Monday, August 24, 2009

Appliqued Morrell Quilt Blocks


These 2 blocks are my latest finishes for the Morrell Quilt. The first block is the first time I have done applique with more than 2 layers. I am certainly learning lots with this quilt. :) A couple of pieced blocks and some more broderie perse blocks coming next. I have a block with a paper pieced border coming up. Wish me luck, I haven't done paper piecing before.

In the last week I have been inspired to try 3 new ideas by other bloggers. If I have success I will post pictures in the next couple of weeks.

The flowers below are all from my garden. The ranunculus have just started flowering and I love the variety of vibrant colours. The freesias are the very first of many. I love the perfume of freesias.

13 lovely people said:

ranette said...

Lovely blocks Miriam...just lovely! The flowers look so fragrant that I swear I could smell them :o) Oh and I like the clock behind them too!

Carrie P. said...

Your blocks are just lovely.
good luck with the paper Piecing. I do not like to do paper piecing very much at all.
Your flowers are gorgeous.

Crispy said...

Your blocks are just beautiful Miriam!! Did you apply the layers off the background or did you sew one on top of the other?

Crispy

karenfae said...

more lovely blocks - it makes it so that I want to get that book - but I can't - not right now I really have to do some finishes first!!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

jean said...

Those blocks look amazing, and your work looks very precise.
Makes me want to join in but I think I have plenty already started.

Cathy said...

Your applique is just beautiful Miriam. Gorgeous home grown flowers xo

Kathie said...

pretty flowers, so nice to be able to just pick your own
LOVE your new blocks...the look wonderful and I think paper piecing will be a lot easier than you think

PatchworkRose said...

Just Love your Applique blocks and your choice of colours. PAper-piecing is easy once you get the hang of it. Many years ago as a lover of Liberty too I paper-pieced miniature blocks 1 inch to form the yokes in the backs of my shirts. Lots of fun and I dicovered that every liberty fabric complimented each other no matter how different when it was cut small as they use the same colours just different prints.
Keep having Fun
Cheers
Lynne
BTW I just adore my Scisseroos. They cut so beautifully :-)

Karen said...

Both blocks are beautiful! I can't wait to see them all together. Good job!

Janet said...

I love the blocks you are making for the SM quilt, just gorgeous. The flowers are pretty too. I just love freesias.

Chookyblue...... said...

wow your doing well..........2 more done.......

Bev C said...

Hello Miriam,love the colours used in these two blocks. You have been buy making the little bags. Just love them. Happy days.

Stitch-n-quilt said...

I really like those blocks for the Morrell quilt. A unique pattern that I haven't really seen before. Can't wait to see the whole quilt.