I did complete the applique on Blueberry Pie this week but I didn't get a picture taken, sorry 😔. Since the Blueberry Pie applique is finished, I pulled another project.
Last August I wrote about starting a new applique project to use as a take-along project, Elegant Garden, an older applique pattern by Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts. I had completed block one.
I finally finished block 2 which was started in September.
There was a LOT more applique on block 2 than block 1 and those pieces are very small, at least for my fingers. There was supposed to be more leaves on this block but I left several of them off, I thought this was enough.
When I opened my tub of civil war fabrics, I found several fat quarters of background fabrics I had purchased some time but I don't remember when. I cut the squares for each block then arranged them on the display wall. This way I shouldn't end up with the same background fabric next to each other.
Elegant Garden will be my main hand work project for now. Next Sunday I hope to show you Blueberry Pie.
I brought all of my Christmas Cactus into the house last week after they spent a week of quarantine in the garage. I sprayed them several time with an insect spray.
Linking to Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday
Such a pretty appliqué block. I have a very old Christmas cactus that has not bloomed for a while. Your white one is lovely. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how Blueberry Pie turned out. You've got a good start on your next project. Happy stitching this week.
ReplyDeleteThat yellow cactus is pretty! Do you have a lot of Christmas cactus? I miss having them. My cats would try to munch on them.
ReplyDeleteI have several varieties, white, yellow, pink and red. I like to set them outside in the summer. I had a problem at the farmhouse with the piney squirrels chewing on them but they don't bother them at the new house.
DeleteAnother pretty applique block. The background fabric is perfect. I have a few of those cacti. Yours is a pretty one.
ReplyDeleteA new project, it looks amazing and this is just block number two. Appliqué is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI've pretty much given up on my Christmas cactii ever blooming again. I have repotted them and fed them. Last summer I tried putting them outside and then bringing them in when it turned cold. I think my house may be too warm in general. Your latest applique is very pretty. I look forward to seeing all the different blocks.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely applique project in the works!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful applique block!
ReplyDeleteI agree Block 2 did not need any more leaves. Thanks for sharing your Christmas cactus... I don't think I've ever seen a yellow one.
ReplyDeleteYour applique is always so beautiful. This new block is so pretty, and the background is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteLove the contemporary edge to this cute block. Very spirited with those fabrics, Sandi
ReplyDeleteCivil war fabrics aren't my favorite but I have a lot of them. I'm trying to use brighter colors to bring these blocks to life.
DeleteLovely applique block as is so it didn't need more leaves. Glad you have the patience for hand applique because I do not. Enjoy your cactus blooms.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous new project, looking forward to seeing it grow. xx
ReplyDeleteYour applique is amazing, Gretchen! I agree, the elements in this block were just enough! Sometimes less is more! I look forward to seeing Blueberry Pie next week! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteI’m looking forward to seeing the finished Blueberry Pie and love the new project. Your Christmas Cactus are lovely! Thank you for linking with ToDo Tuesday. 😉
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