I've always loved country flavored quilts - especially appliqued country quilts (what can I say? I'm a Southern girl!). So I decided to share with you all a quilt I'm designing (and making!).
It's a 6 block quilt - 6 rather simple appliqued blocks, slightly "folk" in flavor - and a pieced border (with an optional appliqued flower vine border for the "over-achiever!"). The blocks are (though you can always resize them as you like - but according to the pattern as I'm presenting it ...) 9 x 13 and 18 x 5. Fat quarters, charm packs, etc, would be perfect for this wall-hanging! So gather up your scraps and let's get stitchin'! :)
The schedule for the flower blocks are as follows:Sneak preview block: Sunflowers (9 x 13)
Month 1 (first issue of eZine - August): Coneflowers (9 x 13)
Month 2 (second issue - September): Pomegranates (18 x 5)
Month 3 (third issue - October): Daisy chain (18 x 5)
Month 4 (fourth issue - November): Cowslips (9 x 13), Primroses (9 x 13), Pieced border & (optional) Appliqued border ... and of course, a coordinating quilt label!
No, that wasn't a typo - you'll get two blocks AND the borders in November. We have to have this finished before Christmas, you know! :) 'Cause I'm going to have a few sweet holiday patterns for you to do in November! They'll be quick 'n' easy patterns perfect for gift giving projects. :)
So, if you haven't yet, sign up for the eZine and get your fabrics ready! It's going to be SEW much FUN! :)
Until next time, quilty friends ...
Happy quilting & quilty hugs!!
Connie :)
3 comments:
I love the sunflowers! I can't wait to see what you have designed for the remaining blocks. I have got my block started. Thanks again for a great design!
Love your 'magazine' and am anxiously awaiting the first one. Have I missed the applique pieces for the sunflower block? I see the layout but not the individual pieces. I have found the coneflower but not the sunflower. Love these. Thanks so much for all your hard work and I hope your husband is doing well.
Thank you, Sandy! Thank you, Joan! I couldn't do any of this without ya'll as inspiration! :-)
As for the Sunflower's pattern pieces, they're coming up in just a bit ... also, I'll be posting on my web site the next month's BOM for the FAFSQ in the next day or sew ... I've made ya'll miss sew much time that I figure ya'll ought to have the opportunity to catch up! :)
Again, thank you SEW much for the compliments!! :-)
Big ol' quilty hugs!!!
Connie :-)
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