Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Farmgirl Vintage Update FMQ


I finally started to quilt Farmgirl Vintage. I decided to quilt each block individually. I just couldn't do an allover pattern when each block is so unique. I've managed to quilt 4 blocks so far. This first picture is a variation of a bear paw. It was called Chicken Foot Block. I quilted arcs in the triangles and loops in the squares. I didn't decide ahead of time. I just sat down and tried to figure out what would work best.


I meandered around the chick in the Baby Chick Block. I outlined the heart as well as her little wing. I felt a little feather would be cute in her wing!!


 

I outlined the barn and windows in the Old Red Barn Block. I made little loops inside each patch and quilted clamshells in the background. 


I outlined each patch in Spring Star Block and meandered in the background.

These 4 blocks took very little time to quilt since they're only 6 inches square. I was planning on quilting more today but it's so warm. I sat outside and got some fresh air. It actually feels like summer! I couldn't resist since I'm working the next 3 days. I'm hoping to post more quilted blocks soon!!

10 comments:

  1. oh such lovely quilting--hugs, Julierose

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    1. Thanks, Julierose! Took so long to decide! Glad I finally made a decision!

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  2. Your quilting looks gorgeous - works perfectly with your blocks - I'm still to start this quilt...!

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    1. Thank you, Raewyn! This is such a fun quilt. You'll love making it. I love the book. So many wonderful patterns in there!

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  3. Sometimes it's best not to over-thing/plan and just sit down and DO IT!!!! Your blocks are lovely and capture the essence of what fun they were to make. Looking forward to seeing more.......

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    1. Thanks, Doreen! I definitely didn't overthink it! It was a surprise to me too how they would turn out!

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  4. Great choices for each block! I especially like the feathers on the little chick's wing.

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    1. Thanks, Em! Sometimes, having no real plan works out best!

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