Wednesday, September 11, 2013

9.11 and Work In Progress

I have a lot to be excited and thankful for in my quilting world this week!

First, the needle turn on all four quadrants of "Winter Apple" by Blackbird Designs is done! {Happy Dance}... I'm ready to sew them together, add two more appliqué pieces in the center, then baste and machine free motion quilt!  Woohoo!  You can read progress notes about Winter Apple here, here, and here.


Next, and this is something I've wanted to do for  Y-e-a-r-S!   Tonight we have our first meeting for Quilting The Garden!  


This has to be one of the most beautiful appliqué quilts I've ever seen.  I will talk to my friend Debbie (who is guiding three of us through the process) tonight to post pics of her completed quilt!  It is just beautiful.

Above is my current take on background fabric and main border fabric.  These may change tonight when I get together with Debbie, Bonnie and my sister Janet...

Notice that top background fabric, the pink ticking?  It is a very old fabric and I've looked high and low for it.  If anyone ever stumbles across yardage I would LOVE to purchase some!  Having eyes and ears on the street makes a difference!  Thank you!

Lastly,  I finished my Kim Diehl "Penny Garland" Wool table topper...   Here I have it draped over the back of my couch... I just can't seem to get the right lighting to show the rich background fabric...  It still needs a label.
You can see other posts of  "Penny Garland" here, here, and here.   Love this little item!

One last thing...  here is my husband raising the American Flag lakeside this morning...
We will never forget this day in the States... September 11th... Those who lost their lives are always in our hearts and prayers.  World peace...  that is something we can all be hopeful for... in my thoughts...

Thanks for stopping by today, stay cool, safe and keep quilting!
Hugs,
Karen

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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful quilt blocks. I love your applique work.

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:20 AM

      Thank you Carh! And thanks so much for stopping by. I just love to appliqué . Hope to show you pics of my Quilting the Garden block soon. Have a wonderful day!

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  2. marcellaSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Wow, you totally need to happy dance for all of that! Your appliqué is beautiful. I have loved that Quilting the Garden pattern too. Yea for you for starting on it. Can't wait to see your progress.

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:22 AM

      Thanks Marcella! Those ladies from Blackbird Designs sure are talented aren't they? I have started my first block and I'm sew excited! Thanks for the kind words on my Winter Apple. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Karen

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Oh I just adore your quilt blocks; and your applique is stunning!!!

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:23 AM

      Thank you Marjorie... Now if I could just hand quilt the way you do! Your work is awesome! Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Hugs, Karen

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  4. camp and cottage livingSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Karen
    I love your Penny Garland! The colors are rich and beautiful!
    It makes me want to dig out the wool quilt squares I started years ago and finish it.
    Happy Quilting!

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:26 AM

      Thanks Kimberly. I would love to see those old wool squares! Wool appliqué is so much fun! Thanks for your kind words... Hugs, Karen

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  5. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    wow! your applique is stunning! I'd be doing a happy dance too!

    I'm so glad you linked up with Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:27 AM

      Thanks Kelly! And thanks for hosting the Linky Party each week! Love your quilts...hugs, Karen

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  6. Ivory SpringSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    SO so so in love with your applique blocks!

    Thanks for stopping by to visit. I shall chug along with my sampler ever so slowly. :o)
    Hugs!

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:28 AM

      Thank you Wendy, I can't believe they are finally ready for quilting! Woohoo! Hope you and the family are feeling better this weekend! Hugs, Karen

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  7. Susan at TheBoredZombie.comSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Wow! Lovely work! You have a beautiful style.

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:29 AM

      Awe, thank you Susan! I've always been partial to comfort colors, burgundy, taupe, reds... Thanks for your kind words. Hugs, Karen

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  8. Janine @ Rainbow HareSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    You have got some beautiful makes! Your Winter Apple looks great and I love your penny garland :)

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:32 AM

      Thank you Janine! Just love your pink and white flimsy! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words! Hugs,Karen

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  9. RaewynSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    What beautiful projects you have shared in this post! I have Quilting the Garden too but haven't done anything with it yet. Love your wool felt topper, and of course your Pomegranites as well!! So much yumminess :-)

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    1. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:38 AM

      Thanks. Raewyn! If you're at a point where you can start Quilting the Garden we could share the process! Let me know. Having fun right now in the Winter Bloom block. That appliqué is way Yummy! So glad you stopped by! Hugs, Karen

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