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love the fall of the year, things cool off and I can start hand
quilting again. During the summer I enjoy doing my applique and piecing
on the machine. This week I started block number twelve of Baltimore
Garden. I am hoping to get a little more than half way thru with them,
so that next summer I can finish the rest of the blocks.
This is the beginning of a tulip block. I love using the method that leaves the freezer paper on top, although I have found that basting them down does help. I tried just using pins but the thread gets caught on them and things can still shift a bit.
I hope to get the rest of these stitched on today. As usual I will be stopping in over at Kathy's
blog to see what others are slow stitching today.
i hope that you got lots of your leaves appliqued down today. i enjoyed getting a bit of hand stitching/embroidery done on a Christmas stocking.
ReplyDeletei'm quite happy with the seasonal changes too. lots more time to stay inside and stitch.
happy slow sunday stitching.
:-)
libbyQ
I saw your stocking, so beautiful. It reminded me a bit of crazy quilting! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love Spring and Fall - to me they are the perfect seasons! Looking forward to seeing the progress on your tulip block.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the seasons too, a reminder that each thing has its time!
DeleteThis is a great idea for stabilizing the pieces...thanks for showing it.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for linking up!
I find that the the paper helps to smooth the needleturned fabric, maybe because it stabilizes it like you said. It really doesn't take long to baste and I think it saves time in the end.
DeleteI gave in and ordered the book for this quilt. You inspired me! I am waiting for it to arrive.
ReplyDeleteYippee for you Karen! Hope you will have as much fun as I am having! I almost have another block done, so I will definitely make my goal of 13 finished this summer, but I have a feeling I will continue stitching thru the winter, it will be a nice little break from my hand quilting.
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