts - your's is just beautiful.

Sally Trude said...

Your applique is delightful. And kudos for going insane or nearly insane.

Karen said...

Nice applique. I especially like the fabrics in the Sweet Surrender blocks.

Kate said...

Beautifully done on both applique blocks! Very pretty. Love your color choices for you Nearly Insane project.

Angie in SoCal said...

Your wreath block is oh so nice, but I'm in love with those Sweet Surrender blocks - gorgeous. Thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone so I could discover this sweet pattern. BLessings,