Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Starting a new small quilt

Little Grace.

This is the pattern I won from Jeanneke at the end of last year. I like to have a hand piecing project to work on and because this one is so small it won't take too long to finish. It is sewn together using English paper piecing and I have all the papers covered ready to start sewing.

Included with my pattern were all the pre cut squares of  printed fabric. There are lots of tiny, cute prints in the Aunt Grace fabrics.

If you visit Jeanneke's blog and scroll down to her December 6th 2010 post she has the complete instructions (with lots of photographs) to make the quilt yourself.


This is block 7 of the Tailfeathers BOM. Only 2 more embroidered blocks to go now.


These 2 blocks are my most recent finishes of the Civil War Quilt blocks.  Block 8, Cotton Boll is on the right and block 9, Birds in the Air on the left.  I have one more to make to be up to date.


My quilting is going to slow down considerably in the next few weeks. Our DD is getting married soon, so there are lots of wedding preparations to complete....including helping to make her wedding dress.  It is an exciting ..... and stressful time!


Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

21 comments:

  1. YvetteMarch 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing your new project bloom.

    Your Tail Feathers block is adorable! I can't wait to start mine.

    ReplyDelete
  2. DonnaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Miriam
    All of your projects are beautiful! I know you are going to be extra busy for the upcoming wedding!! What an exciting time.
    Hugs,
    Donna

    ReplyDelete
  3. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsMarch 8, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    So lovely to see what you are up to Miriam, Little Grace look gorgeous (as does your rose). Will be thinking of you in the leadup to the wedding, let me know if you need a cuppa and a chat!!! xo

    ReplyDelete
  4. JoanMarch 8, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    WHat a wonderful hand project to take with you, especially as it is all prepared ready to go. Your civil war blocks are lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  5. CherylMarch 8, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    You couldn't have chosen a prettier little quilt! Hope you can enjoy the upcoming nuptials and all the celebration surrounding it. The tailfeaathers BOM is adorable. I'm not much of an embroiderer, but that one I might like.

    ReplyDelete
  6. CrispyMarch 8, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Love the little quilt project!! It's good that you are getting lots of sewing done now. So glad I had a boy, lot less work when he got married LOL.

    Crispy

    ReplyDelete
  7. ranetteMarch 8, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I hope by now Heidi has started on her dress....can you tell that I am stressing about it....lol
    The little quilt looks very cute and I LOVE your Tailfeather's block.
    Good job on your CW blocks, I really like them.
    I could almost smell the beautiful rose.

    Big hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  8. ThimbleannaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Eeeek! How adoarable is that Little Grace? Looks like you have some fun projects on the go. Have fun with the wedding planning -- it will be here and gone before you know it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Carrie P.March 9, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Wow, you are going to be busy with that little quilt and the wedding. I know planning a wedding is a lot more involved with daughters than sons.

    ReplyDelete
  10. DaniĆ«lleMarch 9, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Just love that little quilt you are about to make!! Gorgeous rose, great colour!!! Have lots of success with the dress and give my love to your daughter!!! XXXD

    ReplyDelete
  11. meli BMarch 9, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Little Grace looks gorgeous. I agree it's great to have a tiny hand piece to work on.

    ReplyDelete
  12. lizMarch 9, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I love the "Little Grace" pattern. Very portable too. Good luck with the wedding!

    ReplyDelete
  13. JanetMarch 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I hope everything goes smoothly, weddings are stressful but exciting. Your little grace pattern is adorable, just the ticket for a bit of therapy and down time. I do love your tail feathers too, nearly done is a good feeling.

    ReplyDelete
  14. antique quilterMarch 9, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    GOOD LUCK!!!! thats an adorable pattern, have fun making it.
    oh your pink rose is just soo beautiful
    kathie

    ReplyDelete
  15. Abby and StephanieMarch 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Little Grace looks so sweet and definitely something to keep your hands busy. I can smell the gorgeous rose. Happy Wedding planning.

    ReplyDelete
  16. *karendianne.March 10, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Love that Little Grace pattern. What a perfect name! Perfect to pick up and work on here and there as you focus on the wedding. Really love the fabrics in your Civil War blocks. Yummy!

    ReplyDelete
  17. LoriMarch 10, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    You are working on so many fun projects!
    I hope everything goes smoothly with the wedding dress.

    ReplyDelete
  18. BarbMarch 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    pretty rose!
    can't wait to see your new project progress.
    great blocks too!

    ReplyDelete
  19. JeannekeMarch 12, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Miriam,
    nice to see you're working on the Little Grace quilt. Hope you enjoy putting all those small pieces together.
    Many greetings and succes with you're daughter's wedding dress.

    ReplyDelete
  20. TarynMarch 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I love the way the Little Grace pattern looks and the fabrics you've chosen are going to be great. I cannot wait to see it finished.

    ReplyDelete
  21. LoriApril 10, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    That looks like a lovely take a long quilt project.
    The rose is gorgeous!!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)