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 Making, Design Wall Monday, BOM's Away
How pretty the blue and yellow fabrics are. Your beautiful quilting is coming along wonderfully and your applique leaves look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteSuch 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!
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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! :)
ReplyDeleteBlue 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!
ReplyDeleteYour applique is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you do with the happy little things blocks. So pretty in blue and yellow. Great combo.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilting and love the stitcheries!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is progressing beautifully. That centre medallion is amazing! I look forward to seeing how you use those fabrics for
ReplyDeleteQuilting 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
ReplyDeleteOh I love those yo-yo flowers and the quilting is looking awesome! Yellow and blues are always cheery good choice for those embroidered blocks
ReplyDeleteI love the blues and yellows!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time at retreat... look forward to seeing all that you accomplish!
Wow! You did get a lot done! Your applique is beautiful. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilting, this quilt is going to be a true beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting.
ReplyDeleteYour hand quilting and hand stitching are amazing!
ReplyDeleteEach project is so pretty! Especially that medallion.
ReplyDeleteLove 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?
ReplyDeleteI 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!
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