Wednesday, February 20, 2013

 My pattern for the appliqué blocks is from an antique quilt block.    I have decided not to cut out the center circle.  The quilt will eventually be a queen size quilt with an applique border, my plans right now to reproduce one I saw on an antique quilt in the book Quilts and Quiltmakers covering Connecticut.  one of my favorite quilt history books btw.
To answer a few questions...I baste my blocks with thread and use general chalk pencil .  I like to do needleturn applique it works for me.
Yesterday I appliqued the one block, my real goal is one a week, maybe two :)

36 comments:

Fiesta said...

It,is beautiful Kathy. I use the same back basting method. Once I started this method, I have never turned back.

Barb said...

This is going to be one beautiful quilt!

Barb said...

great blocks. I love red and white applique and I've done several fluer di lis - love them!

Julierose said...

What a beauty this one is--Are you doing "cutwork" on them...you are a brave snipper! Julierose

Cheryl said...

Beautiful! One a week is a good goal, especially if it will be queen size...we will cheer you on!

Karen said...

All those inside corners might break me out in a relapse of shingles LOL!! Looks great.

Kyle said...

What a beautiful block and a realistic goal.

Sue said...

These are so pretty. I have the book too and it's fantastic. I've just recently started doing the thread basting and I like it better than pins.

This will be a gorgeous quilt when it's all done.

Karendianne said...

Oh Kathie. You take my breath away here!

Cathy said...

Kathie it is absolutely beautiful. You do really nice work. Hugs

Darlene said...

You never cease to amaze me, Kathie! I'm constantly in awe of all you do. This going to be a beautiful quilt and making one a week is a terrific goal.

Lori said...

That is such a great block! I know your quilt will be fantastic!!

Tim Latimer said...

I love this block and even more so with that gorgeous fabric...it is going to be a great quilt

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

What a wonderful block. I love to applique also. Love the high contrast in quilts, wonderful!

Janet O. said...

Do you think you will be able to pace yourself, or will you get going on it and just want to keep doing more? That is something I struggle with--or I fall off the pace all together and a project gets buried and forgotten for too long. But you never have that problem, do you? : )

Nifty Quilts said...

Stunning use of these wonderful fabrics. You go girl!

Vicky said...

Wow, I love these blocks. It's going to be a stunning quilt!

audrey said...

wow! this is going to be a gorgeous quilt! love these blocks.:)

OT Quilter said...

I love the fabric you are using. I just finished my first Hawaiian applique block, also red and white. I back-basted it before needleturning, and I enjoyed the whole process. I look forward to seeing your progress!

Sharon said...

Love the fabrics, this is going to be lovely. It's great to have some applique on the go, it's so portable. Just ordered this book, I have a few of the 'state' books already.

Aunt 'Reen said...

Beautiful blocks Kathy! This will be a gorgeous quilt!

Carrie P. said...

very pretty. they good so far on your design wall. I would do needle turn too.

Pinkadot Quilts said...

I love the red and white applique, be still my heart!

AnnieO said...

Gorgeous! You are so speedy with your applique--I am a snail.

carol l said...

This will be a beautiful quilt when finished. I am working on a Sue Garmen pattern, I do freezer paper applique, I just can't get the hang of needle turn. My points and curves with needle turn are very ugly.
Carol L
NE

Louise said...

Geez I love the big applique blocks, they make such beautiful quilts. I too use Generals with a light hand.

Lucy said...

It's so my piece of cake... Beautiful

Lucy said...

It's so my piece of cake... Beautiful

Cheri said...
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Cheri said...

Oh Kathy, this is right up my alley. Love the first blocks.

cityquilter grace said...

nice reds; similar to my little red applique....and where are you located? i couldn't find it anywhere on your blog...

Jane in Wales said...

Wonderful! I shall love seeing your progress! This is a great start.

Cathy said...

These are such beautiful blocks Kathie, they will look great done with the needleturn method. Such good therapy isn't it?!! xo

Rachaeldaisy said...

Wow! These blocks are beautiful!!

Purple Pam said...

Beautiful blocks. They will make a stunning quilt.

Lurline said...

It will be a beautiful quilt Kathie ... Sounds like you are enjoying it too!
Hugs - Lurline