Sunday, March 22, 2015

Weekend Stitching

I have a finish--two actually!!
Buttermilk Basin Mystery Block 3
I forgot to mention that the flower I used is just the shamrock with an extra leaf in place of the stem.

Austen Family Album has been finished for a few days,
 but it took a while to pry my quilt holder away from tree-felling so I could get a picture outside. 

I cross-hatched the setting triangles and used an egg&dart design in the sashing.
The piano key border is bead-boarded.
All the quilting was done with Aurifil 50wt cotton # 2021

I don't know why, but out of all 36 blocks, this one is my favorite!
I like that the label is nailed down with quilting.

These wool hexagons are waiting to earn their stripes.
Hopefully that will happen this weekend!
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20 comments:

  1. Christine BMarch 22, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Hello Karen! What a beautiful quilt. Your quilting is fabulous! Love the cute little wool block too! You have been busy! :) x

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  2. JulieroseMarch 22, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    What a cute BB block! Loving anything Spring-ey right now. Your finished Austin quilt is lovely! Hugs, Julierose

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  3. Maggey and JimMarch 22, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous, and love your BB block, I am leaving shamrock off and making another bee..

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  4. Quilter KathyMarch 22, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Congrats on a gorgeous finish! And I love the beehive block! Enjoy your stitching today!

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  5. The Cozy QuilterMarch 22, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Your quilt is perfect for the Spring season! Fabulous colours and quilting! The bee block is cute too. Happy stitching to you!

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  6. Deb AMarch 22, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Love the bumble bee on your block. It came out great and I just love that quilt. Blue and yellow are always a favorite of mine - that label is really neat too.

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  7. Kathy ... aka NanaMarch 22, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I love the quilting on your Austin Family Album - perfection! Just the right balance that it enhances not detracts from the beautiful pieced blocks. I never thought about adding the label before quilting ... what a wonderful idea.

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  8. Tanya Quilts in COMarch 22, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    I like the flower on your bee hive instead of the shamrock. I am going to stitch mine today and think I will change mine too. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. PaintedThreadMarch 22, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    That quilt is awesome - the color, the quilting, the whole thing looks great.

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  10. CathieJMarch 22, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Austen Family Album is absolutely beautiful. Your quilting is wonderful.

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  11. sophieMarch 22, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Absolutely fabulous quilt!

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  12. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsMarch 22, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Cute cute BB block! The Austen Family Album quilt is gorgeous. Love the quilting you did!

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  13. audreyMarch 22, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Wonderful looking finish!!

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  14. Carole~Quilter on the hillMarch 22, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Congratulations Karen on a beautiful finish. The border and quilting suit the pieced blocks perfectly. Love the label with the image of Jane.

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  15. Janet O.March 23, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Your beehive turned out very well.
    Love that quilt! Beautiful colors, excellent quilting. It is like a Spring morning! : )

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  16. Balmoral QuilterMarch 23, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    I think Jane Austin would want your quilt! Well done!

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  17. Karen SMarch 26, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Wow, you have been busy. The mystery block looks great.
    The quilt finish is stunning. Beautiful work with all the blocks and the quilting.
    And you have more wonderful hexies waiting. Fantastic!

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  18. KarenMarch 26, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Nice quilting on the blue and yellow sampler quilt.

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  19. Angie in SoCalMarch 26, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    I love blue and yellow quilts and this one is exceptional. Love the quilting on it too as you did such a great job on those block borders. Thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone. Now I wonder what you'll show this week?

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  20. BillieBee (billiemick)March 28, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Your Austen Family is stunning. Wonderful fabric choices as well.

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