For the first time we are hosting an Easter brunch. I'm quite looking forward to it, as it means creating a different sort of meal than usual....thank goodness for Pinterest!
There was not much time to prepare through the week as I had two custom quilts to work on.
One went fairly quickly and was a lot of fun to work on. It's a baby quilt made by a friend of mine for her first grandchild...due in mid-April. Well, babe had other things on his mind and came early, and thankfully all was well.
The second quilt was much different and soooo pretty, I love the fabrics! The pattern is MetroScope by Sew Kind of Wonderful...and my friend is calling it Metro Retro!
I tried to remember on this one to take pictures through the quilting process...
I'd better get in the kitchen and try to get started on my brunch recipes...I'm so looking forward to it, I hope everything works out. There are two recipes I haven't tried before...but my family is familiar with experiments!
Hmmm, now that the FlowerGarden border is complete I think I'll have to spend some time later preparing the next bit of applique. I think it's time I re-visit my Auntie Green's Garden.
I am tempted to just do a bit of stitching on a couple of Life is Beautiful blocks.
I'm inspired by Kathy over at Kathy's Quilts. She is working on her Life is Beautiful this week and has even started to assemble a few blocks. Check it out, and you will also be able to see what others are slow stitching on this Easter Sunday. It's funny, even though this weekend may be busy with family get-togethers, we still find a few minutes for our peaceful past-time!
I'm also linking up with Cynthia over at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh,Scrap!, since my FlowerGarden is scrappy.
Have a wonderful day!
Happy Easter! Brunch sounds like fun! You will have to let us know if the new recipes were well received. I like to try new recipes too. Beautiful quilting and Applique. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteThose puppies are just adorable. I admire your ability to do hand applique!
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your applique projects growing up so beautifully! I keep thinking someday I'll tackle a big quilt like that, but in the meantime I'm more than happy to just sit back and enjoy yours!
ReplyDeleteI love those quilts. THe baby one is wonderful. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilting; such perfect spacing takes my breath away! I love the little glimpse of your scrappy flower garden. I admire anyone taking on large appliqué projects.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! You are working on so many lovely quilts. I am glad you shared with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteLovin' that metro scope quilt! Your quilting is spot on with it:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy week you had. The quilts and quilting on them is lovely. Ah, the Flower Garden border is breathtaking. Your cow on the Life is Beautiful block is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts look great. Very different style of quilting for each, but what you picked looks great with the patterns.
ReplyDeleteHope Easter brunch went well? Love your applique work and the quilts are lovely!
ReplyDeleteFantastic machine quilting! Love that texture!
ReplyDeleteAnd your hand applique looks amazing...can't wait to see that one all together!
You sound like me with cooking... I love experimenting and seeing what happens!
Enjoy your stitching time (I haven't done that block yet!)
oh please tell me how to get the cow embroidery block!! I just love a cow! LeeAnna at not afraid of color leeannaquilts at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHope you your Easter Brunch was a hit. The cow is just adorable, and such pretty quilting on the Metro Retro quilt. Looks like it took a long time.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, such incredible fmq skills, those feathers are perfect. I love, love, love your appliqué, it must feel really good to have the border complete :) Hope the brunch went well! And, yes, there's always time for some peaceful stitching.
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