This morning I made a little trip to the quilt store for some fabric. Aren’t those colors pretty? This year one of the things I’d like to do is learn needleturn applique. So, before starting my big Halloween Baltimore Album quilt (the same one Missy is doing), I thought I’d practice on something smaller. Lucky for me, Bunny Hill Designs is doing a free Block of the Month project. I love the first block. My understanding is that it will be twelve months of baskets, but each basket will be filled with something different. So, this morning I purchased some fabrics for the stars, leaves and the basket. I also purchased my background fabric all at once, because all my backgrounds will be the same. I still need to get some wool for my little snowman. The blocks finish 8 x 8 inches, which is a totally do-able size. My background fabric is little white stars on white (so difficult to photograph).
I also bought fabric to back Barnabee’s Quest with. I believe this is a Thimbleberries fabric. I think it will work well with the piece. As you can see, I already have the hardware to hang the bellpull with, but no tassle. So, off to the finisher this is going. I am so excited!!
I also promised some progress photos on what I’ve been stitching on this week.
At Home with Jane Austen is coming along, I’m filling the house in.
I’ve also made a bit of progress on my Mele Kalikimaka piece. This is over one on 32ct with silk. I’ve finished up the gifts and moved on to the sand. Moving right along!
I have the house to myself this afternoon while Eric is at a photography workshop, so I think I’ll pop in a movie and work on a little gift I hope to get stitched up.
Have a great weekend!
I am grateful for the cat on my lap.
Love the fabric !! Your stitching is wonderful!
I just ordered the book from your last post through Paperback Swap! I look forward to reading it! And to think it came available after reading about it on your blog! I took it as a sign!
Love the fabric !! Your stitching is wonderful!
I just ordered the book from your last post through Paperback Swap! I look forward to reading it! And to think it came available after reading about it on your blog! I took it as a sign!
I am working on a project that matches with those colors you picked! I like em.
I am working on a project that matches with those colors you picked! I like em.
Love the fabric you picked out. And the one for Barnabee couldn’t bee (heh get it?) any more perfect.
Love the fabric you picked out. And the one for Barnabee couldn’t bee (heh get it?) any more perfect.
The fabric you picked out for Barnabee is perfect Michelle 🙂
Congratulations on your WIP progresses too!
The fabric you picked out for Barnabee is perfect Michelle 🙂
Congratulations on your WIP progresses too!
Perfect fabby choice for your Barnabee. I can’t wait to see that finished up.
Perfect fabby choice for your Barnabee. I can’t wait to see that finished up.
Barnabee is going to be stunning all finished up!!! The fabric and bellpull couldn’t be more perfect!
Barnabee is going to be stunning all finished up!!! The fabric and bellpull couldn’t be more perfect!
That is without a doubt, the most beautiful hardware I have ever seen!! WOW!!
That is without a doubt, the most beautiful hardware I have ever seen!! WOW!!
Michelle, thanks for the info on the quilt blocks, I have passed it on to my mom who is always quilting. Thanks GB
Michelle, thanks for the info on the quilt blocks, I have passed it on to my mom who is always quilting. Thanks GB
wow…beautiful stitching. Hanger looks pretty
wow…beautiful stitching. Hanger looks pretty
Barnabee will look very beautiful with this backing fabric and the hardware.. And I love all the fabric you chose for the BOM project. Thanks for sharing the link.
Great progress pictures of your stitching.
Barnabee will look very beautiful with this backing fabric and the hardware.. And I love all the fabric you chose for the BOM project. Thanks for sharing the link.
Great progress pictures of your stitching.
You have some very nice fabbie there – the one for Barnabee is just perfect!
You have some very nice fabbie there – the one for Barnabee is just perfect!
Oh, everything is so lovely! Wonderful fabrics and beautiful stitching!
Oh, everything is so lovely! Wonderful fabrics and beautiful stitching!
Pretty fabrics! I had printed off the Bunny Hill basket, too– it’s very cute 🙂
Pretty fabrics! I had printed off the Bunny Hill basket, too– it’s very cute 🙂
OOH I can’t wait to see Barnabee finished! I do need to start him soon!
OOH I can’t wait to see Barnabee finished! I do need to start him soon!
love those fabrics. Simply gorgeous. I really like your fabric coice for Barnabee.
love those fabrics. Simply gorgeous. I really like your fabric coice for Barnabee.
Michelle, everything looks so spectacular. You have been so very busy. Good for you!
Michelle, everything looks so spectacular. You have been so very busy. Good for you!
Michelle-I may be jumping on the Balitmore Halloween Quilt wagon with you and Missy. I have been dreaming of that quilt ever since I saw it on her blog. I’m saving up for the pattern set.
I love the fabrics you chose, those colors are beautiful.
Michelle-I may be jumping on the Balitmore Halloween Quilt wagon with you and Missy. I have been dreaming of that quilt ever since I saw it on her blog. I’m saving up for the pattern set.
I love the fabrics you chose, those colors are beautiful.