CCQ #22 - Framed Flowers

I recently finished this quilt and just got a photo of it.  It was created around a batch of orphan blocks that were donated to the quilt club.  It measures a hefty 81 x 97...... a nice comfort for a needy person.   Our club uses all donated fabrics into quilts for several organizations who puts them back out into the community.

I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River   and   Quilt Story for Fabric Tuesday.  Visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are working on.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 12-25-15

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MERRY  CHRISTMAS  !  a day to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!




a nice assortment of free patterns
http://www.quiltedforest.com/shop.htm#pattern

a nice variety here too
http://www.springwaterdesigns.com/freepatterns/

a few free patterns here - mostly quilt blocks
http://www.the-quilt-rack.com/the-quilt-rack/free-patterns.htm

some tutorials here
http://www.bonjourquilts.com/tutorials/


I wish you all a safe holiday season.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 12-18-15

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some really great patterns and tutes here
http://sewsweetness.com/tutorials

a nice variety here too
http://bubzrugz.blogspot.com/p/how-to.html

a few special patterns
https://www.pre-cuts.com/shop/category/free-patterns/


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Friday Quilt Hop * 12-11-15

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7 pages of patterns and tutes
http://thecraftymummy.com/category/tutorials/

lots of tutes here too
http://quackadoodlequilt.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

    free patterns at the bottom of the list
http://dsquilts.com/fabric_and_patterns.asp?PageID=1367


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CCQ #24 & CCQ #25 - Panels

I was recently gifted with these 2 children- size panels.  I backed them with fleece and quilted them up in a jiffy.  Each one measures about 44 x 33.  They will be donated to the guild for our children's ward hospital mission.

I'm adding these to my CCQ page which showcases many charity/children comfort quilts I've been able to make for others.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times

and Tuesday with   Freemotion By The River
             and                     Quilt Story


Visit these links to see what other creative quilters are working on today.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 12-4-15

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a nice variety here
http://www.charmaboutyou.com/p/tutorials-and-patterns.html

a few here too
http://www.goodgollyginger.com/p/tutorials.html

needleturn applique techniques
http://quiltsalott.blogspot.com/p/applique-tips-and-tricks.html


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CCQ #23 - Log Cabin Orphans

This quilt was designed around a bundle of log cabin blocks donated to the quilt club.  When I go to their sew days, I am often given the challenge to do something with these donations.    I decided to offset the blocks with a very dark brown.  The quilt is 60 x 71".

and here is the back ...............................

You can see all the quilts I've made for donation on my CCQ page ..tab at the top.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.

On Tuesday a great link up with Connie  at  Freemotion By The River
               and                                                        Quilt Story

 Click on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

RSC15 Sampler - Combo blocks

I am still working on the connecting blocks.   These are not a fast process with family gatherings going on this weekend.  I've found I had to take many of the blocks back to the pressing board and attack them with the steam iron.  I hate to do that, but my iron is useless when set on heat only.  I've tried to be careful with the steam iron and handling.

Here is a quarter sample on the design board.  I may not get it finished before the year is over, but I hope the top will be done.  Funny how you can see the design flow so much better in a photo, than while it is in front of you.  No blocks sewn together yet .............

You can see all my blocks for this project together on my RSC15 Sampler page,  Just click on the tab at the top.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see what other creative quilters are doing with their scraps.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 11-27-15

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the ultimate tutorials in fabric manipulation
https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/41-fabric-manipulation-tutorials/

a nice variety of tutes here
http://quiltingjetgirl.com/tutorials/

nice assortment of patterns here
http://thecraftyquilter.com/tutorials/

plus a variety of tutorials
http://thecraftyquilter.com/tips-techniques/


Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC15 Sampler - Mint Green

Finally,  Blocks 24 & 25 - light greens.  You'll find I cheated on the sampler center on one of them.

