Wallflowers

This is the quilt that I recently worked on...

after there was a B&E, Robbery and Grand-Theft-Auto.

But that's a story for another day...

(after the court date in mid August)

I had this quilt top layered and ready to quilt.

It was just sittin' on a shelf,

lookin' at me.  Probably thinking:

"what's up with this chick?"

"Does she ever finish anything?"

I knew there was going to be a perfect time

for this hand-quilting project!

I pulled it out and took it with me

after the B&E/R/GTA.

It immediately calmed me.

Made my mind stop whirling.

I just stitched away.

And do you know what?

Done before you know it!!!

Here's a close-up of one of the blocks:

 I paper-pieced the blocks themselves-kind of a wonky log cabin.  Then hand-appliqued (with silk thread) the wool onto the cotton block.  Machine piecing and sashing.  Then after layering the top/batting/back, I sashiko-d the blocks.  That's when the Utility Quilt Stitch came in handy.  I used Valdani #12 (in cream) to do the big-stitch around each of the wool appliques.  And besides the calming effect, I really love the look!!!!  I guess I usually do the Utility Stitch in straight lines.  But in this project, I did the Utility Stitch AROUND each petal and bloom!

So, to all of my unfinished quilt-tops

sitting back on the shelf -

I just want to say -

"This chick does occasionally finish something!"

And for those who asked about the Hasselback Potatoes:

Yes, they were great!
Wait, you wanted the recipe, didn't you?
Tomorrow!!! Promise!!!