Wednesday, September 7, 2016

More finished "Afternoon Delight" blocks...


I have a few more "Afternoon Delight" (Sue Garman) hand applique blocks finished.  They are portable, so I mostly sew on them when I am away from home, waiting on some thing or another.


These will finish 6-3/4 inches.  There are 40 appliqued blocks in this quilt.


I hope to get a lot of the double nine patch and other pieced blocks for this quilt done on my retreat at the end of September.


These are just delightful and fun to do!  It is interesting and satisfying to experience my collection of shirting and repro fabrics as I sew.  When I hand stitch, I can really study what went into the design of each fabric and enjoy each one.  I think I used a different background for every block.

These one-piece designs may not be the most interesting, but they were certainly fun to stitch...just one thread choice per block for them!


I hope to prep the last block for the "Contentment" quilt today. I'm getting more and more excited about finishing that quilt.  I have an idea for the inner border and lots of ideas for the outer border. Hopefully it will come together quickly.

In stitches,
Teresa  :o)

21 comments:

  1. Glad you are getting things done. They are cute blocks and it is a very neat quilt that Sue had designed.Chris

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  2. Love seeing how these blocks are turning out. From the fiddly personal story blocks to these simple but stunning blocks. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. More great blocks. I really like all the backgrounds you are using.

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  4. Oh, oh, oh! You know how much I LOVE your blocks! And I covet your fabrics. I only see one here I have, that lovely yellow green. Eager to see them with the pieced blocks.

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  5. "Delight" is right! I love these blocks and what n honor to Sue that yours are so beautiful!

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  6. I made this quilt and I love it. So much fun to do. Your blocks look great!
    MAry

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  7. Hard to select a favorite. Maybe the one with the cards background.

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  8. love that background fabric on that first block that you show. I love the pattern by Sue and it is one that has been on my list for a long time but I have never bought it. Maybe one day

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  9. These are beautiful, in pattern and your fabric choices and workmanship!

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  10. These blocks are gorgeous. I have that green print with the yellow floral on it and everytime I reach for it I think John Deere tractor and I've hardly used it. You've used it beautifully here in a couple blocks - I need to give it a chance - lol! Just love the red onepiece design block.

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  11. Your blocks are beautiful -I love your fabric choices and combinations.

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  13. I just love your blocks Teresa, your fabric choices are just divine. I'm sure you won't be surprised to know this quilt is on my must make list!
    Hugs
    Tazzie
    :-)

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  14. I love all your background fabrics. They make great neutrals. Your precise work is always impressive.

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  15. Love the blocks - this pattern is on my list "to do". Excellent colors!

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  16. Your fabric choices are fantastic. I've always loved reproduction fabrics but your blocks make me love them more. Thank you for sharing.

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  17. I just found your blog. Wow! I am so inspired by your beautiful work!

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  18. Theresa, your blocks are fabulous! You are making great headway on this quilt.

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