Ella Maria Deacon Quilt – Month 7

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As I sit down to write this post I never imagined the entire United States would be facing the horrific health challenge that seems to have only just begun. As someone over the age of 60 we're taking this seriously at my house but not in a panic. We're trying to be smart and prepared. I pray each and every one of you will weather this storm and stay healthy. Let's stitch and stitch some more. I've created some of my best design during times of great challenge and I've got a set of challenging blocks for you this month.

Block 25

Attributed to: Sarah Kemble

I'm going to use individual pieces for the red print spokes on this sunny block and try to cut one single piece of the yellow for the inner group.

Block 26

Attributed to: Anna W Coles / N Jersey

This is probably the easiest block in the group and I really like this one. The way the two applique pieces meet you end up with a ring of petal shapes of background showing through.

Block 28

Attributed to: Sarah Ann Kemble

I'd proceed with caution with this block. There are some little diamonds in there. Double check your seam allowance if you're going to machine piece this block so it comes out the right size. I would probably hand piece this block but I love hand work. I look forward to seeing what everyone does.

Block 28

Attributed to: Mary S Haines

Spend some time with your stash and pick out the perfect fabrics to stitch this broderie perse wreath. This is a magnificent block with so many possibilities. Take your time and have fun with this one. 

 

Until next month.....................

 

Ella Maria Deacon Quilt - Month 7

 

 

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Cheddarback Block of the Month – Month 13

by on 3:07 pm in Antique Quilt, Cheddarback Quilt, Free Patterns, News, Patchwork Quilts, Shipshewana Quilt Retreat

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It's a sunny but chilly day in Michigan. I've been out a few times with the dogs and soaked in all the vitamin D that I could. You can tell spring is almost around the corner. We were looking at the extended forecast in hopes we could make a trip to the cottage in the near future. 

Who's ready for some easy peasy blocks??? I took a look at this months blocks and just knew you'd be excited to see them too. If you're a little behind this should give you time to catch up. I'm posting them a day early since tomorrow is Sunday and I plan to do a little stitching and watch the Nascar race. 

Block 54

Here's our large block for this month. Pink and blue - what a pretty combination. I just love this block and even with all of those pieces, it's rotary cut and machine pieced. 

Block 55

It doesn't get much easier than this!!! Grab a nice tan plaid and a maroon print. I call these burgundy indigos  stashed away for a special project. I'm not sure that's the correct name for these prints but I sure do like them.

Block 56

Two different pink textured fabrics and a black mourning print were used for this block. If you're looking to practice half square triangles, this is the block for you. These are small ones but this block is so cute when sewn together.

Block 57

What an interesting mix of fabric and design. A pretty black print, sweet paisley, plaid flannel and ...............a fussy cut flower in the center. Rotary cut and machine piece the block and find the perfect floral center.

Block 58

More burgundy indigo and a black shirting print were used in this classic star block. If I had to make only one block for the rest of my quilting days, this star would be right at the top of the list. 

 

See..............I told you they were easy and all great blocks too. Have fun this month and I'll see you on April Fool's Day!

 

Cheddarback - Month 13 Patterns - CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

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Ella Maria Deacon Quilt – Month 6

by on 10:49 am in Antique Quilt, Applique Quilts, Block of the Month, Ella Maria Deacon Quilt, News, Patchwork Quilts

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I'm excited about this month's blocks because we're far enough into the quilt that you can only guess which blocks I'm going to present. It's always a difficult decision for me because there are so many wonderful designs to choose from. I think you're going to like February's blocks. There's a nice mix of patchwork, applique, broderie perse and degrees of difficulty.  I'm so far behind on my blocks that I've become a pattern collector on this project, at least for a while. Let's jump right into the blocks.

Block 21

attributed to - Eliza C Rogers / Mount Holly / 1842

I could make an entire quilt using this block. It's all rotary cut and machine pieced. It would be a great "leader/ender" project in any two color combination you'd like.

Block 22

Attributed to - Charles Kemble / Philadelphia

This one will take you a while! I can't wait to see how everyone decides to construct that ring of petals. You could make a single template and sew them together like a dresden plate and then applique it to the background. You could make a swoopy flower shape of just the yellow petals so it's like a flower and then applique only the red wedges onto it before applying to the background or..................I know the Facebook Group is going to be filled with suggestions! No matter what technique you decide on this block is a beauty.

Block 23

Attributed to - Va___ Reeves / Mount Holly / 1842

This one is a fun combination of patchwork and applique. At least that's how I presented it. If you'd rather, you can applique the triangles to the background square. It's your quilt so use the technique you prefer and add some pretty broderie perse applique to the center.

Block 24

Attributed to - 4 Mo 14th 1842 / Albert(a?) Haines

Wow! Just the attribution makes us stop and think about this block. What an unusual way to pen the date of April 14, 1842! On top of that we have to wonder if the block was attributed Albert Haines or made by Alberta. So many mysteries and you'll have plenty of time to think about this one. It doesn't look complicated but you've got four, diamond petal flowers to applique and those point are going to be tricky. The side and corner triangles are appliqued on this block and the double pink flower is as sweet as can be. 

If you're behind in your blocks, having trouble finding the right fabrics or just finding out about this quilt,  you should check out the upcoming offering for the Ella Maria Deacon Quilt at Homestead Hearth.          We're working together so quilters have the option to sign up to receive fabric kits for each block in the quilt. All of the details should be available soon!  Everyone will still get their patterns here but if you don't have a stash of fabrics to work from, this would be a great way join in and make the quilt. If you're like me, sometimes it's more fun to collect those pretty packets of fabric so they're ready and waiting when I want to stitch.  When their program starts,  we'll both have something available for quilters new to the quilt so they can "catch up" and then everyone will be stitching the same blocks as I present them. More information to come! 

 

Until next month.....................

 

Ella Maria Deacon Quilt - Month 6

 

 

 

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