My sewing room has been unusually quiet this week as I’ve spent most evenings hand-sewing and last night I managed to finish the final block of my Anderson Farm quilt, a block of the month by Lynette Anderson.
The last block is rather nice, a big, spreading tree, but it did take quite a lot of sewing. The tree trunk and branches are felt, so I blanket-stitched round every twig and branch. The leaves are back-stitch, I stitched it with a variegated green DMC stranded cotton. The birds are sweet, they’re back stitch too, the button for this block is an owl which will sit on the big branch on the right hand side. I’ll stitch the button on after I’ve quilted as I think they will get in the way otherwise.
I decided to call my quilt Crafty Creek Farm, the writing is meant to be a little uneven but I find that as difficult as ‘random’, I like the effect if someone else works it out for me, but as I was working out the letters, they are all in a straight line!
Last night I also managed to embroider the four hearts which will be cornerstones for the sashing. They’re not perfect but they will suffice for the corners. Stitching this quilt has made me want to learn how to do needle-turn applique properly, I’m tempted to have a serious look at the applique sticks that Lynette recommends at the Knitting & Stitching show on Friday, I’m hoping someone might be demonstrating them.
Today I stitched the blocks together, it’s great to see it all coming together. All I’ve got to do now is the sashing, though as that includes 132 rectangles it’s going to take a little while!
I’m linking up with Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday, why not have a look what everyone else is stitching.
thecraftycreek 
Your quilt is beautiful!
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Thanks Kate, just got to quilt it now 🙂
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A true heirloom quilt – you must be so proud!
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Thank you, I’m really pleased with it!
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This is lovely – CONGRATS!
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Thank you, nearly finished 🙂
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This is lovely, and I adore that tree design.
CONGRATULATIONS, Margaret! xxx
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Thanks Del, I managed to sash it this evening, so just got to quilt it now 🙂
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Hurray! 🎉🎈🍷
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I love the tree, you did a wonderful job, the quilt is going to be lovely when finished.
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Thanks Deborah, I think the tree is one of my favorite blocks on the quilt 🙂
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Absolutely lovely. I like Lynnette Anderson designs. I did one of her embroideries this year.
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Thanks Cathy, she does some gorgeous designs doesn’t she!
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Beautiful work! That quilt is just stunning
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Thanks, almost finished 🙂
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I just love it, are you going to use it, or hang it, or have it for fancy?
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Thanks Ali, I’m going to hang it, probably in my sewing room or on the landing just outside 🙂
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What a charming, darling quilt! I love it!
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Thanks Pam, I’m really pleased with it!
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Very pretty! I can see quite the story in the blocks!
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Thanks Linda, it’s a very cute quilt 🙂
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What a great quilt. The tree is worth the effort, it really crowns the quilt beautifully. Congrats on your lovely work.
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How beautiful! I love trees
I just blogged crochet 😊
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What a wonderful quilt, congrats Margaret!!
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