Monday, August 23, 2010

So excited...

Today the tree is blooming --- finally, at least the piecing. Counting the week-long class I took to learn how to do this, plus time at home to get it done, fifty hours. This goes to my granddaughter. I'll tell her that she can repay me later, like push my wheelchair.


This one is all pieced, never counted the pieces but lots of them. No applique and a bit of hand-piecing to replace a few pieces that didn't look right when it was done. Changed them out for another fabric. (Oh, just noticed my flash put a funny glare in a couple of places. Ignore.)

The pattern and piecing were done using Ruth McDowell's method, which I like. Drawing the pattern was difficult, but selecting fabrics and fussy cutting them was worse. I'm very pleased with the results even though it took so long and was a big challenge. I suppose the bigger challenge now will be figuring out how to quilt it! I might be calling my instructor and yelling help -- again. LOL!


This is what I've done so far on the Christmas mini. Our church gets one that will be more than twice this size (it will be about 84" square). Mine is about 32" wide. So far all the little pieces are just stuck on with Steam-a-Seam II Lite, not even ironed. Now that the tree is finished (sort of), I can get back to this one... and the Mariner's Sunset monster spread over my pool table.

8 comments:

Lisa said...

Very pretty!

Wayne Kollinger said...

Elsie

The tree is wonderful. I like the dappled shadows on the ground and the suggestion of trees or bushes in the background. The little things make a difference.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Remarkable work!

Margo in Maine said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Joyce said...

That is amazing work! I can't believe it's pieced!

sewkalico said...

Awesome! Wow, I am just catching up with your blog and am just amazed at what you've made!

SueR said...

I glanced at the tree photo several times but didn't have time to actually read the blog. I actually thought it was a photo, not fabric. I continue to be astonished with what you're doing with your landscapes. Well done!!

darien said...

you are quit gifted, lady-who-makes-me-like-quilts. This is gorgeous.