I’ve managed to get a fair bit done on my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt over the last couple of weeks, some blocks just needed finishing, others needed starting. Three weeks ago I had finished my windmill embroidery, it just needed the hexagons…
I had a big hexie making session, making enough for the last four embroidered blocks, that’s 76 hexies! I strung them together so they’re all ready to be stitched on. I stitched them round the bird block I made last month and then last night I stitched them round the windmill block.
I made four churn dash blocks which were then made into circles by gathering them round a template. Some fabric choices have worked better than others, I think the green and purple one is my favourite.
I made a cute appliqued house surrounded by a ring made from ten paper-pieced arcs and also some flowers in a teapot with a matching surround. I’ve used bondaweb for the applique designs rather than needle-turn as they’re such little fiddly pieces.
So I’ve just got two embroidered blocks to make now. Officially it’s just one, but rather than an 8×6 quilt design which has 48 blocks, I’ve decided to make mine 7×7 so I need one extra block. I’ve found a lovely circular sewing design in which I can incorporate the name of the quilt, date and my initials, a label within a block.
I still need to choose fabric for the sashing, I’m aiming for 1″ sashing with cornerstones, I just need to lay a few blocks out and have a play.
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, please follow all the links to see what everyone has been stitching.
thecraftycreek 
These are so spectacular, I can’t get over the detail in your work. You are so talented! I love the windmill block. I actually picked up a small flo blue windmill figurine out thrifting yesterday. So excited to see this beauty when she is done 🙂
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Wow, beautiful work!
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Such pretty blocks!
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Your blocks are beautiful. I love the windmill and the teapot full of flowers.
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Lovin’ that windmill block, Margaret! Can’t wait to see this one put together…so much goodness! 🙂
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how cozy is your fabric choice? so pretty, perfect for these little gems
LeeAnna
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Beautiful work, love the embroidery and the blocks!
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I am looking forward to seeing all the blocks again; this is going to be spectacular!
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Wonderful work. I’m in awe as usual!
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You will be dreaming about those lovely little hexies! Amazing, cant wait to see the finished quilt
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Each block is so beautiful. It only feels like yesterday when you began this quilt. How has time flown by so fast?
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