Last month I was following a rabbit trail on quaker quilt history
from the barbara brackman blog
about an antique quilt towards the end of the post.
Di Ford Hall from Australia reproduced many of the blocks from this quilt in her
Di Ford Hall from Australia reproduced many of the blocks from this quilt in her
Antique Wedding Sampler. Now this quilt fascinates me.
I fell in love with it when I saw blocks showing up on various blogs.
So it was no surprise that I impulsively jumped in
and ordered the blocks of the month
from Homestead Hearth when they were available 2 years ago.
This will definitely be the most expensive quilt I will ever make.
I paid almost as much in shipping as for each of the block kits and the exchange on the dollar.
Each block will cost me about $17 Canadian.
That's each 12 inch block.
Carole from wheels on the warrandyte bus has made two of them.
She showed me her blocks in progress when I met her in Australia two years ago.
I was just starting my first block.
Then I started a couple more. I chose some easy needle turn applique.
Why do I have problems finishing them???
I have all 25 kits in colours someone else chose.
The colours are wonderful.
Many I would not have thought to include.
And none of them are in my fabric cupboard.
There is much applique on these blocks but there is also going to be much hand piecing
and hand piecing and I are not good friends right now.
What is hindering me besides swollen arthritic hands that struggle with hand piecing?
Possibly if I stopped eating so much sugar that would help.
No. It would definitely help.
This quilt is on my 17-ufos-in-2017 list.
Why did I put it so far down on the list?
Nothing stopping me from putting it at the top which would now about be #7.
It could be my OMG for May .
Completing one block not the whole thing.
Now I need to be
pulling out the box and sorting through the 25 neatly packaged kits.
Wait, several are already started. So Choosing one to complete.
Or choosing one to start. Or not.
So yes. It will be my one monthly goal for May.
To pull it out, pat the fabrics and complete one of the already started blocks.
So yes. It will be my one monthly goal for May.
To pull it out, pat the fabrics and complete one of the already started blocks.
Blessings,
Chris
linking with
quiltsmyway.
needle and thread network .
http://estheraliu.blogspot.ca/.
sounds like the conundrum most of us face, which one to do as there are so many!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteas for your arthritis hands, try drinking cherry juice, no sugar added or supplements. It has helped me. and moving more seems to help too. and yes, cutting out sugar. Good luck , look forward to seeing your blocks!!! it is a beautiful quilt!! Take care from Iowa
I think you will have fun pulling out your BOM packs and revisiting the lovely fabrics and patterns. Hope you settle on one, and meet your goal! ... Not to step on any toes, but, if hand piecing is not your thing, could you do the blocks by machine and machine appliqué too? I think the quilt would look just as lovely done by machine especially if your hands are hurting you. Good luck on cutting back on sugar, something I need to do as well.
ReplyDeleteI'd pick the block with the most applique already completed and finish it, savor the finish then pick the next most completed one and try to finish it too. The feeling of a finish is such a heady feeling and it is calorie free too!
ReplyDeleteI am cheering you on! Lucky you to have the kits but oh so expensive.
ReplyDeleteSure love your blocks. I can definitely see why you picked this quilt. Looks pretty hard for me.
ReplyDeleteIm so happy to read that you are going to get back to this quilt. I machine pieced quite a few of the blocks. especially the stars and flying geese. I also machine appliqued all of the broderie perse so you will be able to make progress. Good luck and many thanks for linking up to my blog.
ReplyDeleteFocusing on completing one block for OMG sounds like a great plan. It will be a beautiful project when completed.
ReplyDeleteWill be amazing! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck on your project.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to pull out a kit and pet the fabric as you revisit it! Good luck with getting one to a finish - a little stitching here and there will get it done.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! Lots of work going on!
ReplyDeleteYou're a better person than I. I, too, had a very expensive block of the month--all hand applique, and very delicate fussy hand applique it was. When my arthritis hit, I managed to find a good home for it. At least I think it was a good home, but, regardless. it's gone. I admire you setting a reasonable goal and working toward it. Good luck, and take your Tylenol.
ReplyDeletePat F in Winnipeg
Will love to follow your progress on this. I also bought this BOM through Homestead Hearth a couple years ago. Have started it and then put it up. You make me want to go dig it out.
ReplyDeleteThe Di Ford fabrics are really gorgeous, so I think this was a good kit to invest in. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I'm just thinking about this, and I understand your point about the fabrics. Why not sprinkle in a few of your own? It will be more personal, and probably more fun.
DeleteSuch a beautiful project! I have the book and have placed this on my 2018 project list.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to see and follow your progress on this quilt. I'm sure it will turn out amazing!
Dear Chris
ReplyDeleteIt is a stunning quilt. The beauty of it all, someone else already choose the fabrics. It is a treasure trove of discovery. Each block will be a journey. Have fun!
That's going to be a fabulous finish when it finally makes it all the way done. Just keep plugging away. You'll get there.
ReplyDeleteOhhh Chris many of us have these Im sure LOL But yours is such a HUGE elephant to eat one bite at a time LOL What am I talking about, when a tasks is to big and daunting or we get snowed under remember the question how does one eat an elephant, reply one bite at a time LOL I keep saying this to my self since I heard this, you have reminded me of a set of very expensive (for me at the time) BOM's of cats I bought around 17 years ago??? they are still all in their packs the designs are lovely and the fabric but I keep just looking and putting them away again.!!!!! Ive never started one of them and there are 12!!!!! But I must admit your blocks are all very different and would be much more interesting to make as you would not be doing the same form of block each time. Try it Chris one bite at a time, I'm sure if you do one stitch then you will do another and another and hey presto a finished block LOL Looking forward to next week to see if you have a finished block to show us Hugs Glenda
ReplyDeleteGood luck and I hope procrastination doesn't set in again. I have a quilt or two that I need to get finished and I do try to get to them when the time allows and other sewing doesn't get in the way. Your quilt will be fabulous once it's all put together.
ReplyDeleteYes, good luck on your next project. Maybe you need to choose a project that isn't so hard on your hands, just to give them a break. Thanks for sharing those leaves!
ReplyDeleteOne block a month or even every other month will eventually get it done. Progress at a rate that is comfortable for you is still progress. It is a lovely pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love Di Ford's quilts! Primary Quilts 2 is a fantastic book. You will enjoy the quilt when the journey is finished. Sometimes slower is better. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quilt ! Great choice of fabrics. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I picture all those kits ready to become wonderful blocks!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
What an absoltely amazing quilt you have created here! It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks absolutely gorgeous.. no doubt about it.. and I guess the cost of the blocks includes the border in the end.
ReplyDeleteHere in Australia, we pay soooo much more for all fabrics and quilty supplies developed in the U.S. It's about A$30 per block here for BOMs.
ENjoy your stitching. the quilt will be beautiful.