I had a problem stitching the rick-rack in the circle, it wasn't really a rick-rack though, the edges were supposed to be curved.
I didn't like the way my lollipop block turned out so block 60 was changed. The rick-rack design was changed a large circle and it looked so much nicer.
Block 61 is titled Summer Camp.
I really like this block, this block is going to be the center block in my quilt. Section 5 is completed since block 61 was the last block in that group. Blocks 60 and 61 were completed at the retreat I recently attended.
Here are the blocks so far, all 61 of them!
There are 121 blocks in the Stonefields quilt, now I'm halfway finished! Stonefields is designed by Susan Smith.
I have to show you what my friend Elaine completed at retreat. Several years ago, Gay Boomer from Sentimental Stitches had a redwork BOW. Elaine kept up with the embroidery and completed every block during it's week for a year, then it was time to piece the borders.
Elaine has spent the last several retreats foundation paper-piecing the flying geese borders.
She was missing one section of the border at the bottom right side, she'll piece it after she returns home. Isn't this quilt beautiful!
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Wow! Your blocks are amazing and your friend’s quilt looks fantastic! I love building a quilt this way…a block or two per week/month. Gail at the cozy quilter
Hi Gretchen...Donna from Made in Heaven. I created a new blog just for quilting.
I LOVE the applique!!! Now, that's real quilting! Beautiful work...
Happy week!
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Donna
Oh I'm just loving your applique quilt! I love that block you are using for the center! How big will your quilt be? PSThat redwork quilt your friend is making is great too! Have a wonderful day!
You've made some gorgeous blocks for your all blue project. That redwork quilt is beautiful too. Happy stitching this week.
I think it's supposed to be something like 90" by 90" but I don't remember for sure. Right now I'm focusing on the individual blocks and haven't looked ahead to the finished size.
I like the block you chose as a center block. Do you think it's possible you might change your mind as you make other blocks? They look glorious together! The redwork quilt is just amazing.
Your quilt is going to be beautiful. Your applique is exquisite.
I might change my mind about the center block. I won't decide for sure until I arrange the blocks and start sewing them together.
That is a pretty block and it deserves to be in the centre! What a gorgeous quilt!
Your Stonefield blocks are so pretty. That redwork quilt is gorgeous.
Seeing all your Stonefield blocks together is impressive. . .they look terrific! Your friend Elaine's rework top is stunning!
WOW! I've missed out on so much in my blogging absence. Your blocks are gorgeous!
Your newest additions are fabulous, Gretchen. And Elaine's redwork is gorgeous as well.
Gorgeous - both your blocks and your friend's quilt. Wow!!
You are going great guns! So many gorgeous blocks, Gretchen, and I love how you are making this quilt your own and replacing some of the blocks that you don’t love with ones that you do. In my made up and silly rules of my own quilting, I’ve been guilted into following patterns and then regretting not going with my gut. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you!
Oh my, how beautifullly sewn your applique blocks are! Thank you for showing them up close. Thanks also for sharing Elaine's quilt. So beautiful also...I adore the embroidery. Always a treat for the eyes to visit you Gretchen.
Your flower is so cute. Thanks for showing all the blocks together. You are making consistant progress. Happy sewing!
Those blocks are amazing - and so intricate. Go you!
Wow your quilt is going to be truly stunning, and love that redwork quilt, thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
Both are going to be beautiful
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