After about a month of regrouping and no sewing, I hope I am back on track. I have begun the applique on the Double Wedding Ring Quilt border. I have about half of what you see in the photo above stitched down. I have broken into down into sections. This is the first 1/8 of the border. Gives me something measurable. lol
Who says teachers have the summer off? I'm not sure how I did it but I have workshops everyday this week except Friday. But I really don't mind. Today (Monday) I am learning about the National Common Core Standards that the state of Arkansas has adopted. On Tuesday and Wednesday I will hear a national known author speak about reading groups (love to learn about teaching reading) and on Thursday, I will get CPR certified.
I also have a niece spending the week with us. She is 9 and loves to swim so entertaining her is pretty simple.
What's on your design wall? Visit Judy L. and let us know what you are working on.
Happy snipping, stitching, and quilting.
That applique is so beautiful! Love the colors and the design.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing!! Can't wait to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteOMG Vivian, this is STUNNING! Is there a pattern?
ReplyDeletelooks like you have been busy!
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All I can do is aspire to be able to do applique like that. But of course I have never tackled a DWR, either. Your quilt is already beautiful and getting better every day.
ReplyDeleteLove the addition of the orange in the flowers. Gives it so much more dimension and interest. Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteThe color choice for your applique is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty this is--the quilting will only make it better. Breaking it down into sections makes a lot of sense.
ReplyDeleteVivian this applique is just beautiful. With the weather we had this spring teachers at home aren't getting much summer this year - they had to go longer into June and they're starting earlier in August. Summer isn't June, July and August any more! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be the most gorgeous Double Wedding Ring quilt that I have ever seen! Can you post a picture of the pattern you're using, or is the applique your own beautiful, original idea? :D
ReplyDeleteYour double wedding ring is absolutely beautiful! Both the colorwash of the rings, and the spectacular applique.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt will just be gorgeous when you finish it. I really love the applique' that you are doing.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a beautiful applique border! I would love to see this finished, if you ever have enough time with all the other stuff you have going on! (It all sounds interesting though!)
ReplyDeleteThe applique is lovely - yes and I know how you feel about summers off - our principal announced 14 teachers changing grade levels the last day of school!!! So spent the first week off helping people move - sighhhhhhhh!!! Did get some time to sew though (grin)
ReplyDeleteWow is that going to be a gorgeous quilt! Enjoy your visit with your niece.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! Love the pinks and greens. Beautiful red, white and blue quilt in your header. Love the bright colors and all the stars!
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