There's a big snowstorm coming across most of the United States which makes it the perfect time to tackle some challenging quilt blocks.
Block 69
attributed to: Mary Deacon / 1841
You'll want to piece your little Dresden Plate before appliqueing it to the background square. This is a sweet blocks!
Block 70
attributed to: M A Buzby 1841
Use the templates to piece your ring of diamonds and then applique to the background square.
Block 71
attributed to: William Deacon
There's a full size block illustration if you want to make templates to machine or hand piece the block. A foundation pattern is also included for this block.
Block 72
attributed to: Wm C Snyder / April 1842
This block is going to be a challenge. There's a full size drawing for you to make templates. Take your time and I'd recommend piecing this one by hand and then applique the pieced circle to the background square.
It's a new year and we're going to be finishing up the Ella Maria Deacon Quilt during this year. Today I have four more blocks for you.
Block 65
Attributed to: Abigail S Coles / N Jersey
This block is interesting with it's angular ribbons. I'm not used to seeing them with squared off corners.
Block 66
Attributed to: S.W.Coles
There's a lot going on in this block and it was fun to draft. I think you'll enjoy working on it.
Block 67
Attributed to: 4 Mo 14th 1842 / Richard Buzby
This one is a simple, classic block!
Block 68
Attributed to: Elizabeth B Deacon / 1842
Isn't this a fun block? The flowers will be a joy to stitch. The rounds stars in the corners.................not so much. Take your time. This simple block is worth the effort.
Hello to all the Ella Maria Deacon quilters! I've got a great mix of blocks for you this month. I think you'll enjoy the mix of patchwork and applique. Let's take a look at them.
Block 61
attributed to: William D Coles
What a great pieced block! We have templates for this block. Remember to add your seam allowance to the fabric when cutting your pieces and it should go together quilt easy.
Block 62
attributed to: Ruth Anns Buzby / Rancocas
Does this one look familiar? You've made one of these before. I didn't realize there were two of these in the quilt. With so many blocks I guess I just missed seeing it.
Block 63
attributed to: Ann Reeves
This has to be one of my favorite blocks in the quilt. Maybe it's the fabrics but I think the design is just beautiful and so unique. It's a variation on an orange peel block. This one will take you some time but it's work the work. You could applique the yellow and red in the center as squashed circles starting with the yellow on the bottom, followed by the red, and then add the blue petals. Hopefully, that's clearer than mud and you understand what I mean.
Block 64
attributed to: Ella Maria Deacon / 1842
Here it is! This is the block that would be on the center of the bed just below the pillows. It's Ella Maria's block and just like the complexity of the quilt, this block is filled with challenges. I've provided templates and also a full-size drawing. I'd suggest piecing the ring of red diamonds and background triangles in a circle. Applique to your background square followed by the applique of the center, green circle. Finish with the background flower petal in the center.
That's it for this month's blocks but I want to share with you some of what will be starting during the first couple of months of 2021.
These little gems are going to be so much fun. Use your 1930s fabrics left from making the 3030 Quilt or pull out your reproduction prints. How about using solid colors? I've considered Moda's Grunge fabrics for this one. We both have a few weeks to decide and other than your background fabric, scraps will do!
365 different 3" foundation paper pieced quilt blocks so all our points are perfect!
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The antique quilt was indigo blue and white but my heart sang when I saw the upcoming Roselyn fabric collection by Minnick and Simpson. I'll be using those fabrics to make my quilt and am starting with a fat quarter bundle.
Don't worry if red and white isn't your style because I designed this quilt so everyone can use their favorite fabrics to create a Heartfelt quilt in a style all their own! Reproductions - 1930s - Scrappy - Tula Pink or Kaffe - they'll all work!
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