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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Sneak peeks at another oldie

I wanted to change my header so I took some photos of some of my Baltimore Album style blocks.See the birds eyes? they are cut out of a fabric I have that's actually not eyes.

I have about twenty blocks done and need to do five more, some inking and compose a border. Whew that's a lot of work! I might finish by the time my hair turns completely grey and I'm in a nursing home.

I haven't worked on any of these blocks this last year. I cut my teeth on applique with them, maybe I should set myself the task of at least doing another block soon.
If you come back, you'll see the whole of these blocks next time.

25 comments:

  1. Juliann in WAFebruary 10, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Oh my goodness - this is what you worked on as you were learning to applique? They are lovely! I took the vine pattern out to enlarge the shapes today and hope to make some copies onto freezer paper tonight. I even think I have enough fabric for the panels - am I committing????

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  2. BetsyFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Janet you are the queen of applique. Those blocks are astonishing.
    I only wish I could applique that neatly.

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  3. AmyFebruary 10, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Janet,
    OMG! Your blocks are gorgeous. Finish them up and make the quilt...Its far to pretty just to set there.....WOW! Amy

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  4. Quilts And PiecesFebruary 10, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Oh my gosh - your stuff just gets more and more gorgeous! That eye is unbelievable! Oh if I only had 1/4 of your talent!

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  5. Judy H.February 10, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Can't wait to see the whole of your blocks ! What a wonderful job !!!

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  7. traceyFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    let me get this straight: these are your FIRST applique blocks?

    *gasp*

    you were born with a needle in hand, weren't you?

    you are amazing.

    tracey

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  8. QuiltedSimpleFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    These blocks are amazing! You do beautiful applique. I can't wait to see the rest of the quilt!
    Kris

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  9. QuiltedSimpleFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    These blocks are amazing! You do beautiful applique. I can't wait to see the rest of the quilt!
    Kris

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  10. DebbyMcFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Your work is incredible. I am sure enjoying the photos of your progress on the vine quilt, which seems to me to be going very quickly, though I am sure when you are in the middle of it, it may not seem so =-)...Great blog!

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  11. Carrie P.February 11, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    Oh, they are beautiful. I want to be like you when I grow up.LOL You are someone I can aspire to applique like.

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  12. MeredithFebruary 11, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    You have done such a nice job on the McCord quilt! I am so far behind. I love the applique you have shared with all of us so far.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I Love Baltimore and your Blocks are Beautiful...
    cheers

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  14. CaraFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Oh my! Your quilts are just beautiful and I love your applique!! Being that I live by Baltimore, I am a sucker for album style quilts! One day I will make one! Thanks for sharing!
    Cara
    BTW I found your wonderful blog through Chooky Blue! Glad I did!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    It's very beautiful.
    Thanks for my eyes

    Elisabeth

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  16. JeniFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    wow
    what can I say its so gorgeoussssss
    I wish that I could sew like that
    thanks for sharing
    Jeni

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  17. MARCIEFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    You have knocked my socks off with this quilt! And as wonderful as it is, I am dying over your scrappy vine border. Go to the head of the class my dear!

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  18. DebFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Janet...I am sitting here trying to catch my breath!! Your applique!! is stunning!! Gorgeous Gorgeous quilts ALL of them. thanks for stopping by my humble blog.. I am adding you to my follower list!!

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  19. DorothyFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    Janet, the blocks are beautiful! What method of applique do you use?

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    I love your work, amazing applique.

    A baltimore is something I was always going to do, but never have and not sure that I will as I am already grey,vbg. Mind you have quiet a few years before needing the retirement home.
    Have a great day
    Christine

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  21. KaarenFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I am gobsmacked! What first drew me to applique was the Baltimore style. When the page opened to your blog and I saw the header, it literally took my breath away. Absolutely too beautiful for words. Please finish it.

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  22. KarenFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful applique blocks! I hope you get busy and finish the quilt top sometime soon. It is going to be gorgeous.

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  23. RobinFebruary 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Oh my goodness. Your applique work is just beautiful! I can't get over how intricate and lovely it all is... and those birds' tiny little eyes. Wow. I am in awe.

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  24. KarenFebruary 14, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Simply beautiful!!!!!!!

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  25. quiltfuchsMarch 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Whow! I miss word for your pretty Baltimore Blocks! They are so marvelous appliqued, I love them.

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