Well, I couldn't decide which basket block to do, so I decided to get the tulip block out of the way. It has gone well, although it did take some time to stitch all the stems down. Along with pins I am using the aid of a glue stick to place stems on the block. There is nothing worse than getting your thread tangled on a pin and a knot forming just when you need to make a stitch. The glue stick really helps, although I still pin, but it nice to remove the pin when I am working in that area and know that the stem will not accidently shift. Warm weather has finally arrived and the air has come on in the house. But, that also means early mornings will be warmer and I love stitching in the morning on the terrace as I enjoy my morning coffee, so it should be a great week. As I finish the flower heads on this block, I will also go over to Kathy's Quilts to see what other fellow slow sticher's are doing!
This is going to be gorgeous when you are done. I make much simpler applique blocks but I also like to use glue to hold things in place. I think it makes it a lot easier and pieces don't tend to shift.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am glad I have discovered the glue stick. This is the most intricate applique I have done, and I am quickly learning to take it one stitch at time. As with hand quilting I am always attracted to the detail.
DeleteThat is a lot of tricky placing to do! Like the variety of greens you have used in your block.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching and sharing your progress!
Thanks Kathy, yeah the blocks in this quilt have a lot of pieces. I am finding I really need to keep things in line to get everything to fit.
DeleteThis is going to be a beautiful quilt, the time taken to prepare each block will be well and truely worth it. I have just read back through your previous posts and am in awe of the wonderful progress you are making.
ReplyDeleteYeah four blocks done in four weeks, thinking about taking this week off. I think I need a break.
DeleteLovely applique! I'm just now trying a glue stick on my hexies.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea BillieBee!
DeleteThankyou, I am sure I won't be able to keep up the pace, some of the blocks have a lot of layered flowers.
ReplyDeleteWow! So many stems. I too do easier blocks and use the glue. Enjoy the warm mornings in the sun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, Yeah they are really making me take a look at the block to see what my strategy will be! I keep telling myself a stitch at a time, and today I really enjoyed my stitching.
DeleteSuch pretty tulips. Learning to applique is still on my to-learn list.
ReplyDeleteRose, We all need more hours in each day. I have never been a good piecer so applique fits my bill.
ReplyDeleteA lot of stems to stitch! Looking very good.
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