I was all set to start the “Family Album” block in Sue Garman’s “Friends of Baltimore”.
Then I looked at the pattern cover to see exactly how much I had left to do…(heavy sigh)…a lot!!
So I put all my finished block on my design wall to gather some inspiration and I realized that I almost had a complete row finished… except for one block.
So I am working on that block instead in the hopes that I can have a row completed by December 31. That is my goal! If you look closely at the pattern, you will see that the sashing is made up of many, many, many red and white half-square triangles.
First I stitched the bias in place.
I always join my bias stems underneath another piece of fabric. You can use up a lot of short strips this way.
Then I added the bird and some leaves….
…and some more leaves.
Til next time….
Kerry
Simple Bird Applique 
At this rate you’ll be done in a week! Keep it up girl!
Well…maybe next week!!
So pretty. Your blocks look wonderful together!
Thanks! Can’t wait to start to put it together!!
lovely, just so lovely….
thank you. I can’t think kof anything more relazing than handwork of any kind!
This is another great block! It looks like you are really moving along with them, but for your sake I hope you meet your goal.:)
I hope so too! it is easy to get overwhelmed especially this time of year. so I am going to stay focused!
You have made great progress on your blocks! This block is the one I most recently finished. It comes together much faster than any of the others! I’m not looking forward to making all that sashing! Lol Maybe I should start now!
I know! I looked at this block and thought it looked really easy! i am going to start the sashing very soon and start sewing the blocks together. I can’t imagine leaving it to the end to do all at once!
Beautiful! I am still working on my first block of this wonderful quilt