A good while ago, I purchased the book "Album quilts of Ohio's Miami Valley" by Sue Cummings. I have decided to create my own version with inspiration from blocks in the many pictures of the quilts that are in the book. The book is not a pattern book but a historical study of the album quilts unique to this area of the country. Here are my first two blocks. The background fabric is a natural color. I lightened the photos a bit as the sewing room was a bit dim today.
There are so many block ideas in my head that it is hard to pick which ones I would like to make. Many of the quilts had an eagle. Most were variations of the same pattern. I knew I wanted the eagle. The Pomegranate block looked like easy applique so I chose that for my second. Now back to the drawing board. Stop back soon to see my progress.
Karen
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I have that book too. It's great. You blocks are wonderful.
Here you go again getting creative. Love your blocks.
You amaze me, Karen! Great job on designing and creating these blocks. Look forward to more!
oh wow! i am in awe of what you are continually working on. what a great project!
Your blocks are looking good. I have had the book for ages, too, and have always wanted to make my own. Need to whittle down some projects first. I have also been saving orphan blocks to use in the quilt once I get going.
Your blocks look great. It will be fun to watch your progress.
I love eagles in quilts and yours is great! Thanks for the inspiration. The only problem is, now there is another book I want!
I love that cheddar and poison green combination. A very regal eagle.
Beautiful Karen! What a lovely quilt this will be!!
Love that Pomegranate block!! You know, today is National Quilting Day so I have actually been cutting and sewing. :) I am also determined to cut and piece SOMETHING in green before I hit the bed tonight. The Shamrock on my blog for today is one that I made several years ago. :)
Very nice! I really like the flower.
I have not seen that book. It will be fun to watch your progress.
What wonderful blocks!! It will be very interesting to watch your progress with this quilt!
What bright and beautiful colours are you using Karen! This is a really gorgeous block!
I love that book so it's fun to see your blocks. They look wonderful!
You're killing me, Karen. I love that book and I always want to make everything you make lol.
Neat that you are designing your own! These blocks are wonderful - love that green fabric. Look forward to seeing your progress.
I am so impressed! Great job on designing and making your own version.
Uh, could you slow down a bit, Karen, so the rest of us can catch our breath? And there are NO patterns in this book? OH! Wonderful blocks! Can't wait to see where you take us with this. I am not familiar with the book.
The pomegranate motif is my absolute favorite! And I love the cheddar and poison fabrics... oh, my!!!
Ha -- you know I'll be keeping an eye on your progress! I'm just doing pieced blocks for mine, because my applique is so horrendous :)
Jeanne
Love them both but that eagle is amazing! Love the fabrics. He has such personality!
Oh, now I'm going to want to copy you . . . . as luck would have it, I just picked up some of that very red in the eagle for my very own last week *s*
It's going to be so interesting following you on this "adventure".
Can't wait to see what else is in that head of yours! Two great blocks so far Karen.
how wonderful that you are making your own quilt using blocks from different quilts!
I love the first 2 blocks and you fabric choices
I can't wait to see more.
Beautiful! I have that book and you captured the style perfectly. I think doing you own album is a great idea and you'll have lots of people following after you!
I was just clicking around the web and found your blog! I love it!
Thanks for sharing.
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