Tuesday, December 4, 2012

13/25 blocks!

It is hard to capture quilting on camera, but I am delighted to tell you I have almost completed the hand quilting of block 13 of Beyond the Cherry Trees! Here are my most recent quilted blocks.
Lady with glasses

Stem in mid air




You are just going to have to believe me when I tell you it is lovely! The motifs in this quilt are making it so much more enjoyable for me to work on. I know I have a lot to go, but I can't think of that right now.

My blogging may slow down a little  since the holidays are upon us. Be sure to take time to enjoy this time of the year.



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34 comments:

  1. SheilaDecember 4, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    this will be such a treasure when done.. you must be thrilled to have it almost completed

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  2. KyleDecember 4, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    My philosophy is slow but steady and eventually it gets done. Great job!

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  3. cajunquilterDecember 4, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I haven't seen this pattern before but I really like it! How awesome the motifs you are quilting around the applique! I have never tried this but will on a project soon!

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  4. antique quilterDecember 4, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Oh Lori it looks wonderful! so exciting your making great progress on it.

    keep going!

    kathie

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  5. JuliannDecember 4, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    This is going to be so beautiful and such an accomplishment!

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  6. PatDecember 4, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Looking good! Did you see Barbara Brackman's recent post about applique quilts? She made mention of how little circles in vases continue to signify fruit in addition to circles on stems.

    I am left in the dust - hoping to make more progress after the holidays.

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  7. LynneDecember 4, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    I'm astounded how lovely this is. Exactly the kind of quilt on my 'to do' list!

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  8. reganDecember 4, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Your pics are great.....and it's totally obvious how lovely it is! It's going to be so beautiful when you finish!

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  9. CherylDecember 4, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Your hand quilting is lovely! I know I am going to take time to enjoy the season and hope you have a merry, merry Christmas too!

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  10. MaureenDecember 4, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I can see enough to tell it is beautiful! The variety of quilting certainly makes it more interesting for you and the viewer. Enjoy the holidays!

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  11. JanetDecember 4, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    I love revisiting these blocks with you. The quilted motifs are wonderful! Don't worry about finishing - just enjoy the stitching :0)

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  12. Janet O.December 4, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Isn't it a satisfying feeling to see such a project getting near completion? I can see the motifs here and there in the photos--they look great! (And the lady with the glasses makes me smile.)

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  13. RuthDecember 4, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    It does look lovely! Can't wait to see it finished! The time taken isn't so bad if you aren't in a hurry (which it seems like I always am).

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  14. Heirlooms by Ashton HouseDecember 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    These are gorgeous blocks, Lori! Nice job on the hand quilting!

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  15. MaryDecember 4, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Lovely, Lori!

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  16. SharonDecember 4, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    This is looking so good. I'm going to do the outline quilting like yours, usually I get right under the applique and I love your yours lookes, seems to be about a 1/16th to an 1/8th out from the applique?? My top made it to the marker in MD, whew, 1/2 the travel is over!

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  17. BrandieDecember 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  18. KarenDecember 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    A quick glance at your blog post title read 1325 blocks which to me meant 1,325 blocks and I wondered what kind of quilt you were going to write about. A second read netted the 13/25 and now I understand. LOL! Every stitch gets you closer to the end and what a great finish it is going to be.

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  19. audreyDecember 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Lovely! Your quilting is making this quilt very special. Looking great!

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  20. Donna KeatingDecember 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Your progress is wonderful and so worth sharing with us. We love to see work in progress.

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  21. BethDecember 4, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    It just keeps getting better all the time. What a fantastic quilt.

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  22. DawnDecember 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Fabulous inspiration Lori! Thanks for the pictures. I could see a double line filler maybe switching directions each block? But the original shells would be nice too.
    Have a great holiday season.

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  23. BarbDecember 4, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    glad you are enjoying the quilting - I don't have project this year - maybe the Jubilee will get pulled together after Christmas.

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  24. Linda ODecember 4, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Looking soooo good! I love the little motifs!

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  25. MimiDecember 4, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Your quilt is looking lovely.

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  26. Kim BrackettDecember 4, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    That's an amazing quilt. I love the motifs scattered around the blocks.

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  27. Kindred QuiltsDecember 4, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    This is just beautiful Lori! Love the striking colors!

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  28. Gay BomersDecember 5, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Your blocks and quilting are just stunning!

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  29. AnonymousDecember 6, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    You are such a powerhouse of inspiration. Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful quilts with us. I keep coming back and am amazed at your unwavering enthusiasm.
    Much love,
    gabe in Oz

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  30. CarlaDecember 9, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Another blogger shared the 'photo of quilting stitches' trick with me. Place your quilt where the light comes at it from the side. I lay mine over a chair that is almost perpendicular to my sliding glass door. Then take the photo with NO flash. It is amazing how the stitches show up.

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  31. darlynnDecember 9, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Lori, You are an amazing woman! I am so delighted to have met you. Do you hand quilt using a frame? If so, what kind?

    d

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  32. susanDecember 9, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    You raided my stash!! We have the same tastes in fabrics as well as quilts. Beautiful quit, can't wait to see it all done.

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