First block in Queen's Garden

Esther Aliu published her free bom Queen's Garden at 15.1.2018, four days I just looked it: to do or not to do. I haven’t even finished last year’s Bom Diamond Hill. But I could resist only four days.

Lucky me, I had some suitable fabrics in my stash, bought from different collection and makers. Floral prints are from Robert Kaufman, black print from Fabric Traditions and neutral, golden dragonflies from Northcott.

And I started right away, printed instructions and pattern. Golden dragonflies for background, black print for circle and crowns.

Flowers were more difficult but fussy cutting was my solution. It gave me wider variety with colours. I’m surprised how well the block turned out.

Everything is hand appliqued without fusible, starch or glue.

Riikka

Some progress in my Oak Leaf Quilt

I have done some progress in my Oak Leaf Quilt. I've total 8 blocks from 12 made. Borders are going to take more time, I haven't even drawn the templates yet.

I draw the sketch exactly as the original quilt in the book called American Quilts & Coverlets in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Corners in the quilt seem a little bit odd so I probably re-design them.
But I'm in no hurry, hand-applique is taking some time and I have four more blocks to sew.

Riikka

Happy New Year!

I only made one finished quilt last year. It was Bonnie's Mystery quilt En Provence. I made it little bit smaller version of the original and cut bright yellow squares into triangles. Yellow was just too much for my eyes.

This was my first mystery ever and probably the last. It was too difficult to find fabrics and I'm not too happy with my choices.

But in the end it turned out nice. I specially like the borders.

In backing I was able to use some fabrics I have had for years. More space in my cupboard for new ones...

Riikka