Rows and Roses

Here's another page from Embroidered Pictures and Patchwork; a project done in applique called, 'Monday Morning'.  Isn't this adorable?  Sadly, no pattern for this is given in the book, with the exception of the boy waving, as an example for placing and layering the applique pieces.  I love the combination of plaids and florals and bright colors.  The green background is especially effective I think, and makes the other colors pop. 

I'm making tremendous progress on my quilt--adding row upon row.  Stitched up the last two motifs yesterday.  I ended up making twelve embroidered hex-patches in all and am really pleased with the overall pattern (which is somewhat random), and the size is perfect now.  The quilt top is actually in three sections; I'll be stitching these together over the weekend and adding the small bits around the edges to make them straight.  And while doing this, I shall be pondering my next move:  To quilt, or not to quilt.  That is the question.

We had sweet surprises on Valentine's Day, hope you did too.  

Comments

[Vee]

That's an adorable motif with the little boy teaching the dog tricks or making him beg for a snack or something. I'm looking forward to how you'll finish this one off.

[Bella Hughes]

Oh I love those old pattern books! Yours is adorable! They really get my creative juices going! Your hexexs (?) are looking really nice, when you get them finished they will let you know if they need to be quilted or not. Thank you for the post.. I love your sight. Blessings to you from the Texas Pastures!

[Debra]

I can't wait to see the finished project; I have ordered a copy of Embroidered Pictures and Patchwork, but I will have to wait for 45 days for it to be shipped from the UK! I have the feeling that it will be well worth it!

[suzanne]

Love, love, love it!

[Debra]

I can't believe it, but my book arrived today, just in time for some more nasty weather (good stitching weather) this weekend. I have PLANS!