I've finally started the Fire Island Hosta Queen quilt, I've been wanting to piece this quilt for years but just didn't make the time. The first time I blogged about this project was in December 2022.
Four partial sections of leaves have been completed.
These leaves may not look like much but they represents many hours of careful stitching. There will be a stem at the bottom where the uneven blue fabric is. I trimmed off the excess fabric but there is still more fabric that will need to be trimmed.
Here is a picture of the backside of the leaf section. There are 40 pieces in this leaf, 160 pieces in the 4 sections.
After the stem is attached, another pieced section will be attached then a pieced section will be added to the outside portion. I'm not looking too far ahead, just piecing a section at a time.
This is not a fast project, I hope to have all the leaves completed by the end of the year but that depends on how many other quilts I work on. I have an applique project that will require intensive preparation, the actual applique won't start until next year.
Sometimes I wonder why I do this to myself but I always enjoy watching the quilts grow and being completed.
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down, I Quilted This!, TGIFF!, Finished or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Beauty Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts
23 comments:
Wow that is impressive! This is going to be an amazing quilt. I look forward to seeing your progress. How fun that you enjoy the detailed work - you certainly excel at it!
Good Morning! From the pictures, I was guessing that the dark fabric was black so thanks for the clarification on that. The intensive ones are sometimes frustrating, but so worth it in the end, right!? Happy sewing and I look forward to your progress on this quilt. I’ve made one JN quilt and it was the Bali Wedding Star. She is a beauty!!
Just thinking about sewing this (never mind placing the fabric or the cutting out part!) makes me feel like lying down in a quiet room until it goes away,......... you should have a medal for bravery. That said, I know you'll do a fabulous job on this, that's your trademark, beautiful work. Elaine in UK
My dark fabric is a very dark blue (of course!) not black. This quilt will be very time consuming and foundation paper piecing is a process that cannot be rushed.
I not planning on making more than one Judy Neymeyer quilt but I'm excited about this quilt. I know it's going to take a long time but I don't mind taking the time. I think it's worth it in the end.
A long project indeed, but you've made a great first step! So exciting to see this grow. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/06/17/wednesday-wait-loss-489
What a beautiful project to work on. Enjoy. xx
Oh My Goodness! It's going to be beautiful!!
hugs
Donna
Time consuming, yes, but, WOW! what an amazing project!
I applaud you for taking on such a challenging quilt project. It's quite intimidating to me. 😉 What you have accomplished so far is amazing.
This is already amazing, Gretchen! Great job picking it up and getting around to it.
This will be a show stopper!
Oh my - that will be absolutely stunning! I have a couple of her patterns, but have only done one of the simpler ones so far.
A Quilt Works pattern will be made by me someday. Not sure which pattern or when, but it's on my bucket list!
My hat is off to you for making such a challenging quilt. It will be fun watching your progress.
This is going to be SO beautiful! Worth every moment you put into it!
It is going to be beautiful & so worth the time invested once its finished
That is definitely an intricate and worthy endeavor to tackle! I am planning to start a Judy Neymeirer this year as well, with friends. Your progress thus far is already amazing!
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful impressive quilt. I look forward to watching your progress.
Wow, your half leaves are beautiful, I love FPP and this pattern looks like fun ;) Thank you for sharing this new project and linking up!
That careful stitching was well worth it. This quilt is going to be a stunner.
Those leaves look like A LOT!!! and a lot of time and patience!!! Go you
Hi Gretchen, that is going to be an incredible quilt. Good luck! I'm looking forward to seeing it grow :-) Thanks for linking up to I Quilted This!
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