Sunday, September 13, 2009

B-13


Difficulty of block: easy
Number of pieces: 9
Method used: hand piecing

I almost didn't get my Dear Jane block (Four Corner Press) pieced this week, as a new project seems to have all my attention. I started hand appliqueing the first of twenty blocks from a pattern called The Civil War Bride Quilt. It is an interpretation of a quilt called Bird of Paradise (1858-1863). As I finish each block, I will post it on my main blog, Journey of a Quilter and also on The Civil War Bride blog that Lizzie has started for those interested in making it. So, it looks like Jane and the bride will have to share my reproduction fabric. I hope to have the first block completed in a day or two.

9 comments:

Paula said...

What a beautiful fabric.

PatchworkRose said...

Just love your fabric choices. That centre block sparkles.
Cheers
Lynne

viridian said...

Where did you get your blue central fabric? What fabric line is it? I've not seen this before and it's lovely.

Dedalina said...

Hola Karen, admiro tus trabajos, te saludo desde La Plata Argentina, un gusto en saludarte. Recién comienzo en esto del Patchwork y mis trabajos son sencillos, espero algún día tener tu nivel. Besos.

Nat Palaskas said...

Hi Karen, I am so delighted to see you are working on DJ! I am planning to start one soon. Dear Brenda Papadakis gave me a book in exchange for some fabrics years ago. I feel that I will have to make one for her. I will enjoy reading this blog - Hugs Natima

Deb said...

karen I am still following your wonderful DJ journey but also busy with my own too.. love coming back to get some of your inspiration

Ethne said...

WOW Karen you sure know how to pick the projects - good luck on your new applique/quilting journey

Unknown said...

cool! I love it!!! hugs

Ethne said...

Ah Karen, it would seem you have 'Civil War' fever - but we are all glad you are continuing with your DJ blocks - it does remind me each week seeing your blocks that I should really consider getting back to my SBS blocks and I may take a leaf out of your book and share them in a separate blog - that way I might get them done.

To see what other projects I am working on, visit me at Journey of a Quilter.