twiddletails: Baltimore Christmas - first block done!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Baltimore Christmas - first block done!

Minus the eye. Still figuring out how to tackle a teenie circle.

Baltimore Christmas Quilt Block 3

(Estimated time spent making this block: 25 hours)

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18 comments:

Marjorie said...: Looks fantastic! I've had better luck with needle turn than yo-yos when the circles are pencil eraser size. And there's always satin stitch.; November 22, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Connie said...: Well done! That's the thing about hand applique, it requires time, lots and lots of time. But it's such a rewarding feeling in the end. I love it.; November 22, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Vicky said...: LOVE IT! I wish I could hand applique like that. i can't wait to see the next block. :); November 22, 2011 at 6:25 AM
The Calico Cat said...: What method did you use on the pear stems? That should work for the eye ball.
BTW Your applique is AMAZING!; November 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Suzan said...: Beautiful! One of the things on my "bucket list" is to do a Baltimore album quilt. Can't wait to see yours finished!; November 22, 2011 at 7:31 AM
nicolette at dutchcomfort said...: So beautiful Anina!

To make all sizes of circles you could use a set of Perfect Circles by Karen Kay Buckley. They come in two different sets.; November 22, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Annette said...: Oh it's gorgeous!! And all backbasted. I'm definitely going to try that.; November 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Tonya said...: Wow! I looks great!; November 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Michelle in NH said...: I love your bird! Happy Thanksgiving!; November 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Lynda said...: Wow! It is beautiful. I don't seem to have the patience to work on hand applique.; November 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM
BillieBee (billiemick) said...: Excellent work and I love the fabrics you chose!; November 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Robin said...: Beautiful, Anina! Wow!; November 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM
mjb said...: Oh my gosh that's dedication!; November 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Jackie said...: GORGEOUS! I always admire such beautiful hand applique. You clearly have serious skills!; November 24, 2011 at 2:53 AM
Wendy said...: Wow, it's lovely, and only 25 hours? I think I'd still be working on it 250 hours later! Can you embroider an eye or is that cheating in Baltimore quilts?; November 24, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Ulla's Quilt World said...: Hi! Greetings from Finland! That is so lovely! Your quilts are so fantastic! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world! :); November 25, 2011 at 6:08 AM
LynCC said...: Nice job. Boy, it looks great! What about doing a nice satin-stitch circle for the eye?; November 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Joyce said...: Ink; November 25, 2011 at 3:52 PM

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