This time of year, spare time is a rare commodity. But I still managed to find the time to finish this block from Sue Garman’s “Friends of Baltimore”.
And here is a close up.
My Sunday Afternoon Group meets the third Sunday of every month so that means we meet this Sunday….already! Every year we begin a new project so I offered to design next year’s quilt. Here is a preview of the first block. They haven’t seen it yet, so mum’s the word!
I am taking the plunge and using my collection of batiks. (I’ve never really used batiks but somehow I ended up with an amazing batik collection!!) So far, I love them! The colours are so vibrant and saturated. The best part is the fabric does not fray. I am now an OFB… Official Fan of Batiks!
I pre-washed every last one of them…
…and Bruin found yet another (!) cat bed!
I have started the next block of The Civil War Bride. First, I stitched some branches and some leaves..
I used every inch of the branch fabric!
The tail feathers have me very intrigued! They seem to fit together like a puzzle. I love puzzles!
And here are the tail feathers just waiting to be stitched!
Til next time…
Kerry
Simple Bird Applique 
I love the block you designed! They should love it! I assume you all do appliqué? Nothing can compare to a fun quilting group. You are getting lots done as usual…I love seeing your progress. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful block. Love the bird! 🙂
Thanks!
The block you designed is lovely!
Thanks, Kim!
the block you designed for your group is lovely. Lucky stitchers! You’ve inspired me to pull out my CWB and get working again…after the holidays of course 🙂
Well the holidays are meant to be spent with family and friends. But as soon as they go home, out comes the stitching!!
I sneaked a peek!! beautiful, of course!
Ohh! You are allowed!
I was looking at some of your applique blocks. You do beautiful work.
Thanks! I love doing applique and any handwork. I find it very relaxing!