Saturday, April 4, 2009

Baltimore applique style, part 2

One good thing about having a fairly new blog is that I can trot out some older quilts or blocks that I haven't shown before.
Here are a few more of my Baltimore style blocks including this really hard to do basket. One of my favourites with a little bit of reverse applique in the tulips.
And these berries you see are stuffed for dimension.
In the meantime, I've been able to do a little bit of applique with these Princess Feathers from the Kim McLean pattern. This is the third block I'm working on. Oh and go and have a look at Cabbage Quilts, Cathy's new blog if you haven't already. She loves applique and is doing some fabulous colourful quilts.
I hope you all have a great weekend, we are ending daylight savings tonight and are having some social family time so I don't think I'll be doing much sewing with the extra hour with the family commitments.

18 comments:

Betsy said...

janet again more delightful applique to feast our eyes on.
Last year I wanted to make the kim Mclean quilt too but it was a bit too pricey at the time. Yours color selection is stunning.
One day you will have to do a virtual tour of how all your quilts are displayed.
Enjoy your family.

Amy said...

Absolutely Gorgeous..........once again.........Your amazing.....Amy

Karen said...

Wow! Just beautiful. You are very inspiring.

Lurline said...

You bring back fond memories of beautiful Baltimore applique! And Kim's Feathers - I'm off to check them out - think I may have the pattern somewhere!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Amelia said...

Daylight savings ends in NZ tonight as well. The feathers are looking neat! I had forgotten those 'blocks from another centry' they are beautiful.

antique quilter said...

beautiful blocks...oh those feathers are just beautiful...
another quilt on my list !!!!
thinking of doing them in repros (what did you expect???)
poison greens, turkey reds and the beloved cheddar!

Kaaren said...

Janet, you've just reminded me of how much I love the Baltimore style of applique. That was the main reason I took an applique class...to learn the different methods of applique in order that I may attempt it one day.

You've succeeded in making my heart beat just a little bit faster, which always seesm to happen when I see the wonderful thing you create and share on your blog.

Have a super day!

amy said...

Old or new, your Baltimore blocks are stunning, Janet! Between you and Cathy, I don't know which Kim McLean pattern to dig into first. Love your princess feathers!

Unknown said...

Absolutely awe inspiring blocks! Your work is fabulous. I am loving the new block and pattern you are working on!

Jessica said...

I love the block with tulips!

ranette said...

The Baltimore blocks are just stunning and oh so difficult. I've had my eye on the Princess Feathers pattern and I might just give in after seeing your beautiful work.

Enjoy your family time!

Janet said...

Your applique is to die for Janet!!! Wow, these are spectacular blocks. What happens in the middle of the feathers?

jean said...

Janet
Once again your work is just stunning, Love those feathers. I must say i love that quilt on your banner, it is so happy and makes my smile, I love all the fabrics in it , I always stop and have a good look, just like at a quilt show :-)

Darlene said...

Once more I am in awe of you and your work. You are such an inspiration to so many but especially to me. Thank you so much for sharing what you do so well.

Carrie P. said...

Oh my goodness, I am in awe. Your work is just gorgeous.

Janet said...

Keep them coming. I want to see the old and the new. The amount of patience and precision that went into this blocks is incredible. Good for you.

Browndirtcottage said...

All of your work is just so lovely!!

Karen said...

Oh, Janet, your applique blocks are just gorgeous! You do wonderful applique. I am going to read further back in your blog to learn more about you.