I am involved in FOUR BOMs....and need to wait for more blocks to be released from the designers before I can prep more. Plus, I never just prep one block at a time...I figure if I'm going to make a mess, let's make it big and prep a whole bunch!
SEW...while I waited...I flipped through old Quiltmania magazines...and came across this issue! Tons of little pink tags sticking out...and one of those tags flagged a project has been on My Bucket List forever...or since Quiltmania released the #83 issue! I say let's get it prepped and ready...and waiting in the wings!
You can see the pattern sheet underneath the magazine...the smallest, sweetest baskets EVER! (You can also see the name of this quilt on the project sheet below.)
Then one envelope at a time, I prepped the blocks. (Hey...I wonder where that white hair came from?;o)
Looks kind of plain, doesn't it? You can see from the project sheet, that it's the embroidery work that will give this wee block pizzazz!
And one more block...
Again...look at how the embroidery work will add tons of interest to this block...
And here is the whole quilt, ready for stitching. Each piece of wool has been backed with Heat N Bond Lite and adhered to the Diamond Textile 6 1/2" squares ready for stitching!
No more worries about running out of hand-work in the evening and it also gives me work to take to Heritage on Monday mornings! Yeehaw!
I'm all ready for a new British Series...any suggestions? I am SEW gobsmacked over British telly....watched with a bit wee bit o'stitchin'- of course!
Thanks for popping in!! Have a SUNNY Sunday and Happy Stitching!~P
Love your new project..it's going to be fabulous when it's done. A couple if favorite shows , from waaaay back are "Duchess of Duke Street" and Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady" the later based on a real woman..you can watch these on the computer...maybe Google and see if you'd enjoy them....I loved them both
ReplyDeleteLove your new project..it's going to be fabulous when it's done. A couple if favorite shows , from waaaay back are "Duchess of Duke Street" and Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady" the later based on a real woman..you can watch these on the computer...maybe Google and see if you'd enjoy them....I loved them both
ReplyDeleteOh, Paulette, I am in love with those stinkin' cute baskets!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about needing handwork. I also get panicked if I don't have several things ready to go. The little wooly baskets will be precious!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project--lov ethose little baskets of flowers...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteYour hand stitching project is going to make into one fabulous quilt Pulette! I love your background fabrics... I've not heard of Diamond Textile, absolutely perfect for your wee baskets!
ReplyDeleteTotally know what you're talking about Paulette - I always have a few quilts on the go that I am hand stitching. Panic sets in if I think I don't have enough! That basket quilt is absolutely precious.
ReplyDeleteI don't have #83?!?!? How is that even possible? Lol Too bad for me :( But gracious, what a darling quilt you will have! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteThe cutest tiny itsy bitsy wee baskets.
ReplyDeleteAh Ha!! Found my copy and the wools will be flying!! You are a total enabler and I thank you XOXO
ReplyDeleteP.S. Check out Minick and Simpson's blog for their big news!
You are the best type of enabler! I have that magazine and remember that pattern as one to do. That might be my Sunday project. Thanks! Hope you have a relaxing day.
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Sweet blocks! What size are they? Interesting my hands can't be idle while watching tv either.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about handwork while watching TV. If I'm not doing something like stitching or knitting, I feel guilty for just watching TV. This sweet quilt is going to be spectacular, and so much fun when you take it to Heritage and everyone gets a look at it.
ReplyDeleteP, you're a wool dynamo!
ReplyDeleteCute little blocks, but too small for me. Little baskets by Linen Closet was small enough. I was surprise to hear you ran out of handwork---aren't you doing the Farmhouse Threads BOW----you couldn't be done with those even though you are a speed demon.
ReplyDeleteCurrently watching the Tour de France cycling, great for hand sewing.
ReplyDeleteFrom your photo I thought it would be a much smaller block. Have fun stitching them.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't you know it....it's not an issue I have!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute!
I'm going through a similar pain at the moment......no Applique!!!!!!!! Plenty of hand work, but no Applique!!!!!!!! I can barely breathe. Your little project is so sweet. Many happy hours of stitching ahead.
ReplyDeleteOh these tiny baskets are adorable. And yes, I think many of us need our hand projects and feel lost without them. :) :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, if I'm going to prep some handwork, I prep a lot. One big mess = lots of blocks to work on. Those wee baskets are adorable and now like many others I've got to check my back issues!
ReplyDeleteLove the wee baskets...we just experimented with a new British series this evening, pretty gritty, called Spotless. Our favourite valet from Downton is in it but he isn't Mr. Bates as we knew and loved him. Not sure if I will be able to continue.
ReplyDeleteI was sold on the first line!!! lol....I love your baskets!
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