Month 2 -- Show Your Progress Here

[Beth H.]

Month 4 is done! Machine stitching everything down with monofilament thread and a really small zig zag stitch!

[Beth H.]

Great colors!

[lesew]

I'm using stash, notions, and tools from my sewingroom for my interpretation of the blocks. I machine appliqued hollyhock blossom shapes for the circles using my Rose of Sharon Accuquilt die to cut the shapes. For the bias strips I used my Simplicity Bias Tape Machine with a 3/8" tip. The picture was taken before I pressed it and there are still a few threads to pull to the back.

Last month at this time, I was one circle short. And in my excitement put it together only to be horribly embarrassed I had cut the blocks 1/2 in short. Here we have take two and ready for month 3. I am not ever able to keep up, but I don't give up and do it as I can. My picture sucks, but I love it.

[Sandie T]

Thank you NinaMarie! Using that dark eggplant color for a background will be so beautiful! I am lucky to live within an hour from Huntsville, Al and have been able to take in person classes with Barbra Black. I also love all the instruction we receive from this Quilt Show.

[Kathy Spivey.]

Wonderful color choice to make the quilt feel very much your own! I look forward to seeing all your months!

[NinaMarie]

Needle turned applique is an acquired skill for sure! This is looking great!

[NinaMarie]

Did you hear me say, "Wow! Ain't that cool?!" all the way in Oregon. Love, love, love the color choices and the background. This falls under the category, "Fabrics I wished I had chosen" Can't wait to see where this goes!

[NinaMarie]

Ohhh Sandie, I'm really impressed that this is your first hand-sewn project. It looks great! When I started quilting 30 years ago, it seems like lots of people were doing hand work, then machine quilting became more the vague and I did a lot more of that. I'm so glad to get back to the quietness of stitching. I love your colors. Your star is the same color as my background!

[Monique G.]

I love your background. It really makes everything stand out

[Monique G.]

Completed month two and part of month 3. Not sure if I like turn edged appliqué but I’m sure it will get easier with more practice

[Paige]

Here’s mine so far. I’m pleased, I’ve never appliquéd before. A fun challenge.

[Linda H.]

Here is mine so far.

Finished the zillions of circles for block 2 a few days ago. There are more circles to add to these? Yikes! In all seriously, this has been FUN! I used Applipops to make my circles. I just love how there are several methods we can use. Background is Tula Pink Fairy Dust in the light gray background, and scraps of color for the circles.

[Jana B.]

Oh, my goodness! Your fabrics are so very fun….and the polka dots…perfect! And your fussy cutting is delightful as well.