Feathered Star Applique

Slowly I've been making progress on these applique blocks. Four corner blocks and one center block. The project at work is slow so I can work on it there.

I've been packing this afternoon for a family trip we are taking over the weekend (Wednesday to Monday). We are going fishing to Minnesota to a resort we took the kids to allot when they were little. They are both excited and so is my son-in-law.
It will be a nice break and a lot of fun for all of us.

Feathered Star Applique

Slowly I've been making progress on these applique blocks. Four corner blocks and one center block. The project at work is slow so I can work on it there.

I've been packing this afternoon for a family trip we are taking over the weekend (Wednesday to Monday). We are going fishing to Minnesota to a resort we took the kids to allot when they were little. They are both excited and so is my son-in-law.
It will be a nice break and a lot of fun for all of us.

Feathered Star

I've been sewing on this quilt this week. It's from Kim Diehl's book Simple Traditions. It's finished size is 52 x 52". It has 5 applique blocks and four pieced blocks in the center and then the outer border.


Here's my progress on the pieced blocks. I have all the pieces cut and working on the sewing. It's nice to just sit and sew sometimes.

The applique is going okay. I have not had a lot of luck with applique in the past. I've been reading hints and the needle turn applique is starting to work for me. I'm not struggling as much this time. I guess you have to keep trying.

Feathered Star

I've been sewing on this quilt this week. It's from Kim Diehl's book Simple Traditions. It's finished size is 52 x 52". It has 5 applique blocks and four pieced blocks in the center and then the outer border.


Here's my progress on the pieced blocks. I have all the pieces cut and working on the sewing. It's nice to just sit and sew sometimes.

The applique is going okay. I have not had a lot of luck with applique in the past. I've been reading hints and the needle turn applique is starting to work for me. I'm not struggling as much this time. I guess you have to keep trying.

I'm Back Blogging

I've been away from blogging for awhile but I still have been reading blogs. I keep telling my self I should get something posted but other things seem to come up.

My parents have been having health problems and really need to make other living arrangements. But they are not ready to admit it. I'm hoping by the end of summer my brothers and I can convince them this is the best for them with out forcing them.

I took a break from sewing the last couple months after reaching some goals. My goal when I started the stash quilt ring, about a year ago was to get some of my quilt projects finished at least to flimsy stage. I am proud to say I'm down to 8 projects in progress. 2 I just started. I finished 11 projects some, had been around for awhile. I also did 2 of Judy's quilt an hour quilts and I finished hand quilting 5 quilts. And used up a lot of my old stash.



Starting with the new. Here's 2 Dear Jane blocks. I'm playing with colors and lay out yet. I don't think I'm going to copy the whole quilt exactly. Some blocks I'm not going to do. I will sub in some I make up on my own and I'm not sure about the color lay out. They sure are small.



I also got this new quilt book. I was going to do the quilt on the front cover first. But changed my mind and decided on this one. I already have the most of the pieces cut out. I love this book by Kim Diehl.

I'm Back Blogging

I've been away from blogging for awhile but I still have been reading blogs. I keep telling my self I should get something posted but other things seem to come up.

My parents have been having health problems and really need to make other living arrangements. But they are not ready to admit it. I'm hoping by the end of summer my brothers and I can convince them this is the best for them with out forcing them.

I took a break from sewing the last couple months after reaching some goals. My goal when I started the stash quilt ring, about a year ago was to get some of my quilt projects finished at least to flimsy stage. I am proud to say I'm down to 8 projects in progress. 2 I just started. I finished 11 projects some, had been around for awhile. I also did 2 of Judy's quilt an hour quilts and I finished hand quilting 5 quilts. And used up a lot of my old stash.



Starting with the new. Here's 2 Dear Jane blocks. I'm playing with colors and lay out yet. I don't think I'm going to copy the whole quilt exactly. Some blocks I'm not going to do. I will sub in some I make up on my own and I'm not sure about the color lay out. They sure are small.



I also got this new quilt book. I was going to do the quilt on the front cover first. But changed my mind and decided on this one. I already have the most of the pieces cut out. I love this book by Kim Diehl.