Well I’ve made some progress on this quilt, not as much as I would have liked, but progress is progress!
Three weeks ago I had the basic blocks made for four more pieced blocks, they ‘just’ needed finishing…
…well turning eight square blocks into circles and appliqueing them takes a surprising amount of time, like several evenings. They were gathered round a cardboard template then the 7″ circle was stitched on first and the backing cut away underneath, then the 4.5″ circle could be centred and stitched on top. It took time but it is done…
Some of the colourways work better than others, but I’m fairly happy with them, the only thing I would change with hindsight is the backing fabric to the bottom right one as it’s all a bit busy.
I’ve also finished another embroidery, I think I just have two more to do, so I think I’ll have a big hexie making session, making enough for the two that are just waiting for the ring of hexies and the remaining two too. That’ll be 76 hexies!! I’ve hopefully got a few already made.
I’ve another four pieced blocks to make with a churn dash block on and two applique blocks, once those are all made I can start putting it all together. I think I’ll have a prepping afternoon so I can do the hand sewing on an evening.
Hand Quilt Along Links
This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Nanette, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Connie
I’ll also be linking up with Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday, so please follow the links to see what everyone is stitching.
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I love those blocks and your pretty embroidery. Enjoy your slow stitching!
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The circles are beautiful! I’m looking forward to viewing the embroidery surrounded by the hexies, happy stitching!
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I love the embroidery!
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That sounds very tricky to me, turning square blocks into applique circles! Good on you, they have turned out great. Pretty embroidery too.
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The blocks look great, 76 hexies …you’ll be busy for a bit there.
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This project looks so interesting, 4 square into circles 🙂
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Your quilt blocks are lovely and the embroidered windmill piece is pretty.
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Thanks Deb, it’s coming together.
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I love that little windmill. You are closing in on this one. You will be putting it together in no time!
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Thanks, it’s coming together now 🙂
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I feel quite exhausted after reading about all that this quilt entails. Such beautiful work!
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Thanks, it has taken quite a while, but I’m nearly there.
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