Trying to even the score on my design wall...



I have been stitching up more 6-inch applique blocks to go with the beautiful 6-inch pieced blocks I received from Ola and Mary.  This REPRO MADNESS swap project has been going on since right before I moved to Alabama.

For the quilt setting I am planning for my blocks, I need approximately the same number of applique blocks as pieced blocks, so I have been concentrating on designing and stitching some single blocks.

I cannot tell you WHAT in my brain prompted that silly bear, but this kitty is supposed to be my beloved Weasley.


I wanted to make loyalty blocks about each of our past beloved pets...this one will be in the mail for Mary and represents her dearly departed wiener dog, "Ketchup."


This one will be in the mail for Ola and represents her dearly departed chocolate lab, "Dutch."


This silly cat is supposed to be my "Weasley," happy in his new home back in Michigan.  I sure do miss him!


I am constantly praying for peace, both foreign and domestic, which prompted my peace bird...after last night's political debate maybe I should do a block showing "The 3 Stooges"...


My quilt just has to have a tea kettle...


I guess sailboats are a little cliche...I don't have one, but I have BEEN sailing, LOL...


Another flower...




And I just had to do a wiener dog for ME, just because those critters are so darn cute...


...and one for Ola...


I wanted an antique bike since this quilt is made with reproduction fabrics.  I am not sure how well this block will go, thematically, with the silly dancing bear...I chickened out on the spokes of the wheels...


Now I need to pin the new blocks on the design wall and see where I stand with my numbers...I will be adding nine blocks.  With 6-inch blocks, this project grows slowly.

In stitches,
Teresa  ;o)

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