Saturday, February 14, 2015

2015 is starting much better


well it is quite cold and really we seem to be in the dead of winter with snow blowing and freezing temps. I had some issues but now much better and getting back to quilting. I actually pulled out an old friend that I had started about 15 years ago. This is Flourishes from Piece of Cake I got the borders to do and have started. once the borders are done I will have to quilt it but it is great if I can get it ready for quilting.
you can see in the small picture what I have to do.


so there was some auditioning I like the one on the right  better so went with that the side fabric on the left was very difficult to try to cut so that it looked straight. the top fabric has wonderful little cherry bowls and the medium of the fabric was dark enough as well I think I will use it for the binding or maybe pairie points?




 Then I had to think about what I was going to use around the border for the stemming part of the border. I got 2 fabrics together that I had in the box, The box of fabric that thank goodness I had the forethought to keep that I was using for this quilt.

I got the the stemming all ironed and ready with my clover bias tape maker I like the 2 greens that I chose, remember trying to keep with the quilt dynamics already

Then it was the middle of the tulips you may not like what i have done with the fabric choices but once you see it with the quilt you will see the difference. Now I have started with getting the leaves ready and I have slowed right down. I may have to needle turn these. the other stuff I had used the no melt templar method since all the patterns were the same. 
perfect fabric.

The picture below is the trick or treat baskets I am more than half done the baskets and am thinking about the outside with the applique along there and i found this wonderful strip fabric that I am going to cut and do around the edges as the background it will give it some texture and some interest.
I have it in red too...LOL

Well thanks for patiently waiting for me I had some issues with google but now have my account back (long story short) good to be able to see my quilting diary again and to get back at it.
Thanks for visiting and hope you have a great family day weekend for those that are able to celebrate it.

13 comments:

  1. I am glad to see you back, Debra! This quilt is looking wonderful, it will be a real treasure when it's done.

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  2. Wow......I think I remember seeing those blocks! They are coming together beautifully, and I love your colour choices.

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  3. What a great quilt! Those flowers are wonderful! Love that you're still working on your Trick or Treat quilt. It's well worth the effort.:)

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  4. Welcome back to blog land - it is so good so see you again! I love that Flourishes quilt. I managed to get five of the twelve patterns at a garage sale at the Guild. Hopefully I'll find the rest of the pattern although heaven knows I've got more than enough projects to do. Love the trick or treat baskets - that is yet another quilt on my "to do" list!

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  5. Welcome back, Deb! I love the Flourishes quilt - and congrats to you for heading toward the finish line :-)

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  6. Glad to see you back . I love your Piece of Cake quilt....nice to find an old friend, especially one that still has its parts. Can't wait to see what you do with your Trick or Treat baskets. I have about 50 made and a few more cut. Might stop with that and make a small quilt.

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  7. Welcome back. Love your Piece of Cake quilt. And can't wait to see what you do with Trick or Treat. I have about 50 baskets made....may just make a small quilt.

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  8. Hi Deb, It's good to see you back at your applique. Your "Flourishes" quilt looks wonderful!
    This "deep freeze" we're in is a good time to stay in and quilt. Stay warm.

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  9. Great it all worked out! Great quilts too.

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  10. Looking good .... so glad that you are posting again!

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  11. So glad you are back to blogging! Looking forward to your finish!

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  12. Sorry to hear that you had some health issues. Glad you are feeling better. Also glad that your blog is up and running again. We missed you at a couple of our guild meetings lately. I love that quilt you are trying to finish. It is going to be fantastic!

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  13. It is so nice to see this old ufo out in the open again ..... looking forward to seeing some progress!

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