Friday 11 July 2014

Apples and Travelling Treasures

Hi everyone,

I've been working on several projects this week. I do a few minutes on each here and there.



I've been wanting to make an apple quilt for a long time now.  Although I have made many quilts over the years, I've never made a snowball block before.  I followed a pattern for the snowball part.



The top section and the leaves I made up myself.  Once I applique the leaves and tidy up the edges, I will work out how much I want to add to the sides to make them into squares.  Then I will make patchwork squares the same size.  I will applique the leaves by machine next.  I am just making it up as I go.



I usually only work on this at my monthly stitching group, but it has been calling to me lately.  I have a jelly roll that I think would go well with this, but I won't be making it as shown on the pattern by Anni Downs.  I have a Natalie Bird bag pattern that I might use instead :) There are a few flowers left and this will be finished.  I used DMC 4210, it is variegated and one of my favourites.

I've also been working on hexies for the row along quilt. I have made 30 so far and that is not enough.  I think I will modify my original idea a bit....still a secret for now though.



It has been very cold lately. Boy 14 is from FNQ, so I think he is really feeling it.  I tucked him in with wool blankets above and below him.  He didn't move when I turned the light on for pics!

I hope you will leave a guess for a chance to win Travelling Treasures.  I would love to see more bloggers playing along.  To win,  just reply with a guess for how much Boy 14 weighs.   The hint is that he weighs more than half of what I weigh.  You can read more in my previous post.  xx debbie

6 comments:

  1. Your apples look fabulous. Can't wait to see more.

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  2. That Apple Quilt is going to be stunning! I love making things up as I go too!
    Thank you for such a lovely comment about my Dresden Plate Quilt too... I'm in love with it!
    Awww Boy 14 looks so cute tucked up in bed! I think he weighs about 30 kilos. I think that is about 66 pounds.

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  3. Nice looking apples
    Boy 14 looks so comfy and warm
    Lucky him to come to you

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  4. Love your apple quilt Debbie. Aww boy 14 looks so warm & comfy there. Hugs,xx

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  5. Your apples looks yummy enough to eat...lol... & will certainly be lovely when completed. Boy 14 looks VeRy cosy! :)

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  6. He looks so snuggly and warm - perfect for the weather down here too ...

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