Its time to share my progress on my Simple Folk Quilt. This summer has been crazy busy with other projects, so I am very happy to have finished the two blocks I had already cut out.
First, Mr. Peacock is done–
I really like this block. His little masked is just the cutest thing!
And the domestic unicorn is finished too.
This block really should have been a show stopper, but I know the fabrics are really competing for center stage,
It didn’t seem like it was going to do that when I cut them out, but once I started sewing, it became quite obvious. By that time, I was tired and definitely didn’t want to cut all those tiny pieces again!
Oh well, it’s a border block and probably won’t show up that much anyway. Isn’t there a quilting rule that says that every quilt needs an imperfection to show that we are all human or something like that? Hmmm.. where did I hear that, do any of you remember?
Now I’m going to be thinking about that all day! Lol!!!
This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Margaret, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Susan, Nanette, Edith, Sharon, Karrin, Gretchen and Kathi
Love the peacock and unicorn!
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Thank you Karrin! Slowly but surely this quilt will be finished:)
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Stunning work, you should be really proud 😎
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Thank you! This is a fun one. I’m excited to see it all done, but I have a ways to go….
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Your applique’ work is spot on perfect!!!!! Imperfection or not it is amazing. I am totally feeling that to busy feeling, wrong fabric choice with my ‘T’ quilt blocks ~ Sharon
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Hi Sharon! Yes, I think we all share that feeling at times. Isn’t it nice to have friends who understand? Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful day!!❤️❤️
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The unicorn is a mythical and mysterious beast, and it’s only right he should be hard to find, especially in a meadow full of flowers 🙂
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Lol! You always have the most thoughtful comments Kate! I agree… he is hard to find just as a unicorn should be!😊❤️❤️❤️
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I just love this pattern…and all the hand sewing! Cant wait to see it altogether your an inspiration!
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Awe! Thank you Nancy! Hand work in the evenings is one of my life’s great pleasures. I’m excited to see it done too.❤️❤️❤️
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Two more gorgeous blocks in your signature style, Tracy! This is going to be a wow quilt!
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Thank you Kathy! It’s coming along. I’m at that slow un enthusiastic stage. Keep on going….!!❤️❤️❤️
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You can do it!
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I love them both! The fabric does compete with the unicorn,it’s still lovely though. A learning curve that’s a good thing!
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Hi Deb! Stretching ourselves is what makes us better. This unicorn is well hidden just as any good unicorn should be;) lol!
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Yes, that’s a rule – goes back to the story of Arachne in Greek mythology, actually. The blocks are both so nicely worked, and when it’s all together, no one block is going to stand out over the others, so I don’t think you have to concern yourself too much with fabrics arguing with each other. =)
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Hi Suz! I’m so glad you knew the source of the rule. I’m going to go check it out right now!❤️❤️
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Yup the Amish purposely put a mistake in every quilt so it’s not perfect. I still think the blocks are cute!
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These blocks have all kinds of energy and zip! I understand how you feel about the unicorn but I also agree that doing it over again, with all those tiny pieces, would be just too much!
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It’s a joy to look at your beautiful creatures Tracy! I’m always in awe of your work, I think the unicorn shines!
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Thank you Abbie! That poor little unicorn has been patiently waiting for a compliment or two.:). He
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Awww, he deserves many! 🦄 💕
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I don’t know how I missed this post at the time – these are gorgeous. Your applique is so neat, I’m in awe.
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Thank you Dawn! I’m so glad you came by and read about my adventures in appliqué. It is a technique that becomes quite addictive:)!❤️
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I love applique, and yours is particularly delightful.
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