Wednesday, May 16, 2012

I've been Gardening!

Hello!  :)

Well sort of!  ;)  I finally got around to working on my Garden Steps quilt again. When I sat down to catch up on my blocks I only had block 3 and 4 to do.

Here's block 3 . . .


And a closer look . . .


Here's block 4 . . .


So simple yet beautiful . . .


After I finished the two blocks I felt really good. Then that night the next block came out. Well it's good and bad. Bad because I thought I was caught up. Good because it's always nice to see the next block. Now I have one more to do to be caught up. Wonder if I'll get to it before the next block comes out? I've been working on some cross stitch projects so I won't be picking this one up again for a little while. I also noticed as I was editing the photos that I forgot to put that cute little ladybug I added to the other blocks on these ones. My plan was to add one on each block. Kind of my signature. I guess I'll be doing that when I work on this again.

Until next time . . .


49 comments:

Teresa F. said...

Wonderful blocks. The stitching is gorgeous.

Teresa F. said...

Wonderful blocks. The stitching is gorgeous.

Linda said...

I absolutely love the color combination! What great blocks and colors for a garden quilt! You do beautiful stitching, by the way!

Kat said...

I just adore these fabrics! Your stitching is beautiful, too!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

You are further than me - great job on the dragonfly - the colors make it look so real.

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

Love your colour choice and stitching. hugs

Sheila said...

Beautiful blocks and dragonfly. Love blocks with squares and rectangles and the colors in that fabric collection.

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Very pretty! Guess you can always do 2 at a time ; )

Gayle said...

Very pretty blocks, the colours look great.

cgammeter said...

That is so pretty. You've put a lot of work into your blocks. It going to be so beautiful when it's finished. I can't wait to see it all together. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and the stitching is amazing! The signature of the ladybug is just too cute. I'm hosting my weekly link party right now and I'd love for you to join in at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/05/whimsy-wednesdays-11.html

Katie @ Little Becky Homecky said...

Thanks so much for linking up this week to Fantabulous Friday #13!! Make sure you enter the giveaway for some fantabulous;) prizes!!

Winnie said...

BEAUTIFUL job
I just looooooooove the coloring

Ric Rac and Polka Dots said...

Oooh, absolutely love them! I have the same fabric line and have used it for tons of stuff! Very very cute, thanks for sharing. Love the embroidery too!
Hugs,
Julie

Diann said...

This is just so sweet! I love your choice of colors and patterns! So pretty. Thank you for sharing this with us this week at TTF. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

KatieQ said...

I love your color choices. The stitching on the dragonfly's body is beautiful.

Liz said...

Wow, love it! And the colors are beautiful! Liz

grapes and hearts said...

Love your stitching! The dragonfly looks amazing! Great job, I'm looking forward to seeing the complete quilt!

Marianne C. said...

Hello, Cherise...Beautiful blocks. The stitching is lovely, and the fabric choices are so very cheery. Looking forward to seeing the whole quilt.

Blessings,
Marianne

Ineke Original said...

Fantastic! Just love this!
greetings from Holland!
with love,
Ineke

Anonymous said...

I love what you are doing with those blocks!

EJ said...

the dragonfly is awesome

Pink in the Sink. Have a lovely weekend.

Sarah Craig said...

Both blocks are wonderful - it's going to be a gorgeous quilt! Whoop whoop!!

Chris said...

Hi Cherise, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

Karen Baking Soda said...

Hopping over from Sew Many Ways, just wanted to let you know that I love your colors. This is going to be a wonderful quilt, I admire your embroidery, wow!

Pam @Threading My Way said...

I just LOVE your embroidery, Cherise!!! The blocks are beautiful... great fabric choices... and they really do give the effect of steps.

Susan Freeman said...

Beautiful! I love the colors. I am a quilter too and your newest follower.

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Bobi Jensen said...

Your work is beautiful! I love this quilt--or quilt-to-be :). The colors just draw me in! You are very talented.

Bobi
http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Your photo caught my eye. I love the colors you chose and the stitching is really lovely! I look forward to seeing the finished product!

The Tablescaper said...

Love the dragonfly! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

Stuff-n-Such By Lisa said...

So pretty!
Love the embroidery touch!
Lisa H.
lisastuf.blogspot.com

Sophie Belle Designs said...

I really love the mix of colours you have used, the aqua and red pinks are beautiful :)

Lesley said...

I love your embroidery...the colors are always so perfect and your stitches are perfection!

Sue Daurio said...

Love your blocks. The fabrics are wonderful and the stitchery is beautiful.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What wonderful blocks and your embroidery is so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
Quilting at the River Linky Party Tuesday

Unknown said...

I have never added embroidery to my quilt blocks, what a fun idea! I love your blocks the fabric you chose is so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.

Etcetorize said...

So pretty! I love the variegated thread you used on the stitching. Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize this week!

Kayla's Creations said...

Love it! You did a beautiful job! Thanks so much for sharing at Sunday Round Up! Hope you have a great week
-Kayla :)

Marcia - Crafty Sewing and Quilting said...

Love your blocks! They are all so pretty! Thanks for sharing! I just pinned your post! Enjoy your day!

Six Sisters said...

These blocks are so cute. We love the cute fabric colors! We are so glad to have you join us for our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". See you again next week!! -The Sisters

Amy said...

I love these blocks! The fabric is gorgeous and the embroidery is just stunning

Thanks for linking up to the ASWC linky party x

Amanda said...

The blocks look gorgeous, love the fabrics you used!

Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said...

So pretty! The color scheme is gorgeous! Thanks for linking to our Handmade Tuesdays party.

Unknown said...

Love the color scheme. The blocks look wonderful. You are almost caught up.

Amy said...

beautiful stitching! the colors are perfect!

April said...

wow! I really like the the hand stitching! very beautiful and sweet. And LOVE your color choices!

Gen said...

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I Gotta Try That said...

Love the colors. So pretty!
Marcie @ www.IGottaTryThat.com

Lea said...

Love the fabrics and colors of your blocks and your stitching is gorgeous.