Today I am off to the Craft and Quilt Fair with Annie so I thought I had better post some more work in progress. (That way I can justify a little reward at the fair)
I have two more diamond blocks done
Here is a detail from the first block. The spray of flowers is worked in cast-on stitch using hand dyed wool.
These buds are worked in the same wool.
This last detail from this block illustrates a row of flower shaped sequins which are stitched between the V shaped gaps of herringbone stitch that is holding down a strip of ribbon.
This is the other block I have completed.
It is made of chain stitch and straight stitch and some plastic beads which look better from a slight distance than close up like this but plastic beads keep a quilt lighter.
This next detail of the same block stated off with a row of threaded chain stitch
As usual you can click on the images to go to larger versions and click on the magnify glass icon to see closer details again.
Annie I plan to have a good day as the Canberra Quilters also have their annual exhibition at the same venue. They have details on their blog. Also we plan to meet up with Doreen of Creative Meanderings around lunch time. So I am off to find my comfy shoes, dig out a shopping bag and perhaps evenput on some make up for a girls day out.
The back story
If you are interested in the back story of this quilt and seeing photos of each block as it was made browse the posts in the Diamond block crazy quilt category
Posts on How to assemble a Crazy Quilt which include;
- Assembling a crazy quilt part 1 – Trimming the blocks, joining and a construction technique that means the seams sit flat.
- Assembling a crazy quilt part 2 – Working in Sections
- Assembling a crazy quilt part 3 – Tying the quilt sandwich with no stitches visible from the front and adding a border
- Assembling a crazy quilt part 4 – Adding a false back
- Assembling a crazy quilt part 5 – Catching the false back and binding.
Online Crazy Quilting Classes:
Just a quick reminder for those who are interested in taking a class with me. You will find all my classes listed under the top tab imaginatively titled Classes online you will also find information on how online classes are run.
Lovely work – such variety of stitches and embellishments and beautiful colors. A real treat to see. Thanks
I always love your WIP posts….
The way you made that lace motif into a cabochon-looking creature with the bugle beads was truly inspired!
These are beautiful, as always! Hope you have a lovely day out too!
I love seeing the detail photos- Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the update. These are delightful!
Now I know why it is your stitching that started me stitching again. The layers and the colouring are so sumptuous.
Gorgeous work. Enjoy the fair.
LOL That is why I wanted to finish a few things before I went to the fair!
these blocks look beautiful. have a fun day at the fair, with Annie and Doreen. Don’t fall off the fibre diet wagon too hard – have you had a weigh in to check your progress?