Onward and upward! I was eager to start the next block of The Civil War Bride Quilt, so that is what I did! First, I traced the pattern on the background with a Clover water soluble marker. Next, I made some stems using my 1/4″ bias maker, and then, I stitched them in place.
I wanted skinnier stems for the cherries, so I took the stems I made with the bias maker and folded them in half lengthwise. They are really skinny!
Next I added some leaves and a bunch of grapes….
….and then I added the pears, the strawberries and the apples….I started getting a little hungry!
Next, I stitched all of the remaining leaves in place. Jenny can hardly contain her excitement!
I added the cherries and Voila! Another completed block!
For some reason, I was craving fruit salad…so I went to the fridge and dug out a pear, some strawberries, an apple and some grapes. I did not ave any “real” cherries, but I did have some dried cherries.
I added a few pecans and had myself a very healthy snack!
Til next time….
Kerry
Simple Bird Applique 
HI Kerry,
Wow! You are just booting along on these blocks. Looking good! So does the fruit salad.
Ruth
Ahaha what a priceless post! You must’ve dreamt of fruits that night too I bet.
PS: My theory is that Jenny is just upset she can’t make one of those beautiful quilts herself.
Hi Jenny!! yummy looking fruit salad and even yummier quilt block!
I like the fruit block. For some reason the fabric you used for the pear caught my eye. Good choice.
Beautiful block. Next time, try a steak and baked potato so you can have that after you’re done! 🙂 Maybe a strawberry shortcake (or whatever your favorite dessert is!)