Beyond the Cherry Tree Update

I have three more blocks to share from the "Beyond the Cherry Tree" designs that I am working on.  Only two blocks left to stitch after these.

The basket with the handle block is a favorite of mine from the pattern set.

Lots of circles on this block.

Less pieces but still took tome time.

I am anxious to get the last two blocks done and then start prepping the border pieces.  I want to move on to other projects!

Karen

Early American Life Block #Eleven

It's the 15th and time to share the next block for the Early American Life quilt Cathy and I have been working on,

The pattern titled this block as "Tulip".  It has a Pennsylvania Dutch look to it.

I have been busy with company and other things that need attending to and have not done much sewing.  I got back to my applique on "Beyond the Cherry Tree" about three days ago.  I will do a post soon sharing the new blocks completed.

Have a good Sunday or whatever day you are reading this.

Karen

Early American Life Update

The end of the month slipped up on me.  I have had company for a week and no sewing done here.  But fortunately, I already had my block done for the 30th.

Cathy mentioned in her blog post that this block design is very much Pennsylvania Dutch in style and I agree.  It was an easy one to stitch.  Be sure to pay Cathy a visit and see her block.  Hers is brighter in color.

My visitor this past week has been my sister-in-law.  She has a lot more energy than me and lots of know how.  She has been doing many jobs sprucing up the outdoors around my house and pressure washing the driveway, sidewalks, and pool area.  And we have been playing cards and Yahtzee in the evenings.  I will get back to sewing this next week.

Karen

Beyond the Cherry Tree Update

"Beyond the Cherry Tree" has been a long term project for me.  As mentioned previously, I was late to the start.  Many other quilters were making a block a month.  By the time I joined in, I was a good bit behind them.  And, of course, other applique projects came into the mix for me.  So the majority of those making the blocks finished and the push to do a block a month ended.  I have picked the project back up a couple times but still more to do.  Now I have decided to push myself.  I have three completed blocks to share with you today and more prepped for applique.

The last block shown with the flower pot was slow going with all those curvy almost points.  But I like the result.

I have four blocks left to stitch and then a lot of work doing the borders.  I have a sense of accomplishment and that feels good.

Karen

Block Nine: Early American Life and More

It's the 15th and time to share the next block for "Early American Life".  The pattern identifies this block just as "Flower".  You can see Cathy's version by clicking here.

I made a decision to work only on the blocks for Lori Smith's "Homage to American Quilt Makers" and was able to complete all the blocks left to stitch.

The next block is one I substituted from another folk art style Lori Smith pattern.  I feel it more suited the look I wanted.  And it reminds me of the willow tree that used to be in the front yard when I was a child.  I did not like it when it got cut down.  I liked playing under the tree limbs.

I spent some time earlier in the month laying out the "Stonefields" blocks on my design floor (the design wall isn't large enough).  I am using the living room floor as it does not get much use.  I think I am satisfied with the block positions as they are now.  The blocks need trimmed to size and then sewn together.  If you remember, I substituted block designs from other sources for some in the pattern.

And while in the living room, I took a picture of a quilt hanging on the door of one of the quilt cabinets.  It is a Noah's Ark Quilt from a Red Wagon design. 

My current plan is to set aside the Lori Smith design blocks while I decide about the setting and go back to a UFO that I have neglected for a long time.  The "Beyond the Cherry Tree" quilt blocks.  I have seven left to stitch and then the borders.  I do better if I make a decision to push myself to stick with one project and just get it done.

Karen

Homage To American Quilt Makers

More blocks completed from the Lori Smith pattern "Homage To American Quilt Makers: Album Quilt".

I have one more block to prep from the pattern.  A total of five left to do the stitching on and one of those is getting close to done.  Then decision making time about the setting and border.  I am thinking of doing something a little bit different than the pattern shows.

I also stitched a sample basket block and I like the look.  I do not know who the basket pattern designer is.  At some time I had cut out a basket from a pattern but never stitched it.  I made a new pattern from the fabric basket I had cut out and went from there with a piece of Blackbird Designs fabric from stash.

You will find me in my chair today stitching away.
Karen

Early American Life Block Eight

Number eight of "Early American Life".  The pattern lists this as "Floral Motif".  I suppose it could be a flower.  It has sort of a tulip shape .  I have no idea what kind of flower it is supposed to be.  I used wool for the tiny gold circles.  They were too small for me to even think about stitching with cotton fabric.

I am wondering how Cathy did her block.  Check here if you want to check it out.

Karen