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| CCCQ Block #9 |
My sister-in-law always likes to see the back of my work so here's a peek.
Slowly (as is everything Morrell) I am putting my Morrell top together. Removing the tear away stabiliser from the broderie perse blocks is fiddly and takes awhile. Note to self - next time, do this as you go along or use a wash away stabiliser!
As I'm squaring up I have had to do some minor surgery on some blocks as I've missed bits on the broderie perse or I wasn't too accurate in fitting some applique pieces to fit the 10" block etc. (please note touch of sunshine in the star).
All points now fit within the boundaries.
I've now finished piecing together 3 out of 8 rows.
Autumn has truly arrived in Melbourne, my little Japanese maple really has the 'wow factor' this year.
Off to prepare the next CCCQ block.....what! I've run out of background fabric and it's Sunday. Oh no - this means I'm consigned to tearing off stabiliser on the buses all next week - sigh :(
Your quilt is looking wonderful. I hope you find a way to make removing stabilizer fun and exciting, LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour Morrell looks stunning on the table there. It's a nuisance doing little 'repairs' - bit like housekeeping ! Another lovely CCCQ block and great fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful Block, and the back is so neat. You are making great progress on this one. I love Autumn too, so many beautiful shades of red and gold.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!
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ReplyDeleteWOW--your quilt is just lovely! It will definitely be an heirloom for you and yours...Julierose
ReplyDeleteso pretty - love your Morrell quilt - I got mine out of the box last week, think I have two rows done plus half of the centre :D
ReplyDeleteI really like the fresh new look of your blog header! Your latest CCCQ block is great!! I lave always liked that Morrell quilt! What great progress you are making! It is fun to see your Japanese Maple changing color for the season. I also have a (miniature crimson) Japanese Maple outside my window (about 1 & 1/4 meter tall) and it just budded out with it's intense deep maroon-cranberry foliage this week of the opposite end of the seasonal spectrum! It makes me happy to see the color and lacy fullness on the tree (bush size) after so long looking at the gray, bare branches.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and I hope that all the paper tearing-off makes your travels go quickly!
That is such a cool design in your lead off block and the whole quilt looks just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow - I'm so impressed with your attention to detail, fixing the points like that. :) And I can just imagine the finickiness of pulling the stabilizer out from hand stitching (as I spent 2 hours last night pulling off newsprint paper from machine appliqued blocks)!
ReplyDeleteYour Morrell quilt is just lovely. I have been told if you moisten the seams a little when removing the paper it will make it come off easier. I haven't tried it because I haven't had to remove any paper in a while but you might give it a try.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how the first thing everyone does is turn your appliqué block over to check out the back. Your stitches on Elizas block look great.