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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Embroidery 101: Stitch & Quilt Along Finish

I finished the last two blocks and put my Embroidery 101: Stitch & Quilt Along from Clover & Violet top together:

 (my favorite)



And here is the top:

I think I'll add a few outside borders yet.
Ah..., my first embroidery/patchwork quilt top.  There will be more!
Thanks Jennie!!

31 readers left a comment:

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Wonderful stitching on the bird! Your setting is very festive and color floss matches so well. Yes, this was a fun quiltalong to do.

sandra said...

So cute, I am looking forward to seeing end product. Excellent job.

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

Your stitching is lovely. This going to be such a fun, happy quilt!!!

Melinda said...

Love it! It's gorgeous!

Lynette said...

Oh! I just *love* the bird. Your 101 quilt is wonderful. Love the colors. If it ever comes up missing, just come look at my house. ;D JK

Bobbi said...

I usually don't like embroidery with quilts, because the embroidery isn't bright enough to compete with the fabric and there is usually too much white space, but these are FANTASTIC. Great job!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Wow Mary. Looks AWESOME!! Your satin stitching is fantastic.

paulette said...

SEW pretty...and your stitching is wonderful!!
P

Abby and Stephanie said...

Absolutely adorable.

ritainalaska said...

outstanding! each embroidered centerpiece is outstanding! the block frames do just that, too, frame the centerpieces. will be a fantastic quilt altogether.

Angie said...

It's ADORABLE!

MB in MI said...

Just lovely!

Anonymous said...

It looks beautiful! Way to go!

Trudi said...

Beautiful Mary!

Needled Mom said...

Wonderful work. How will you quilt it now? I always wonder whether I should quilt over the embroidery stitches or not.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh Mary! I just love it!!

Karen said...

Your embroidery is lovely. The blocks look great together!

Anonymous said...

This quilt top is looking great so far! Can't imagine it needing much more. I like the little sashing strips between the blocks.

Julia said...

Wow, Mary, it's just gorgeous..
Lovely stitching, and I like the sashing,it separates the blocks.
Julia ♥

Darlene said...

Oh Mary, it's beyond cute, adorable, sweet, etc. I love it.

Live a Colorful Life said...

Mary, that is absolutely spectacular!!!Wow, you stitching is so even. I would hesitate to show a close-up of my stitching!

Michele said...

Love them :-) The top is just beautiful!!!!

Betsy said...

Beautiful blocks Mary.

Barb said...

What an awesome quilt!!

SewCalGal said...

Beautiful quilt Mary. You did a great job.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

PS - I voted for your quilt at the Quilting Gallery. Good luck!

Rene' said...

Mary, it's fabulous!!!!! Your stitching is great, and your fabric choices are awesome! Congrats on such a lovely finish.

Cyndi said...

Oh Mary, that quilt is just awesome! I love every block....but that sweet little bird is my favorite, too!

XOXO,

Cydi

Dandelion Quilts said...

I love it. :) It is so cute. Are you gifting it? Hanging it someplace special? Just darling.

Mary said...

This is wonderful. I love your work, it is beautiful.

Tatkis said...

Lovely colours and beautiful blocks!
Can't wait to see finished quilt!

Hugs,
Tatyana

Carrie P. said...

Love, Love it. The flower wreath on the bird is so cute. You should be very proud for keeping up.