Saturday, October 2, 2010

Flower Pot Progress

I started on my Flower Pots journey well over a year ago when I took a class with Pam. Had never done any applique before, and was frankly a pretty awful hand sewer. But the pattern is so beautiful, I was determined to make it work.

My first block didn't take too long


but the second took well over a year. To be fair, I do have a 2 year old and a demanding job, but I'm trying to make more time to stitch, and finished this one earlier this week.


Now onto Block #3... pattern is traced, freezer paper shapes are cut... and starting to stitch...

I'm excited to share this journey with the rest of you. This blog is great inspiration to keep stitching!

13 comments:

  1. Welcome, glad you are joining in and sharing your beautiful blocks. I remember the days of trying to find a few moments here and there to stitch when my kids were little, you are right the blog will motivate you.
    Happy Stitching,
    Cheri

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  2. Your applique is looking wonderful! It's not easy to find time to do something just for you..but please try? It's good for you..and we get to see your beautiful work. Win-win! ;)

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  3. Glad you joined the group. We motivate each other. Your blocks look great, keep going and do what you can, when you can....

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  4. Your blocks are beautiful, how wonderful to have done a class with Pam. Have fun making this gorgeous pattern.

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  5. Just beautiful. It is a very happy quilt which is such a wonderful thing. Right now I am stitching vicariously through this blog. What an adventure it has been. I look forward to your
    next block.

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  6. Just lovely and best wishes for the rest of your journey!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  7. I am amazed that you manage to sew at all with a two year old. I remember how difficult it was when mine were that age. The stitching looks great and I love the bowl/vase on that block. Well done.
    Shirley

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  8. The positive aspect in not going too fast is that you have very nice vintage KF fabrics:)

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  9. I am SEW proud of you, Caroline!!! You ARE making progress, and your blocks are looking wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing and joining in here with GA. : ) Welcome!!!

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  10. each quilt is a journey, no matter how long it takes. We just enjoy the process, can't wait to see more of your blocks.

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  11. Well done Caroline! I think you're doing extremely well with a two year old and a demanding job. I love your fabric choices and your quilt is coming along really well. In the years to come, you'll remember all the things that are happening now whenever you see this quilt, it's like a diary! Keep posting your photos, we'll all cheer you on! Kim McL

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  12. Thanks for all the inspiring comments ladies! I did get a little stitching done this weekend and am committed to making progress every week...

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