Sunday, October 3, 2010

More Morrell blocks



Three more Morrell blocks completed.




One pieced, one appliqued and one broderie perse.




The first block has quite a few flying geese units. I haven't made many flying geese before. I think they will look better the next time I make them. There is a block coming up with even more flying geese so I hope they will look at bit more uniform.


I have ordered the background for my Roseville Album quilt. I chose a Kaffe spot. The colour is called water and is a pale green. Green is my favourite colour!


On Friday I spent the afternoon sewing with my DD. We sewed hundreds of beads and crystals on some bridesmaid dresses. Slow work, but very relaxing.


My Dresden plates are coming along.


I finished another one after I took that photo, so there are 6 now. I plan to make 12, then applique them to a very light coloured fabric and sash with the stronger colours. I am still deciding whether to use corner stones and whether to set the blocks on point. Its fun not following a pattern and making my own decisions as I go along.

I will get back to Tail Feathers and Jacobs Coat in the next few days.

Hmmmm....I may have a few too many projects going on at the same time! lol


It was a beautiful sunny, warm day here today. I spent a few hours in the garden this afternoon. A perfect day for the first day of Day Light Saving. The sun is just setting now and it is still warm outside. Spring has arrived! :)

16 comments:

  1. Oh very lovely Morrell blocks,and the dresden plates also very nice.

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  2. More fabulous Morrell blocks - how many do you have left to make Miriam? I'm in love with your Dresden plate blocks - I bought some fabric recently to make some myself in pinks and greens and I'm waiting for background fabric to begin Kim's Hearts and Flowers quilt.

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  3. Your projects just give me a sense of peace and wellbeing, my friend. I always look forward to looking at them.

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  4. I love the Morell blocks!! Any chance of getting them all laid out for a group photo?

    Your comment about day light savings time through me....I always have to remember who is in what part of the world LOL.

    Crispy

    PS - Lots of projects if fun!! They will all get done eventually.

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  5. Love your Morrell blocks and the Dresden Plate blocks. The Dresden plate has to be one of my all time quilt blocks. Just so colorful! Love it!
    I know you and DD had a wonderful time sewing beads on the dresses :)
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  6. You are so productive! Love your Morrell blocks. Just lovely. I think I'm addicted to dresdens. Before making one I thought they would be so hard.

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  7. You've certainly been busy! You Morrell blocks look wonderful, especially the broderie. I'm just starting Roseville Album, too, but in repro fabrics.

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  8. The Morell blocks are stunning!
    Micki

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  9. your blocks are beautiful! I love the broderie perse block and your DP are so happy looking

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  10. Enjoying watching your posts. Like the dresden plates and wondering which way you'll go with the sashing. I get the fun while you do all the work!

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  11. Oh Miriam! Your progress on your Morrell quilt is amazing! Love the Dresden blocks, too!
    Today is Sunday here in beautiful Washington State USA and I am off to a quilt show and exhibition in LaConner WA at the LaConner Quilt Museum. The exhibition is by the American Applique Society and I am dying to see the quilts! I understand they are not allowing photography - so I will have to have an excellent memory today. LOL
    Hugs,
    Judi

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  12. Great blocks. Interested in the broderie perse as its not something I have done..but wish I could. Also checked out your flower garden...they are great. Makes me feel I have neglected mine for way too long... ♥

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  13. Your blocks are beautiful as usual and I'm sure any discrepancies won't be noticeable when it's quilted. I got the water spot too, it's a lovely colour. The dresdens look great and I would have had fun beading the dressess.

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  14. The Morrell blocks are great and I don't see anything wrong with your flying geese!!
    Love the dresden plates- so pretty!!

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  15. Slow and steady wins the race -- even if you do have too many projects. All of your blocks are gorgeous. I especially love that second one -- and the dresdens!

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  16. enjoying seeing your Morrell progress........

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