Last year I started Baltimore Garden. It is a 25 block album quilt based on an antique quilt.
Now I just need to figure out where I am on this block and start stitching. It should be quite simple since the prepared pieced are all numbered and waiting in my folder. I lined it with some batting so it works as a mini design wall keeping them safe and flat.
I think I will applique the center of my compass block down first. I might need a little warm up since it has been awhile since I have done any applique.
I am also linking up with Slow Stitching Sunday.
A great idea. The compass looks like it would be hard to do. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is paper pieced, so not as hard as you might think. More tedious than anything!
DeleteIt that compass REAL??? LOL In a million years I couldn't make something like that ( she said after falling off the chair seeing it! :)
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing, you are ....
You could do it. It is paper pieced so just straight line sewing.
DeleteWhat a fantastic compass block!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great idea there for keeping your pieces organized and safe.
Thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching!
Thanks Kathy
DeleteYour welcome Donna. I just stapled a piece into a file folder, it works great!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using some batting to keep track of pieces. I always learn something useful from you! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Deb! Can't remember where I saw this tip, but it has really helped me from loosing all my pieces. I can also prep more pieces ahead of time, which saves time.
ReplyDeleteI love compass blocks. Yours is striking! Maybe a few practice stitches would be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill, Yes I even do a few practice stitches when hand quilt, I guess my fingers need the warm up at my age.
DeleteLike the idea of using the batting too. The compass does look hard even for pping.....grin.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't say hard but defintely tedious,It It takes time, and I found I could only work on it about an hour at a time. I made all the components first and then just started assembling.
DeleteFantastic compass block! I am looking forward to following along with your progress on this quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen! This compass block is going to be combined with some cog wheels blocks and some old chintz curtains. Hope it intriques you!
DeleteThat is a stunning compass block! Love your color choices too, really makes the points stand out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn, I am using it in a scrap quilt and just pulled out colors from my background fabric.
DeleteLove the compass block. I look forward to seeing what it will go with.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melinda! I hope to add eight cog wheel blocks, it may take me awhile.
DeleteWOW……compass…..I.LIKE.
ReplyDeleteThanks, just one of those blocks you have to try, just to see if you can do it.Paper pieced so goes together quite nicely. Just takes time and it a bit tedious.
DeleteI have batting tacked to a door but never thought of organizing them with batting. What a great idea. Your compass is beautiful. All the work that went into it amazes me. It looks perfect. Good luck with your appliqué.
ReplyDeleteThanks Genie. I love my batting folder to keep my applique pieces organized. On the outside of the folder I stapled a sheet of sand paper when I want to mark the seam line for turning. It works out well and everything is all in one place. I also love that it didn't cost to much to make one, I know we all have pieces of batting left over from projects.
ReplyDeleteYour compass block is so perfectly awesome. I see you will combine with cog wheels and chintz curtains. Can't wait to see it. Will it be an original of your own design?
ReplyDeleteYes, my own design and everything is coming from my stash! Very scrappy and crazy, but should be fun! Thank you for your kind words.
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