memories of gembrook

I've made it to the fun part. I've begun quilting memories of gembrook by Rosalie Dekker. This quilt is my largest all applique that I've actually finished. It made me really ready to get into my old projects and complete something else. This was a joy to applique with this linen cotton blend fabric I ordered from Australia. I really am tempted to order another package.








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2 finished blocks

I was able to have some sewing time today with my niece and finished this block of elegant garden



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I also finished this block for her wedding quilt. Is Memories of Gembrook. Such a wonderful quilt




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Memories of Gembrook. Block 3

I've just finished the center block of "Memories of Gembrook" by Rosalie Dekker. This block is the whole reason I started this quilt. It is very time consuming. I have been trying the appliquick method with this block. I find it was helpful on the deer, but not so much on the circles. I'm going back to the starch method for circles on next block.

Memories of Gembrook 

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New Year and making progress

I have been working on quite a few projects the last couple of weeks. I feel like I'm starting to make some good progress. I also did a little quilt room clean out and organization. I also learned to crochet and am planning on doing more of that also.











These three blocks are Enchanted Garden by Laundry Basket Quilts. My friend Cheri prepped these years ago. 2010 to be exact. I got them from her as she didn't want to finish them. I picked them up in December and am on a roll. I hope this will be a 2016 finish






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This is my first crochet attempt. A ponytail hat.





I also made a knitted version. I was happy to use yarn I had on hand. But then. Of course went out and bought more than I started with.

I also just started a new applique quilt today and it needs to be done by May so it will be my major focus.

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New Year and making progress

I have been working on quite a few projects the last couple of weeks. I feel like I'm starting to make some good progress. I also did a little quilt room clean out and organization. I also learned to crochet and am planning on doing more of that also.





These three blocks are Enchanted Garden by Laundry Basket Quilts. My friend Cheri prepped these years ago. 2010 to be exact. I got them from her as she didn't want to finish them. I picked them up in December and am on a roll. I hope this will be a 2016 finish



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This is my first crochet attempt. A ponytail hat.


I also made a knitted version. I was happy to use yarn I had on hand. But then. Of course went out and bought more than I started with.

I also just started a new applique quilt today and it needs to be done by May so it will be my major focus.

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Down in the Garden. Block 6

I'm writing this with a heavy heart. My golden retriever lost his battle with cancer. He was such a special dog. He is in most every quilt picture I've finished over the last 12 years. When I took the picture of him on the bed with quilt blocks I wondered if it might be his last quilt picture. I have been working on some old projects and happy with my progress.


I finished block 6 yesterday. This is Block 6 of Down in the Garden by Leanne Beasley.

At Home in the Garden 

I've been on a garden block quilt. This finished top is At Home in the Garden by Norma Whaley.


I also finished this brain frieze scarf. I can't get enough of his one.


- and this is my sweet rocket with my stonefields blocks.

Julie



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Brain frieze cowl

We had a camping weekend. It was picture perfect our. 75 and sunny and we were lakeside. I was able tonight this brain frieze cowl. It's super soft and I really like this pattern.








While camping Gracie patrolled and I finished a few more hexies.


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English paper piecing

I'm working in a version of the stonefields quilt. I've been working dillegently on the hexies.



My Gracie is supervising the progress. I'm in love with the softness of this quilt.


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down in the Garden Block 5

I just finished this block today. If I had to estimate the hours I worked on it, I would say 40-50. I started it may 27th. And I vowed I wouldn't do any other handwork till it was finished. This was my first try at working on only one thing. It was tough but so glad I accomplished what I set out to do. I have a few other small quilt blocks to get back to before I start block 6.


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Posies

I'm trying to finish some quilts this year. These blocks were given to me and I applique do them. I finished them and hope to gift them as a baby quilt soon.


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Location:Current project

I've been having issues trying to upload photos onto blog.  Now trying a new app and hoping it works

This is a linen stitch cowl I finished

This is 9 blocks of At home in the garden by Norma Whaley 

Today's work

Down in the Garden. Block 4

It was an amazing January weekend here in Missouri. Sunny and almost 70. We spent some time outside.


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Rocket even was able to take a swim.

















And then I was able to do some sewing. I finished block 4 of Down in the Garden by Leanne Beasley. This is such a lovely quilt and sew fun to do. It is very labor intensive and takes lots of hours but will be an heirloom. At least I hope so.



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First quilt

It was a really cold January weekend. But mellisa came to visit and we finished her first quilt. She bought Minnie fabric for her first sewing. Brave girl. She used a lot of pins and sewed it up perfectly. Then she made a couple burp rags to go with this gift.


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I was working on block 7 of "At Home in the Garden". I am totally enjoying this quilt.


Today I have off for MLK Day, I'm felting some wool and hoping to work on the s'mores quilt a bit


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At home in the garden

This is a pic of table rock dam. We just had record flooding and all the gates were open releasing a record amount of water per second.


This is block 6 of at home in the garden. I am really liking how this is coming along.


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Garden blocks

A finish. Really fun candle mat. It's by buttermilk basin. I almost didn't put on the beads. So glad I did. The little bit of sparkle sets it off


This is block 5 of at home in the garden. I love working with the wool.


I also am on block 5 of Down in the Garden. I enjoy the stitching on this one while watching football


I also spent a little time on this Jo Morton quit. S.mores


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Hat from sheared bliss yarn

Just finished this hat. Bought the yarn at a store called the wild yarn in denver. It was a local artists yarn and a pleasure to work with.


This is me and my son Chris. It was a snowy day in Denver


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Baby hat

This was my first attempt at a baby hat. I used knitcol yarn. I was so pleased with the way it turned out. My great-nephew Ollie was the recipient. He loves it also. Know I am going to have to tackle mittens.





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Jacobs garden by the rabbit factory

I just finished this for my nieces wedding. It was started not sure how many years ago, but at least 14 by my good friend Cheri. I finished the applique and quilting. I had really planned on keeping it, but didn't turn out that way. It is always fun to give it away. And feels good to finish a long ago UFO. So now on to the next one.


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Baby quilt

I saw this cute quilt on a Facebook group,so I made my own version. It uses a charm pack and some plain fabric. I used a flannel on the back. It worked up quickly and made a nice gift for a baby boy .


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