I've moved on to the alternating blocks now.  All the color pieces are cut.  Yesterday, I assembled 2 of them............... so pretty.  I will be spending the next few days stitching up the remaining 22.  You can visit my RSC15 Challenge page to see all my blocks for this project.  I want to be all caught up and ready for the 2016 challenge.  The new ideas are surmounting!

I'm linking up with Angela at SoScrappy where you can see what other quilters are creating with this challenge.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 11-20-15

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some tutes here, a new blog to visit, have a look around
http://freshofftheframe.blogspot.ca/p/my-favourite-tutorials.html

check out lots of interesting patterns here too
http://www.sewcanshe.com/my-tutorials/

and more tutorials shared....
http://cathy-blueberrypatch.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


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Friday Quilt Hop * 11-13-15

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a huge variety of tutorials here
http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/p/project-ideas-tutorials.html

assorted tutorials here too
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials

a nice assortment of tutes here also
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Winter Trees

I admired this little wall hanging from a photo on the net.  It stuck in my mind.  I thought it would be a lovely piece to display during the winter season.  It measures 15" x 33" and finished  up in 2 days.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times   and  Tuesday link up with Connie at  Freemotion By The River.  

Hop on over there to see what great projects are in the works by other quilters.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * Nov 6, 2015

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a few free patterns
http://www.quiltcountry.com/Quilt_Country_free_pattern.asp

oodles of pattern tutorials here
http://inspiredbyfabric.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

several more free patterns here; be sure to check out more tabs at the top of the page
http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/patchwork-and-quilting-projects/


Have a happy weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Embroidered Christmas Wreath

I have a great finish to report.  It's not a large piece, 25 x 25",  but certainly used up alot of hand stitching time.  The center piece was  pre-printed and intended for quilting.  I wanted to embroider it with color.  I started it a few years ago, then it went into the closet for awhile.

Whenever you have a clear out, you uncover forgotten projects.  I have rekindled my hand stitching phase and try to do it every evening.  I started by finishing the stitching on this piece.   Then it sat  again, waiting for an appropriate border.   I used Sulky 12 wt  thread and 3-strand embroidery floss.

 Then it sat  again, waiting for an appropriate border.  I put another border on it, it just didn't work.  I took that border off, and chose this one.  I like it.

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation.  Hop on over there to see what other delightful projects are being created.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 10-30-15

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several free patterns here
http://bethdonaldson.blogspot.com/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

some really nice patterns here too
http://www.quiltnbee.biz/free-quilt-bag--patterns.htm

a few free patterns - beautiful sewing machine covers
http://tinksquared.com/tutorials/

do you have EQ7? - project files here
http://tinksquared.com/eq-projects/


Have yourself a happy weekend.   Thanks so much for stopping by.

Stockings & Ornies

Here is my design wall today.  I've finished all the stockings I've committed to - 13 adult, double-sided stockings and 5 doggie stockings..........  all with names.  I will be glad to put the christmas fabrics away.  I also finished up some redwork embroidered snowflake ornaments for the Pathfinders christmas party which our guild contributes to every year.  The bottom 2 stockings still need the binding stitched down.

and here is a close-up of the ornaments.  I backed them with white fleece, stitched around a circle and trimmed off with pinking shears.

I am excited to get back to working on a real quilt.   Today I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  Visit her link to see what other quilters are creating today.

Tuesday link up  at     Freemotion By The River
           and                         Quilt Story
Be sure to visit these posts for more creative sharing.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-23-15

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have you seen these great tutorials yet?
http://heatherkojan.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

64 tutorials here
http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.com/?page_id=480

several nice tutorials here too
http://borderlinequilter.blogspot.co.uk/p/last-weekend-my-granddaughter-fieron.html


