Finaly some progress

I just finished the bottom panels in Roseville Album.

It was sometimes a struggle to get it finished.

And some of the times, I drag myself to the sewing.

I dont know why it was so, but now Im just happy it is finished.

Maybe I should take a little break from Kaffe Fabric,

and then hopefully the joy of appliqueing will return.

Camilla

Another two "Sprigs" and my little applique tote

I am almost embarrassed to be showing my Sprigs blocks one at a time because so many seem to be able to complete them so much faster. But, progress is progress and sharing motivates me to keep plodding along. This one is my favorite because I love the way the colors work together.

This one is a scrap box creation. I just pulled pieces out of the scrap pile and it felt good to use some of those little bits I couldn't throw away.

I thought I would share the little tote I found to carry my sprigs blocks in progress with me as I travel for work. It fits right in my purse and I have everything I need ready to go whenever I have a few moments to stitch. It is the Mini Hanging Organizer by Vera Bradley. I would love to see what others use to organize their projects.

Star and Sprigs blocks and border

Four new blocks completed; and the same blocks with border number 2 half done and half ready to be appliqued. These blocks are very special to me. They were made with scraps given to me by friends. The beauty of applique is that you can use small pieces of fabric leftover from friends lovely quilts.

First of the Lollipops.....

These are the start of my lollipop blocks. Love the pattern by Kim! Am using fabrics from Kaffe and Jane Sassaman. The backgrounds will be of various fabrics, like I usually do in my quilts.

The photo of the blocks are a bit washed out, but that's due to the photographer.....me!

Originally, I was going to only applique four blocks (they were to be picture framed), but because I'm enjoying the outcome of the blocks, I've decided to sew more blocks. Guess the quilt is taking on a life of it's own!

...MONA

Growing Flowers

Flowering block one...

and flowering block two...

are done.

I am thoroughly enjoying growing Kim's gorgeous garden with Keiko Goke fabrics. They are simply delightful! xo

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.

attention Lolly lovers

The newest fabrics will be arriving at your favorite shops this week. All you Lollypop makers, make sure you get your hands on Kaffe's Parasol fabric. Great spirals and radiation lines are perfect for fussy cutting