The next two applique blocks for the embroidered hearts quilt are finished. They both are from the same applique pattern, Crossed Laurel Spray which is block 22 from the A Baltimore Album designed by Marsha D. Radtke.
These blocks stitched up fast, the leaves are a nice size for easy stitching. I normally stitched 6 leaves in the evening.
And the second block.
These blocks will be set in opposite corners in the quilt. I used this Wash-Away Applique product on the backside of the leaves. It really helps in making sharp points on the ends of the leaves.
I purchased this at a local quilt store. Here is a link to C&T Publishing, there are many other online business that also carry it.
Here is a picture of the embroidered block. All the blocks in the quilt are embroidered the same.
The light blue dots on the white fabric are the stitching lines for hand quilting. I haven't decided if I'm going to have the quilt machine quilted or if I'll hand quilt it, there are several quilts in the hand quilting queue already.
I'm surprised the flowers aren't farther along, we've had plenty of rain this summer. Here is a link to the 2025 Quilt Gardens, Along the Heritage Trail.
Linking to Patchwork & Quilts, Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Craftastic Monday, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings, To Do Tuesday
21 comments:
Pretty blocks!
Oh your leaves are stitched with perfection. That blue fabric really makes that block pop. Nicely done, Gretchen.
I have not heard of the wash away fabric for appliqué before. I’ll have to look into that. Beautiful blocks! The quilt gardens are worth the trip to see them. Gail at the cozy quilter.
Gosh those are pretty blocks. Love the embroidered cross stitch on the embroidered blocks, so neatly done. You do exquisite work! Those gardens are amazing. I'm off to read about them in link you provided.
You found a beautiful block to use with those embroidered blocks. The flower blocks are really cool. Happy stitching this week.
Pretty blocks! You always have the most beautiful points on your leaves.
Those appliqued leaf blocks look terrific!
Your blocks are fabulous. My mother did the embroidery heart quilt all in blue (if I remember correctly). Sweet memories you are bringing back to me. Looking forward to see more of that quilt. Enjoy! ;^)
Your blocks are all so pretty. I really like seeing the flower quilts also.
This is going to be such a pretty quilt. I really like the hand stitched x stitch hearts.
Fascinated by your embroidered blocks. I have plenty of projects in the 'not counted thread' queue, but maybe after they are all done, I'll tackle quilt blocks! Looking forward to seeing your embroidered quilt come together.
What pretty blocks - I really like the embroidered one. And so cool to see the quilt gardens in bloom - we have some in northern Indiana, but I am usually there in the fall once they're already done for the year.
I am located in northern Indiana, Elkhart County. I hope you are able view some of them before autumn.
Beautiful blocks! You do the most amazing handwork.
Two lovely blocks and the Wakarusa garden is looking good. xx
What beautiful appliqué blocks you have made!
Real works of art.
Those quilt patterns made of beautiful flowers are also very nice.
Greetings,
Floor
I love those old embroidered blocks and remember my mother doin g one for a table cloth. I recently acquired it with her many stored pillowcases and things from when she was married in 1952. Perfect applique leaves!!!!
Wonderful leaves! I hadn't tried that applique product. Thanks for the recommendation! Great find of the embroidered textile! Love that quilt garden! Wow! Have a great day!
Your applique is exquisite, Gretchen and so inspiring to me!
Your quilt blocks look amazing, Gretchen. Gorgeous fabrics that you used in your appliques. Love your embroidered block as well. The gardens are fabulous. It looks like there are a lot of quilt gardens to visit in your area. They are a feast for the eyes.
It all looks very nice!
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