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What's Blooming Today!

I'm pedaling right along with my Petal Pusher quilt, and I'm almost done—just in time for summer!

I finished block 10, Lazy Daisy Bird House and block 11, Star Flower. Block 11 also includes the Star block and Bar Connectors. As you can see, I even have it pinned - ready to quilt. I'm so excited to be on the final stretch with this quilt. I'm planning on hanging it up in my sewing studio, where I can look at it with delight all summer long. Then in the fall and winter it can remind me of warm summer days, since it has all the hallmarks of summer fun—an adorable array of flowers, strawberries, butterflies, a blue bird, bumble bees, a red bicycle, and a cute little turtle. It even has a "Sweet Liberty" block that brings to mind the Fourth of July.

This quilt kit, Petal Pushers, is still available at The Quilting Garden, and ready for you to work on so you can have summer warmth in your home all year long.

And, Let Your Imagination Bloom!  Ronnie

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What's Blooming Today?

The bees are busy buzzin' around collecting honey for their bee hive and I'm busy working on the last block, Star Flower, of my Petal Pusher quilt.  With each block being different, this quilt is delightful to work on.

This is block 8, Buzzin' Around.  I love the bees!  Looking at the picture, I realize they are missing their antennas.  Oops!

I've already done blocks with a charming red bicycle, a strawberry fields block, a Flutterby Butterfly block, a "chalet" block, with a cute little blue bird sun bathing on the roof of his chalet, a "Sweet Liberty" block, and "Le' Flower Cart," which has an adorable little turtle on it. There are also "Le' Gardener" and "Passion Flower Basket" blocks.

The Quilting Garden has this quilt kit, Petal Pushers; with all of the original Petal Pusher fabrics designed Pearl Louise.  So, buzz over to The Quilting Garden today and save 30% on this quilt kit.  Plus, you can even put it on layaway.

It is the perfect quilt to celebrate summer and all there is to do and see while the weather is beautiful!

And, Let Your Imagination Bloom!

Ronnie

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What's Blooming Today?

I have finished 2 more blocks from the Petal Pusher quilt kit ~ block 5, Le' Gardener and block 7, Passion Flower Basket.  Can you see the little lady bug? I decided to make a fusible applique lady bug instead of the yo-yo that the pattern calls for.  I thought it would be easier.  This is such a pretty quilt ~ prettier than the pattern picture.  I can't wait to get it done ~ only two blocks to go. Yippee! 

Get your Petal Pusher quilt kit today at The Quilting Garden.  This quilt kits come with all the original Petal Pusher fabric designed by Pearl Louise.

And, Let Your Imagination Bloom!

Ronnie

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What's Blooming Today?

It seems fitting to been working on "Sweet Liberty" this past week.

Sweet Liberty is the 6th block of the Petal Pushers Quilt.  I actually have blocks 5 and 7 done except for the embroidery work.  Hope to have them for show and tell next week. I am diligently working on getting the quilt done in the next couple of weeks.  I only have 4 more blocks to go, plus borders, quilting, binding...  See all of my finished blocks here.

You can save 30% plus put this kit on layaway at The Quilting Garden.

And, Let Your Imagination Bloom!

Ronnie

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What's Blooming Today?

How many of you are still working on your Rose of Sharon Quilt?  I am! I have finally started quilting it.  The corner and side triangles are done along with block 1.  Only 12 more blocks to go ~ hoping to get it done this year!

I'm using matching Aurifil thread for the top and a Superior King Tut variegated thread for the back.  I loved the way Barbara Shapel quilted the original quilt (found in the Rose of Sharon Block Book).  But, I can't imagine changing out my bobbin thread for each of the different pieces nor do I want to have that many different thread bobbins.  This is my first "quilt as you go" quilt.  This technique makes it a lot easier to quilt.  Some of the quilting is free motion, and but sometimes I cheated (is it called cheating?) and used my walking foot. 

I have one more idea that I have thought about doing.  Instead of securing my beginning and ending stitches with a locking stitch, pull the tails of the threads to the back, tie a knot, thread a hand needle and hid the threads between the layers.  Then again, I think that would be way too much work, but it sure would make for prettier work!  However, I did learn a new trick the other day that I'm going to try on my next Rose of Sharon block.   I will be sure and share it with you once I give it a try.  Until then.....

And, Let Your Imagination Bloom!

Ronnie

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