It's a top!
45 x 59
I wish I could say I did all that beautiful applique but I am not that good at it. I received the blocks and several others from someone who just loves to applique.
I trimmed this set of blocks to 11.5 inches and made the sashings.
Now it will make the sweetest comfort quilt. I was a little worried about how I would quilt it. The few applique quilts I have made I hand quilted. A few weeks ago I asked the online Stasbusters Group about quilting over applique and some mentioned they quilt over it just like they do pieced blocks.
And sew on...
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It has been so hot, humid and rainy the last few days so I have not been out in the gardens much lately. I think we have had 1.5 inches the last couple of days but it looks like more than that in a bucket I leave to collect rain in an area difficult to water. I think another inch is predicted for today. Yesterday I went out in the afternoon to take a look at any wind damage from storm Monday night. While I was out I also harvested beans, black raspberries, peppers and a few tomatoes. I don't think this will be a good year for tomatoes. While I was out I noticed Butterflies, mostly Swallowtails, dancing in the zinnias so went in and grabbed camera.
Beautiful butterflies and flowers, Cathy--great photos;))
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming vintage-looking group of appliques you've put together!! Love that little scotty doggie...Stay cool if you can--
they say a cooler run of days is coming tomorrow...
hugs, Julierose
Fantastic design decision for those blocks! I've seen only 1 monarch so far this summer. I sure hope more will appear.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday. July/Aug is our dry time. Not unusual to have 60d without a drop.
Those are such sweet blocks, and your sashing pulls them together perfectly! You got some wonderful photos of the Swallowtail butterflies. I have some zinnias that are just about to bloom - maybe they'll attract some butterflies, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your blooms and butterflies!!!!!
ReplyDeletetomatoes were horrible here. I cut them all off to six inches and will wait and see if they will grow back. Most were bottom rot, I had some good ones at first but it didn't last long - not enough to can. I made some sauce a couple times and maybe got 2 quarts total. I just went ahead and froze what I didn't use instead of can.
ReplyDeleteI do like those pretty applique blocks, and the sashing looks great.
ReplyDeleteYour flower pics are beautiful. You really got some good ones. It seems when I see nature in my back yard, they run when they see me trying to take pictures! LOL That quilt turned out so good. It will really be a comfort to someone. Hopefully, it will be cooling off for you soon.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, Cathy. Your sashing work is excellent! It makes each block seem more important while also being a strong design element. I have to give this idea a try...
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly photos are lovely and soothing.
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