It's Been A While

It has been a while since my last post

but that is about to change--

Since my last post, I have feverishly been working on
all of the new projects for

By Thy Hands Block of the Month

You saw the February and March minis--

here are what you get in April and May

These went together REALLY fast.  The blocks were made, appliques cut from wool and glued in place, layered, appliques stitched around using a blanket stitch, quilted and bound in less and 10 hours!  YEAH!!

I committed to myself to do one Quilt of Valor each month this year.  Here it is almost March and I had yet to complete my January commitment.  But here it is without the last border (didn't get a pic but it is sewn on and at the quilters-yes that's me, but it is in line with the other 5 QOV's yet to quilt)

I did however manage to get some QOV's quilted this month. 

 This Irish Chain was made by Carol.  

I put a Navy theme to it with the quilting.

Also quilted this month was a QOV made by Margaret. 

This was presented to Everett Hickerson just a few weeks ago in Litchfield.

I've had the book for the Lucy Boston quilt for several years.  

It is now the latest thing--so the perfect time to start my

English Paper Pieced blocks.

I have three completed-here is one of them

If you are interested, here is the link

http://lindafranz.com/shop/lucy-boston/4/product/lucy-boston-patchwork-of-the-crosses/31

Also on my list is the Antique Wedding Sampler quilt by Di Ford.  It is in her book

Primarily Quilts.

We have started an Antique Wedding Sampler Club at Patchwork Plus that meets on the second Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm.  Join us if you like.

This is the beginning of the first block.  Lots of broderie perse applique.

This technique involves cutting out a floral motif and then appliqueing it in place.

Only 3 more corners and a center to go!

 Oh did I mention that this was my second block.  I didn't like the first one, so I started again.
Like this background much better.  
Also lightened up the center triangles and fussy cut them too!


Quiltmania (the magazine) is also featuring a Di Ford mystery quilt this year.
Of course, I couldn't resist.  
The magazine is published every other month so there will be 6 installment to this quilt.

I started--

Have the stems appliqued in place, the vase is just sitting there for now, 

but is stitched together.

The other pieces are cut and ready stitch.  Now to find the time for handwork.

And last, I here are a few blocks for the Calhoun County Raffle quilt in October.  

 Current Working List

February progress indicated by red

Block of the Months in Progress

3” Civil War Love Letters – 7 blocks done

6” Civil War Love Letters  - 7 blocks done

8” Civil War Love Letters – 7 blocks done

Colorful Tropics – Month 4 completed

Repro Hexies   Cut out more hexies from this months’ projects

Scrappy Hexies   Cut out more hexies from this months’ projects

UFO’s

Dance by the Light of the Moon (Embroidery)

Sadie’s Keepsakes – Pieced section cut out Top put together

Let Freedom  Ring – Rip out and re-quilt border

Threads of the Civil War – Needs applique and embroidery

Blue Toile – piecing

Tree of Life – needs applique border

Water Lilies – Finish applique block 9

Oak Leaf and Reel

Mini 9 patch Blockswappers

Modified 9 patch

Savery Friendship Star found this one and added to list

            New to start for 2014 (Move to in progress)

Gingerbread  Square – NEW for Feb   Feb and March blocks colored and embroidered

By Thy Hands – April and May completed and bound

Antique Wedding Sampler – Block 1 pieced but not appliqued started new block in progress

Jelly Beans – Month 1 (2 blocks) pieced + 20 of 25 blocks designed

Holiday Houses – NEW for May May house completed and bound

Toes in the Sand – NEW for July

Nana’s Sampler II – NEW for August

Civil War Diary – NEW for September

Infinite Variety – Month 1 (6 blocks) pieced

Cabot Cuties

Glacier Stars

Fiesta Mexico

Lucy Boston (English Paper Pieced EPP) – 3 blocks done

Di Ford Mystery – working on first block (part 1)

Also:

·         Made Quilt of Valor top

·         Quilted Diamond Scones 2012 mystery, binding waiting for hand sewing down

·          “Berries and Cream”, binding waiting for had sewing down

·         Disco Dancin quilt top put together for Villa Rose raffle

Signing off for tonight!
Jan

I'd Rather be at Retreat

I just hate coming home from retreat!

 

Friday was a work day at the shop for me

No quilting - but spent all day catching up from 4 days away!

 

I still do not have anything unpacked at home-- 

 

EXCEPT

 

the box that arrived when I was gone.

It has all of the English Paper pieces I ordered for some new projects.

 

 

 

 

I think I got a little carried away, it will take me about 10 years to complete

ALL of them!

 

I have 14 of the 16 quilts in this fabulous book on my bucket list.

 

 

 

and then

 

I have wanted to do the Lucy Boston quilt since

I got the book in sshhhh 2009

 

 

I can make this one using all of my repro scraps (lol)

all the same block - different fabrics!

 

Then-there are three or four in this book

Promenade

(written in both French and English)

 

 

I just love the Doll House quilt in there

 

 

Anyone want to join me in this one-

shouldn't take long to complete. 

 

I think your granddaughters would love this from

Grandma

 

Ok-now I'll tell you it is only 5" x 5"

and

made with these tiny 1/4" hexs

 

Still want to join me??

 

If not that one - -

 

how about this one

Hampton Ridge

 

This is a new Block of the Month

that will be starting November 2013

 

These are 7 1/2" blocks finished and on point with sashing and border

Very stunning quilt

and the fabrics are luscious!

 



 



 

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Summer Sew Challenge

 

Going to start unpacking now.  Have drooled over my "stuff" enough.

 

Keep posting!

Jan