BunnyHill Block #4

Who says I cant keep it simple? I must have had my fill of applique for the week because block # 4 is done!  Cool eh? Very cool. I especially like this one, probably because all of the pieces except the leaves, were made before today!  LOL The circles turned out really well when I did those. I wonder what I did?

I really like the whimsy of this block. Now, onward to blocks No. 6 and 7............no way, not today! I need to tidy up now, so I can get back to some normal quilting!  I am encouraged to gather pieces for some new braided rows for my sofa quilt.

How about a pic of all the blocks together? Here is the first five blocks - four more to go plus borders. Again, please disregard the yellow overcast in the photography. My cameraman is off today!

I'm beginning to like this piece but it is starting to look a little cluttered. I especially like the folk art feel of the black top stitching thread. The piece has been made solely from my scrapbox. It may become my new studio  mascot quilt when it's finished.

Bunny Hill Blk #5 - Finished

Phew. That was just way too much work! LOL  An entire day and a half, just for the applique. The background block was already done prior. Should I do the applique for my block #4 now that all the stuff is out?   My photography is substandard! The fabrics are really more earthy and cream toned.

 

When you are quilting, you are spending time with yourself. I usually learn something about myself while I'm doing a quilting task. Today I have learned not to snub my nose up at fusible applique! Generally,  I am a handwork person, but this 'A' stuff really stretches my patience. I have learned to recognize pieces with inside curves as very unfriendly.

I had a charming pattern for a lazy susan flower, but it was too big AND too many points. Here, again, is where this fusible technique is beginning to look better and better. I dont mind machine stitching around those odd curves and points.

This block #5 is my center block, to set the theme of the whole piece. I can move on to block #4 now and keep it simple.  LOL

Bunny Hill Blk #5

 My Bunny Hill block #5 is  almost done. I knew where I wanted to go with it, but I ran out of steam. The fence logs are deliberately offset. My plan was to apply some greenery along the bottom. I also wanted to have something in the open space opposite the crow. I thought I knew where I was going with this, but my motifs werent quite right.

I have some gorgeous stars from Keepsake Quilting. They are cut from shimmering gold fabrics. I wanted to use one of those but it was just a bit too big. If I tried to cut it down, I wouldnt get it right.

It is frustrating to have your day ending and your tiny project not quite finished! I still have blocks 4, 6, and 7 to make and I think block 8 is just around the corner! LOL

What do you think this block needs?