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RSC15 Sampler - Browns

Caught up on my sampler blocks - here are the brown versions.  Not a great photo.  I am challenged working with the tri rec  rulers - just don't get the units lined up right.  So for the 2nd block, I winged it with a different center.  I had a small string pieced set in the scrap drawer,  I trimmed it up, planning to finish it with corner triangles.  I grabbed the 6 x 12 ruler and started trimming off my center square from the stripset.  Ooops, needed 6-1/2" !  So had to fudge with some trim around that to bring it up to size.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy, who is the mastermind behind the RSC Challenges.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is making with their browns.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 10-16-15

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many free patterns in each category; plus check out the other tabs for lots of free block patterns and tutorials for beginners
http://ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/free-quilt-and-sew-patterns/

lots of free sewing and quilting patterns; and don't miss the tutorials tab too
http://shwinandshwin.com/product-category/free-patterns

some really nice tutorials and patterns here
http://myquiltdiet.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


Have a happy weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC15 Sampler - Indigo & Orange

Yes, the RSC Sampler is about the color brown, this month.   But first,   I had to catch up on my August and September colors.  So here they are,  playing all nice together..........

Maybe I will get the brown blocks done next week.  In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today.  Hop on over there to see what everyone is making with their brown scraps.

I have gathered all my blocks for this Sampler on a special page    HERE  .   I haven't started any connecting blocks yet,  but some of the pieces are cut.  (g)


Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great weekend.

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-9-15

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lots of handy tutorials
http://www.funthreads.blogspot.com/p/how-to-tutorials.html

and some really nice free patterns too
http://www.funthreads.blogspot.com/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

several quick and easy patterns here
http://letsquiltsomething.blogspot.com/search/label/Free


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Keys To Contentment - Block # 9

We have finally come to the 9th and final block to embroider for the Keys to Contentment project.  Obviously saved the best for last, as I think this is the prettiest one ever.

Block # 9

I've added the final 2 blocks to my project page   HERE  .  We look forward to the final setting instructions next month.  It's not too late to get this free project for yourself.  Just hop over to  Val's page  HERE  to collect all the blocks.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-2-15

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you'll find some great BOW projects shared here
http://ravelly1-quiltzblog.blogspot.com/p/bom.html

some free patterns to share here too
http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

have you been here yet?  oodles of bags, quilt blocks & more
http://sewsweetness.com/tutorials


Have yourself a wonderful weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cozy Afternoons - great progress.

Maybe I should always fix my blunders on Sunday after church.  I didn't want to put this troubled block away on a shelf.  If  I was to fix it, it had to be now while the process is fresh.  So here is the troubled block.................

I got out the seam ripper and removed the border strips and triangles.  I cut 4 new triangles to insert between these outer strips and the center block.  Sewed them on, decided it looked awful because I picked one of the darkest rasberry shade,  proceeded to remove those triangles  and made 4 new ones in the light pink.  Today I was determined!  

Now will those outer border strips and black triangles still fit ?...............  2 fit, 2 did not.  I added pieces onto the ends of one of the "did nots" and re-trimmed it.  For the 2nd "did not",  I removed the black triangle, made a new stripset, then put it back together.

So glad to have this block,  finished and correct!

Cozy Afternoon Blk 5

I cleaned off the design wall so I could see them all  together.  This photo inspires me to plan some more redwork in the setting triangles to frame it - and some more borders.  It will be a "plan as you go" kind of project.  Sometimes those are the most fun and work out the best for me.  Isn't this awesome...

Cozy Afternoon blocks designed by Jacquelynne Steves

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  You will find lots more creative works being shared there today.

and be sure to visit these Tuesday link ups for more quilters projects

                     Freemotion By The River

and

                     Quilt Story

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cozy Afternoons

I spent this afternoon catching up on the Cozy Afternoon BOM.  I had blocks 4 & 5 to finish.  The center embroideries were ready....today was the piecing.  I goofed up more than a few times today.  Was I not supposed to sew on Saturday?

Block 4 doesn't look too bad, tho I did goof on the arrangement of the triangles around the center.  I can live with it.  It almost looks like the shadow of an angle in the background.

