Applique Practice

Making an applique quilt is on the list. The Flower Pots quilt pattern by Kim McLean was bought a couple of years of ago. Now it is time to practice in order to get started.

Yesterday, notions and fabric were gathered and some prep work was accomplished in order to join Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching party today.  :-)  I am going to try freezer paper and needle turn. The method that I choose will be the one that I find the easiest for myself. Wish me luck.

Some may have seen my needlepoint heart project. I am still working on the background. Initially, I thought the background was relaxing. Now it is leaning towards becoming boring (geesh). Another reason to practice applique stitches. ;-)

The red and white disappearing four patch has made some progress. This week a bit more work needs to be done in order to meet my OMG at Elm Street Quilts come Saturday.  Self discipline will be required early this week !

Jill

Applique Practice

Making an applique quilt is on the list. The Flower Pots quilt pattern by Kim McLean was bought a couple of years of ago. Now it is time to practice in order to get started.

Yesterday, notions and fabric were gathered and some prep work was accomplished in order to join Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching party today.  :-)  I am going to try freezer paper and needle turn. The method that I choose will be the one that I find the easiest for myself. Wish me luck.

Some may have seen my needlepoint heart project. I am still working on the background. Initially, I thought the background was relaxing. Now it is leaning towards becoming boring (geesh). Another reason to practice applique stitches. ;-)

The red and white disappearing four patch has made some progress. This week a bit more work needs to be done in order to meet my OMG at Elm Street Quilts come Saturday.  Self discipline will be required early this week !

Jill

Needlepoint Heart Filled

The needlepoint pink-stripped heart has been filled with its variety of decorative stitches. Next step is stitching the background. I have chosen a white silk fiber. Sorry, I do not know the name of the stitch pattern which resembles a basket weave.

I will be filling in the background as I join Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.

The heart design and fibers are from a class taken at The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Jill

Needlepoint Heart Filled

The needlepoint pink-stripped heart has been filled with its variety of decorative stitches. Next step is stitching the background. I have chosen a white silk fiber. Sorry, I do not know the name of the stitch pattern which resembles a basket weave.

I will be filling in the background as I join Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.

The heart design and fibers are from a class taken at The Wool and The Floss in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Jill

Slow Stitch Heart

As I join other kindred slow stitchers this Sunday, I hope to finish filling in the needlepoint heart. Only three more rows. The simple, easy continental stitch with pink velvet is fun and nice coverage over 18 count canvas.

Despite that Valentine's Day is past, I shall continue on with the background. I have chosen white silk with the hopes of making the heart stand out.

Check out Kathy's weekly Slow Sunday Stitching post to see other hand needlework projects.

Jill

Slow Stitch Heart

As I join other kindred slow stitchers this Sunday, I hope to finish filling in the needlepoint heart. Only three more rows. The simple, easy continental stitch with pink velvet is fun and nice coverage over 18 count canvas.

Despite that Valentine's Day is past, I shall continue on with the background. I have chosen white silk with the hopes of making the heart stand out.

Check out Kathy's weekly Slow Sunday Stitching post to see other hand needlework projects.

Jill

March's Goal ~ OMG

The small, manageable goals that I have set the past two months are resulting in inching my way to a completed quilt. Therefore, I am delighted to join other goal setters at Elm Street Quilts March OMG. This month's goal is to have all 48 blocks pieced together.

There will be some block rearranging in the process. Afterwards, a decision will be made for the need of a border...or not.  ;-)

Jill

March's Goal ~ OMG

The small, manageable goals that I have set the past two months are resulting in inching my way to a completed quilt. Therefore, I am delighted to join other goal setters at Elm Street Quilts March OMG. This month's goal is to have all 48 blocks pieced together.

There will be some block rearranging in the process. Afterwards, a decision will be made for the need of a border...or not.  ;-)

Jill