Last weekend when I organized all my UFOs into a bin as part of my pact to myself to start working on old stuff and finishing things, I came across my Ode to the 30's quilt that I had started as a BOM way back in 2008-2009. I got a few blocks done and burned out and stopped working on it. I had decided I didn't want to do all the applique on it so I was making up replacement blocks. Well, I got that out tonight and put all the blocks up on my wall. I haven't worked with 30s fabrics in a long time and I was in the mood. I decided now I want to do the applique blocks, so I took out all the replacement blocks. After doing that, I sure don't have as much done as I did before! 
I think I must have used the fabric packs for some of the tossed replacement blocks so I will have to use my 30's stash to make the applique blocks. I started on one tonight. I was going to do needleturn applique but I got lazy and I think I'll just do machine applique. Here's the block I made tonight, I still need to sew it down. 
I am going to try to work on this one diligently until I finish it. I NEED a finish. I haven't had a finish of a decent sized quilt in a long time.
7 comments:
It's going to be a beautiful quilt! Today's block is gorgeous. LIke you, machine applique is what I turn to because I honestly don't have the time for hand applique unless it's a small project. Nothing wrong with that at all!
I have always loved this quilt! I can't wait to see this grow. Maybe you will inspire Joy and I to get going on ours.
I don't have any 30's fabrics in my stash. Gave them all to a friend. Then I see that style of fabric in a project like yours and wonder why I ever gave them away.
I remember when you started this! Its a lovely quilt. I was so tempted to try one. Your new block is great!
By the way, I was on my run the other day, listening to Loreena Mckennit. I am so glad you introduced me to her music. I have several of her songs on my Ipod. I listen to her when I run. I know not what one would think of as being running music, but its actually quite wonderful. You can just float away on your run with her music. :O)..Thanks :O)
Love that block :o) Machine will go super fast
Very pretty quilt you are working on. The dreaded UFO list. I so need to work on my list. It keeps getting longer and I just change the year at the top of the page.
I need to find a group to work on the UFO list with. It is hard when most of my sewing is done for my job.
Keep going and keep showing your pics.
That is going to be a beautiful quilt Beth. Chop Chop!!!! Don't stop now!! You can do it. I know you can.
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