Cozy Block 4

and here is Block 5.  Do you see a problem here?  LOL  It is totally missing 4 light triangles that were to go around the center square before adding the borders on the corners. and it was trimmed off square.  I wonder if the corner units will fit after I insert those missing triangles?  

Cozy Block 5

I haven'd decided how I will turn this into a quilt.  Shall I add more blocks, more piecing with alternating blocks, more embroidery ????  So many choices and I will have to sleep on it.  I hope to create a great setting for these blocks.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-25-15

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some tutes and free patterns
http://benandcharlyscorner.blogspot.ie/p/tutorials.html

check out the tab for quilting tutorials and projects
http://theinboxjaunt.com/

this paper piecing page has intricate patterns
http://theinboxjaunt.com/paper-piece-patterns/

lots of projects here; and check out the project tab for more free offerings
http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/fatquartergang.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Americana QAL Row 4

I haven't posted in quite a while....not because I've not been busy in the sewing room.  I've been concentrating on smaller items in preparation for the UMW Lydia's Circle bazaar.  I have invested alot of time and supplies.  I must say I am getting weary of little projects.  I look forward to doing real quilts again soon, I hope.

In the meantime, trying to catch up on a few boms I've invested in.  Here is my Row 4 for the Americana Row QAL.  You can read all about that project by clicking the button on the left sidebar.  Little pieces of applique is not at the top of my skill level, but I persevered.  I'm sure the individual who receives this quilt will not be aware of its imperfections.

and as in the previous row, I have not stitched down the appliques yet, but they are fused.  I hope I don't leave all of that chore to the end of the project.

I also have the Keys to Contentment block #8 finished.  This is a monthly collection of  embroidered blocks which will be framed with piecing and turned into a small quilt.  October is the last month for this project.  Ignore that loose piece of red thread sitting on the block, please.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-18-15

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oodles of projects here
http://www.leighlaurelstudios.com/my-blog/projects.html

plus oodles of tutes here
http://www.leighlaurelstudios.com/my-blog/tutorials.html

thanks to Dot in PA, a visit to LuAnns
http://luannsloosethreads.blogspot.com/2012/03/indiana-heritage-quilt-show-2012.html

some unique tutorials
http://therecipebunny.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-11-15

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16 bag & tote patterns
https://bagntell.wordpress.com/tutorials/

lots of projects and tutorials
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/tutorials-and-free-projects.html

and some free patterns here too
http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/search/label/Tutorial


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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-4-15

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several tutorials here; use the handy language translator tool
http://www.roolen.blogspot.sk/p/blog-page.html

lots of bitty tutes here
http://bittybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/p/my-other-tutorials.html

100+ free quilt block patterns
http://thesewingloftblog.com/100-quilt-blocks/


Have a safe holiday weekend.  THanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-28-15

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a few really unique patterns
http://www.goodgollyginger.com/p/tutorials.html

lots of tutes and patterns here
http://www.thecozypumpkin.com/tutorials

a slew of tutorials
http://www.craftbuds.com/tutorials/


Thanks for stopping by.

Americana QAL Row 3

I stitched up Row 3 yesterday.  It's a time eater to rummage thru scraps to find just the right pieces and try to make them all different.  To top it off, I pulled out a lovely FQ for the background, started cutting and sewing, then remembered that it needed one half yard for background.  Oops, had to improvise, again.  But it's all done, except for stitching down the fusible applique and adding some patriotic star buttons, just for fun.

