Here are some not so great pictures of my Baltimore Album blocks. I ventured into the closet and pulled out my box of blocks and my clear vinyl. In the box with my BAs were 20 or more heart blocks, and some hand pieced blocks.
In the photos, the three dark colored blocks on the left are ones ready for stitching onto the light background. Some of the blocks on the top row (which are difficult to see) will not go into this quilt. They are some of my first blocks and I am not happy with my color choices or my stitching. I need to make one more heart shaped block if I am to have four blocks, one for each corner. Last evening I looked through my BA books. There are four more blocks I found that I want to sew to be included in this quilt.
The pictures of the individual blocks are some of my favorites. The heart shaped block with the smaller hearts forming a larger heart are all the fabrics that I was using for the blocks. My original color scheme was dusty pink and dusty blue. Why, I don't know! The lyre block with the folded roses is my favorite. I enjoyed making this block. A couple of the blocks still need some ribbons to finish them.
Next comes the stitching. But before that happens, I want to stitch my first Aunt Millie's Garden block. I have my fabric cut, my overlay drawn, and my stem fabric ready. Since my bias bars have not been uncovered, I will use a different technique for making the narrow stems for this block.
Not to be forgotten is the challenge quilt for my quilt guild. I signed up to participate in the challenge, and it is due early September. I have the fabric and my idea, but have not started on either yet. Then there is a friendship block exchange due in October (I think). Also, I have this darling aqua quilt that is on my design wall. And, there is the $5.00 block that has not been sewn yet. I have not picked up the first Bunny Hill Heritage Chrismas BOM block, yet either.
Finally, I have some plans made. I am committed (in more ways than one) to these projects since I have now written about them and have talked about them. I do feel better - I have some deadlines ahead of me. I know I work better when I have a deadline! Let the stitching begin!
Happy Quilting
8 comments:
Your Baltimore Album blocks are stunning! You have so many already done. This will be wonderful when it's finished.
You have set up an ambitious schedule for yourself! Good luck with it - I'm rooting for you!
OMGosh Pam your baltimores are just beautiful!!! I wish I could see them in person. You definately have your work cut out for you. I'm horrible when working under pressure, thus things are given then taken back to finish LOL.
They are beautiful - I do hope you will finish them.
Those are fabulous blocks - I especially like the way those little hearts make a big heart. So much work - and so beautiful.
Wow Pam! These blocks are gorgeous - you've done some really beautiful work. I've done a few blocks on a Baltimore type quilt but after making four blocks I may have to give up. Four would make a beautiful wall hanging I think. :) blessings, marlene
Busy, busy quilter! Anyone who can do a baltimore album impresses the heck out of me. I don't think I have the courage. They're always spectacular, and I'm sure yours will be too.
Gorgeous Blocks!! Keep up the good work.
your blocks are beautiful
oh wow look it does look like my block
I love that one. Oh I hope you finish this quilt
Kathie
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