Over the last 2 or 3 weeks I have been working on several different projects. I have finally got my Morrell blocks out again and the photo above is my latest finish. I started the Morrell Quilt about this time last year and worked on it steadily through last year. This year there have been several distractions....good ones. :) We have a get together scheduled late in June to show our (hopefully!!!) completed quilts. Well..........I am sure I will not have the quilt completed, but I am determined to get quite a few more blocks finished.Below are photos of progress on some of the above mentioned "distractions"............
These are my last 4 spool blocks. I have a total of 50 now and I have decided that is a good place to stop. Forty nine blocks will make a cute little wall hanging, with an extra block to incorporate in the label on the back.
From my previous post you will have noticed that I have joined in with the "one flower Wednesday" group, so I will be making hexies instead of klosjes now. :)
Last week I attended a class with Kellie of Don't Look Now! blog. The class is for her raw edge applique technique.
Below is my practice piece. I am quite happy with my applique.
However, my machine quilting still needs lots of practice. I have only done a very small amount of machine quilting and always using the stitch regulator on my machine. This time I tried quilting without the stitch regulator. There is a lot of variation in the size of my stitches at the moment. Lots of practice coming up for me!!
Next week we have the second class with Kellie, so I hope to have this block finished and made into a pillow and other project using the raw edge applique techinique started.
In another of Kellie's projects I am making great progress. These blocks are really enjoyable to sew. I have 11 blocks completed now. The 12th block is well on its way.
Have a great weekend everyone. :)
I will be hunting for a piece of fabric to complete the applique on that Morrell block.
Your practice piece is fantastic!! I just love that.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks Beautiful! Love the blue and greens you've been using.
ReplyDeletehi miriam,your morell block looks stunning,have a nice day stitching,susi
ReplyDeleteMiriam, what a beautiful post. It is so funny you talked about taking Kellie's class. I just left a comment on her blog that I wished I could take one of her classes. You are a very lucky girl. Your tree is stunning. And I love the Klosjes in green. I'm still waiting to start mine. Your JC is really coming along. Can't wait to see all the finishes!!
ReplyDeleteO my, you have been busy!! Love your ... well... everything!!! Same here with the machine quilting, practice makes perfect but it takes time to get there and sometimes I seem to have a lack of patience hihi! Take care, Daniƫlle XXXD
ReplyDeleteThis is a test to see if I can comment from my blackberry when my computer is being ugly. I already told you how much I love your projects!
ReplyDeleteall your projects look wonderful. Last four spools, good for you!
ReplyDeleteI love the little tree and bird and your quilting looks great if you ask me!
all of your projects are looking so great!!
ReplyDeleteKaren
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Every one of your projects looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeletekeep going with your Morrell..........I like the block you have done........
ReplyDeletelots of other lovely stitching here too.......
Lots of great stuff happening at your place. Love the morrell block & your Klosjes look great. I would love to do a class with Kellie...your project is sweet!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks lovely Miriam..
ReplyDelete50 spools is good, will make a lovely little quilt..
Love your quilting...I must have a go at doing that..
Julia ♥
Aha! It's me again (are you sick of hearing from me yet? You're my test case LOL.) I decided to try a different computer -- I'm thinking the problem is the computer I was on before. Weird! Sorry to keep spamming you -- at least I know it's not that blogspot doesn't like me LOL!
ReplyDeleteyour Morrell block is gorgeous. I love the raw edge applique and your machine quilting looks good to me, I am hopeless at it and have long ago given up. Your Klosjes look good too and have fun with the hexagon flowers. The garden is growing all over the world!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking Morell block! And Lovely JC and Raw Edge Applique...
ReplyDeleteAnd Miriam, I can't wait to see your Klosjes quilt finished! How exciting!
Miriam I thought you had been a bit quiet lately , I was a little concerned but now I know what you were up to.
ReplyDeleteLovely work
I love the Morell quilt and your block is lovely. All your projects are wonderful. I'm doing the class with Kellie this year too.
ReplyDeleteWOW your blocks are beautiful!! You have been sewing up a storm lately :0)
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Oh my gosh there is so much beauty here. Your blocks are simply stunning. They stand out, grab my imagination and lift my spirits!!! Goodness sakes it's such a treat to see your talent here. Visiting is yet another reason Blogging is fun. Would that I could applique like this. Oh my... first I must learn. I know. I know... Come on karen. I know!
ReplyDeleteI have to mention I thought the machine quilting was perfect. I mean to say that it looked lovely and I really didn't catch that it was something you were learning and working on until I started to read the post. I often look at pictures first and then orient myself to the post by reading. This helps me to see what my real thoughts are. You know - do I agree with your critique and-or am I in sync with you.
With the machine quilting, I guess I see what you mean but I had to really look. I didn't see it at first. What I saw was just pretty!!!
Lovely projects - all of them! Glad you pulled out your Morrell again - it's looking lovely.
ReplyDeleteMy gosh! Your work is beautiful - I will visit again. Have heard a lot about the Morrell quilt - am not quite sure exactly what it is...seems to be very popular!
ReplyDeleteHello Miriam,love the Morrell block,it looks great. Great Hexi and matching rose in the previous post. Happy days.
ReplyDeleteBev.xoxo
Such wonderful distractions ....
ReplyDeleteLovely Morell block... actually lovely everything... really like your Kellie W. class block, and your Joseph's Coat blocks look smashing!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so nice...You have been a busy lady!
ReplyDeleteMicki
Wow, Miriam, You have been working on some beautiful things since I was here last. Your little hexie flowers are just lovely. And the cushions sure are pretty too. Thanks for coming by my blog. I have missed visiting too.
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