Thankfully, Deanna used a multitude of photos in the instructions or I never would have gotten them sewn together correctly.  You can read all about this project by clicking the Americana Row QAL button in my left sidebar.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 8-21-15

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 35 modern quilt patterns all in one place
http://www.wowilikethat.com/35-free-modern-quilt-patterns/

you'll find lots of useful projects here
http://so-sew-easy.com/free-sewing-patterns/

a nice assortment of patterns
http://messyjessecrafts.blogspot.com.au/p/tutorials.html

a heavy duty supply of tutorials here
http://pileofabric.com/blogs/modern-quilting/tagged/tutorials


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Friday Quilt Hop * 8-14-15

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many free patterns here
http://patronespatchwork.blogspot.com.es/

a nice assortment here also
http://www.acraftyfox.net/tutorials/

a list of tutorials in the right side bar
http://boutiquenutmegdesigns.blogspot.ca/


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Friday Quilt Hop * 8-7-2015

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a nice assortment of patterns and tutes here
https://sewmod.wordpress.com/tutorials-free-patterns/

a few free patterns here too
http://heartscreations.com/free-patterns/

I like these patterns , the starburst makes a great setting to show off other block styles
http://sukiedontyaknow.com/tutorials/

and some really new tutes here
http://mamalovequilts.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tutorials.html



Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Road to Round Rock - finished.

This quilt pattern was a free offering from Judy L. of Patchwork Times  back in February, 2013.  You will find her instruction steps here :   http://www.patchworktimes.com/2013/02/18/new-quilt-along/

I chose to make it with patriotic colors.  It had been waiting for a finished binding for a while.  Because of it's size, I had a LA from my guild quilt it up for me.  Actually, it was a barter.  I made her a 50" round quilted spiral tree skirt in exchange for her quilting.  I did much more labor, I assure you. LOL

This quilt is 62 x 78.  I did a slightly different border treatment.  There is not  a label yet since I'm not sure  where it will be gifted.  This is also a UFO finish and used at least 8 yards of fabric!  YAY!

Today   I'm linking up with                Judy L. at Patchwork Times
 and   Tuesday linking up with           Freemotion by the River
 and                                                    Quilt Story.

I love to visit them all and see what other creative quilters are working on today.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sugar coating Sunday

Need another smile today?   Here's my 10 year old baby,  in my face, grinning that
"p l e a s e  Mom,  you know you want to do it for me"

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-31-15

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some happy patterns with a bit of stitching
http://www.sewhappy.me/tutorials/

a host of tutorials here
http://www.rebeccamaedesigns.com/homesweethome/tutorials/

and some great patterns here too
http://www.thewayisewit.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html


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July's W.I.P.'s

The blog has been quiet, but I have not.  I've been working on school book bags for 2nd graders, veterans quilts for a local rehab for veterans home, grocery bags and purse sets for church fundraiser quickly coming up in the fall;  and I tossed in some quick projects for myself.

I was committed to my bom's;  RSC15 Sampler, Cozy Afternoon, Keys to Contentment, Americana Row QAL and barely got one block in time for the Spring Row QAL.  as I decided to make time for that yesterday!  The button on the left sidebar will take you to the details of this project.

Here is the July block for Keys to Contentment.  You can see all the other blocks for this project HERE.

and .................  I finished my Road to Round Rock quilt.  Pictures soon.

I hope you had a great month of July.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-24-15

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this site offers a nice variety of projects
http://craftycupboard.net/tutorials/

lots of quick sewing patterns here; also check out the tutorials tab for more categories to explore
http://www.peekaboopages.com/free-patterns

3 pages of patterns here too
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials

and a hefty handful of free patterns here
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html


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Cozy Afternoon QAL Block 3

I must be aiming for a red rasberry monochromatic quilt with this project.  Here is block 3 and I must say the embroidery gets done far too quickly.  Thankfully I have other handwork waiting for attention.

If you want to join in on this quilt along, just click on the button on my left sidebar.  It will take you to the sign-up page.  Jacquelynne is offering this pattern to appeal to all tastes, applique, piecing and embroidery.  There is also a pinterest page where everyone can show off their blocks.
https://www.pinterest.com/jacquelynnes/cozy-afternoon-free-bom/

Hope you're having a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!