I’m so nearly there, but not quite! I’ve a few sewing projects on at the moment which are vying for my attention, some of which have deadlines, like Easter sewing for the grandkids, so they have to take priority. Added to this Bella the dog needs walking and the garden is desperate for a tidy. However I have made some progress, three weeks ago I’d just finished off several blocks, like these two embroidered ones…
Over the last three weeks I’ve embroidered the final block of the pattern. It’s a very pretty block with a gardening theme. I just need to finish stitching the ring of hexie on (I’ve stitched round the outside edges and just started on the inside) then I have to choose a circle of fabric to go in the middle.
That’s all the official pattern blocks done, however I’m doing one extra so I have 49 blocks so I can make it a 7×7 block quilt, rather than an 8×6.
I found an embroidery pattern on Etsy, it’s a company called MiNiceStitch, they do all sorts of little embroidery designs and what is particularly good is that they provide several different sizes for different sized embroidery hoops.
I chose a sewing thremed wreath which my plan is to then embroider the name of the quilt , year and my initials in the middle, like a label on the front. Here’s what I’ve done so far…not a lot!
Hopefully during the Easter break I can start to square up my blocks and work out the sashing. I have some thoughts on the sashing but I need 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, so please follow the lnks to see what everyone has been stitching.
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Oh my, these blocks are gorgeous. So much beautiful stitching has gone into them. The new one being stitched is a sweet one.
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It is a beautiful pattern you are working on, love the combination of embroidery and the hexies!
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It is a lovely design, the hexies seem to bring it all together.
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The blocks are very pretty! I like the newest one that you’ve just started stitching, your plans are perfect for it. Happy stitching!
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Thanks Gretchen, I’m pleased with this one.
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Love the gardening block and the sewing block too. Great progress well done
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Thanks Jane, I’m getting there
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Beautiful blocks! Thanks for the info about MiNice Stitch. Looks like a lot of great designs!
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Thanks, I’ve been happy with the designs I’ve bought.
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this is going to be a gorgeous quilt
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Thankyou
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Such pretty blocks, I love seeing hand embroidery in quilt blocks.
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Thanks Jenny, they’ve been lovely to stitch.
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Your block is goes perfectly with the rest of the quilt! I can’t wait to see all 49 together!
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Thanks Kathy, nearly there!
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I really like the idea of the last block. Beautiful stitching ,beautiful blocks!😍
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Thanks, I’ve enjoyed stitching these blocks
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I love these blocks, Margaret! What a great idea for your label, too! Can’t wait to see this one altogether! 🙂
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Thanks Laura, I’m nearly there!
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Looking forward to seeing this one as a whole.
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Thanks, it’ll be fun arranging all the blocks
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