Moving right along

Progress has slowed a lottle, but my ambition remains alive. This shows my progress, not all are appliqued yet, but I need to take pictures like this to see the overall look easier. I can also study the layout and change what is not sewn down yet. Much learning has taken place, and I am inspired to keep going and try new ways as I follow all the projects. Stars and sprigs is on the horizon but I am to finish this for Christmas.

I would love any and all feedback, as I am still a beginner.

Pete

My Second Block

This block took me a long time to finish but I am happy with the results. I did not enjoy all the small flowers and don't think my stitches look as good as they should. I do like my polka dots and will be using them throughout the quilt. Overall my quilt will have a lot of red/pink because I tend to like stronger colors.

Kelly

These Lollipops are So Sweet!

Oh, I know how naughty I am - I just had to have a little play to find if if there are any differences in design preparation - oh, yes there are as I found out very quickly! Those lovely big pieces are so nice to handle, but perhaps take a little more thought fussy cutting and having just the right fabrics on hand! I'm really happy I have tried - now it gives me a better understanding of what the different girls are doing - I wonder if I will get one complete block out of the fabrics I have on hand - it will be fun trying. Have a little peak at my blog to see what you think of my time-management ideas - oh, I wonder if I will have this all stitched down by next weekend - that's the whole block I mean, lol!
Happy Weekend - hugs - Lurline♥

Lolly Pop Trees Started

I finished two blocks of my Lolly Pop Trees Quilt.
I believe the hardest  part for me is choosing the fabrics for each piece.
I spend more time shuffling fabric around trying to decide which one to use.

A lot of the fabrics are not available anymore and being mostly left brained - once I see one in the quilt its hard for me to substitute.

Those aqua leaves at the top of this block are bothering me.  What do you think?

Block 1 progress

Previously very fearful of attempting needleturn applique, as it looked so difficult, I can now say that I love it and have found it so relaxing to stitch a bit each evening in front of the TV.
Here's the progress so far on my 1st block, I had trouble choosing which fabrics/colours to start with & found all your advice really helpful, thanks girls :) Looking at this photo now I'm wondering if it is a bit too pink, hopefully the last 2 leaves will balance that out a bit. I'm not sure if I'll add all the smaller circles yet as I quite like this simpler version, I do tend to like doing things slightly different & rarely follow patterns exactly.......we'll see how it goes.
Loving this blog & catching up with everyones progress, real works of art are being produced here, keep it up girls!

Creating a custom GA blog button/widget.

Hello.  Please bear with me as I attempt to create a custom button for our GA blog.  As a non-geek without technical help (Matt - are you reading this...?!?!  Send HELP quick!!!) I am trying to 'crack the code' and make this thing work.  For now, please disregard the icon/button above the list of contributors.  If I clear or remove it, all the html text, etc. will be lost. Thank you for your tolerance and patience!

Piecefully, Pam

P.S.  I'm not upset with this, just challenged and intrigued!  ; )  And, I have managed bits of time for some sewing this week too...

Only 2 more to go

Block #14 out of 16. The home stretch, if you dont count the small blocks.