Monday, February 28, 2011

Design Wall Monday - 2/28/11

I managed to do a bit of needleturn applique last night while watching the Academy Awards, and finished four more blocks. This is a pattern called "Trick or Treat" from the Blackbird Designs book, "When the Cold Wind Blows."



At the top left of the picture are blocks prepped and ready to go. When I finish all of those, I'll have 55-60 of the blocks made. There are *only* 291 blocks total in this quilt.

This is about the point where I tend to want to give up on these kind of projects, but I'm going to forge ahead. The blocks are easy to prep and fun to applique. I figure if I only do three or four a week, that big total will be whittled down in this lifetime. I'd really like to get this one done before I get to The Home!

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23 comments:

Tamera said...

Cute little basket blocks!

mascanlon said...

And a touch of reverse applique too I see. Very impressive! I usually breakdown after 2 or 3 blocks cause I'm bored after all the prep work.

Vicki H. said...

They are cute but I know I would lose my interest and make it smaller! I am half way through a 121 block quilt myself but I am determined to finish it. This year. Really. I hope. :)

pdudgeon said...

those are darling baskets! good on you for forging ahead on them!

julieQ said...

I do love those blocks each time I see them pop up in blog land...a long term project, but so rewarding!!

Wendy said...

Every time I see those baskets I want to make them but have resisted so far. Yours are wonderful, keep them coming.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What cute baskets! Sounds like a lot of work, can't wait to see it completed.

Angie said...

I love these little basket blocks, Vickie. I may have to start another UFO. :D That's what I have mastered. LOL

Yvette said...

I adore these!!

I am off to Amazon to get this book in my shopping cart.

AnnieO said...

These tiny basket blocks are just the cutest. Simple and effective! I had some handwork nearby while watching the awards show but never picked it up once! There is lousy light in our TV watching area.

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Very cute blocks! You are halfway there if you have them all prepped~ that's the part that slows me down. ;-) Have a happy week!

Miri said...

Charming!

Its great to have some prepped blocks ready to go when you have the time.

antique quilter said...

I decided to take out my basket blocks too, its time to finishe that quilt!
you can do it just keep making a few blocks a week
Kathie
ps I love seeing Design wall mondays!

Granny said...

Once you get them prepped, how long does it take you to do the applique? They're so cute!

Retrogirl said...

What adorable basket blocks! Great work!!

Eileen said...

Vicky,
You are a real quilter! Your applique shows that to the world. 291? How big will the quilt be?

Quilter Kathy said...

OH my...that is a huge undertaking!

Unknown said...

Goodness -- so many blocks. They do look good though. I would definitely be in the home before I completed all of them. lol

Heather said...

291 blocks? Oh, my... that is a lot! They are looking fabulous so far, and you'll have them all done before you know it. Really! ;o) Keep up the great work!

Darling Jill Quilts said...

Way to go!! This kind of project is something that should be at hand for any TV time. :) You can do it! :)

Alycia said...

Very cute!

Cyn said...

Love your basket blocks!

This quilt is definitely on my ToDo list. :-)

Cynthia

Sharon said...

I've started this insanity too. I don't even have it on any of my lists, it's still too early. They may end up as a table runner though.