Roseville Album and my block #2 completed...

 I like how on the back of this block the stitches remind me of neon because of the black background...

I began this block on January 21, 2011.  There have been a LOT of changes in my life from those first stitches to these last stitches...  I marvel at the stories a quilt keeps.  ; )

And, since I now have everything unpacked, I started my third Roseville Album block preparation today.

Piecefully, Pam

Lollipop Tree block #1

prepped and ready to be stitched.

It wasn't easy!  Although I've worked with Kaffe Fasett fabrics before it was in a different context, for a different sort of project.  Now I had to look at them in a new way, to try to see new things.  New color combinations.  Fussy cutting is fun, but....I like surprises too and just letting the quilt happen.  So lots to think about as to the approach to this quilt.  Still not sure about the peach large leaves.....

When all the pieces were complete and I saw the block in its entirety, I decided to glue the pieces down rather than to baste them onto the background.  The leaves are pre-basted, and for the circles I used Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Circles.

At least I'm ready for Saturday's Bee.

Now back to my clamshells....

purple, teal and some little border blocks

My purple Lollypop Tree

My teal Lollypop Tree with lots of Amy Butler fabrics

Two smaller borderblocks, love those little squares!

I have finished 9 large blocks and 2 smaller borderblocks now. I am still very much in love with this quilt and really happy with my turqoise dotted background.

Before I decide how many large blocks I want in my quilt, I will make all the borderblocks that are needed for a 9 x 9 blocks square quilt... though I would love to start working on my tenth block...

Nicolette

living green

Looking at this finished block, you might not have guessed that I’m not a big lover of green. I’m really happy with the result though and even want to make another one in different shades of green.

It’s funny and maybe it’s caused by the fact the my love for these fabrics is growing. I had to learn to love them, or rather, to work with them, but now I’m hooked. Kaffe Fasset, Brandon Mably and Philips Jacobs design/develop the most wonderful colour combo’s.

Working with these fabrics is like having a ball and maybe even love for life. Last week during the Kim McLean club in Haarlem I left loaded with inspiration, so this certainly won’t be the last quilt I hope to make with these fabrics. Sometimes you succeed in finding a fat quarter from an old series. It has become a sports to collect them.

The next block will be purple. Not one of my favourites either, but so much fun to work on!

Nicolette

I'm Quilting Flower Pots

Here's my top; I started stitching last October and finished the top in early August. It needs a new name, I think. "Credit to Kim"? "Kim and Kaffe Production"? "Glorious Applique"? I treasured every minute I spent stitching, and reading Glorious Applique every day has been part of the fun. I'm hand-quilting, so don't look for a finished top any time soon. Fellow blogger Marion and I visited Quilt Expo in Pennsylvania last Friday and we both splurged at the booth from Alabama (Quiltmaker's Workshop) which had an extremely tempting array of Kaffe fabrics. Stars and Sprigs is next for me. Thanks for all the support this blog provides.

It took more than a year, but

I have finished my first Roseville Album panel.

Thank you to Kim and Liza for the kindness and support that you each have given during this past year.  And, Janet...HUGS to you Sensei!!!  Your dedication and amazing talent has allowed this blog to GROW and flourish!!!

I am tickled to bits with the works and shared experiences fostered within this community of stitchers.  : )  Even the spin off blogs are quite miraculous, aren't they?!?!?  Though I do not comment and post with regularity, know I watch and read and try to keep up to date.  I am in AWE with this blog space and that of our sister blogs as well!!!  I never would have imagined such interest, enthusiasm, encouragement and acceptance.

Thank you one and all for sharing here.  <3

Piecefully, Pam

READY TO QUILT

OK, this will be my last post of this quilt, but I would love some feedback before I finish. What ideas do you have about quilting this spring quilt? Also do you like the border of black with dots?

I have enjoyed this process and learning so much from you all. I am anxious to begin my next appliqued/pieced quilt. Thank you for sharing you creations with me, and inspiring me to expand what I know.

with gratitude,

Pete

Testing, testing...

I have been making circles.  Did I tell you, I've been making circles?  Yep, circles!  I knew you'd understand...

This is a test.  There has been no sewing of said circles just yet.  I only placed them this morning.  The Squirrel panel is on my design wall.  I will look at it for a few days before I commit to these circles.  What do you think...  Opinions and suggestions welcome!  ; )

Keep safe everyone!  We are united by threads and have spun a community that cares for one another.  Take a few stitches when you can and be soothed by them.

Piecefully, Pam    

Questions...

How do you handle these kinds of applique pieces?  Pieces that have applique on top of applique, or applique pieces with straight edges...

I do a technique that I sort of made up.  I call it unit construction.  I assemble the applique shape, and then applique the whole piece to the background.  For instance, I did this with the big flower bowls in the long panels of Kim's Flower Pots design, and again with the birds nest and large flower in the Squirrel panel in Kim's Roseville Album design.

