Shenandoah Valley, Phebe and The 1857 Album Quilt

My September block for the Shenandoah Valley Quilt .  For some reason the picture loaded upside down.

I have finally started stitching the center block of Phebe.  I've had the pattern and fabrics for a couple of years but didn't start because of this center block some of the pieces are so tiny.
This is one of my favorite patterns.  I believe it is because  of those little sheep.
I want to thank Luann from LooseThreads for sending me the fabric for her dress the center of the vase and the bird wings.  They really made a difference.

Sentimental  Stitches has been sending out patterns each month for the 1857 quilt.  Here are my blocks so far.   The blocks are to finish 10”.  Not sure how I will sew them together with those little melons so close to the seam allowance.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stitching ,
Nancy

Monthly Progress

This months block for the Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album Quilt is 

"The Liberty Tree".  

When I first looked at this pattern I had in mind not to include the Liberty Tree block because it seemed to look a little out of place.  

Now that it is all stitched I just love it.

All the information you need about this wonderful pattern can be found Here .

Thanks Dawn and Doreen for such a fun BOM!

I also finally finished the next to the last border on “Auntie Green’s Garden” a pattern by Irene Blanck.  

Only one border left and it consists of yards and yards of brown vine a little boring to stitch but it makes a beautiful finish to the quilt.

Florabunda is finally quilted.  

Started in 2010 it was a free BOB from Erin Russek of One Piece at a Time. 

I made Florabunda using the freezer paper applique method Erin is known for.

This is my “30’s Feedbacks” the 2005 Second Saturday Sampler from Little Quilts finally quilted.  Little Quilts closed it’s doors a couple of months ago and I miss having such a wonderful shop near by.

 OK, I know I said I wasn’t going to start another quilt where I HAD to remember to download a pattern every month but a woman can change her mind can’t she?

Gay from Sentimental Stitches is offering this free BOM the “1857 Album Quilt” and all you have to do is not forget to download your pattern every month. 

Until the next time,

Happy Stitching

Nancy