Sunday, April 13, 2025

Elegant Garden, Block 19

Block 19 of Elegant Garden is the last block in row 4, just one more row to appplique in this little quilt.


There are two blocks with this background fabric in this quilt. Both blocks have designs that the stripe can be turned either way. I'll make sure each block is turned differently from the other just to make the layout more interesting.

I had originally planned to make the little circles the same pink in the block I showed last week but pink didn't look right. These red circles were made to use in another block but they didn't work in that block. It is surprising how these little circles add zing to the blocks. Of course the circle in the center of the lavender block helps.

Here all the blocks so far.


The space in the empty spot will have a pieced block which I will piece after all the appliqued blocks are finished.

Elegant Garden is designed by Edyta Sitar.

Elaine finished the applique on the inside border of the relief sale quilt, Rhapsody in Blue. She sent it home with me to add the next round of 9 patch blocks.

Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday MusingsTo Do Tuesday

17 comments:

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Oh wow, your appliqué is so beautiful! This new block is a beauty, and I love the lavender center, so pretty! It's fun to see all the blocks together, well done! Love the blue Rhapsody too.
Thank you so much for sharing and linking up your lovely work.

Anonymous said...

You and Elaine make a great team! Rhapsody in Blue will be sure to fetch a large sum at the auction. Your Elegant Garden blocks are lovely…I love the zing the red and yellow circles add. Gail at the Cozy quilter

Anonymous said...

Rhapsody in Blue is gorgeous! How fun to work with a friend!!

Kate said...

Your Elegant Garden blocks are really coming together. That blue quilt is just gorgeous!

Angela said...

Such gorgeous quilts!

Pack Rat With a Plan said...

WOW! Rhapsody in Blue is a stunner!

Maggie said...

Dear Gretchen, The appliqué is beautiful and it is funny how some colours just want to be used in different places on a quilt. Love, love all the appliqué work!

Kathy S. said...

Your beautiful garden continue to grow. You never dissapoint with your skills! Love Rhapsody in Blue. Such a gorgeous combined effort for a great cause.

T Holzer said...

All of this exquisite appliqué!! So precise and beautiful!! I need to learn and once again, thank you for the inspiration. Have a wonderful Sunday.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Those are such pretty blocks, Gretchen! I love the greens you used for the leaves of this one. The blue quilt is fabulous - I bet it will bring in lots of money at the relief sale!

CathieJ said...

Those applique blocks are just so very pretty. I love how the blue quilt looks.

Karrin Hurd said...

Gorgeous applique blocks, and love the Rhapsody in Blue!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

Your applique blocks are stunning all together! Your friend did a wonderful job with the applique. Looking forward to seeing your nine patch border!

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

All the applique in your elegant garden is delightful! I love the little "pops" of lavender amongst this more restricted palette.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Wow, what a bunch of beautiful appliqué--both quilts!!!

Sara said...

I really like that little pop of blue in the garden block, and they all look lovely together. That will be a gorgeous quilt. Love how the blue and white one is coming along too. Wow!!

Florida Farm Girl said...

Oh, Rhapsody is going to be even more gorgeous when you're finished with it!