QUILT INFO

The chicken quilt is made from a Country Threads pattern.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

CIRCUIT RIDER BLOCKS

Today I am posting photos of the completed Circuit Rider blocks. I still have more prepped and ready for stitching. I also need to create a few more. They all need a final trim before they get sewn into a quilt top. Enjoy looking!






I changed the Princess Feather block from the original pattern. The original had many, many little ins and outs sort of like fringed edges. The block was rated difficult in the book. It would have been difficult even with machine stitching like I am doing. I don't remember what the block was called in the book. I used the curve of the original feather patten and a coin to make the curved smoother edges. I like the result and saved myself a headache trying to stitch all those thingamajigs!












I have a dental appointment in about an hour to get the final filling in the tooth that I had a root canal done on. I either lost part of the temporary filling or part of the crown broke off. I hope it was just the filling as my wallet can't stand more expense! The tooth is already on it's second crown.

I will be back to stitching on more of the Circuit Rider blocks this afternoon.

As always, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Karen

49 comments:

sewprimitive karen said...

They look good. I love how the buttonhole looks on the little berries especially. Love your revised feather much better than the original!

Terry said...

Your blocks are beautiful! They're going to make a fabulous quilt! :0)

Crispy said...

Oh Karen your blocks are just lovely!! I can hardly wait until you start putting this quilt together.

Crispy

call me crazy said...

Wow, you have been busy! I love the blocks!~ and I like what you did to Princess Feather too. ;) Good luck at the dentist!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

These blocks are all wonderful! It will be a beautiful quilt.

Country Log Cabin Quilter said...

That's a lot of blocks and they are gorgeous! I'm jealous! I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.

quiltycat said...

Wow! You have worked a lot! Love all your blocks...are beautiful!
nichi

Crazy for Primitive Quilts and Gardens said...

The blocks are gorgeous Karen! I love them! In particular the daisy style flower with the yellow centers..... cuteee!! Good luck with your dental appointment... ooh I feel for you!

Micki said...

The blocks are wonderful! Great job!
Micki

Lori said...

Woo Hoo! The blocks are wonderful and will be even better all together in a quilt. Great job!

Kathie said...

the blocks look wonderful
yes another quilt I would love to make
can't wait to see yours all put together!
Kathie
ps hope the dentist went well...
never ending in that dept in mho

Cattinka said...

Hope the dentists visit wasn´t too bad....
I like your blocks, how big are they? Will they all go into one quilt?
KATRIN W.

Gwendie said...

Wonderful job, Karen! Whoever gets your quilt will really be lucky. I did a different princess feather, too, but not just changed. Mine is totally different. The original just didn't go with the rest of the blocks to me. I can't wait to see yours put together.

Sherri said...

The blocks are wonderful. I can't wait to see what fabrics you use for sashing and borders!

Myra said...

Your blocks are awesome! I can't wait to see what you do with them! 8-)

Winona said...

Oh my, your blocks are just stunning. You do such beautiful work. This will be a quilt to keep. I'll say a prayer for you for the dental work. I cringe just thinking about the dentist. Winona

What Comes Next? said...

wow! those are incredible - I really like your modification on the Princess Feather - looks very nice. Can't wait to see the finished quilt - it will be stunning! Hope the dentist goes well.

Janet said...

Your applique is perfect and the blocks gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing them go together.

Stina said...

Oh... they are gorgeous Karen.. another lovely quilt will soon be born..:o))

Libby said...

Wowza - that's one beautiful batch of blocks. How are you going to set them?

GARI said...

Your blocks look great and it looks like this is going to be a BIG quilt.

Darlene said...

Wow, wow, wow, Karen. I love 'em all. I wish I could master my points as you have. I'm coming for a visit and a lesson. OK?

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Your blocks are soo pretty Karen. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

BUMBLE BEANS said...

looking good!

Janet said...

It's so great to see them all in one post, it's going to be fabulous. I've aleways liked that quilt.

ranette said...

Your blocks are just beautiful...really love them a lot!
And your work is lovely!

Karen said...

Wow!!and Wow again! These blocks look wonderful! I am a member of a quilt bee that has no interest in appliquue. I think I am the only one who dibbles and dabbles in it occassionally. It is nice to see someone else who has an interest in it.

Tam said...

Gorgeous blocks!
Love your quilts and your blog.

Marilyn R said...

Your blocks are fantastic! I really the way you revised the feather block. It is beautiful!

Rose Marie said...

Wow .... what can I say ... your blocks are gorgeous!

LeKaQuilt said...

WOW! So many beautiful blocks! Love the colours in these blocks, you have done a great job :o)
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.

StitchinByTheLake said...

Karen these blocks are beautiful. I can't wait to see them put into a quilt. blessings, marlene

Quilt Hollow said...

I'm back for a few days so made a quick visit over here. Why should I be so surprised to see all these blocks finished? Your amazing!! BTW---been thinking of you and all that dental work....my turn August.

MARCIE said...

Oh my goodness! i am swooning! Beautiful!

*karendianne. said...

Karen,

These blocks are perfect, simply perfect! Perfect in the impressive and lovely and natural creative way they should be. A real treat.

You're a good ambassador for the name "Karen." I'm just sayin'...

*karendianne.

Cheryl said...

Wow! Each and every one wonderful!

Lea said...

WwwuuuuWhoooooo!Way to go, Karen!
those blocks are just stunning!!!

Teresa said...

Wow...beatiful work. I will be watching to see how they all go together in the quilt.

Karen said...

Beautiful blocks Karen!!!

Suzanne said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice compliment. You have been very busy. Your blocks are lovely and I look forward to seeing them all combined into the quilt.

Kaaren said...

So beautiful and so inspiring!

Now you've got me thinking...

Carrie P. said...

Your blocks are fabulous.

Betweens said...

wow Karen..again WOW!! they are just wonderful and you have been super busy..
hope it is a filling and nothing more.. 2 more weeks and I get filled too.. my mouth though is so much better!!

Yvonne said...

Awesome blocks....I hope your dental issues are all behind you.

Christine said...

I love it, I wish I had the time and talent to do one myself.

em's scrapbag said...

The blocks are beautiful. You will have a stunning quilt when you are done.

Candace said...

Your blocks are so beautiful. I'm a bit nervous of applique, but it's for sure that you aren't, they are going to make a magnificent quilt. I hope that your dentist woes are over. I live near Clermont, we're practically neighbors. Have a nice day.

yellowfarmhouse said...

WOW those are some amazing beautiful blocks - put together the quilt will be wonderful, but even alone those blocks are so pretty. Hope the dentist went well.

Hugs - Karen

QuiltedSimple said...

What beautiful blocks! And the colors are amazing.
Kris