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