This is where I am in mid-March with the 50th Anniversary aka Ella quilt blocks. A bit more than halfway. There are 22 complete and 13 in-process applique blocks. This leaves me exactly 15 more blocks to make. I try to work on a bit of hand applique every day for at least 15 minutes. Fifteen minutes a day really does make a difference to progress the project. But it takes planning and prep work to have something ready to pick up. I missed stitching one day. Well, actually, I did pick up a block and put in about 4 stitches then realized that I needed to stop and unstitch so put it down. So, really, that does not count for at least 15 minutes.
Blessings,
Chris
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Oh boy... you are really making me want to pull out my Ella blocks to see where they are. Looking great.
ReplyDeleteIt's coming along nicely! Thank goodness they are 9in blocks
ReplyDeleteWell done Chris, it's looking good!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Hard work pays off!
ReplyDeleteWow, they look great, well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up today ;)
Nice progress, your blocks look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are amazing! And I love your striped sashing with them. You are so right, just a few minutes of sewing every day makes a big difference.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project for your 50th anniversary. Looking really good!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty that's going to be a spectacular quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quilt this will be!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks! I haven't added my sashings yet. I guess I should start! Happy stitching and hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteDear Chris,
ReplyDeleteThe book needed your undivided attention. So far your blocks look amazing.
Wow!Wow!Wow! Chris, this is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is looking great. 50 blocks for 50 years! What a wonderful way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting sashing fabric - it sets off the blocks so well. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful collection of blocks! Enjoy your daily stitching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and a lovely way to commemorate your 50th wedding anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDelete50 years! What a milestone -- and this quilt is the perfect way to commemorate it! It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis will be an heirloom, perfect to celebrate your fiftieth! You are right about just doing even a little every day. You can get so much done! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Chris on fifty years. I really like the sashing on your quilt - it really sets off the blocks so well. Thanks for linking with Design Wall Monday, Judy
ReplyDeleteits coming along great Chris.......you will get there......
ReplyDeleteThanks for the closer look. It is so wonderful and quite a lot of work!
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