I have started another applique project in addition to the applique borders of Blueberry Pie. Pie is a large bulky project, I don't want to take it out of the house to work on. I need a small transportable project and Elegant Garden is perfect.
These blocks are small enough I could easily applique a block a week but I'm going to try limit myself to one a month until I give in and work on them full time. The blocks will finish at 9".
I am using my civil war fabric stash for my blocks. I have enough fabrics that I shouldn't need to purchase any.
Elegant Garden is an older quilt designed by Edyta Sitar from Laundry Basket Quilts.
Linking to Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday
Your appliqué skills are second to none. Beautiful start on a new project. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteIt is still a bit warm to have larger hand projects on one’s lap even if inside with AC on. Pretty double pink fabric in the ‘lil buds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project! How do you like Edyta's patterns, are they pretty easy to follow?
ReplyDeleteNice start on a beautiful quilt design!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Gretchen, you are dangerous to my UFO list! I love this block, the folk representation of the botanical elements and your fabric mix. Of course I had to click over to see what the rest of the quilt is going to look like and now I am even MORE smitten! This is going to be a gorgeous sampler and I'll bet it's a fun one! You are needle turning edges as you go along, not doing a prepared edge technique, right? I can't decide which method I like better and I think it depends on the project -- you get a more authentic look for a reproduction or antique style quilt with needle turn for sure, just those very subtle and slight variations between leaves that would be identical with a prepared edge method. It's like the fingerprint of the maker, something I always notice and appreciate when viewing antique textiles. Gorgeous! Now I want to throw FrankenWhiggish in Time Out and start making Elegant Garden with you...
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely, elegant block! Good luck holding yourself to only making one per month!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how you choose challenging quilts to make time after time and your needle turn is so nice and precise!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteEdyta Sitar patterns are elegant and basically easy to execute! I need to get my spool quilt to the quilter! That will be a great portable project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty block. I just entered a contest at a quilt show to win a basket full of fabrics and Edyta Sitar patterns and books.
ReplyDeleteI hope you win and show everyone which quilt you are going to make.
DeleteThis block is so beautiful, Gretchen. Edyta always has such lovely designs. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteYour applique projects always look beautiful. Thanks for sharing in my Sew and Tell party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great take-along project! Love your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful new project to work on. xx
ReplyDeletewow - i love watching your work
ReplyDeleteOh wow - that is a great block - you are an amazing applique'r!
ReplyDeleteA very pretty travel project!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt that Enchanted Garden! Your block is beautiful and beautifully done. What method of applique do you use? It looks like you got Edita's fabrics as well. Keep on stitching! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteGretchen Enchanted Garden is going to be a beautiful quilt. Your appliqué work I so meticulous. Love Edyta Star”s patterns. Thank you for joining ToDo Tuesday 😀 Carol
ReplyDeleteThis is a great take along project, Gretchen!! So pretty. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great week.
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