Monday, March 30, 2015

Beyond the Cherry Tree-Slow Going

 I knew It was going to be slow handquilting this 100x100 quilt and I was right. I brought it out when the weather cooled, probably about November, got a few stitches in, then put it away because of Thanksgiving company, then Christmas, then superbowl..........I ran out of other hand work and brought it back downstairs this weekend.
 I stitched around all the applique first, except for the border; that was a little daunting and I wanted to get going on the motifs. So the motifs were next. It was great that Gay added those into the pattern.
 Then crosshatching- 1 1/2". I've got a few blocks 100% complete.

 It was when I got to this block that I switched from hand applique to machine applique. 50+ fiddly leaves- nope.
The pineapples were hand appliqued. I'm using my frixion pen to mark my quilting lines. You can see a few motifs in this photo.

I'm hoping to keep plugging away one stitch at a time.
For information on this quilt go HERE. It wasn't working when I tried to add the link.
It is http://sentimentalstitches.net/ and the quilt is called Beyond the Cherry Tree

Happy Monday.
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46 comments:

  1. KathMarch 30, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Fabulous work Lori. Keep plugging away, we're all behind you and many of us plugging away at our own hand work, so you're not alone!
    I look forward to watching your progress.

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  2. Juliann in WAMarch 30, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Another beautiful quilt!

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  3. DianeMarch 30, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    This quilt is stunning. It may takes ages to quilt, but think of the years of enjoyment you will get from it once it's done. It will make all those tiny stitches worth it. You're doing an amazing job! I did giggle at the...fiddly leaves, nope! Too funny!

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  4. Jayne HonnoldMarch 30, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Hand piecing is labor intense, to be sure. Your work here is gorgeous and makes me think I need to get back to the one I've had in the frame for 2-3 years. It's close to being finished - so close, in fact, that I ought to have finished it by now.

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  5. sunnyMarch 30, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt!

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  6. CecileDMarch 30, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Congratulations Lori, your quilt is awesome and you're very talented.....
    Bravo !

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  7. KarenMarch 30, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    I enjoy seeing this quilt each time you post about it. It is hard to take time for hand quilting when there are so many other stitching projects beckoning. I have just the border on a small quilt to finish hand quilting and have not taken time to do it.

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  8. TerriMarch 30, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful quilt! Thanks for posting the pictures of your process...what is your basting process? I've tried different ones...did you use a basting frame?
    Terri in Texas

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    1. LoriMarch 30, 2015 at 7:15 AM

      Terri, you are no reply, so I hope you check here. I had a long armer baste this for me because of the size.

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  9. KyleMarch 30, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Your quilt is gorgeous and there's no rushing the beauty of handquilting.

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  10. pauletteMarch 30, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    I LOVE looking over your shoulder while you work away on this quilt! It is MAGNIFICENT!! Your work is nothing short of amazing!

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  11. PhyllisMarch 30, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful quilt! Handquilting is just so wonderful, no rush is there? Love to see more of this in the future!

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  12. Wendy Caton ReedMarch 30, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Well, it may be slow going, but it surely like it is worth it. It is simply beautiful! Happy quilting.

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  13. cspoonquiltMarch 30, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    oooooh Lori, It's just gorgeous! And I think the cross hatching is the way to go! cheers!

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  14. PatMarch 30, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Still slowly moving along with the quilting on mine too - when dealing with this large of a quilt I guess we keep at it stitch by stitch...yours is wonderful and I admire the fact that you are incorporating the original design motifs.

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  15. JanetMarch 30, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    It is so very beautiful!! I always enjoy seeing an update on this quilt. Just keep going and you'll get to a finish :0)

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  16. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsMarch 30, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    So beautiful Lori, you amaze me at how quickly you progress! I'm a slow Poke! Do your finger tips get sore from pulling the needle through?

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  17. Janet O.March 30, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    This is a true heirloom, Lori. My brain can't even comprehend what it has taken to put this together. Stunning!

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  18. MarthaMarch 30, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    It's looking fabulous, Lori -- Hang in there!

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  19. audreyMarch 30, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt and will be more so with your lovely stitching.:) Every stitch is a bit closer to a finish!

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  20. Sujata ShahMarch 30, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Oh this quilt takes my breath away! The pattern is beautiful and your work is amazing!

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  21. Pinkadot QuiltsMarch 30, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    It's beautiful! I only have 9 blocks made )-:

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  22. Every StitchMarch 30, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    So gorgeous Lori! It is so worth the time hand quilting - and you are doing it beautifully!

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  23. SueMarch 30, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I just love this quilt. Maybe one day I'll buy the pattern and make it. When I've finished everything else I have started.....:-)

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  24. belarminaMarch 30, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    felicidades!!!
    es maravilloso, me gusta
    saludos

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  25. RuthMarch 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    You are an amazing quilter! You WILL get it done!

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  26. Linda OMarch 30, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I love every time you share this beauty. Keep at it, and it will get done!

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  27. Nell's QuiltsMarch 30, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Slow and steady is the way to go and get things done. Beautiful quilt!

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  28. Lizzy DMarch 30, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    It's worth the effort. The small unique motifs are delightful.

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  29. grammilouMarch 30, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    All I can say is WOW!!! How very beautiful and inspiring!

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  30. MimiMarch 30, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Lori, it's so good to see your quilt again. I am loving your "hand" quilting on it. It's gorgeous. Keep it up and it will be done in no time at all.

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  31. Chris March 30, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    I cannot get enough of looking at this quilt. I have 6 blocks complete and a whole bunch on the go. You have inspired me beyond imagination. Keep posting your progress.

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  32. CheriMarch 30, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Looking good Lori, this quilt is so beautiful and deserves to be hand quilted.

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  33. pandchintzMarch 31, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Amazing hand quilting on a beautiful quilt, Lori.

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  34. JanetMarch 31, 2015 at 3:56 AM

    I absolutely love your Cherry Tree Quilt. It is so cheerful. The applique, fabrics, etc. is done so beautifully. You are making huge steps to finishing projects for the year. Way to go.

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  35. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainMarch 31, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Stunning!

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  36. Debra GMarch 31, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Lori, you're Beyond the Cherry Tree quilt is stunning! Did you alter the pattern? The blocks look fuller - less white space - than what the pattern looks like. I like this so much!!

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  37. Rose MarieMarch 31, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Wow .... you have made great progress!!! This quilt is going to be amazing.

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  38. Me and My StitchesMarch 31, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    It's fun to see this quilt again - it really is beautiful, and the hand quilting is just perfect! Love it! (I think I say that about all of your quilts!).

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  39. MonicaMarch 31, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    What a gorgeous pattern! It's going to be a real treasure. Hang in there!

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  40. CocopatchApril 1, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    wow!! it's beautiful!!!!

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  41. Randy D.April 1, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I think this is one of my most favorite of all the quilts you've done. It's just gorgeous. When you get sick of it, or have no place to put it, keep me in mind!! VBG

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  42. DawnApril 1, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    So pretty!!

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  43. BarbApril 2, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    its looking great lori - keep going it will be soo worth it.

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  44. darlynnApril 5, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    it is a stunning quilt Lori. Keep up the good work

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  45. KarenApril 7, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    It looks wonderful and it's going to be so worth it!!

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