Kimono Applique

This is my entry for the last of Margaret's quilt exchange groups for 2008, and it should be at it's new home by now. This has been a fun group to be a part of, and I look forward to more of what Margaret put's together. Also, if any of you know of other groups, I would appreciate a heads up on what is going on.

This quilt was mailed to Canada. The gal there likes the oriental creations and I thought she might like this.

You can't see it well in this picture, but it is outlined with yellow sead beads, has embroidery embelishments, and beads in other locations.

I hope she likes it. I know I enjoyed working on this new technique of applique, an in adding all the special touches.

Pina Pleasure - Spring Fling Fall 2008

It has been some time since there has been an entry in this blog, and with the new Spring Fling group starting, I am adding the most up to date items.

This is a Sneak Peak at the center block that I am forwarding. I have named the center block Pina Pleasure. Let's see how it turns out in the end.

Final Quilting of the Young Lovers

This little quilt is absolutely beautiful.
Laila did exquisite hand work in the center block.
Jeanette selected great fabrics, and the circles, I feel, added a wonderful touch.
Julie's braid was skillfully put together - incredible technique!

So, when I looked at it, I decided there was no way to pay tribute to all the great work, by machine quilting. I hand quilted the center. It is in a shadow/ripple effect.

And as stated below, because of the embroidery used on the couple, I used some embroidery while finishing the quilt. In fact, the label has ribbon and flowers added to it as well.

Thank you for the opportunity to work on this quilt. I honestly believe it will become an heirloom one day.!!.

I have one appointment next week and I promised to bring this for show and tell. So, after that event, this will be in the mail to it's new home.

From a distance.