Monday, March 3, 2014

My Benjamin Biggs Block

 Here is my block 3. With the blocks being 16" I doubt I'll be making all of the blocks. I made a few changes on this one to eliminate several tiny stems. They were completely unnecessary.
And here are my three.


Now, I've had way too many distractions lately, so on tap this week is to clean up my sewing room and focus on my Sally Post blocks. My machine is all set up for applique so I just need to stay single minded!

Oh, and I'd like to baste the Halloween tree quilt so when I am on the road it will be ready to take with me.
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28 comments:

  1. The Quilted Finish March 3, 2014 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Lori,
    I have never done machine applique but have recently bought a 2nd hand Bernina and an open toed applique foot so I can give it a try. I wondered what type of thread you use when you do your machine applique? I have started the Benjamin Biggs quilt and would like to continue using machine applique. Thanks in advance, Rowena

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  2. WoolenSailsMarch 3, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    The blocks look beautiful, love the fabrics you are using, really keeps with the antique look.

    Debbie

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  3. moosecraftMarch 3, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    These blocks are beauties! Sometimes a little bit of focus is all it takes to get the ball rolling!

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  4. CherylMarch 3, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    You are on a roll! Love your color choices for this project.

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  5. Gwynette in NW ArkansasMarch 3, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Your block, minus the small steams, looks great. Your fabric selection really makes it look vintage.

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  6. TinaMarch 3, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    I love seeing your Benjamin blocks! They are just beautiful.

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  7. MichelleMarch 3, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I was thinking you were working on this over the weekend. I see where you omitted the small stems...makes total sense.

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  8. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMarch 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    You are faster than a speeding bullet when these blocks come out! :) I am all for omitting stems, yay...: ) I'm doing this in purples and greens so I was thinking that my cherries could be yellow / not sure yet.

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  9. julieQMarch 3, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    I love your version of this block!! Love your colors and applique!

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  10. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsMarch 3, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I like your changes, I'm not a great appliquer so it makes sense to me. Its very charming. Are you machine appliquing?

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  11. Janet O.March 3, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Looks great to me, Lori.
    I got a giggle out of this.
    "I made a few changes on this one to eliminate several tiny stems. They were completely unnecessary."
    You are a practical woman, and I like that! : )

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  12. JanetMarch 3, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Very nice! Your blocks look great together. Good luck sticking to your goal :0)

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  13. Every StitchMarch 3, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Aren't you clever? I didn't think to get rid of those stems...and it looks great! Am very impressed with your machine applique.
    Hilda

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  14. Elizabeth AnnMarch 3, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Wow great blocks, before you know it another quilt will be ready for quilting. I got as far as putting the button on my blog..... pretty sad......

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  15. Cissa KMarch 3, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Your block is awesome. I have a 1/8" bias maker and I really wanted to use it. It is a lot of work. But I am adding the little stems. But I do love yours without them. Have fun with your cleaning and working on your quilts.

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  16. audreyMarch 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Great looking blocks! Love the new uptake on these old blocks.:)

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  17. BéaMarch 3, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Very nice blocks, XXX

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  18. Quilt StationMarch 4, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    Wowee, super fast...and it's gorgeous.

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  19. Quilt StationMarch 4, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Wowee, super fast...and it's gorgeous.

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  20. Carole~Quilter on the hillMarch 4, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    Love the grey and red colour scheme that you are using.

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  21. BarbMarch 4, 2014 at 5:01 AM

    looking great Lori. you could always ink the stems!

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    1. KayMarch 14, 2016 at 1:02 AM

      Barb I am new to appliqué what do you mean by 'ink' the stems?

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    2. LoriMarch 14, 2016 at 6:45 AM

      Barb, Use a pen to fill them in instead of appliqueing fabric.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 4, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    I'm going to follow your lead Lori....those tiny little stems are annoying!! Thanks for the suggestion!!

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  23. KimMarch 4, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    did you machine applique the berries( cherries?) by machine too? It is looking really great.

    Happy Sewing

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  24. BethMarch 4, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Your blocks look great. I love your color choices.

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  25. KarenMarch 5, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    You got block 3 done quickly. This is my favorite one thus far.

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  26. Linda OMarch 5, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Another beautiful block! Your machine applique looks so great.

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