One more question.  What would you folks think if this blog moves over to typepad so others could join the Glorious Applique blog and share in this stitching journey...?!

Piecefully, Pam

My Squirrel panel

It has taken me (too) many months, but I took the last stitches in that top-most bird tonight!  : )  I do have ALL the circles to place and stitch yet.  All things considered, I feel pretty satisfied and wanted to share my Squirrel panel with you.

Also you will see my little jar of prepared circles.  Along with a stack of circles ready to be made.  They all have a running stitch and are waiting for a bit of starch and my iron.  Perhaps one day soon...

 Enjoy your day and the stitches you take!

Piecefully, Pam

May I ask a question?

What is your favorite applique method? Needleturn, starch, glue stick, etc by hand? Or is it turned edge, raw edge, etc by machine? I'm still saving my pennies to buy my background. I hope people are still doing Kim's projects and this blog is still active when I finally get to start.
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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?

Hearts and Flowers Finished!

I finally put the last border on my Hearts and Flowers quilt.  This has been a rather fast journey.  I started this quilt on August the 28th and completed the top yesterday October the 8th.

The quilting will be another story since I don't seem to get that done too quickly.  I think the piecing is my favorite part.

I am debating with myself now-- trying to decide-- if I should take the border on the right off and turn  it around.

I didn't notice  how different it looks until I saw it in the picture.

My next project will be Lollypops.  I have started on block one .  

The pieces are so much larger than they were in this quilt.

I've made a start!!

I've been reading this blog for a while and decided I should join in. I have made a start on the Roseville Album quilt. Like others I took some time to decide on a background fabric but in the end went for a dark colour as I am also doing Kim McLean's Flower Basket medallion and it is on a white background. This is my first block laid out ready to stitch. As this is my first "Blog" attempt I'm hoping everything works!! Thanks for all the inspiration.

Here's a look

at my squirrel panel from Kim's Roseville Album pattern...

I've been prepping berries too. ; )


Piecefully, Pam

Isn't this

ExCiTiNg?!?!?! I am SEW thrilled and tickled with the interest and support this little blog has been receiving. Welcome everyone!!!  Please, keep the enthusiasm and interest coming!  Spread the word! : )

BIG thanks must go out to Janet, Kathie, Liza and, of course, Kim for helping me to make this blog a reality!!! I would never have imagined such a thing a year ago.

One year ago, this month, I began stitching Kim's Flower Pots design. I was taken with her wonderful wonky pattern and had a blast stitching those bold shapes. I am currently getting ready to machine quilt my completed top. Wish me luck!?

Meanwhile, I have begun a new sewing journey with Kim's just released Roseville Album. For me, it's a bit more challenging than Flower Pots, but I am loving every stitch I make. And, isn't that what it's all about...?!

For those who have asked, the Roseville Album pattern (or a kit) can be purchased through the Glorious Color website. Their link is on the sidebar of this blog. Stars and Sprigs is due for release in September. So, keep an eye out for that one also! ; )

And, no. I am not affiliated with Liza, Glorious Color or Kim McLean. I am just a regular quilter person who happened to connect with others while sewing Kim's designs, and look, here we are...!

This is a picture of my finished Flower Pots quilt top.

Next, perhaps a photo of my Roseville Album squirrel panel...?!

Thanks for allowing me to share this journey with you.  I appreciate your time, and look forward to hearing from you as you stitch too.

Piecefully, Pam

My current obsession

I have the pattern for the Roseville Album quilt, I just need to clone myself if I want to start stitching it. Maybe I'll weaken when I start seeing the blocks made up by the others.

The only reason I haven't started it yet is because I have some blinkers on so I can focus on getting my other Kim McLean patterns done. I do have a little problem with UFO's.

I've been stitching away on this pattern of Kim's that I've had called Stars and Sprigs that's not available for purchase just yet. I decided to tackle a border before all the blocks are done just to mix it up a bit.

Here's where I'm at right now. Having it up on the wall in the sewing room is very motivating, I love this pattern so much and I'm having too much fun with it to switch projects just yet.

Thanks Pam for hosting this new and exciting blog! I can't wait to see what comes up in terms of fabrics and colours.
Janet

Where to begin?

Hello, and thank you for coming by. : ) I have recently begun stitching Kim McLean's Roseville Album quilt design. It seemed like a good idea to start a blog to chronicle this new adventure.

Other stitchers have expressed an interest in joining this endeavor too, so...sew here goes! Welcome to all.

There are some who love the design, but don't have the time to sew this intricate quilt right now. That's alright. You may wish to simply follow along. Feel free.

Perhaps you are ready to begin work on this quilt design, but you want to do it by machine instead of hand applique. That's fine too. There's room here for everyone. You may choose whichever technique work best for you at the time.

This is my very first venture being an administrator of a Group Blog. Please be patient with me, and one another as this space evolves. Meanwhile, let's mingle and get to know each other. We can share ideas, information, photos and the love of quilting, applique and Kim McLean designs! I look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Piecefully, Pam