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| I've been trying really hard to stay focused and keep plugging away on my machine quilting project. |
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| I was a little stressed about stitching over the embroidery but it's such a large area-- it really needed to be nailed down. I'm very pleased with how it's looking though. The oval around the embroidery was an idea from the brilliant Marcia Stevens. Only two rows left to go--unless you count the sashing as a row (I do!)--then there are five rows to go. And, of course, then there's the border.... |
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| Okay, you knew I couldn't stay completely focused! I have been taking a little time to keep up with my Sew Along projects. These are the latest blocks for Circa 2016 from Temecula Quilt Company. It was mentioned that we will need 120 Half Square Triangles for finishing the quilt top in October--may as well sew them up now and be done with it, right? |
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| This week's ThimbleCreek mystery blocks went together really quick and easy--love that! |
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| And another week of 365 Challenge Blocks is under the bridge--most of these were not quick or easy! |
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| I would really like to just sit and stitch on the latest baskets from Linen Closet Designs, but I am going to get back to the quilting machine after a quick walk---we finally have some decent temps outside and I don't want to miss out! Hope you find time to do some sewing too! |
I love seeing the update of your sew along projects :0) I had to make a Thimblecreek basket yesterday too - such a nice block and lovely in Kim Deihl fabrics. Your 365 blocks look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks fantastic...you handled the embroidery perfectly, Love seeing those Linen Closet Designs....wish I had more time. But! Will be looking for sort of QAL/SAL for summer.
ReplyDeleteI love coming to your blog and seeing all of the projects I wish I was making. I live them vicariously through you!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is beautiful. I love the curved cross-hatching in the ovals!
Oh Karen I just love your machine quilting. It is fantastic. I enjoy seeing all the projects you are working on. Hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful machine quilting Karen! I love the ovals around the embroideries.... what an inspired idea! All your blocks are beautiful too.... I especially like the Linen Closet Designs baskets! Good luck with getting the quilting finished! Christine x
ReplyDeleteI always like seeing what you've accomplished. The ovals and the curved lines are perfect around the red work. It really focuses the attention to the embroidery. You're a good motivator for me to keep up with all the sew alongs. It doesn't take much to get behind,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy following your blog. The quilt you are machine quilting is beautiful! You inspire me to keep working on my projects.
ReplyDeleteI like how you have made an oval shape with the quilting on the embroidered baskets of flowers. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe oval around the redwork REALLY makes it pop. It's just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou are a quilting superstar!!! I would have been way too nervous to sew over the embroidery but your quilting is perfect!! You've been powering away through your projects, they all look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever to do curved lines . I am trying to do some of the same blocks as you are however you are way ahead of me. But it's not a race and I enjoy what I am doing and I enjoy seeing how nicely yours are turning out
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all of your great projects.
You've been wonderfully busy Karen!
ReplyDeleteI love your machine quilting designs on your Red & White quilt.
Your work is stunning!
The red and white is lovely! I adore bleeding hearts and your quilt looks beautiful on this quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks too!
What a fantastic job you are doing on the red and white quilt!! And all of your other projects, too. Congrats on getting so much done.
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