Peg’s challenge still has me motivated, it seems, to get some things finished up. So I got out the pizza box where I have some applique blocks stored and found this little block. There’s a pattern for a number of teddy bears in different occupations — called “Bear Family”. I have the nurse bear done so far and one other block is back-basted, ready to go.
And I found these — all from the Piece o’Cake patterns called “Flourishes”. I have 8 of the 12 blocks done. I’d like to try to finish this one even though applique is becoming a problem for my hands — perhaps if I just do a little bit at a time rather than sitting down and appliqueing for a few hours at a time it will help. I’m also going to try a different way of stitching and stitch towards myself, rather than away. Apparently that is helping a lot of people. We’ll see.
And, finally, a picture of Smudge awake!
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Oh, the flower applique is wonderful. I certainly hope you can finish them. It would be a shame not to.
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I like the floral applique too. They are so graceful.
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Love your flower blocks! I have always appliqued towards myself. Don’t know if it is because I’m left handed and reversed what I saw. Anyway it is what feels comfortable for me. Take your time finishing the blocks. They deserve to be a quilt.
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Oh, I like those flower blocks!!
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Peg’s challenge was a great motivator. I like your bear block. Looking forward to seeing the next one.I love that you always have a photo of Lester and/or Smudge. They are both adorable.Christine
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Hi Smudge….gee Cathi you had some nice stuff in your pizza box…the flower blocks are lovely.
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I love the flower applique blocks. I find I can only hand applique for an hour or so. I keep it by my chair so I can just pick up and put down. You’d be amazed how much you can get done while waiting for the dinner to cook. Love and hugs Gina xxx
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Hi Cathi,You’ve got to stay motivated to finish those quilts. They’re too fabulous not to. Sorry to hear that your hands are giving you trouble. When I do too much sewing, my wrists start acting up so I have an idea of what you’re going through. Just take it slow. The quilt will get done eventually.Take care.Aloha!
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Awwww – Cathi, all the blocks are stunning! I can’t wait to see them put in a quilt. But, of course, I am not pressuring you. It’s just that I love seeing your work! 😉
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The flowers are lovely and the bear is charming…hope the “backwords” applique works for you. Just don’t do it for hours at a time and crossing my fingers it will work!Cathie
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I love those flower blocks, I think everyone’s advise to do a little at a time is good advise.Take good care of yourself,Gill
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Hi Cathi,Thank you for your feedback about the placement of the yo-yo posie on my handbag. I still cannot decide which I love better. I just don’t want to end up making two different bags if I can help it. Take care.Aloha!
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Oh what lovely blocks! Love the flowers! Never see those patterns before! I like! 8-)Happy stitchings!
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Piece o Cake – love it. But not easy like the name. You’ve done a great job.
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The flower blocks are so awesome. I really do need to sit down and learn applique.
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Isn’t it great to dip into those pizza boxes and work on something …. your flowers are lovely and what a wonderful quilt it will soon be!
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