Saturday, October 19, 2013

Photos taken

I put the last border on to finish the block and a photo to show. It may hang on the wall for a while, until I get some of my current projects finished but I would like to make some more blocks and I have plenty of Reproduction 'brights' to keep going.
 
 
 The next photo is the Christmas stitchery I have just finished. I still have to make up my mind whether to frame it or make something with it.


 
and last, my Coxcombs and Stars blocks and border. I'm working on the left border at the moment as it was in the bundle with the 2nd block. At least when I get the 4th block sewn there will only be one border to go. I have never had a pattern before where the blocks aren't finished first before the borders are started.

 
Today is a beautiful sunny, warm day. The washing is done, out on the line and dry. The garden is looking good, with the roses, daisies and sweetpea all in flower and it's a great place to sit and sew.
 
 
 
 

15 comments:

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

You have been busy. Love all your work.

audrey said...

Love your version of Lori's QAL! Wonderful colors in it. Always enjoy getting a peak at your applique work too. So very lovely.:)

Deb said...

What a gorgeous blog! I just love your style of quilts and what you are working on. I am so entertained by what you have created with your fabrics and the patterns you are working with!!
I just scrolled through many pages and have been totally enticed to get some of my projects done so that I can start some like these. awesome awesome!

Anna A said...

Hi Dorothy, aren't the repro brights delightful? You have excelled as always. Anna x

Linda said...

Dorothy, I love your embroidery. So whimsical and sweet! And your applique project is going to be another stunner.

Lori said...

Fantastic Dorothy! I know a few others who are making the whole quilt of Faithful so you will be in good company. I LOVE your single block and the fabrics you used.
The stitchery is great, esp Santa' s hat!!
Your applique blocks are phenomenal, as usual.

Raewyn said...

Sounds like a beautiful day! Love all your projects, Dorothy. The bright reproductions make such a happy block and I just adore your Coxcombs project .

WoolenSails said...

Our weather is getting cooler, but love it for walking, so can't complain.
Love your new pieces, you always have so many wonderful projects to enjoy and inspire.

Debbie

Doniene said...

Hi Dorothy, I just found your blog through "Pursuit of Quilts". I so enjoyed looking through your blog and seeing all your lovely projects!! Looking forward to getting to know you better!

Blessings

pandchintz said...

Lovely projects. I'm always amazed at how much you achieve!!

Kim said...

Oh my you are a lovely quilter, I just came by to see your sew along block with Lori and got some wonderful eye candy! Love you circular block too.......it is amazing.

Happy Sewing

Anonymous said...

Your Faithful quilt is beautiful! I love everything about it. Just perfect!

Sue said...

Your blog is lovely and I really like your Faithful block. It's such fun, isn't it. Will have to look further on your blog! :-)

Karen said...

I see you participated in Lori's sew-along. I just didn't have time. Your fabric choices....very good. More, more!
The stitchery will be a perfect addition to holiday decorating. But the Coxcomb piece is my favorite!

libbyquilter said...

i seem to have lost my internet connection for a few minutes so am not sure what happened to my former comment . . .
but i wanted you to know that i enjoyed seeing your 'faithful' block and love the colors in yours. good for you for taking on the bigger quilt project~!
i'm pleased to have discovered your blog and loved seeing your applique artistry too~!!

:-)
libbyQ