This week I have had some fun working on my Stonefields quilt. I really do enjoy working on this quilt and have been pacing myself. This is one quilt that I want to savor so I fit it in as a reward between other projects. Once I finished the appliqué work on the Rachel Meyer squirrel block with all those tedious strawberries these Stonefields blocks felt like a treat.
Here is the wreath block that will end up in the center of the quilt. I am a little nervous that the light flowers won't show up so I will be keeping an eye on that as I continue.
Since there are no directions in the pattern for machine piecing, these blocks were a little tricky. I ended up piecing the center with just the square, 4 rectangles and the triangles which I then squared up to size before adding the outside triangles. Certainly they could be easily hand pieced but I enjoyed the challenge of figuring out a way to make this work using rotary cut pieces.
These Dahlia blocks were really fun. I love using all these floral and paisley fabrics together and I love searching for the perfect center circle fabric.
Again I decided to machine piece these blocks. Lots of fun selecting fabric combinations. The pink frame around the roses is made from fabric that is at least 20 years old. Lots of practice making mitered corners on these blocks!
This Lollipop block was super fast and easy. I noticed that the quilt need some touches of darker fabrics so I added darker green leaves and those dark teal stripes.
One of the hardest parts of this quilt, for me, is trying to make sure that I am maintaining a good balance of colors and light and dark shades. For this reason I try to have all the finished blocks on the design wall in front of me as I prep each block. That is the main reason that the center star of this wreath is beige color, I feel like I need to add a bit more of the neutrals in upcoming blocks. But I also like how fussy cutting these diamonds makes a secondary design.
Lots of the hexagon rosettes are finished too, I think I have half of them ready!
And speaking of half, here are about half of the Stonefields blocks up on the design wall.
Until next time, happy stitching.
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15 comments:
Wow!! That last photo of all the blocks together is so impressive! Each block is beautiful and it's always great to see your choice of fabrics.
What a lovely quilt you are working on--I can see why it's a treat to do ! hugs, Julierose
I have an idea that will allow you to draw out the please of these blocks even longer. How about making two of everything, and making a quilt for ME?!?! Aren't I thoughtful? Always thinking of making your life better. LOL!
Love how you can view working on this quilt as a treat.:) Great perspective! Your blocks are fabulous. I love what you're doing with them already.
Lovely on the design wall!! - and looks like you have got the balance of value just right across the quilt :) I can see a design wall is a must for this project.
Seeing your design wall really gave us an idea of just how much you've been working on this beautiful quilt. It's looking fabulous.
Your blocks are absolutely gorgeous. Makes me want to pull out one of my UFO's with similarly colored fabrics. Thanks for the inspiration!!
love your Stonefields blocks, I plan to spend today preparing my month 5 blocks before month 6 arrives lol!
You are really making good progress. I love all of your fabric choices. The framed blocks with the mitered corners are so pretty! Keep up the good work and please keep sharing!
Ich liebe die Stonefields Blöcke. wunderschöne Stoffauswahl und sehr akkurat gearbeitet.
Liebe Grüße
Uta
Wow, it all looks great!
xx
Hi! I just found your blog from Audrey's Quilty Folk blog. I have admired the Stonefields quilt for a long time. Yours looks wonderful! I am just getting started on Sweet William.
Good progress, it is so pretty.
Looking amazing there Heather. Love all the blocks but the ones that are framed are special.
Wow, just found your blog, wonderful work, I love your applique blocks of the Stonefield quilt.
Greetings,
Sylvia
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