I took a break from hand quilting to applique block 50 of Stonefields which is called The Wreath. This was a challenging block for me to applique, all those in and out curves!
You have probably noticed that I often make two applique blocks instead of just one. One was enough of this design.
There were supposed to be teeny-tiny itty-bitty applique circles in the center of the flowers. I chose to add a bunch of french knots in yellow. Yellow french knots did brighten the block up and were much easier to make than those circles! The blocks finish at 6".
Chris and Rebecca are also stitching the Stonefields blocks, good luck ladies with those little circles!
Stonefields is designed by Susan Smith. Susan has designated this block as the center block of the quilt. I'm not sure about that, this block may not even make it into the quilt, I'm not satisfied with my applique on the inner curves.
I was in Wakarusa last week and took a picture of the quilt garden, it's ready for the long winter rest.
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
3 comments:
The wreath might have proved challenging but how pretty it looks with those sweet flowers. The french knots are a good choice.
What a delicate appliqué block, with lots of curves! You did a great job, and I love the French knots in the center, very pretty and clever! Your little flowers are elegant and delicate, like porcelain. It's beautiful. But yes, I understand that one block is enough ;)) Thank you for sharing your Stonefields blocks and linking up.
I can’t imagine appliquéing tiny circles in the middle of those flowers. French knots were the way to go! Such a pretty block. Gail at the cozy quilter
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