Wildflower Quilt

9/12/2014

The notecards pictured here were part of a gift at a quilt guild meeting-they seemed very appropriate...I was in awe of the quilt I have chosen to finish the moment I saw it two years ago. I signed up for a block of the month but fell way behind, seems to be my lot with BOM's. I mentioned in previous posts that I am determined to finish some UFO's before starting anything new. Well that did not last long as I was invited to be part of a mug rug swap. In a moment of weakness- okay several very long moments- I signed up in the hopes of making a new friend overseas.

But, back to my UFO (unfinished object for those who may be new to quilting jargon)
Out come the fabrics for Block 13. What a gorgeous array fo color! This quilt uses the fusible method, which was new to me when I started. I think I pretty well have the hang of it now.

This was the first time I had a chance to really put some new scissors I purchased last spring to the test. These are Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Scissors and they are perfect. These scissors have a serrated blade. I will never use anything else again for cutting tiny pieces for applique projects. These scissors are sharp! To the tip. They really do grip the fabric in a way that regular scissors do not. I have lot's of intricate cuts to make with this quilt and I am much happier with how these are handling the job. Added bonus, my fingers fit into the large handles very comfortably, not all squished like my old ones, and with my somewhat arthritic fingers that is a very good thing. The handles are rather squishy too instead of hard plastic or metal which also aid in making these the most comfortable scissors I own. (I am not being payed in any way to recommend these.)

Now back to the quilt. I finished block thirteen!

I do not know if I will ever tackle a McKenna Ryan quilt again. I enjoy working on the blocks, I love her patterns, but I am NOT looking forward to quilting it. That has been my big drawback to sticking with this one. How in the world to quilt it?

Blocks 1-12 completed.

Now time to admire the fabrics for Block 14 before I get back to tracing and cutting. Ooh, purples and gold...

Taking life a stitch at a time,
Debra

Debra

9/12/2014 11:08:21 pm

This is incredebly beautiful. A true treasure.

9/14/2014 08:15:18 am

Thank you, Debra. I am looking forward to the finish when it will brighten my home with its beauty everyday.

9/14/2014 08:16:52 am

HaHa-sounds like I am having a conversation with myself.

Susan

9/18/2014 09:17:44 am

Of course meandering would be the simplest answer, but as I look at it, swirls would be good, or better yet, swirly flowers. Maybe baptist fan?

Deb link

9/19/2014 12:12:55 pm

I am sort of leaning that way, Susan, meandering. I appreciate your thoughts! I saw some swirls yesterday that I thought would look nice. I think I should probably bite the bullet and stitch around all those little shapes so it really lasts forever.

9/19/2014 12:46:57 pm

it is such a beautiful quilt Debra. I think you're right, meandering would be a good choice. The quilting on this one should not overshadow the lovely applique work you've done.

9/21/2014 09:47:59 am

Thank you, Susan-I appreciate your thoughts and encouragement.

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