I'm starting a new quilt, it's mostly applique and supposedly all hand sewn but I'm not going to hand sew the pieced blocks, I'll use my sewing machine.
But since I've made many quilts with blues, perhaps it was time to change to something different. I had some fabrics I loved that I bought several years but then I decided the prints were too large for blocks that finish at 6" so I went back to blues.
I foundation paper pieced blocks 1, 2, 3 & 4 which are saw tooth stars and simply titled Star Block.
I've made a Dear Jane quilt and a Nearly Insane quilt and used white background fabric for both quilts. This quilt I want to change it up so I'm adding some figured background fabrics. I'm not sure how it will look, perhaps I'll end up remaking blocks and using a plain background.
Blocks 5 & 6 are Orange Peel blocks.
Blocks 7 & 8 are Pomegranate blocks.
I looked through all the patterns and decided to go ahead and make more stars, blocks 78 & 79 which are Ohio Star blocks and titled 'Pyjama Party'.
Stonefields was designed by Susan Smith and can be purchased online from various places, just google it. My pattern was kindly gifted to me several years ago by Nanette after she finished her Stonefields quilt, she had Rebecca Grace quilt it.
Nanette replaced several of the applique designs with designs of her own choosing. Other people who made this quilt have also changed some of the designs. I don't know if I will or not, I'm taking it block by block. I'm also not sure if I'll be making the hexies for the outside border.
Rebecca, Chris, Hanne and I have joined in a very loosely formed sew-along but we're sewing along at our own pace. Chris has started her blocks and Rebecca started hers here. Hanne already has a considerable number of blocks made. I'm the last one to start.
Stonefields was not my list of quilts to start this year but I'm starting anyway. I am not going to work on this quilt exclusively, I have another quilt I want to start this summer.
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:
What a lovely variety of blocks, those orange peels and pomegranates are so pretty. I love that Stonefields pattern. I miss Nanette. I wonder how Clay is doing.
I like how you are changing it up from your previous quilts. Your background fabrics will look lovely!
The patterned backgrounds are beautiful. I love the pomegranates! Can't wait to see other blocks too. Happy stitching, Gretchen.
You've got a good start. Pretty backgrounds with those pretty blues, another blue quilt won't hurt.
What a fun quilt! So neat that a handful of you are making it at the same time.
Gosh all of the blocks are so scrumptious, Gretchen. You are moving right along on this quilt. I really want to try my hand at making some Orange Peel blocks soon. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
The blocks look so cheerful and vibrant!
I love blue, this will be a beautiful project.
Best,
Floor
All those blue fabrics are so pretty. What's not to love about a quilt showcasing happy blues??
Lovely start with pretty blues. xx
Blue is a safe bet, and your blocks are lovely. Making some printed backgrounds is going to add fun. Thank you for sharing your SAL and linking up.
I like the blue and cream look. Your blocks are beautiful.
I like the patterned backgrounds. The variety of blue is so pretty.
Beautiful blocks! The saw tooth star is my favorite block and I love all of the blues! Can't wait to see this quilt come together.
You have a lovely start on Stonefields. Love the blues!
I always enjoy watching you grow a qult. The blues are always pretty. I like the different backgrounds.
When a quilt calls to be started you must answer! Great start on this one and it looks like you have good company in the endeavor. You've done both "Dear Jane" AND "Nearly Insane"?!? I bow down to you! I'd love it if "Jane" called me to but still dreaming of making one at this point.
This is going to be so pretty, thanks for sharing at Handmade Monday :-)
Beautiful blue blocks!!! You're such an inspiration in the appliqué department, Gretchen!
All the blocks are wonderful, Gretchen. I love the blues!! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
Gretchen your new blocks are lovely. Like you I love blue quilts! I’m really liking your version of the blocks with the various patterned background. I’m going to have to check that pattern out when I can let myself start a new project. Thank you for joining To Do Tuesday. Hope this week has been filled with lots of fabric fun. 😁 Carol
I love the blues you are using for your Stonesfield blocks.
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